James Dunne
Encyclopedia
James William Dunne is an English
footballer who plays for Exeter City
and is a versatile midfielder
. A product of Arsenal Academy
who came to prominence during 2006-07 FA Youth Cup
run.
, London
, Dunne began his career in the Wimbledon
academy but moved to Arsenal
along with Kieran Gibbs
and Abu Ogogo
when Wimbledon disbanded in 2004 and became Milton Keynes Dons
. He played in the defensive midfield or right midfield for Arsenal's U18 on their way to FA Youth Cup
semi-final in 2006/2007 plus many reserves matches. He signed his professional contract with Arsenal on 20 September 2007, but failed to make a first team appearance for them. After a trial, he signed for Nottingham Forest
on loan
in October 2008 until January 2009, with a view to a permanent move. He had a trial with Charlton Athletic
in February.
season and after impressing during pre-season training, Dunne signed for Exeter City
in July and made his debut against Gillingham
.
England
England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental...
footballer who plays for Exeter City
Exeter City F.C.
Exeter City Football Club is an English football club, based in Exeter, which is owned by its fans through the Exeter City Supporters Trust.The club was a member of the Football League from 1920 to 2003...
and is a versatile 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...
. A product of Arsenal Academy
Arsenal F.C. Academy
Arsenal Football Club Academy are the youth team of Arsenal Football Club. They currently play in the FA Premier Academy League, the highest level of youth football in England...
who came to prominence during 2006-07 FA Youth Cup
FA Youth Cup
The Football Association Youth Challenge Cup is an English football competition run by The Football Association for under–18 sides. Only those players between the age of 15 and 18 on 31 August of the current season are eligible to take part...
run.
Arsenal
Born in FarnboroughFarnborough, London
Farnborough is a settlement in the London Borough of Bromley. It is a suburban development located 13.4 miles southeast of Charing Cross.-History:...
, London
London
London is the capital city of :England and the :United Kingdom, the largest metropolitan area in the United Kingdom, and the largest urban zone in the European Union by most measures. Located on the River Thames, London has been a major settlement for two millennia, its history going back to its...
, Dunne began his career in the Wimbledon
Wimbledon F.C.
Wimbledon Football Club was an English professional association football club from Wimbledon, south-west London. Founded in 1889 as Wimbledon Old Central Football Club, the club spent most of its history in amateur and semi-professional non-League football before being elected to the Football...
academy but moved to Arsenal
Arsenal F.C.
Arsenal Football Club is a professional English Premier League football club based in North London. One of the most successful clubs in English football, it has won 13 First Division and Premier League titles and 10 FA Cups...
along with Kieran Gibbs
Kieran Gibbs
Kieran James Ricardo Gibbs is an English footballer who plays for Arsenal and was a product of their academy who came to prominence during 2006-07 FA Youth Cup by scoring in the semi-final prior to his first-team breakthrough...
and Abu Ogogo
Abu Ogogo
Abumere Tafadzwa "Abu" Ogogo is an English footballer who plays as a defender for Dagenham & Redbridge. A product of Arsenal Academy who came to prominence during 2006–07 FA Youth Cup run.-Career:...
when Wimbledon disbanded in 2004 and became Milton Keynes Dons
Milton Keynes Dons F.C.
.Milton Keynes Dons Football Club is an English professional football club founded in 2004 and based since 2007 at Stadium mk, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire...
. He played in the defensive midfield or right midfield for Arsenal's U18 on their way to FA Youth Cup
FA Youth Cup
The Football Association Youth Challenge Cup is an English football competition run by The Football Association for under–18 sides. Only those players between the age of 15 and 18 on 31 August of the current season are eligible to take part...
semi-final in 2006/2007 plus many reserves matches. He signed his professional contract with Arsenal on 20 September 2007, but failed to make a first team appearance for them. After a trial, he signed for Nottingham Forest
Nottingham Forest F.C.
Nottingham Forest Football Club is an English Association Football club based in West Bridgford, Nottingham, that plays in the Football League Championship...
on loan
Loan (football)
In sports, a loan involves a particular player being allowed to temporarily play for a club other than the one he is currently contracted to. Loan deals may last from a few weeks to all season-long....
in October 2008 until January 2009, with a view to a permanent move. He had a trial with Charlton Athletic
Charlton Athletic F.C.
Charlton Athletic Football Club is an English professional football club based in Charlton, in the London Borough of Greenwich. They compete in Football League One, the third tier of English football. The club was founded on 9 June 1905, when a number of youth clubs in the southeast London area,...
in February.
Exeter City
He was released by Arsenal at the end of 2008–092008–09 in English football
The 2008–09 season was the 129th season of competitive football in England.-Overview:* West Bromwich Albion, Stoke City and Hull City were all playing in the Premier League after winning promotion from the Championship last season. Stoke returned to the top flight after a 23-year absence, while...
season and after impressing during pre-season training, Dunne signed for Exeter City
Exeter City F.C.
Exeter City Football Club is an English football club, based in Exeter, which is owned by its fans through the Exeter City Supporters Trust.The club was a member of the Football League from 1920 to 2003...
in July and made his debut against Gillingham
Gillingham F.C.
Gillingham Football Club is an English professional football club based in the town of Gillingham, Kent. The only Kent-based club in the Football League, they play their home matches at the Priestfield Stadium...
.
Career statistics
- (correct as of 13 October 2011)
Club Season League Cup http://soccernet.espn.go.com/players/stats?id=121168&cc=5739 Europe Total Apps Goals Assists Apps Goals Assists Apps Goals Assists Apps Goals Assists Arsenal Arsenal F.C.Arsenal Football Club is a professional English Premier League football club based in North London. One of the most successful clubs in English football, it has won 13 First Division and Premier League titles and 10 FA Cups...2008–09 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Nottingham Forest Nottingham Forest F.C.Nottingham Forest Football Club is an English Association Football club based in West Bridgford, Nottingham, that plays in the Football League Championship...
(loan)2008–09 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Exeter City Exeter City F.C.Exeter City Football Club is an English football club, based in Exeter, which is owned by its fans through the Exeter City Supporters Trust.The club was a member of the Football League from 1920 to 2003...2009–10 23 3 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 26 3 0 2010–11 42 1 2 8 0 2 0 0 0 50 1 4 2011–12 12 0 0 4 1 0 0 0 0 16 1 0
External links
- James Dunne profile at the Exeter City website