Danny Philliskirk
Encyclopedia
Daniel "Danny" Philliskirk (born 10 April 1991 in Oldham
, Greater Manchester
) is an English footballer who currently plays for Sheffield United
. Primarily a striker, he can also play as a midfielder
. He is the son of former Sheffield United
and Bolton Wanderers
forward Tony Philliskirk
.
in the summer of 2007. He captained the Chelsea youth team
in the 2008–09 season before establishing himself in the club's reserves.
He signed a one-month loan deal with Oxford United
in August 2010, making his first-team début (and only appearance for Oxford) against Burton Albion
in the Football League
a few days later before returning to Chelsea.
coming on as a second half substitute, following which it was announced that he had signed a pre-contract agreement to join the Blades permanently at the end of the season. He was released from Chelsea after finishing his contract with them and later joined Sheffield United
, as promised, on a free transfer. In his first full season at Bramall Lane
however he found first team opportunities limited and agreed to re-join Oxford United
on a months loan in October 2011 making four appearances for the Us.
s for the England U17
team in 2007.
and Bolton
forward Tony Philliskirk
and was briefly coached by his father in Oldham Athletic's youth team.
Oldham
Oldham is a large town in Greater Manchester, England. It lies amid the Pennines on elevated ground between the rivers Irk and Medlock, south-southeast of Rochdale, and northeast of the city of Manchester...
, Greater Manchester
Greater Manchester
Greater Manchester is a metropolitan county in North West England, with a population of 2.6 million. It encompasses one of the largest metropolitan areas in the United Kingdom and comprises ten metropolitan boroughs: Bolton, Bury, Oldham, Rochdale, Stockport, Tameside, Trafford, Wigan, and the...
) is an English footballer who currently plays for Sheffield United
Sheffield United F.C.
Sheffield United Football Club is a professional English football club based in the city of Sheffield, South Yorkshire.They were the first sporting team to use the name 'United' and are nicknamed 'The Blades', thanks to Sheffield's worldwide reputation for steel production...
. Primarily a striker, he can also play as a midfielder
Midfielder
A midfielder is an association football position. Some midfielders play a more defensive role, while others blur the boundaries between midfielders and forwards. The number of midfielders a team uses during a match may vary, depending on the team's formation and each individual player's role...
. He is the son of former Sheffield United
Sheffield United F.C.
Sheffield United Football Club is a professional English football club based in the city of Sheffield, South Yorkshire.They were the first sporting team to use the name 'United' and are nicknamed 'The Blades', thanks to Sheffield's worldwide reputation for steel production...
and Bolton Wanderers
Bolton Wanderers F.C.
Bolton Wanderers Football Club is an English professional association football club based in the area of Horwich in the Metropolitan Borough of Bolton, Greater Manchester. They began their current spell in the Premier League in 2001....
forward Tony Philliskirk
Tony Philliskirk
Anthony "Tony" Philliskirk is a former English footballer. He played as a striker for 11 different clubs between 1983 and 1998.-Playing career:...
.
Early career
Philliskirk began his career with his home town club, Oldham Athletic. He progressed through the club's youth system before signing a four year contract with ChelseaChelsea F.C.
Chelsea Football Club are an English football club based in West London. Founded in 1905, they play in the Premier League and have spent most of their history in the top tier of English football. Chelsea have been English champions four times, FA Cup winners six times and League Cup winners four...
in the summer of 2007. He captained the Chelsea youth team
Chelsea F.C. Reserves and Youth Team
Chelsea F.C. Reserves are the reserve team of Chelsea Football Club. They are members of the Premier Reserve League Southern Division and the reigning champions of the Southern Division winning the Championship in 2010 - 11...
in the 2008–09 season before establishing himself in the club's reserves.
He signed a one-month loan deal with Oxford United
Oxford United F.C.
Oxford United Football Club is an English association football club based in Oxford, Oxfordshire. The club play in League Two, following promotion from the Conference National in May 2010. The club had been a non-League side since their relegation from the Football League in the 2005–06 season. The...
in August 2010, making his first-team début (and only appearance for Oxford) against Burton Albion
Burton Albion F.C.
Burton Albion Football Club are a professional English football club based in the town of Burton upon Trent, Staffordshire. The club's home ground is the Pirelli Stadium, having moved from Eton Park in 2005...
in the 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...
a few days later before returning to Chelsea.
