Josh Doherty
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Josh Doherty[1] | ||
| Date of birth | 15 March 1996[2] | ||
| Place of birth | Newtownards, Northern Ireland | ||
| Height | 1.79 m (5 ft 10+1⁄2 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Defender/Midfielder | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Leyton Orient | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2012–2014 | Watford | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2014–2016 | Watford | 1 | (0) |
| 2016– | Leyton Orient | 0 | (0) |
| International career‡ | |||
| 2012–2013 | Northern Ireland U17[3] | 6 | (1) |
| 2013–2014 | Northern Ireland U19 | 3 | (0) |
| 2014– | Northern Ireland U21 | 5 | (1) |
|
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 9 May 2014 ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 07:26, 19 September 2016 (UTC) | |||
Joshua Edward Doherty is a footballer who plays for Leyton Orient. The full back, who can also play in midfield.
Career
Watford
A Watford youth products graduate, Doherty signed his first scholarships with the club in April 2012.[4]
Doherty made his debut on 3 May 2014, coming on as a substitute in the 80th minute in the 4–1 defeat against Huddersfield Town.[5] On 14 May 2014, Doherty signed his first professional contract after completing his scholarship.[6] However, his first team chances was soon limited, as well as, the club's reserve no longer available.[7]
On 3 June 2016, it was announced that Doherty would leave Watford upon his contract expiry.[8]
Leyton Orient
On 6 June 2016, Doherty joined League Two side Leyton Orient on a one-year deal.[9]
International career
Having represented Northern Ireland U17[10] and Northern Ireland U19 levels,[11] Doherty was called by Northern Ireland U21.[citation needed] Doherty, who grew up in Newtownards where his family still live became known to football through his younger days playing for his home town Ards youth Fc now known as Ards Fc Academy. Josh, knowing his football talent was special, left school after completing his GCSE's to sign for the Watford Academy.
Career statistics
- As of match played 3 May 2014.
| Club | Season | League | FA Cup | League Cup | Other | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Watford | 2013–14 | Championship | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 1 | 0 | |
| 2014–15 | Championship | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2015–16 | Premier League | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | ||
| Total | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | ||
| Leyton Orient | 2016–17 | League Two | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Career total | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | ||
References
- ^ "Josh Doherty". Hugman's Footballers. Retrieved 17 June 2015.
- ^ http://www.soccerbase.com/players/player.sd?player_id=75014
- ^ http://www.uefa.com/under17/season=2013/teams/player=250042789/index.html
- ^ "Academy: Welcome to new scholars". Watford F.C. 14 April 2012. Archived from the original on 24 April 2015. Retrieved 24 April 2015.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ "Watford 1 – 4 Huddersfield Town". BBC Sport. 3 May 2014. Retrieved 24 April 2015.
- ^ "OFFICIAL: Doherty Signs Pro Contract". Watford FC. 14 May 2014. Archived from the original on 24 April 2015.
{{cite web}}:|archive-date=/|archive-url=timestamp mismatch; 29 December 2014 suggested (help); Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ "Watford youngster Josh Doherty accepts the club's young professionals will have to leave on loan in order to get first team football". Watford Observer. 4 December 2014. Retrieved 24 April 2015.
- ^ "OFFICIAL: Hornets Confirm Retained & Released Players". Watford F.C. 3 June 2016.
- ^ "Leyton Orient sign Doherty and Weir". BBC. 6 June 2016. Retrieved 6 June 2016.
- ^ "ACADEMY: International Update". Watford F.C. 14 September 2012. Archived from the original on 24 April 2015. Retrieved 24 April 2015.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ "NORTHERN IRELAND U19 SQUAD NAMED". Irish FA Official Website. 5 September 2013. Archived from the original on 24 April 2015. Retrieved 24 April 2015.
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External links
- Northern Ireland profile at NIFG