James O'Brien (footballer)
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| Jim O'Brien | ||
| Personal information | ||
|---|---|---|
| Full name | James John O'Brien | |
| Date of birth | 28 September 1987 | |
| Place of birth | Vale of Leven, Scotland | |
| Height | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) | |
| Playing position | Striker/Winger | |
| Club information | ||
| Current club | Motherwell | |
| Number | 17 | |
| Senior career1 | ||
| Years | Club | App (Gls)* |
| 2005–2008 2007 2008 2008– |
Celtic → Dunfermline (loan) → Dundee United (loan) Motherwell |
1 (0) 18 (1) 10 (0) 25 (1) |
| National team2 | ||
| 2005 2006– |
Republic of Ireland under-19 Republic of Ireland under-21 |
1 (0) 6 (0) |
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1 Senior club appearances and goals |
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James John 'Jim' O'Brien (born 28 September 1987 in Vale of Leven, Scotland) is a Scottish born Irish footballer who currently plays for Motherwell as a right winger or forward.
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[edit] Career
O'Brien was loaned from Celtic to Dunfermline Athletic during the 2006-07 season[1] and made his senior footballing debut in their 3-2 Scottish Cup victory over Rangers on 7 January 2007. He had previously only played for Celtic's youth squad. He scored his debut senior goal in Dunfermline's 4-1 victory over Motherwell on 7 May 2007.[2] He made his senior Celtic debut in their 2-1 victory over Gretna on October 7, 2007. O'Brien joined Dundee United on loan on 31 January until May 2008.[3]. On 8 August, O'Brien signed for Motherwell[4]. After a shaky first season at Fir Park, O'Brien has established himself as a real talent and holds a regular starting spot in Mark McGhee's team.
[edit] International
O'Brien represents the Republic of Ireland, and has played for the under-19 and under-21 teams.
[edit] References
- ^ "Dunfermline take Celtic's O'Brien". http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/d/dunfermline_athletic/6237113.stm. Retrieved on 31 January 2008.
- ^ "Dunfermline 4-1 Motherwell". http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/scot_prem/6621899.stm. Retrieved on 31 January 2008.
- ^ "Robson agrees terms with Celtic". http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/d/dundee_utd/7216434.stm. Retrieved on 31 January 2008.
- ^ "‘Well unveil double signing". http://www.motherwellfc.co.uk/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=257&Itemid=134. Retrieved on 8 August 2008.
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