Sheffield United
Philliskirk joined Sheffield United on a month's loan in January 2011, which was then extended until the end of the season. He had to wait until mid-April to make his made his first appearance for the Blades, away at PrestonPreston North End F.C.
Preston North End Football Club is an English professional football club located in the Deepdale area of the city of Preston, Lancashire, currently playing in the third tier of English league football, League One...
coming on as a second half substitute, following which it was announced that he had signed a pre-contract agreement to join the Blades permanently at the end of the season. He was released from Chelsea after finishing his contract with them and later joined Sheffield United
Sheffield United F.C.
Sheffield United Football Club is a professional English football club based in the city of Sheffield, South Yorkshire.They were the first sporting team to use the name 'United' and are nicknamed 'The Blades', thanks to Sheffield's worldwide reputation for steel production...
, as promised, on a free transfer. In his first full season at Bramall Lane
Bramall Lane
-Cricket at the Lane:Bramall Lane opened as a cricket ground in 1855, having been leased by Michael Ellison from the Duke of Norfolk at an annual rent of £70. The site was then away from the town's industrial area, and relatively free from smoke. It was built to host the matches of local cricket...
however he found first team opportunities limited and agreed to re-join Oxford United
Oxford United F.C.
Oxford United Football Club is an English association football club based in Oxford, Oxfordshire. The club play in League Two, following promotion from the Conference National in May 2010. The club had been a non-League side since their relegation from the Football League in the 2005–06 season. The...
on a months loan in October 2011 making four appearances for the Us.
International career
Philliskirk earned three capCap (sport)
In sports, a cap is a metaphorical term for a player's appearance on a select team, such as a national team. The term dates from the practice in the United Kingdom of awarding a cap to every player in an international match of association football...
s for the England U17
England national under-17 football team
-Elite Qualifying Group 3:-Group stage:-Fifth place play-off:-FA International U17 Tournament:-Latest squad:The following players were named in the squad for the 2012 UEFA European Under-17 Football Championship qualifying round....
team in 2007.
Career statistics
| Club | Season | League | FA Cup | League Cup | Continental | Other | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Oxford United Oxford United F.C. Oxford United Football Club is an English association football club based in Oxford, Oxfordshire. The club play in League Two, following promotion from the Conference National in May 2010. The club had been a non-League side since their relegation from the Football League in the 2005–06 season. The... (on loan) |
2010–11 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | - | |1 | 0 | ||
| Sheffield United Sheffield United F.C. Sheffield United Football Club is a professional English football club based in the city of Sheffield, South Yorkshire.They were the first sporting team to use the name 'United' and are nicknamed 'The Blades', thanks to Sheffield's worldwide reputation for steel production... (on loan) |
2010–11 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | - | |3 | 0 | ||
| Sheffield United Sheffield United F.C. Sheffield United Football Club is a professional English football club based in the city of Sheffield, South Yorkshire.They were the first sporting team to use the name 'United' and are nicknamed 'The Blades', thanks to Sheffield's worldwide reputation for steel production... |
2011–12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | - | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 | |
| Oxford United Oxford United F.C. Oxford United Football Club is an English association football club based in Oxford, Oxfordshire. The club play in League Two, following promotion from the Conference National in May 2010. The club had been a non-League side since their relegation from the Football League in the 2005–06 season. The... (on loan) |
2011–12 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | - | |4 | 0 | ||
| Career total | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 11 | 0 | |
Personal life
Philliskirk is the son of former Sheffield UnitedSheffield United F.C.
Sheffield United Football Club is a professional English football club based in the city of Sheffield, South Yorkshire.They were the first sporting team to use the name 'United' and are nicknamed 'The Blades', thanks to Sheffield's worldwide reputation for steel production...
and Bolton
Bolton Wanderers F.C.
Bolton Wanderers Football Club is an English professional association football club based in the area of Horwich in the Metropolitan Borough of Bolton, Greater Manchester. They began their current spell in the Premier League in 2001....
forward Tony Philliskirk
Tony Philliskirk
Anthony "Tony" Philliskirk is a former English footballer. He played as a striker for 11 different clubs between 1983 and 1998.-Playing career:...
and was briefly coached by his father in Oldham Athletic's youth team.
External links
- Danny Philliskirk - Sheffield United profile
- Daniel Philliskirk England stats at The Football AssociationThe Football AssociationThe Football Association, also known as simply The FA, is the governing body of football in England, and the Crown Dependencies of Jersey, Guernsey and the Isle of Man. It was formed in 1863, and is the oldest national football association...