Jim O'Brien (footballer)
.jpg) O'Brien playing for Motherwell | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | James John O'Brien | ||
| Date of birth | 28 September 1987 | ||
| Place of birth | Alexandria, Scotland[1] | ||
| Height | 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) | ||
| Playing position | Winger | ||
| Club information | |||
Current team | Coventry City | ||
| Number | 11 | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 2005–2008 | Celtic | 1 | (0) |
| 2007 | → Dunfermline Athletic (loan) | 18 | (1) |
| 2008 | → Dundee United (loan) | 10 | (0) |
| 2008–2010 | Motherwell | 64 | (4) |
| 2010–2014 | Barnsley | 123 | (7) |
| 2014– | Coventry City | 33 | (5) |
| National team‡ | |||
| 2005 | Republic of Ireland U19 | 1 | (0) |
| 2006–2008 | Republic of Ireland U21 | 6 | (0) |
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 01:35, 9 March 2015 (UTC). † Appearances (Goals). | |||
James John "Jim" O'Brien (born 28 September 1987) is a footballer who currently plays as a winger for English Football League 1 club Coventry.
Career
Celtic
O'Brien made his debut in a 2–1 victory over Gretna on 7 October 2007, he filled in as a right-back due to all of Celtic's recognised players in that position being injured.[2]
Dunfermline Athletic (loan)
O'Brien was loaned from Celtic to Dunfermline Athletic during the 2006–07 season.[3] He made his debut in their 3–2 Scottish Cup victory over Rangers on 7 January 2007. He scored his first goal in Dunfermline's 4–1 victory over Motherwell on 7 May 2007.[4]
Dundee United (loan)
O'Brien joined Dundee United on loan on 31 January until May 2008.[5]
Motherwell
On 8 August 2008, O'Brien signed for Motherwell.[6] O'Brien scored four goals in 64 league appearances for Motherwell, earning selection for the PFA Scotland team of the year in 2009–10.[7]
Barnsley
On 7 May 2010, O'Brien signed a pre-contract agreement with English Championship side Barnsley,[7] then under the stewardship of Mark Robins. He scored his first goal for the South Yorkshire side with a tap in during a thumping 5–2 win against rivals Leeds United at Oakwell in September 2010. Although he had quite a hard time settling at Barnsley during his first season, he gradually made himself a fans' favourite due to his tireless energy and workrate.
As of 5 April 2013, O'Brien has scored 5 and assisted 8 goals for the Reds.[8] In May 2014, O'Brien rejected a new contract offer from Barnsley.
Coventry City
Jim O'Brien completed a move to Coventry City on 4 July 2014 on a two-year contract. He made his league debut on the opening day of the 2014/15 season in a 3–2 defeat to Bradford City. He scored a disputed first goal for the club against Sheffield United at Sixfields which has later been credited as an own goal for Blades defender Bob Harris. His second goal for the club was less disputable as he scored from close-range to make the score 2–2 against Peterborough United at the Ricoh Arena on 25 October 2014, the Sky Blues went on to win the game 3–2.
Career statistics
- As of 9 March 2015[9]
| Club | Season | League | National Cup | League Cup | Other[A] | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Celtic | 2006–07 | Scottish Premier League | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007–08 | Scottish Premier League | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | |
| Total | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | ||
| Dunfermline Athletic (loan) | 2006–07 | Scottish Premier League | 13 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18 | 1 |
| Dundee United (loan) | 2007–08 | Scottish Premier League | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Motherwell | 2008–09 | Scottish Premier League | 29 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 32 | 1 |
| 2009–10 | Scottish Premier League | 35 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 40 | 3 | |
| Total | 64 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 72 | 4 | ||
| Barnsley | 2010–11 | Championship | 33 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 34 | 1 |
| 2011–12 | Championship | 31 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 32 | 2 | |
| 2012–13 | Championship | 30 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 35 | 2 | |
| 2013–14 | Championship | 29 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 32 | 3 | |
| Total | 123 | 7 | 6 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 133 | 8 | ||
| Coventry City | 2014–15 | League One | 33 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 37 | 5 |
| Career total | 244 | 17 | 17 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 272 | 18 | ||
- A. ^ The "Other" column constitutes appearances and goals (including substitutes) in the UEFA Europa League and Football League Trophy.
International
Although O'Brien represented the Republic of Ireland at under-19 and under-21 levels, he opted to switch allegiances and represent the nation of his birth, citing a chance to work with Craig Levein, who he also worked with while at Dundee United.[10]
References
- ↑ Rollin, Glenda; Rollin, Jack, eds. (2012). Sky Sports Football Yearbook 2012–2013 (43rd ed.). London: Headline. p. 418. ISBN 978-0-7553-6356-8.
- ↑ "O'Brien ready to step in for Strachan". Daily Mail. 17 October 2007. Retrieved 16 April 2012.
- ↑ "Dunfermline take Celtic's O'Brien". BBC News. 6 January 2007. Retrieved 31 January 2008.
- ↑ "Dunfermline 4–1 Motherwell". BBC News. 7 May 2007. Retrieved 31 January 2008.
- ↑ "Robson agrees terms with Celtic". BBC News. 1 February 2008. Retrieved 31 January 2008.
- ↑ "‘Well unveil double signing". Retrieved 8 August 2008.
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 "Motherwell winger Jim O'Brien to join Barnsley". BBC Sport. 7 May 2010. Retrieved 10 May 2010.
- ↑ http://soccernet.espn.go.com/player/_/id/84014/james-o%27brien?cc=3436
- ↑ Jim O'Brien career statistics at Soccerbase
- ↑ "O'Brien switches back to Scotland". RTÉ News. 22 April 2010. Retrieved 22 April 2010.
External links
- Jim O'Brien profile at Motherwell FC official website
- Jim O'Brien career statistics at Soccerbase
- Jim O'Brien career statistics at Soccerbase
See also
- Dundee United F.C. season 2007-08
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