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In February 2007, Blayney joined League One side [[Oldham Athletic A.F.C.|Oldham Athletic]], until the end of the [[2006-07 in English football|2006-07 season]], after impressing in a [[reserve team]] match.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/o/oldham_athletic/6354801.stm |title=Oldham complete Blayney signing |accessdate=2007-02-23 |date=[[2007-02-16]] |work= |publisher=BBC Sport}}</ref> Blayney may his début for Oldham Athletic in a 1-2 home defeat against Bournenouth, after first choice goalkeeper [[Les Pogliacomi]] was suspended.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_div_2/6371147.stm |title=Oldham 1-2 Bournemouth |accessdate=2007-02-24 |date=[[2007-02-24]] |work= |publisher=BBC Sport}}</ref>
In February 2007, Blayney joined League One side [[Oldham Athletic A.F.C.|Oldham Athletic]], until the end of the [[2006-07 in English football|2006-07 season]], after impressing in a [[reserve team]] match.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/o/oldham_athletic/6354801.stm |title=Oldham complete Blayney signing |accessdate=2007-02-23 |date=[[2007-02-16]] |work= |publisher=BBC Sport}}</ref> Blayney may his début for Oldham Athletic in a 1-2 home defeat against Bournenouth, after first choice goalkeeper [[Les Pogliacomi]] was suspended.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_div_2/6371147.stm |title=Oldham 1-2 Bournemouth |accessdate=2007-02-24 |date=[[2007-02-24]] |work= |publisher=BBC Sport}}</ref>
Alan Blayney has been on trial with League 1 side Yeovil Town this summer, and has impressed in reserve pre-season friendlies.
Alan Blayney has been on trial with League 1 side Yeovil Town this summer, and has impressed in reserve pre-season friendlies.

In August 07, Alan Blayney is reported to have joined Irish side [[Bohemian F.C.]] on a short term deal to provide cover for first choice goalkeeper [[Brian Murphy]].


==International football==
==International football==

Revision as of 11:37, 10 August 2007

Alan Blayney
Personal information
Full name Alan Blayney
Height 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Position(s) Goalkeeper
Team information
Current team
 Free agent
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 17:14, 21 September 2006 (UTC)

Alan Blayney (born September 10, 1981) is a professional footballer from Belfast, Northern Ireland, who was signed by Oldham Athletic in the English Football League One in 2007, although he has since been released. Blayney plays as a goalkeeper.

Footballing career

Blayney started his career with Premiership side Southampton and was loaned out to Stockport County,[1] but was cut short by a broken finger.[2] He also he had a spell at Bournemouth on loan.[3] He made his début for Southampton in May 2004, receiving a high amount of praise.[4] Blayney also won Sky Sports save of the season after saving an Alan Shearer header in May 2004 on his Premier League début.[5] The match at St Mary's ended in a 3-3 draw.[6] Blayney also played in the following 2-1 to Charlton Athletic. Blayney would play two more games for Southampton the following season, the 2-2 Premier League loss against West Bromwich Albion and the 5-2 League Cup loss against Watford. Blayney, who was behind Antti Niemi and Paul Smith in the team's pecking order went on loan to Rushden & Diamonds[7] and Brighton & Hove Albion.[8] Brighton tried to sign Blayney on a permanent basis in 2005, but couldn't afford the transfer fee Southampton were asking.[9] Blayney did return to Brighton & Hove Albion for a second loan spell,[10] before returning to Southampton in mid December.

Blayney then joined Doncaster Rovers for £50,000 from Southampton in January 2006, signing a two and half year contract, with hopes of getting the team promoted to the Championship.[11] Blayney started off as first choice goalkeeper at Belle Vue stadium, but fell behind Ben Smith and Dane Jan Budtz in the pecking order after an ankle injury.[12] He decided to leave the club for personal reasons.[13]

In February 2007, Blayney joined League One side Oldham Athletic, until the end of the 2006-07 season, after impressing in a reserve team match.[14] Blayney may his début for Oldham Athletic in a 1-2 home defeat against Bournenouth, after first choice goalkeeper Les Pogliacomi was suspended.[15] Alan Blayney has been on trial with League 1 side Yeovil Town this summer, and has impressed in reserve pre-season friendlies.

In August 07, Alan Blayney is reported to have joined Irish side Bohemian F.C. on a short term deal to provide cover for first choice goalkeeper Brian Murphy.

International football

Blayney, a former Northern Ireland under-21 international, played his first and thus far only match for the Northern Ireland senior national side in their 2006 summer tour of the United States. Northern Ireland lost the match against Romania 2-0.[16]

Notes

  1. ^ "Transfers - October 2002". BBC Sport. 2002-10-29. Retrieved 2007-02-23. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  2. ^ "Blayney's break frustrates Hatters". BBC Sport. 2002-11-27. Retrieved 2007-02-23. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  3. ^ "Blayney joins Cherries". BBC Sport. 2002-12-25. Retrieved 2007-02-23. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  4. ^ "Blayney stars in debut". BBC Sport. 2004-05-13. Retrieved 2007-02-23. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  5. ^ "Keeper Leaves Saints". Vital Football. Retrieved 2007-02-24.
  6. ^ "Southampton 3-3 Newcastle". BBC Sport. 2005-05-12. Retrieved 2007-02-23. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  7. ^ "Littlejohn completes Rushden move". BBC Sport. 2005-01-07. Retrieved 2007-02-23. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  8. ^ "Seagulls sign two on deadline day". BBC Sport. 2005-03-24. Retrieved 2007-02-23. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  9. ^ "Brighton rule out Blayney signing". BBC Sport. 2005-06-17. Retrieved 2007-02-23. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  10. ^ "Blayney pleased at Albion return". BBC Sport. 2005-09-20. Retrieved 2007-02-23. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  11. ^ "Doncaster snap up keeper Blayney". BBC Sport. 2006-01-05. Retrieved 2007-02-23. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  12. ^ "Blayney injury worries Doncaster". BBC Sport. 2006-10-24. Retrieved 2007-01-26. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  13. ^ "Keeper Blayney leaves Doncaster". BBC Sport. 2007-01-24. Retrieved 2007-01-26. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  14. ^ "Oldham complete Blayney signing". BBC Sport. 2007-02-16. Retrieved 2007-02-23. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  15. ^ "Oldham 1-2 Bournemouth". BBC Sport. 2007-02-24. Retrieved 2007-02-24. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  16. ^ "Romania 2-0 Northern Ireland". BBC Sport. 2006-05-27. Retrieved 2007-02-23. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
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