Richard Offiong

Richard Offiong

Offiong playing for Hamilton Academical
Personal information
Full nameRichard Offiong[1]
Date of birth17 December 1983
Place of birthSouth Shields, England
Height6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Playing positionStriker (retired)
Club information
Current team
Durham City
Youth career
1999–2002Newcastle United
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps†(Gls)†
2002–2004Newcastle United0(0)
2002–2003→ Darlington (loan)7(2)
2003→ Motherwell (loan)9(0)
2004→ York City (loan)4(0)
2004İstanbulspor1(0)
2005Patro Maasmechelen15(5)
2005Jeonnam Dragons0(0)
2005–2006Doncaster Rovers5(0)
2006–2009Hamilton Academical94(39)
2009–2011Carlisle United15(1)
2010→ Östersunds (loan)2(0)
2010→ Darlington (loan)6(0)
2011Gateshead11(1)
2011Oakleigh Cannons4(1)
2011Blyth Spartans3(0)
2012Johor FA0(0)
2014-Durham City
National team‡
2002England U203(0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 7 January 2013 (UTC).

† Appearances (Goals).

‡ National team caps and goals correct as of 25 January 2009 (UTC)

Richard Offiong (born 17 December 1983) is an English footballer who plays as a striker for Durham City.

Career

Newcastle United

Offiong started his career with Newcastle United as a youth but never made a first team appearance for the club. During his time at Newcastle, Offiong was capped by England at under-20 level and loaned out three times. His first loan out was at Darlington in November 2002 on a two-month loan.[2][3] Darlington decided not to extend his loan spell for a third month in February.[4] He scored four goals in nine league appearances for the club.[5]

He was then sent out on loan to Motherwell in January 2003 for the rest of the 2002–03 season,[6] where he made nine appearances from the substitutes bench.[5] He joined York City on a month's loan in March 2004 and made four appearances.[5][7]

Overseas ventures and Doncaster Rovers

He left Newcastle at the end of the season. During 2004 to 2005 Offiong had some brief spells abroad in the likes of Turkey, South Korea, and Belgium.

Offiong joined Doncaster Rovers on a free transfer but was limited to only 5 appearances at the club and subsequently left at the end of the season.

Hamilton Academical

He joined Hamilton Academical in 2006. He signed a contract to keep him at the club until May 2009 in November 2006.[8] He was named player of the month for August 2007.[9]

Offiong netted his first senior hat-trick when Hamilton Academical ran out 3–0 winners at New Douglas Park against Dunfermline Athletic on 9 February 2008. This was also his fifth goal in three games against the former Scottish Premier League side.

Hamilton Academical secured promotion to the Scottish Premier League at the end of a hard-fought season. He made his Scottish Premier League debut in a 3–1 victory against Dundee United and scored his first SPL goal with the winner in a 1–0 win against Inverness Caledonian Thistle.[10][11] He signed a new contract with Hamilton in December that would expire at the end of the 2009–10 season.[12]

Carlisle United

Despite accepting bids from Colchester United and Greek Super League side Skoda Xanthi, Offiong joined League One outfit Carlisle United on 25 August 2009 for a fee of £75,000 which would have risen to £90,000 if Carlisle United achieved promotion to the Championship.[13]

Offiong got his first goal for Carlisle on 26 January 2010, against Exeter City in a League game, which Carlisle won 3–2, with Offiong getting a last-gasp winner in the 91st minute.[14]

On 30 March 2010, Offiong joined Swedish third-tier side Östersunds FK in a 15-week loan deal, which was to last until 18 July 2010. Offiong teamed up with Ostersunds FK's former Newcastle United, Blackburn Rovers and Livingston player-coach Lee Makel.[15] His loan spell was cut short by injury after only seven weeks.[16]

One day prior to the 2010–11 Conference National season commencing, Offiong joined Darlington on loan for the second time in his career on an initial one-month deal.[17] After his loan spell at Darlington, Offiong picked up a thigh injury which ruled him out of action for three weeks.[18]

Offiong left Carlisle by mutual consent on 4 January 2011.[19]

Gateshead

Offiong joined Conference club Gateshead on 4 March, signing a contract until the end of the season.[20] Making his debut the following day in a 1–1 draw with Altrincham at Moss Lane.[21] He scored his first goal for Gateshead on 22 March 2011 against Grimsby Town at Blundell Park.[22] He was released by Gateshead at the end of the season.[23]

Oakleigh Cannons

In May 2011, Offiong signed for Australian side Oakleigh Cannons.[24] He made his debut on 29 May 2011 as a 60th minute substitute in a 1–0 win against Springvale White Eagles.[25] His first goal for Oakleigh came 10 days later in a 2–3 loss against VTC Football.[26]

Blyth Spartans

On 29 September 2011, Blyth Spartans announced that they had signed the 'jet heeled' striker, following a spell in Australia, hoping that International Clearance would be received in time to face Bedlington Terriers at Croft Park on the following Saturday in the FA Cup.

