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|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Stephen Michael O'Leary | ||
| Date of birth | 2 February 1985 | ||
| Place of birth | Hammersmith, England | ||
| Height | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) | ||
| Playing position | Midfielder | ||
| Club information | |||
| Current club | Kettering Town | ||
| Number | 33 | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 2001–2008 | Luton Town | 103 | (3) |
| 2005–2006 | → Tranmere Rovers (loan) | 21 | (3) |
| 2008–2009 | Hereford United | 15 | (1) |
| 2009–2010 | Bradford City[A] | 7 | (0) |
| 2010 | Kettering Town | 1 | (0) |
| 2011 | Boreham Wood | 2 | (0) |
| 2011– | Kettering Town | 1 | (0) |
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only. † Appearances (Goals). |
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Stephen Michael O'Leary (born 2 February 1985 in London) is an English-born Irish footballer . He previously played in the Football League for Luton Town, Tranmere Rovers, Hereford United and Bradford City.
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O'Leary is a midfield player, who played across the midfield for Luton, but is said to prefer a central role.He has played for the Republic of Ireland at U16,U17,18 levels.He was involved in a luton youth who produced a number of good players. He made his debut for Luton in November 2003, away at Rushden & Diamonds.In this season Luton went on to be crowned league 1 champions. During the 2005–06 season, he joined Tranmere Rovers on loan. He gave a great account of himself, and won the praises of supporters and then manager Brian Little.The Tranmere supporters called for him to be signed on a long term contract,however after numerous offers from other clubs he choose to sign a new one year contract at Luton in May 2007. He left Luton in 2008 after turning down a new contract offer as he wanted to play at a higher level.
On 27 August 2008 he signed for Hereford United on a one year deal. He made his mark on his debut in the 2–0 home win over Crewe Alexandra by opening the scoring with a shot from 25 yards and setting up Bradley Hudson-Odoi for the second,collecting the man of the match award.[1] His period at Hereford was largely interrupted by injury. He left at the end of the season to join bradford city.
On 6 August 2009 O'Leary signed for Bradford City.[2] Again his season was disturbed due to a lengthy toe injury.[3] He left Bradford City at the end of the 2009-10 season with regret as he felt he never showed bradford fans his ability due to his injury.[4]
Just before the start of the 2010–11 season, O'Leary joined Conference National side Kettering Town on non-contract terms.[5]
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