David Ogilby

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David Ogilby
Personal information
Full name David Ogilby
Date of birth
Place of birth    Derry, Northern Ireland
Height 1.93 m (6'4")
Playing position Defender
Club information
Current club Institute F.C.
Youth clubs
Tristar Boys F.C.
Foyle Harps Y.F.C.
Senior clubs1
Years Club App (Gls)*
Lisahally F.C.
Institute F.C.
0 (0)   

1 Senior club appearances and goals
counted for the domestic league only.
* Appearances (Goals)

David Ogilby is a Northern Irish footballer currently playing for Institute F.C. Ogilby is renowned for his exceptional height and presence in the box. He stands at 6 foot 4 inches and it is this intimidating height that has allowed him to score crucial goals for the Drumahoe club.


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[edit] Career

[edit] Youth

Ogilby was born in Derry and grew up in the village of Strathfoyle. He first began playing football in the streets, then later in the local youth club. It was in a local charity youth cup that Ogilby was first spotted. Playing for Strathfoyle Youth Club, he helped guide them to victory in a Limavady Summer Cup and he was subsequently signed by one of Derry's top youth football clubs, Tristar. Jon Clifford was so impressed by the youngster he even offered to pay for Ogilby's taxis to and from training. Ogilby was considered a stalwart in the Tristar defence and helped guide them to two Derry and District League Titles. After two successful years, Ogilby signed for Lisahally. It was at Lisahally where he caught the eye of renowned coach Charlie Burns.

[edit] Institute F.C.

After playing only two games for Lisahally, Burns sent Ogilby on trial to Institute F.C. Ogilby has also represented Northern Ireland at under 23 level and has played for the Northern Ireland B team.[1] Current manager, Liam Beckett as singled out Ogilby and his fellow defender, Mark Scoltock as the best defenders in the Irish Football Association. Institute fans have labelled Ogilby as "Institute's most committed player".[2] On January 30, 2008, Derry City expressed keen interest, with hope of landing the promising Northern Ireland Under 23 star before the end of the British Transfer Window. Liam Beckett, while allowing Ogilby to discuss terms with Stephen Kenny and Derry City, was hesitant and wished to see the player remain at the Riverside. The transfer, however, did not go through in time, as negotiations broke down before the transfer window closed (at midnight, January 31).[3] Sources in the media have reported that the breakdown was largely due to the reluctance of the Institute board to let the player go.[4][5] It is thought that Ogilby was valued at £15,000, a fee which Derry City may have considered too high, Considering paul gascoign was on the market for 400 sheets.[6]

[edit] Playing career

[edit] External links

[edit] References

  1. ^ Extra time: David Ogilby - Kicks - Irelands Saturday Night
  2. ^ Institute Internet Supporters Club
  3. ^ Garrett in like Flynn for City - Local - Football - Sport - Belfast Telegraph
  4. ^ BBC SPORT | Football | Irish | Derry allowed to speak to Ogilby
  5. ^ http://www.derryjournal.com/journal-sport/Kenny-targets-39Stute-defender.3721705.jp
  6. ^ http://www.derryjournal.com/journal-sport/Midnight-deadline-to-decide-.3735713.jp