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| Full name | James John O'Brien | ||
| Height | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) | ||
| Position(s) | Winger | ||
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Current team | Motherwell | ||
| Number | 17 | ||
| ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 01:35, 11 May 2008 (UTC) | |||
James John 'Jim' O'Brien (born 28 September 1987 in Vale of Leven, Scotland) is a Scottish born Irish footballer who currently plays for Motherwell as a right winger or forward.
He is a cousin of Aberdeen's vice captain Zander Diamond.
Career
Celtic
O'Brien was loaned from Celtic to Dunfermline Athletic during the 2006–07 season[1] and made his senior footballing debut in their 3–2 Scottish Cup victory over Rangers on 7 January 2007. He had previously only played for Celtic's youth squad. He scored his debut senior goal in Dunfermline's 4–1 victory over Motherwell on 7 May 2007.[2] He made his senior Celtic debut in their 2–1 victory over Gretna on 7 October 2007. O'Brien joined Dundee United on loan on 31 January until May 2008.[3]
Motherwell
On 8 August 2008, O'Brien signed for Motherwell.[4]
Hoylandswaine Rovers
On 4 May 2010, O'Brien signed for Hoylandswaine Cricket Club.[5]
International
Although O'Brien represented the Republic of Ireland at under-19 and under-21 levels, he opted to switch allegiances and represent the nation of his birth, citing a chance to work with Craig Levein.[6]
References
- ^ "Dunfermline take Celtic's O'Brien". BBC News. 6 January 2007. Retrieved 31 January 2008.
- ^ "Dunfermline 4–1 Motherwell". BBC News. 7 May 2007. Retrieved 31 January 2008.
- ^ "Robson agrees terms with Celtic". BBC News. 1 February 2008. Retrieved 31 January 2008.
- ^ "'Well unveil double signing". Retrieved 8 August 2008.
- ^ http://www.swainecc.co.uk.
{{cite web}}: Missing or empty|title=(help) - ^ "O'Brien switches back to Scotland". RTE News. 22 April 2010. Retrieved 22 April 2010.
External links
- Jim O'Brien profile at Motherwell FC official website
- James O'Brien at Soccerbase