Charlie O'Loughlin
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Charlie O'Loughlin is an English
football defender
who last played for Solihull Moors
in the Conference North
in 2011.
He played Football League
games for Port Vale
in the 2007–08 season
. Following a loan spell with Hinckley United
, he joined non-league Nantwich Town
. In 2009 he signed with Ilkeston Town, before joining Solihull Moors
the following year.
, signing professional forms in May 2007. He joined Nantwich Town
on a month long loan in November 2007, scoring twice on his debut for the club at Spalding United
on the 24th of that month. After returning to Vale he made just three substitute appearances for the club, the first being in a 1–0 defeat at Cheltenham Town
on 2 January 2008. He enjoyed a second non-league loan spell in February 2008, this time with Hinckley United
, where he made seven league appearances in the Conference North
. He was released by Vale at the end of the season
after manager Lee Sinnott
was pressured by low funds, and saw the players wage bill as the place to save money. He signed for Nantwich on a permanent basis in June 2008.
Not long into his Nantwich career he was sidelined with a cartilage injury. Around this time he enrolled at Nottingham Trent University
to attempt to become a qualified quantity surveyor
. At the end of the season he moved on to Ilkeston Town. After a season with his new club he was forced to move on once again, as Ilkeston were hit with a transfer embargo. Faced with a number of offers he decided to sign with Solihull Moors
. He scored three Conference North goals for the club in 2010–11
.
English people
The English are a nation and ethnic group native to England, who speak English. The English identity is of early mediaeval origin, when they were known in Old English as the Anglecynn. England is now a country of the United Kingdom, and the majority of English people in England are British Citizens...
football defender
Defender (association football)
Within the sport of association football, a defender is an outfield player whose primary role is to prevent the opposition from attacking....
who last played for Solihull Moors
Solihull Moors F.C.
Solihull Moors F.C. is an English football club, founded in 2007 by the merger of Moor Green and Solihull Borough.The club plays its games at Damson Park, Solihull and competes in the Conference North.-History:...
in the Conference North
Conference North
The Conference North also known as Blue Square Bet North for sponsorship reasons, is a division of the Football Conference in England, taking its place immediately below the Conference National. Along with Conference South it is at Step 2 of the National League System and the sixth overall tier of...
in 2011.
He played Football League
The Football League
The Football League, also known as the npower Football League for sponsorship reasons, is a league competition featuring professional association football clubs from England and Wales. Founded in 1888, it is the oldest such competition in world football...
games for Port Vale
Port Vale F.C.
Port Vale Football Club is an English football club currently playing in Football League Two. They are based in Burslem, Staffordshire — one of six towns that make up the city of Stoke-on-Trent. The club's traditional rivals in the city are Stoke City, and games between the two clubs are known as...
in the 2007–08 season
2007–08 Port Vale F.C. season
The 2007–08 season was Port Vale's ninety-sixth season of football in the Football League, and fourth successive season in League One. Vale finished second-from-bottom, and were relegated, some twelve points from safety. Manager Martin Foyle left the club in September, and Lee Sinnott failed to...
. Following a loan spell with Hinckley United
Hinckley United F.C.
Hinckley United Football Club are an English football club, from Hinckley, Leicestershire currently playing in the Conference North. Formed only in 1997, the club has risen from the Southern League Midland/West Division to the Conference North in those 14 years...
, he joined non-league Nantwich Town
Nantwich Town F.C.
Nantwich Town Football Club is a semi-professional football club based in Nantwich, Cheshire, England. The club was founded in 1884 and is nicknamed The Dabbers. The club is currently a member of the Northern Premier League Premier Division, with home matches played at the Weaver Stadium.Nantwich...
. In 2009 he signed with Ilkeston Town, before joining Solihull Moors
Solihull Moors F.C.
Solihull Moors F.C. is an English football club, founded in 2007 by the merger of Moor Green and Solihull Borough.The club plays its games at Damson Park, Solihull and competes in the Conference North.-History:...
the following year.
