Oliver James (footballer)
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Oliver James | ||
| Date of birth | 1 January 1987 | ||
| Place of birth | Birkenhead, England | ||
| Height | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) | ||
| Position(s) | Defender, Midfielder | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Tranmere Rovers | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2004-07 | Tranmere Rovers | 1 | (0) |
| 2007-2008 | Forest Green Rovers | 6 | (0) |
| 2008 | Southport | 8 | (1) |
| 2008-2009 | Cammell Laird | ? | (?) |
| 2009-2013 | Witton Albion | 101 | (2) |
| 2013 | Hinckley United | ? | (?) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 27 March 2008 | |||
Oliver James (born 1 January 1987) is an English professional footballer who plays as a central midfielder.
Career
James, from Wirral Grammar School for Boys,[1] was a product of the youth system at Tranmere Rovers and was part of the Tranmere youth team squad that reached the quarter finals of the F.A. Youth Cup in 2004.[2]
In July 2007, James left Tranmere and signed for Conference National side Forest Green Rovers under the guidance of manager Jim Harvey.
James spell at Forest Green was a short one however and he signed for Southport where he scored once in 8 appearances. Eventually moving on to Cammell Laird.
In late November 2008, James moved again for his first spell at Witton Albion. James went on to make 29 appearances for Witton in his first spell before leaving at the end of the 2009-10 season to spend time playing local amateur football.
In August 2011, James returned to Witton Albion for his second spell at the club.[3][4]
James is now currently undertaking a Sports Development and Physical Education Degree at Liverpool John Moores University.
In August 2013, James was confirmed as a registered player for Hinckley United, playing in either central defence or midfield.
External links
- Oliver James at Soccerbase
- ^ http://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/james-eager-more-after-debut-3518733
- ^ "Rovers' Run Finally Comes To An End". tranmererovers.co.uk. 17 November 2004.
- ^ "Witton v Ossett Albion preview". Northwich Guardian. 12 August 2011.
- ^ "Witton Signings". Northwich Guardian. 1 June 2011.
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