Danny Philliskirk

Danny Philliskirk
Personal information
Full nameDaniel Philliskirk[1]
Date of birth10 April 1991
Place of birthOldham, England
Height5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Playing positionStriker/Midfielder[1]
Club information
Current team
Oldham Athletic
Number10
Youth career
200?–2007Oldham Athletic
2007–2010Chelsea
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
2010–2011Chelsea0(0)
2010Oxford United (loan)1(0)
2011Sheffield United (loan)3(0)
2011–2013Sheffield United1(0)
2011Oxford United (loan)4(0)
2013Coventry City1(0)
2013–Oldham Athletic78(8)
National team
2007England U173(0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 18:24, 15 April 2015 (UTC).
† Appearances (Goals).

Daniel "Danny" Philliskirk (born 10 April 1991) is an English footballer who plays for Oldham Athletic as a forward. Born in Oldham, Greater Manchester, he began his career as a junior with Oldham before moving to Chelsea. Having failed to break into the Chelsea side he spent time on loan at Oxford United before signing for Sheffield United. Having been on the fringes of first team football he was eventually released to allow him to join Coventry City on a short term contract, before his return to Oldham.

Philliskirk is the son of former Sheffield United and Bolton Wanderers forward Tony Philliskirk who is the head of youth development at his current club.

Playing career

Early career

Philliskirk began his career with his home town club, Oldham Athletic. He progressed through the club's youth system before signing a four-year contract with Chelsea in the summer of 2007.[2][3] He captained the Chelsea youth team in the 2008–09 season before establishing himself in the club's reserves.

He signed a one-month loan deal with Oxford United in August 2010,[4] making his first-team début (and only appearance for Oxford) against Burton Albion in the Football League a few days later before returning to Chelsea.[5]

Sheffield United

Philliskirk joined Sheffield United on a month's loan in January 2011,[6] which was then extended until the end of the season. He had to wait until mid-April to make his made his first appearance for the Blades, away at Preston coming on as a second-half substitute, following which he signed a pre-contract agreement to join the Blades permanently at the end of the season.[7] He was released from Chelsea after finishing his contract with them and later joined Sheffield United, as promised, on a free transfer.[8] In his first full season at Bramall Lane however, he found first-team opportunities limited and agreed to re-join Oxford United on a month's loan in October 2011[9] making four appearances for the Us.

On his return to Bramall Lane Philliskirk remained on the fringes of the first team and was rewarded with an extended deal in January 2012.[10] The following season he remained unable to make the break into the first team and was released by United in January 2013.[11]

Coventry City

Philliskirk undertook a trial at Coventry City following his release from Sheffield United. After impressing manager Mark Robins, he signed a contract until June 2013.[12] Steven Pressley, who had replaced Robins as Coventry manager, announced on 30 April 2013 that Philliskirk's contract would not be renewed.[13] In total, Philliskirk made a single appearance for the club.

Following his release from Coventry, Philliskirk trialled in the summer of 2013 with Championship side Doncaster Rovers.[14]

Oldham Athletic

After his release from his contract at Coventry and impressing whilst on trial at the club where his career began, Philliskirk signed a two-year contract with the option of a third on 28 August 2013, becoming Lee Johnson's eleventh summer signing.[15] Philliskirk scored 2 goals on his debut for Latics in a 4–1 away victory against Shrewsbury in the Johnstone's Paint Trophy. Following this up with goals against Preston,[16] also in the Football League Trophy, and his first career league goal a winner against Swindon Town.[17]

On 2 May 2014, Philliskirk signed an extension on his contract for a further two-years with the option of a third year.[18]

International career

Philliskirk earned three caps for the England U17 team in 2007.[1]

Career statistics

As of 22 October 2014.[19]
Club Season League FA Cup League Cup Other Total
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Chelsea 2009–10 Premier League0000000000
2010–11 0000000000
Oxford United (loan) 2010–11 League Two1000000010
Chelsea total 0000000000
Sheffield United (loan) 2010–11 Championship3000000030
Sheffield United 2011–12 League One0000102030
Oxford United (loan) 2011–12 League Two4000000040
Sheffield United 2012–13 League One1000001020
Sheffield United total 4000103080
Coventry City 2012–13 League One1000000010
Coventry City Total 1000000010
Oldham Athletic 2013–14 League One3845200464712
Oldham Athletic 2014–15 League One143001021174
Oldham Athletic total 5275210676416
Career totals 6275220977816

Personal life

Philliskirk is the son of former Sheffield United and Bolton forward Tony Philliskirk[20] and was briefly coached by his father in Oldham Athletic's youth team.[3]

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 "Daniel Philliskirk – Chelsea Profile". chelseafc.com. Retrieved 9 August 2010.
  2. "Chelsea capture Latics youngster". BBC Sport. 1 June 2007. Retrieved 9 August 2010.
  3. 3.0 3.1 "Chelsea sign teenager Danny Philliskirk from Oldham". belfasttelegraph.co.uk. 1 June 2007. Retrieved 6 January 2011.
  4. "Chelsea's Danny Philliskirk joins Oxford United on loan". BBC Sport. 2 August 2010. Retrieved 9 August 2010.
  5. "Burton Albion 0–0 Oxford United". BBC Sport. 7 August 2010. Retrieved 10 August 2010.
  6. "Blades look at youngster". Sheffield United FC Official Web Site. 10 January 2011. Retrieved 10 January 2011.
  7. "No protection racket at Lane, says Adams". The Sheffield Star. 23 April 2011. Retrieved 24 April 2011.
  8. "Blades nick Chelsea striker". Mirror Football. 21 June 2011. Retrieved 22 June 2011.
  9. "Duo move out on temporary deals". Sheffield United FC Official Web Site. 21 October 2011. Retrieved 21 October 2011.
  10. "New deal for Philliskirk". Sheffield United FC Official Web Site. 30 January 2012. Retrieved 30 January 2012.
  11. "Philliskirk leaves Lane". Sheffield United FC Official Web Site. 25 January 2013. Retrieved 25 January 2013.
  12. "Coventry City: Danny Philliskirk joins until end of the season". BBC Sport. 7 February 2013. Retrieved 7 February 2013.
  13. "Coventry City: Five released as manager plans squad overhaul". BBC Sport. 30 April 2013. Retrieved 2 May 2013.
  14. "Rossington Main 0–3 Doncaster Rovers".
  15. "New Deal for Danny". Oldham Athletic A.F.C. 28 August 2013. Retrieved 28 August 2013.
  16. http://www.oldhamathletic.co.uk/fixtures-results/match-report/index.aspx?matchid=3674774
  17. http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/24590715
  18. "Contract Extension For Philliskirk". Oldham Athletic A.F.C. 2 May 2014. Retrieved 2 May 2014.
  19. Danny Philliskirk career statistics at Soccerbase
  20. "Dad pleased with Danny's move". Sheffield United FC Official Web Site. 4 July 2011. Retrieved 4 July 2011.

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