Josh O'Keefe

Josh O'Keefe
Personal information
Full name Joshua Adam O'Keefe
Date of birth (1988-12-22) 22 December 1988
Place of birth Whalley, England
Height 1.91 m (6 ft 3 in)
Playing position Midfielder
Club information
Current team
Altrincham
Number 14
Youth career
2001–2007 Blackburn Rovers
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2007–2009 Blackburn Rovers 0 (0)
2009–2010 Walsall 13 (0)
2010–2012 Lincoln City 47 (5)
2012 Southport 7 (0)
2012–2014 Hereford United 51 (15)
2014–2015 Kidderminster Harriers 20 (0)
2014AFC Telford United (loan) 5 (0)
2014–2015Chester (loan) 3 (0)
2015– Altrincham 25 (1)
National team
2008 Republic of Ireland U21 1 (0)

* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 17:03, 19 November 2015 (UTC).

† Appearances (goals)

Joshua Adam O'Keefe (born 22 December 1988) is a footballer who plays as a midfielder for Altrincham.

Career

Blackburn Rovers

Born in Whalley, Lancashire, O'Keefe was educated at Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School, Blackburn,[1] where along with Frank Fielding he played in their victorious Boodles ISFA Cup team of 2003–04, defeating Millfield School 5–4 on penalties following a 2–2 draw in the final at the Walkers Stadium,[2] whilst also playing representative football for ISFA.[3] He then joined the Blackburn Rovers academy, making his Premier Academy League debut for the club in the 0–0 draw at Newcastle United on 2 April 2005.[4]

Walsall

He then signed for Walsall on a free transfer and made his debut on 12 September 2009, coming on as a substitute for Richard Taundry, in the Football League One clash with Tranmere Rovers at Prenton Park, which ended in a 3–2 win to Walsall. He was released by Walsall on 10 May 2010 along with six other players.[5]

Lincoln City

O'Keefe was then signed by Lincoln City on 17 May 2010 on a two-year contract.[6] On 3 January 2011, he scored his first ever goal as a professional, scoring an equaliser in the match against Northampton.

On 26 December 2011 O'Keefe left Lincoln City by mutual consent.[7]

Southport FC

On 1 March 2012, O'Keefe joined Conference Premier League team Southport.[8]

Hereford United

On 24 September he signed a contract for Hereford United for the present season.[9]

On 11 June 2013, O'Keefe signed a new one-year contract to remain with the club for the 2013/2014 season.[10]

Kidderminster Harriers

On 31 January 2014, O'Keefe signed an 18-month deal with play off hopefuls Kidderminster Harriers.

Telford (loan)

On 1 September 2014, Josh moved to Telford on a month loan deal where he made 5 appearances.[11]

Chester (loan)

On 11 November 2014, Josh was sent on a two-month loan to Chester having only made one appearance all season for the Harriers.[12] His loan spell, due to end on 1 January 2015, was cut short due to injury.

Altrincham

On 12 May 2015, Josh signed for Altrincham[13] after being released by Kidderminster having made 20 appearances

International career

0n 8 August 2008, he was called up for the Republic of Ireland U21 squad, qualifying by virtue of his father's Irish parents.[14] He made his debut as a second-half substitute in the 1–1 draw with the Austria U21 side on 19 August 2008.

References

  1. "Josh receives first cap". Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School, Blackburn. 20 August 2008. Retrieved 17 May 2010.
  2. "2003–04 QEGS Blackburn 2 Millfield 2". The Independent Schools Football Association website. Retrieved 17 May 2010.
  3. "Current professional players". The Independent Schools Football Association website. Retrieved 17 May 2010.
  4. "Academy draw a blank". Blackburn Rovers F.C. 5 April 2005. Retrieved 17 May 2010.
  5. "Walsall release seven including Dwayne Mattis". BBC Sport. 10 May 2010.
  6. "Midfielder Agrees Terms". Lincoln City. 17 May 2010.
  7. "Josh O'Keefe and Adam Watts depart Lincoln City". BBC Sport. Retrieved 28 December 2011.
  8. "Josh O'Keefe joins Southport FC". southportfc.net. Retrieved 1 March 2012.
  9. "Hereford United sign ex-Walsall midfielder Josh O'Keefe". BBC Sport. Retrieved 29 July 2013.
  10. "O'Keefe and McDonald sign". Hereford United F.C. Retrieved 29 July 2013.
  11. http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/29014474
  12. http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/30010715
  13. "Alty pick up new midfielder". NonLeague.pitchero.com. 13 May 2015. Retrieved 13 May 2015.
  14. "O'Keefe delight at country call". Blackburn Rovers F.C. 8 August 2008. Retrieved 17 May 2010.

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