Manager Steve Cuggy commented “We delighted to get Richard on board. He has electric pace and this will give us a different dimension to our attack, as well as offering us additional firepower upfront, which a couple of injuries have sadly robbed us of.”

“He's a local lad and was really keen to join us, in fact he actually got in contact with us about joining the club. He's trained with the lads all this week and has settled in really well and has done really well in the session.”

The player was also delighted to be pulling on the famous green and white shirt stating “It is a perfect move for me and I’m delighted to have signed for Blyth.”

“It is great that I could make my debut in the FA Cup as I know how important the competition is to the club. I made one of my first senior starts on loan at Darlington in the FA Cup and managed to get a couple of goals, so it would be nice if I can do the same on Saturday should my clearance come through.”

“I’ve played at Croft Park once before, as a Newcastle United player in the Senior Cup Final in 2001, ironically against Bedlington Terriers and managed to get a goal in a 3–1 win that night”

Offiong made his debut for Blyth on 15 October 2011 in a 2–1 win over Whitby Town in the FA Cup Fourth Qualifying Round.[27]

On 13 November 2011, it was announced however that Offiong had left the club after just a month at Blyth.[28]

Johor FA

Offiong moved to Malaysian side Johor FA at the beginning of 2012 but had to retire shortly after due to injury.[29]

Durham City

In January 2014, two years after retiring, Offiong returned to football signing for Durham City.[30]

Honours

Hamilton Academical

Career statistics

As of 12 November 2011.
Club Season League[A] FA Cup League Cup Other[B] Total
AppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Newcastle United 2002–03 0000000000
2003–04 0000000000
Total 0000000000
Darlington (loan) 2002–03[31] 7222000094
Motherwell (loan) 2002–03[31] 90100000100
York City (loan) 2003–04[32] 4000000040
İstanbulspor 2004–05[33] 10 10
Patro Maasmechelen 2004–05155 155
Jeonnam Dragons 2005[34] 1000000010
rowspan="1 valign="center"|Doncaster Rovers 2005–06[35] 5010102191
Hamilton Academical 2006–07[36][37] 29140011113116
2007–08[38] 34192042004021
2008–09[39] 306301000346
2009–10[40] 1000000010
Total 943950631110643
Carlisle United 2009–10[40] 151001030191
2010–11[41] 0000000000
Total 151001030191
Östersunds (loan) 2010 20 20
Darlington (loan) 2010–11[41] 6000000060
Total 132220000154
Gateshead 2010–11[41][42] 111000010121
Oakleigh Cannons 2011[43] 3100000031
Blyth Spartans 2011–12[44] 3040000070
Career totals 17649132837220456
A. ^ The "League" column constitutes appearances and goals (including those as a substitute) in The Football League, Scottish Premier League, Scottish Football League, Süper Lig, Belgian Second Division, K-League, Swedish Division 1, Football Conference and Victorian Premier League.
B. ^ The "Other" column constitutes appearances and goals (including those as a substitute) in the Scottish Challenge Cup, Football League Trophy, FA Trophy and play-offs.