Playing career
O'Loughlin, a tall centre half, started his career with Port ValePort Vale F.C.
Port Vale Football Club is an English football club currently playing in Football League Two. They are based in Burslem, Staffordshire — one of six towns that make up the city of Stoke-on-Trent. The club's traditional rivals in the city are Stoke City, and games between the two clubs are known as...
, signing professional forms in May 2007. He joined Nantwich Town
Nantwich Town F.C.
Nantwich Town Football Club is a semi-professional football club based in Nantwich, Cheshire, England. The club was founded in 1884 and is nicknamed The Dabbers. The club is currently a member of the Northern Premier League Premier Division, with home matches played at the Weaver Stadium.Nantwich...
on a month long loan in November 2007, scoring twice on his debut for the club at Spalding United
Spalding United F.C.
Spalding United F.C. is an English football club based in Spalding, Lincolnshire. The club are currently members of Division One of the United Counties League and play at Sir Halley Stewart Field.-History:...
on the 24th of that month. After returning to Vale he made just three substitute appearances for the club, the first being in a 1–0 defeat at Cheltenham Town
Cheltenham Town F.C.
Cheltenham Town Football Club is an English football club playing in League Two, the fourth tier of English football. Founded in 1887, the team has played at four different grounds, namely Agg-Gardner's Recreation Ground, Carter's Field and now the Abbey Business Stadium, although it is more...
on 2 January 2008. He enjoyed a second non-league loan spell in February 2008, this time with Hinckley United
Hinckley United F.C.
Hinckley United Football Club are an English football club, from Hinckley, Leicestershire currently playing in the Conference North. Formed only in 1997, the club has risen from the Southern League Midland/West Division to the Conference North in those 14 years...
, where he made seven league appearances in the Conference North
Conference North
The Conference North also known as Blue Square Bet North for sponsorship reasons, is a division of the Football Conference in England, taking its place immediately below the Conference National. Along with Conference South it is at Step 2 of the National League System and the sixth overall tier of...
. He was released by Vale at the end of the season
2007–08 Port Vale F.C. season
The 2007–08 season was Port Vale's ninety-sixth season of football in the Football League, and fourth successive season in League One. Vale finished second-from-bottom, and were relegated, some twelve points from safety. Manager Martin Foyle left the club in September, and Lee Sinnott failed to...
after manager Lee Sinnott
Lee Sinnott
Lee Sinnott is an English former professional footballer turned football manager, who is in charge at Conference North side Altrincham....
was pressured by low funds, and saw the players wage bill as the place to save money. He signed for Nantwich on a permanent basis in June 2008.
Not long into his Nantwich career he was sidelined with a cartilage injury. Around this time he enrolled at Nottingham Trent University
Nottingham Trent University
Nottingham Trent University is a public teaching and research university in Nottingham, United Kingdom. It was founded as a new university in 1992 from the existing Trent Polytechnic , however it can trace its roots back to 1843 with the establishment of the Nottingham Government School of Design...
to attempt to become a qualified quantity surveyor
Quantity surveyor
A quantity surveyor is a professional working within the construction industry concerned with building costs.The profession is one that provides a qualification gained following formal education, specific training and experience that provides a general set of skills that are then applied to a...
. At the end of the season he moved on to Ilkeston Town. After a season with his new club he was forced to move on once again, as Ilkeston were hit with a transfer embargo. Faced with a number of offers he decided to sign with Solihull Moors
Solihull Moors F.C.
Solihull Moors F.C. is an English football club, founded in 2007 by the merger of Moor Green and Solihull Borough.The club plays its games at Damson Park, Solihull and competes in the Conference North.-History:...
. He scored three Conference North goals for the club in 2010–11
2010–11 Football Conference
The 2010–11 Football Conference season was the seventh season with the Conference consisting of three divisions and the thirty-second season overall. The Conference covers the top two levels of Non-League football in England. The Conference National is the fifth highest level of the overall...
.