Paul Rachubka

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Paul Rachubka

Rachubka playing for Blackpool
Personal information
Full namePaul Stephen Rachubka
Date of birth (1981-05-21) 21 May 1981
Place of birthSan Luis Obispo, California, United States
Height1.85 m (6 ft 1 in)[1]
Playing positionGoalkeeper
Club information
Current clubOldham Athletic
Number29
Youth career
1997–2000Manchester United
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps†(Gls)†
2000–2002Manchester United1(0)
2001→ Royal Antwerp (loan)1(0)
2001–2002→ Oldham Athletic (loan)16(0)
2002–2004Charlton Athletic0(0)
2004→ Burnley (loan)0(0)
2004→ Huddersfield Town (loan)16(0)
2004→ Milton Keynes Dons (loan)4(0)
2004→ Northampton Town (loan)10(0)
2004→ Huddersfield Town (loan)3(0)
2004–2007Huddersfield Town62(0)
2006–2007→ Peterborough United (loan)4(0)
2007→ Blackpool (loan)8(0)
2007–2011Blackpool110(0)
2011–2013Leeds United6(0)
2011–2012→ Tranmere Rovers (loan)10(0)
2012→ Leyton Orient (loan)8(0)
2012→ Accrington Stanley (loan)4(0)
2013→ Accrington Stanley (loan)17(0)
2013–Oldham Athletic0(0)
National team‡
England U16?(?)
England U18?(?)
1999England U201(0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 13:11, 31 January 2013 (UTC).

† Appearances (Goals).

‡ National team caps and goals correct as of 18 March 2007

Paul Stephen Rachubka (surname pronounced ra-HUB-ka) (born 21 May 1981) is an American-English professional Association football goalkeeper who plays for League One side Oldham Athletic.

Born in San Luis Obispo, California, to an English mother and an American father, Rachubka possesses dual nationality, having moved to England with his family when he was seven years old.[2][3] He has represented England at under-16, under-18 and under-20 levels.

Club career

Early career at Manchester United and Charlton Athletic

Despite being born in the United States, Rachubka grew up in England. He started playing football for a Stockport club called Norbury Moor Rangers, but at the age of nine, after three months there, he was invited to join Manchester United by youth coach Brian Kidd.[4] He signed a trainee contract in 1997 before turning professional in July 1999.[5] He was included in the club's squad for the 2000 FIFA Club World Championship in Brazil and made his debut in their final group match against South Melbourne on 11 January 2000. He made two more first-team appearances the following season, against Watford in the League Cup and Leicester City in the league. The 2001–02 season saw Rachubka go on a three-month loan to Manchester United's Belgian feeder club Royal Antwerp, followed by six months with Oldham Athletic. At the end of the season, Manchester United received a £200,000 bid for Rachubka from Charlton Athletic, and he left the club without having conceded a goal in any of his three appearances.

After failing to dislodge Dean Kiely in his two years at Charlton, Rachubka was loaned out five times, all in 2004; firstly to Burnley in February, then from March to the end of the 2003–04 season he was at Huddersfield Town. On 6 August, at the start of the 2004–05, he was loaned out to Milton Keynes Dons for one month. He then spent October and November with Northampton Town before returning again to Huddersfield Town, for a further month, on 5 December.

Huddersfield Town

Rachubka earned promotion with Huddersfield on loan during the 2003–04 season when they won the Division Three playoffs. After his contract expired with Charlton Athletic in 2004, Rachubka took the option to re-sign for Huddersfield Town.[6] He was the first-choice goalkeeper at the Galpharm Stadium until Matt Glennon was signed during the summer of 2006.

Rachubka was sent on loan to Peterborough United as cover for Mark Tyler and played four League Two matches over the Christmas and New Year period of 2006–07.

Blackpool

On 31 January 2007, he went on loan to Blackpool as back-up for Rhys Evans, the ninth loan move of his career.[2] He made his debut for the Seasiders on 27 February and kept a clean sheet in a 1–0 win at his former club Oldham Athletic.[7] On 2 April he was named in the Press Association's League One "Team of the Week", alongside Blackpool teammate Wes Hoolahan, for his performance in the 2–1 win over Crewe Alexandra.[8]

Also in April, Rachubka picked up an injury that kept him out of the team for six weeks.[9] Blackpool's other 'keepers, Rhys Evans and Lewis Edge, also picked up concurrent injuries, which led to Seasiders boss Simon Grayson bringing in Manchester City's Joe Hart on loan as an emergency stand-in.

