| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Liam Needham | ||
| Date of birth | 19 October 1985 | ||
| Place of birth | Shefield, England | ||
| Height | 6 ft 01 in (1.85 m) | ||
| Playing position | Midfielder | ||
| Club information | |||
| Current club | F.C. Halifax Town | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2002-2004 | Sheffield Wednesday | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 2004–2005 | Sheffield Wednesday | 0 | (0) |
| 2005 | Gainsborough Trinity | ||
| 2005–2007 | Notts County | 22 | (0) |
| 2007 | → Gainsborough Trinity (loan) | ||
| 2007–2009 | Gainsborough Trinity | ||
| 2009–2011 | Guiseley | ||
| 2011– | F.C. Halifax Town | ||
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 31 October 2008. † Appearances (Goals). |
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Liam Needham (born 19 October 1985 in Sheffield) is an English footballer who plays for Conference North side F.C. Halifax Town as a midfielder. He has previously played for Sheffield Wednesday, Gainsborough Trinity and Notts County.
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He made his professional debut at Hillsborough on the 29th September 2004 coming on as a substitute in the 82nd minute in an embarrassing 1-0 defeat in a Football League Trophy match against Chester City. He said of his debut, "I'm disappointed to lose but to make my debut for Sheffield Wednesday is a dream come true." "I've supported them all my life. But the result is the most important thing of the night. I had butterflies in my stomach for a moment. I couldn't believe I was actually going on. It is a big thing for me which I have now reached. I have set my stall out, this is where I want to be - the first team. I've had my debut from the bench, now it's progressing. I want to get a start for the team now." Liam never played for Sheffield Wednesday again and was released from the club later that year.
He then signed for Gainsborough Trinity on a free transfer under manager Paul Mitchell. His time at The Northolme was short and brief before impressive performances landed him a move back to the Football League.
Needham was snapped up and earned a contract with Notts County, where he started twenty two games and played four as a substitute. However Needham failed to established himself at the club and he was soon to depart the club bound for his former club Gainsborough.
After losing his place in the first team at County he was loaned back to former club Gainsborough Trinity and then later, returned there on a permanent basis in December 2006. Needham was released by The Blues at the end of the 2008–09 season.
Following his Gainsborough departure Liam signed with Guiseley.
He left Guiseley to join Halifax Town in the Conference North.[1]