Robert Olejnik

For the World War II fighter pilot, see Robert Olejnik (pilot).

Robert Olejnik

Personal information
Full name	Robert Olejnik
Date of birth	26 November 1986 (1986-11-26)
Place of birth	Vienna, Austria
Height	6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Playing position	Goalkeeper
Club information
Current club	Torquay United
Number	1
Youth career
–2003	Austria Wien
2003–2007	Aston Villa
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps†	(Gls)†
2007	Aston Villa	0	(0)
2007	→ Lincoln City (loan)	0	(0)
2007–2011	Falkirk	102	(0)
2011–	Torquay United	19	(0)
National team
2008–2009	Austria U21	13	(0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 08:45, 27 November 2011 (UTC). † Appearances (Goals).

Robert"Bobby" Olejnik (26 November 1986 in Vienna) is an Austrian professional footballer who plays for League Two side Torquay United.

Career

Olejnik is a product of Aston Villa's youth system. He joined League Two side Lincoln City on a loan deal until the end of the 2006–07 season, to help The Imps in their promotion push. Whilst there, he helped their Reserve side to lift the Pontin's Reserves League Cup. They had beaten Premiership sides Sheffield United and Blackburn Rovers on the way. After a 1–1 draw in 90 minutes against Hartlepool United, the match went to a penalty shoot-out. Olejnik saved two of the first five, making it 3–3 after each side having taken five. The scores made it to 6–6 before Olejnik saved a penalty, to then step up himself and score the winning goal.

However, on 30 May 2007, Olejnik was released by Villa manager Martin O'Neill and the following day joined Scottish club Falkirk.

Falkirk manager, Steven Pressley has confirmed Olejnik will be leaving the club after his contract ran out on 30 June. On 1 July 2011, Olejnik signed with League Two side Torquay United. Olejnik made his debut in a 2–1 friendly win over Tiverton Town.

He started the first match of the season at home to Burton Albion. Despite conceding two goals, he was man of the match after pulling off a string of fine saves.

International

Olejnik was also called up for the Austria U-21 squad to play Italy U-21 in late August 2006.

Honours

Lincoln City

• League Two: Play Off Semi-Finalists (2006–07)

Lincoln City Reserves

• Pontin's League Cup: Winners (2006–07)

External links

• Robert Olejnik career stats at Soccerbase