When Hart returned to Manchester City, Rachubka returned to the Blackpool first team on 13 May 2007, for the first leg of the League One play-off semi-final against Oldham Athletic. Blackpool won both legs, and Rachubka played in the final on 27 May at the newly renovated Wembley Stadium. Blackpool won 2–0 against Yeovil Town, gaining promotion to The Championship.

On 5 June 2007, five days after his contract at Huddersfield expired, Blackpool signed Rachubka on a permanent two-year deal.[9] On 13 August 2007 he was named in The Championship "Team of the Week" for his performance on the opening day of the 2007–08 season, two days before, in the Seasiders' single-goal victory over Leicester City at the Walkers Stadium.[10]

Rachubka was one of two ever-present players during Blackpool's 2007–08 League season, the other being Shaun Barker. Rachubka won the 2007–08 Blackpool Player Of The Year.[11]

He made his 100th appearance for the Legendary Seasiders early in the 2009–10 season, in a 2–2 draw with Watford at Vicarage Road. In April 2009 Rachubka signed a new two-year deal at Blackpool.[12]

Following his performance in Blackpool's 2–0 win over Peterborough United on 26 September 2009 at Bloomfield Road, Rachubka was named in The Championship "Team of the Week".[13][14] On 8 December, Rachubka made his 100th League appearance for Blackpool since making the permanent switch, in a 3–0 win over Middlesbrough at the Riverside Stadium. Rachubka started the season as Blackpool's first choice goalkeeper, however after being sent off in a 4–1 loss against Crystal Palace, substitute goalkeeper Matt Gilks came into the side and managed to displace Rachubka who dropped to second choice due to the impressive form of Gilks. He made 20 league appearances for Blackpool that season as they earned promotion to the Premier League via the playoffs after beating Cardiff City.[15]

After being promoted to the Premier League with Blackpool, Blackpool manager Ian Holloway confirmed that Rachubka would be out of action for some time following a knee operation.[16] As such, he was not named in Blackpool's 24-man squad for the start of their Premier League campaign the following season. Blackpool signed Ghana goalkeeper Richard Kingson who became the clubs number two during Rachubka's time out injured.[17] Even after returning to fitness, he had to wait until January 2011 to be registered in the Blackpool 25 man squad, when squads to see clubs through until the end of the season were named.[18] Manager Ian Holloway said it was an error not to have named Rachubka in his initial 25 man squad for the first half of the season.[19]

On 8 January 2011, Rachubka made his first start for Blackpool in a year, against Southampton in the Third Round of the FA Cup.[20] In February 2011, Rachubka suffered another knee injury which ruled him out for large parts of the second half of the season.[21] He returned to light training for Blackpool in mid March.[22] After only making three appearances during the 2010–11 season,[11] Rachubka was released by Blackpool after they decided not to take up the one-year contract extension they had on Rachubka.[23]

Leeds United

On 23 June 2011, Rachubka put pen to paper and signed for Leeds United on a two-year contract as the backup goalkeeper, he linked up with Simon Grayson who was the manager that signed Rachubka for Blackpool.[11][24] Rachubka revealed that despite being brought in as a number two he was looking to compete and win the number one shirt.[25] He made his debut in a pre-season friendly against Falkirk on 13 July, but was substituted by Alex Cairns in the 63rd minute.[26] Rachubka was Leeds' number one for most the pre season games after he was the only senior keeper at the club, however on 25 July Leeds brought in Andy Lonergan to compete for the number 1 jersey.[27]

Rachubka made his debut for Leeds on 23 August against Doncaster Rovers in the League Cup.[28] Rachubka made his league debut for Leeds against Doncaster Rovers on 14 October as a substitute replacing the injured Andy Lonergan.[29] Rachubka made his first league start of the season against Coventry City when Andy Lonergan missed the game with a finger injury on 18 October. However, Rachubka made an error which cost Leeds three points when Coventry City player Richard Wood scored an injury time equaliser in a 1–1 draw.[30] Rachubka was judged to have been at fault for the goals Leeds conceded against Peterbrough in a dramatic 3–2 win for Leeds.[31]

Despite some high profile errors, Rachubka claimed he was looking to put the mistakes behind him and impress to make the number one spot his own.[32] Rachubka made three errors in the first 30 minutes that led to goals against his old club Blackpool which put Leeds 3–0 down, Rachubka was substituted at half time for rookie goalkeeper Alex Cairns.[33][34] Manager Simon Grayson reacted by signing Reading goalkeeper Alex McCarthy on loan and revealing Rachubka was going to be taken out of the team for several weeks, and possibly sent out on loan due to his fragile confidence after his horror show against Blackpool.[35]

On loan transfer deadline day, 24 November, Rachubka joined Tranmere Rovers on loan until January to help recapture some form.[36] This was then extended by 2 months.[37]