References

  1. ↑ Hugman, Barry J. (2005). The PFA Premier & Football League Players' Records 1946–2005. Queen Anne Press. p. 465. ISBN 1-85291-665-6.
  2. ↑ "Offiong agrees loan switch". BBC Sport. 30 November 2002. Retrieved 24 November 2007.
  3. ↑ "Offiong decision due". BBC Sport. 23 January 2003. Retrieved 24 November 2007.
  4. ↑ "Offiong returns to Magpies". BBC Sport. 13 February 2003. Retrieved 24 November 2007.
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 "Richard Offiong". Soccerbase. Retrieved 24 November 2007.
  6. ↑ "Well make double swoop". BBC Sport. 31 January 2003. Retrieved 24 November 2007.
  7. ↑ "Brass makes double swoop". BBC Sport. 13 March 2004. Retrieved 24 November 2007.
  8. ↑ "Hamilton pair agree new contracts". BBC Sport. 2 November 2006. Retrieved 24 November 2007.
  9. ↑ "Irn Bru rewards Reid and Offiong". BBC Sport. 21 September 2007. Retrieved 24 November 2007.
  10. ↑ "Hamilton Accies 3–1 Dundee United". BBC Sport. 11 August 2008. Retrieved 17 August 2008.
  11. ↑ "Inverness CT 0–1 Hamilton Accies". BBC Sport. 16 August 2008. Retrieved 17 August 2008.
  12. ↑ "Offiong extends Accies contract". BBC Sport. 10 December 2008. Retrieved 10 December 2008.
  13. ↑ "Offiong completes Carlisle switch". BBC Sport. 25 August 2009. Retrieved 4 January 2011.
  14. ↑ "Exeter 2–3 Carlisle". BBC Sport. 27 January 2010. Retrieved 4 January 2011.
  15. ↑ "Carlisle United loan out striker Richard Offiong". BBC Sport. 30 March 2010. Retrieved 4 January 2011.
  16. ↑ "Carlisle United striker Richard Offiong ends loan spell". BBC Sport. 19 May 2010. Retrieved 4 January 2011.
  17. ↑ "Darlington sign Carlisle's Richard Offiong on loan". BBC Sport. 16 August 2010. Retrieved 4 January 2011.
  18. ↑ "Carlisle United striker Richard Offiong out of action". BBC Sport. 15 September 2010. Retrieved 4 January 2011.
  19. ↑ "Gateshead sign striker Offiong". Gateshead F.C. 4 March 2011. Retrieved 4 March 2011.
  20. ↑ "Altrincham 1–1 Gateshead". Gateshead F.C. 6 March 2011. Retrieved 6 March 2011.
  21. ↑ "Grimsby Town 2–2 Gateshead". Gateshead F.C. 23 March 2011. Retrieved 4 May 2011.
  22. ↑ "Gateshead Release Seven". Gateshead F.C. 4 May 2011. Retrieved 4 May 2011.
  23. ↑ "Richard Offiong". worldfootball.net. Retrieved 4 June 2011.
  24. ↑ "Springvale White Eagles 0 – 1 Oakleigh Cannons". Football Federation Victoria. 29 May 2011. Retrieved 14 June 2011.
  25. ↑ "VTC Football 3 – 2 Oakleigh Cannons". Football Federation Victoria. 29 May 2011. Retrieved 14 June 2011.
  26. ↑ "Whitby Town 1 Blyth Spartans 2 (Match Report)". Blyth Spartans A.F.C. 16 October 2011. Retrieved 12 November 2011.
  27. ↑ "Offiong leaves Blyth Spartans". Blue Square. 13 November 2011. Retrieved 13 November 2011.
  28. ↑ "Brits abroard". Sky Sports. 15 May 2013. Retrieved 13 May 2013.
  29. ↑ "Citizens sign new journeyman striker Offiong". Non League Daily. 7 January 2014. Retrieved 7 January 2014.
  30. ↑ 31.0 31.1 "Games played by Richard Offiong in 2002/2003". Soccerbase. Retrieved 7 March 2011.
  31. ↑ "Games played by Richard Offiong in 2003/2004". Soccerbase. Retrieved 7 March 2011.
  32. ↑ "RICHARD OFFIONG". Eurosport. Retrieved 7 March 2011.
  33. ↑ "Richard Offiong Edet" (in Korean). K-League. Retrieved 7 March 2011.
  34. ↑ "Games played by Richard Offiong in 2005/2006". Soccerbase. Retrieved 7 March 2011.
  35. ↑ "Games played by Richard Offiong in 2006/2007". Soccerbase. Retrieved 7 March 2011.
  36. ↑ "Queen of the South 1–1 Hamilton". BBC Sport. 9 December 2011. Retrieved 7 March 2011.
  37. ↑ "Games played by Richard Offiong in 2007/2008". Soccerbase. Retrieved 7 March 2011.
  38. ↑ "Games played by Richard Offiong in 2008/2009". Soccerbase. Retrieved 7 March 2011.
  39. ↑ 40.0 40.1 "Games played by Richard Offiong in 2009/2010". Soccerbase. Retrieved 7 March 2011.
  40. ↑ 41.0 41.1 41.2 "Games played by Richard Offiong in 2010/2011". Soccerbase. Retrieved 7 March 2011.
  41. ↑ "Darlington 3–2 Gateshead". BBC Sport. 12 March 2011. Retrieved 12 March 2011.
  42. ↑ Appearances and goals for this season are taken from:
    "Springvale White Eagles 0 – 1 Oakleigh Cannons". Football Federation Victoria. 29 May 2011. Retrieved 14 June 2011.
    "VTC Football 3 – 2 Oakleigh Cannons". Football Federation Victoria. 8 June 2011. Retrieved 14 June 2011.
    "South Melbourne 1 – 0 Oakleigh Cannons". Football Federation Victoria. 19 June 2011. Retrieved 20 June 2011.
  43. ↑ Appearances and goals for this season are taken from:
    "Whitby Town 1 Blyth Spartans 2 (Match Report)". Blyth Spartans A.F.C. 16 October 2011. Retrieved 12 November 2011.
    "Gloucester City 4 Blyth Spartans 0 (Match Report)". Blyth Spartans A.F.C. 23 October 2011. Retrieved 12 November 2011.
    "Droylsden 0 Blyth Spartans 0 (Match Report)". Blyth Spartans A.F.C. 30 October 2011. Retrieved 12 November 2011.
    "Blyth Spartans 2 Droylsden 1 (Match Report)". Blyth Spartans A.F.C. 2 November 2011. Retrieved 12 November 2011.
    "Blyth Spartans 2 Colwyn Bay 2 (Merit Marks)". Blyth Spartans A.F.C. 6 November 2011. Retrieved 12 November 2011.
    "Hyde 1 Blyth Spartans 0 (Merit Marks)". Blyth Spartans A.F.C. 8 November 2011. Retrieved 12 November 2011.
    "Blyth Spartans 0–2 Gateshead". BBC Sport. 12 November 2011. Retrieved 12 November 2011.

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