Joshua Adam O’Keefe (born 22 December 1988) is a footballer who plays as a midfielder for Chester on loan from Kidderminster Harriers.
Born in Whalley, Lancashire, O’Keefe was educated at Queen Elizabeth’s Grammar School, Blackburn, where along with Frank Fielding he played in their victorious Boodles ISFA Cup team of 2003–04, defeating Millfield School 5–4 on penalties following a 2–2 draw in the final at the Walkers Stadium, whilst also playing representative football for ISFA. He then joined the Blackburn Rovers academy, making his Premier Academy League debut for the club in the 0–0 draw at Newcastle United on 2 April 2005.
He then signed for Walsall on a free transfer and made his debut on 12 September 2009, coming on as a substitute for Richard Taundry, in the Football League One clash with Tranmere Rovers at Prenton Park, which ended in a 3–2 win to Walsall. He was released by Walsall on 10 May 2010 along with six other players.
O’Keefe was then signed by Lincoln City on 17 May 2010 on a two-year contract. On 3 January 2011, he scored his first ever goal as a professional, scoring an equaliser in the match against Northampton.
On 26 December 2011 O’Keefe left Lincoln City by mutual consent. On 1 March 2012, O’Keefe joined Conference Premier League team Southport. On 24 September he signed a contract for Hereford United for the present season.
On 11 June 2013, O’Keefe signed a new one year contract to remain with the club for the 2013/2014 season.
On 31 January 2014, O’Keefe signed an 18 month deal with play off hopefuls Kidderminster Harriers.
On 1 September 2014, Josh moved to Telford on a month loan deal where he made 5 appearances. On 11 November 2014, Josh was sent on a two month loan to Chester having only made one appearance all season for the Harriers.
0n 8 August 2008, he was called up for the Republic of Ireland U21 squad, qualifying by virtue of his father’s Irish parents. He made his debut as a second-half substitute in the 1–1 draw with the Austria U21 side on 19 August 2008.
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His father, Vince, was on Walsall’s books in the mid 1970’s. A goalkeeper who didn’t make Saddlers first team in a competitive match but appeared in at least one friendly game. He went on to have a good career at Torquay United.
| Youth career | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001–2007 | Blackburn RoversThis | ||
| Senior career | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2007–2009 | Blackburn Rovers | 0 | (0) |
| 2009–2010 | Walsall | 13 | (0) |
| 2010–2012 | Lincoln City | 47 | (5) |
| 2012 | Southport | 7 | (0) |
| 2012–2014 | Hereford United | 51 | (15) |
| 2014– | Kidderminster Harriers | 18 | (0) |
| 2014 | AFC Telford United (loan) | 5 | (0) |
| 2014–2015 | Chester (loan) | 3 | (0) |
| National team | |||
| 2008 | Republic of Ireland U21 | 1 | (0) |
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His father, Vince, was on Walsall’s books in the mid 1970’s. A goalkeeper who didn’t make Saddlers first team in a competitive match but appeared in at least one friendly game. Went on to have a good career at Torquay United.
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