After returning to Leeds, Rachubka joined Leyton Orient on loan until 6 April.[38] He was then transfer listed by manager Neil Warnock at the end of the 2011–12 season.[39] Rachubka wasn't allocated a squad number for the 2012-13 season on 3 August.[40]

With regular keeper Paddy Kenny out injured, Jamie Ashdown came into the starting lineup for Leeds against Premiership side Everton on 25 September, Rachubka was named as an unused substitute for Leeds, this resulted in Rachubka being allocated the 31 shirt for the season.[41]

On 1 December 2012, Rachubka joined Accrington Stanley initially on a week-long emergency loan basis due to an injury sustained to first choice goalkeeper Ian Dunbavin.[42] He made his debut for Stanley the same day in their second round FA Cup tie against Oxford United and, despite conceding three goals in the process, was named man-of-the-match.[43][44] The loan has since been extended twice, first on 6 December,[45] and secondly on 14 December.[46] The loan is looking likely to continue into 2013 with the long term injury to Ian Dunbavin ruling him out for the majority of the season.

On 3 May, it was announced that Rachubka would be released by Leeds upon the expiry of his 2 year contract.[47]

Oldham Athletic

On 7 September 2013, Rachubka joined Oldham Athletic for the second time in his career, signing a short-term deal until January 2014.[48]

Club career statistics

As of 11 December 2011
Club performance League Cup League Cup Continental Total
Season Club League Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
England League FA Cup League Cup Europe Total
1999–2000Manchester UnitedPremier League–––1010
2000–0110–10–20
Belgium League Belgian Cup League Cup Europe Total
2001–02Royal Antwerp (loan)First Division10–––10
England League FA Cup League Cup Europe Total
2001–02Oldham Athletic (loan)Second Division160–––170
2002–03Charlton AthleticPremier League––––00
2003–04Burnley (loan)First Division––––00
2003–04Huddersfield Town (loan)Third Division130–––160
2004–05Milton Keynes Dons (loan)League One40–––40
2004–05Northampton Town (loan)League Two100–10–110
2004–05Huddersfield Town (loan)League One3010––40
2004–05Huddersfield Town260–––260
2005–063402020–410
2006–07––––10
2006–07Peterborough United (loan) League Two40–––40
2006–07BlackpoolLeague One80–––110
2007–08Championship4601020–490
2008–0942010––430
2009–1020010––210
2010–11Premier League2010––30
2011–12Leeds UnitedChampionship600010–70
2011–12Tranmere Rovers (loan)League One20–––20
Total England 23707070102630
Belgium 1000000010
Career total 23807070102640
Notes

a. 1999–2000 appearance was in the World Club Championship
b. 3 league play-off appearances for Huddersfield Town in 2004 (included in 2003–04 total)
c. 2 league play-off appearances for Huddersfield Town in 2006 (included in 2005–06 total)
d. 3 league play-off appearances for Blackpool in 2007 (included in 2006–07 total)
e. All Football League Trophy results are included in totals

International career

Rachubka has represented England at under-16, under-18 and under-20 levels.[49] He was in the England under-20 squad that played at the 1999 FIFA World Youth Championship in Nigeria. He started the last game against Japan under-20s.

On 5 November 2008 Rachubka confirmed that he had inquired whether he was eligible to play international football for the United States.[2]

