Full name Joshua Adam O'Keefe Apps (Gls) Weight 83 kg | Years Team Height 1.91 m | |
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Date of birth (1988-12-22) 22 December 1988 (age 28) Profiles | ||
Joshua Adam O'Keefe (born 22 December 1988) is a footballer who plays as a midfielder for Chorley.
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Blackburn Rovers
Born in Whalley, Lancashire, O'Keefe was educated at Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School, Blackburn, 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, whilst also playing representative football for ISFA. 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.
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.
Lincoln City
O'Keefe was then signed by Lincoln City on 17 May 2010 on a two-year contract. 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.
Southport
On 1 March 2012, O'Keefe joined Conference Premier League team Southport.
Hereford United
On 24 September he signed a contract for Hereford United for the present season.
On 11 June 2013, O'Keefe signed a new one-year contract to remain with the club for the 2013/2014 season.
Kidderminster Harriers
On 31 January 2014, O'Keefe signed an 18-month deal with play off hopefuls Kidderminster Harriers.
Telford United (loan)
On 1 September 2014, Josh moved to Telford United on a month loan deal where he made 5 appearances.
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. 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 after being released by Kidderminster having made 20 appearances
In June 2016, he agreed a deal to join Chorley.
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. He made his debut as a second-half substitute in the 1–1 draw with the Austria U21 side on 19 August 2008.