James Tarkowski

James Tarkowski
Personal information
Full name James Alan Tarkowski[1]
Date of birth 19 November 1992 (1992-11-19) (age 19)
Place of birth New Moston, Manchester, England
Playing position Defender
Club information
Current club Oldham Athletic
Number 16
Youth career
2009–2011 Oldham Athletic
Senior career*
Years Team Apps† (Gls)†
2011– Oldham Athletic 10 (0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 21:18, 3 January 2012 (UTC).
† Appearances (Goals).

James Alan Tarkowski (born 19 November 1992 in New Moston, Manchester) is an English football player who plays for Oldham Athletic. He plays as a defender.

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Career

Oldham Athletic

Tarkowski, from New Moston, Manchester[2] joined Oldham Athletic on a two year scholarship in May 2009[3] and by October was also playing for the reserves. James attended New Moston Primary School from 1997 and then moved on to Failsworth High School where he stayed until 2009.[4]

He was first named in a matchday squad on 15 January 2011[5] being allocated the number 31 shirt.[6] He made his club debut on 22 January as an 80th minute substitute in a Football League match against Brentford[7] coming on for the injured Neal Trotman.[8] Tarkowski made his full debut for the Latics on 12 March 2011 in a League One match against Leyton Orient where they lost 1-0.[9]

In April 2011 Oldham announced he had been awarded a professional contract[10] which was confirmed in writing by the club as a two year professional contract by the club in May 2011.[11]

Career statistics

Club Season League Cup League Cup Europe Other[12] Total
Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
2010–11 9 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 9 0
2011–12 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0
Career total 10 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 10 0

References

  1. ^ "Search 1984 to 2006 – Birth, Marriage and Death indexes". Findmypast.com. http://www.findmypast.co.uk/birth-indexes-search-start.action. Retrieved 2010-08-12. 
  2. ^ "Tarkowski celebrates Latics call up". Oldham Athletic AFC. 17 January 2011. http://www.oldhamathletic.co.uk/page/NewsUpdate/0,,10337~2268838,00.html. Retrieved 22 January 2011. 
  3. ^ "Young hopefuls sign up". Oldham Chronicle. 12 May 2009. http://www.oldham-chronicle.co.uk/news-features/10/oldham-athletic/24247/young-hopefuls-sign-up. Retrieved 22 January 2011. 
  4. ^ "Latics - Manchester United". Oldham Athletic AFC. 12 October 2009. http://www.oldhamathletic.co.uk/page/NewsUpdate/0,,10337~1823968,00.html. Retrieved 22 January 2011. 
  5. ^ "Scholars win first team calls". Oldham Athletic AFC. 14 January 2011. http://www.oldhamathletic.co.uk/page/NewsUpdate/0,,10337~2266393,00.html. Retrieved 22 January 2011. 
  6. ^ "James joins Senior Squad". Oldham Athletic AFC. 21 January 2011. http://www.oldhamathletic.co.uk/page/NewsUpdate/0,,10337~2272237,00.html. Retrieved 22 January 2011. 
  7. ^ "Oldham 2-1 Brentford". BBC Sport (British Broadcasting Corporation). 22 January 2011. http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_div_2/9362041.stm. Retrieved 22 January 2011. 
  8. ^ "Dream Time For Tarkowski". Oldham Athletic AFC. 24 January 2011. http://www.oldhamathletic.co.uk/page/NewsUpdate/0,,10337~2274658,00.html. Retrieved 24 January 2011. 
  9. ^ http://www.oldhamathletic.co.uk/page/NewsUpdate/0,,10337~2314257,00.html
  10. ^ "Tarkowski Wins Pro Contract". Oldham Athletic A.F.C.. 12 April 2011. http://www.oldhamathletic.co.uk/page/NewsUpdate/0,,10337~2337063,00.html. Retrieved 12 April 2011. 
  11. ^ "Pro Deal For Winchester". Oldham Athletic AFC. 12 May 2011. http://www.oldhamathletic.co.uk/page/NewsUpdate/0,,10337~2358376,00.html. Retrieved 12 May 2011. 
  12. ^ Includes other competitive competitions, including the FA Community Shield and Football League play-offs

External links

Oldham Athletic A.F.C. – current squad