Honours

Huddersfield Town
Blackpool

Individual

References

  1. ↑ "Premier League Player Profile". Premier League. Retrieved 15 March 2011. 
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 "Rachubka covets international cap". BBC Sport. 5 November 2008. Retrieved 6 November 2008. 
  3. ↑ Wagman, Robert (26 April 2001). "Rachubka, Ricketts and Cunningham demonstrate complexity of determining soccer nationality". Soccer Times. Retrieved 29 August 2009. 
  4. ↑ Drewett, Jim, ed. (July 2000). "Catchin' the Eye – Paul Rachubka". Glory Glory Man United (Bath: Future Publishing) (75): 39. 
  5. ↑ "Paul Rachubka". redStat. Retrieved 4 August 2011. 
  6. ↑ Bailey, Graeme. "Town seal Rachubka deal". Sky Sports (British Sky Broadcasting). 
  7. ↑ "Oldham 0–1 Blackpool". BBC Sport. 27 February 2007. Retrieved 29 August 2009. 
  8. ↑ "League One Team Of The Week (02/04/2007)" (PDF). The Football League. 2 April 2007. Retrieved 29 August 2009. 
  9. ↑ 9.0 9.1 "Blackpool secure Rachubka signing". BBC Sport. 6 June 2007. Retrieved 6 June 2007. 
  10. ↑ "Coca-Cola Championship Team of the Week (13/08/2007)" (PDF). The Football League. 13 August 2007. Retrieved 29 August 2009. 
  11. ↑ 11.0 11.1 11.2 11.3 "United capture goalkeeper". leedsunited.com (Leeds United A.F.C.). 23 June 2011. 
  12. ↑ "Rachubka signs Blackpool deal". Sky Sports (British Sky Broadcasting). 23 April 2009. 
  13. ↑ "Chubs Named In Team Of The Week". blackpoolfc.co.uk (Blackpool F.C.). 28 September 2009. Retrieved 28 September 2009. 
  14. ↑ "Championship Team Of The Week (28/09/2009)" (PDF). The Football League. 28 September 2009. Retrieved 28 September 2009. 
  15. ↑ http://www.leeds.vitalfootball.co.uk/article.asp?a=245302
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  17. ↑ http://www.premierleague.com/page/Headlines/0,,12306~2290136,00.html[]
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  19. ↑ "Holloway admits keeper error". Sky Sports (British Sky Broadcasting). 19 November 2010. 
  20. ↑ "Rachubka targets starting spot". Sky Sports (British Sky Broadcasting). 10 January 2011. 
  21. ↑ "Injury blow for Rachubka". The Belfast Telegraph (Independent News & Media). 10 February 2011. 
  22. ↑ "Rachubka back to boost Blackpool". The Belfast Telegraph (Independent News & Media). 10 March 2011. 
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  25. ↑ "Paul can't wait to get cracking!". leedsunited.com (Leeds United A.F.C.). 23 June 2011. Retrieved 11 July 2012. 
  26. ↑ "United Win Scottish Opener". leedsunited.com (Leeds United A.F.C.). 13 July 2011. Retrieved 16 July 2011. 
  27. ↑ "Lonergan joins United". leedsunited.com (Leeds United A.F.C.). 25 July 2011. 
  28. ↑ "Doncaster 1-2 Leeds". BBC Sport. 23 August 2011. Retrieved 23 August 2011. 
  29. ↑ "Three and easy for Leeds at Doncaster". leedsunited.com (Leeds United A.F.C.). 14 October 2011. 
  30. ↑ "Keeper upset after error". Sky Sports (British Sky Broadcasting). 18 October 2011. 
  31. ↑ "Darren's late strike seals it". leedsunited.com (Leeds United A.F.C.). 22 October 2011. 
  32. ↑ "DETERMINED PAUL IS PLAYING FOR KEEPS". leedsunited.com (Leeds United A.F.C.). 2 November 2011. 
  33. ↑ "United crash to Blackpool". leedsunited.com (Leeds United A.F.C.). 2 November 2011. 
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  35. ↑ "McCARTHY STARTS, O'DEA SET TO MISS OUT". leedsunited.com (Leeds United A.F.C.). 4 November 2011. 
  36. ↑ "Loan deal for United keeper". Leeds United A.F.C. 24 November 2011. 
  37. ↑ "Leeds United extend stay of Paul Rachubka at Tranmere Rovers". Liverpool Daily Post (Trinity Mirror). 4 January 2012. Retrieved 11 July 2012. 
  38. ↑ "Leeds stopper joins Os on loan". leytonorient.com. Leyton Orient F.C. 6 March 2012. 
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  40. ↑ "NEW SQUAD NUMBERS ANNOUNCED". Leeds United A.F.C. 3 August 2012. Retrieved 3 August 2012. 
  41. ↑ "UNITED SINK EVERTON". Leeds United A.F.C. Retrieved 25 September 2012. 
  42. ↑ "Accrington Stanley sign keeper Paul Rachubka". BBC Sport. Retrieved 1 December 2012. 
  43. ↑ "Match Report: Accrington Stanley 3 - 3 Oxford United". Sky Sports. Retrieved 1 December 2012. 
  44. ↑ "Rachubka eyes longer Stanley stay". Lancashire Telegraph. Retrieved 4 December 2012. 
  45. ↑ "KEEPERS LOAN EXTENDED". leedsunited.com. Retrieved 6 December 2012. 
  46. ↑ "Rachubka Loan Extended". accringtonstanley.co.uk. Retrieved 17 December 2012. 
  47. ↑ "10 PLAYERS NOT OFFERED NEW DEALS". Leeds United Official Website. 3 May 2013. 
  48. ↑ "Paul Rachubka: Oldham sign goalkeeper on short-term contract". BBC Sport. 7 September 2013. Retrieved 7 September 2013. 
  49. ↑ "Paul's the boy from Brazil". Bolton News (Newsquest). 30 January 2004. Retrieved 29 August 2009. 

External links

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