Jamie Harris
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Jamie Harris is a Welsh
professional footballer currently playing for Leinster Senior League side Glebe North F.C.
Harris began his football career at hometown club Swansea City
in 1996. He impressed in a trial game against Swindon Town and manager Jan Molby offered him a two-year contract. There was much management upheaval during his time at Swansea and eventually he went out on loan to Merthyr Tydfil
to gain some first-team experience. When his contract at Swansea expired, he had short spells at Rhayader Town
and Haverfordwest County
.
He moved to Bohemians
in the summer of 1999 and scored on his debut away to Waterford United
in a 2–0 victory. He spent one season at Bohs, making 24 league appearances and scoring four league goals before moving to St Patricks Athletic
.
He signed for Dunfermline on 28 January 2007 on a free transfer, having previously been at League of Ireland
side Shelbourne
with whom he won three league titles. One year later, he signed for St Patrick's Athletic
after an impressive spell at Dunfermline.
His late grandfather Rory Keane
was a Republic of Ireland international player.
Wales
Wales is a country that is part of the United Kingdom and the island of Great Britain, bordered by England to its east and the Atlantic Ocean and Irish Sea to its west. It has a population of three million, and a total area of 20,779 km²...
professional footballer currently playing for Leinster Senior League side Glebe North F.C.
Harris began his football career at hometown club Swansea City
Swansea City A.F.C.
Swansea City Association Football Club are a Welsh professional football club based in Swansea, Wales. One of the most successful clubs in Welsh football, it has won 10 Welsh Cups and led the English Football League First Division in December 1981, before finishing the season in 6th position...
in 1996. He impressed in a trial game against Swindon Town and manager Jan Molby offered him a two-year contract. There was much management upheaval during his time at Swansea and eventually he went out on loan to Merthyr Tydfil
Merthyr Tydfil
Merthyr Tydfil is a town in Wales, with a population of about 30,000. Although once the largest town in Wales, it is now ranked as the 15th largest urban area in Wales. It also gives its name to a county borough, which has a population of around 55,000. It is located in the historic county of...
to gain some first-team experience. When his contract at Swansea expired, he had short spells at Rhayader Town
Rhayader Town F.C.
Rhayader Town FC are a Welsh football team. The club dates from around 1884 and their ground is called Y Weirglodd, which accommodates 435 seating spectators....
and Haverfordwest County
Haverfordwest County F.C.
Haverfordwest County A.F.C. is a football team, playing in the Welsh Football League Division One.The club was founded in 1899 and was variously known as Haverfordwest FC, Haverfordwest Town, and Haverfordwest Athletic before adopting the current name, and plays at the Bridge Meadow Stadium,...
.
He moved to Bohemians
Bohemian F.C.
Bohemian F.C. , more commonly referred to as Bohemians, is a professional football club from Dublin, Ireland. Bohemians compete in the Premier Division of the League of Ireland and are the third most successful club in League of Ireland football history, having won the League of Ireland title 11...
in the summer of 1999 and scored on his debut away to Waterford United
Waterford United
Waterford United is an Irish football club playing in the First Division of the League of Ireland. The club was founded and elected to the league in 1930 and hails from Waterford. Originally the club was based at Kilcohan Park greyhound stadium, but have now moved to the Waterford Regional Sports...
in a 2–0 victory. He spent one season at Bohs, making 24 league appearances and scoring four league goals before moving to St Patricks Athletic
St Patrick's Athletic F.C.
St Patrick's Athletic Football Club is a football club from Dublin, Ireland. They compete in the League of Ireland Premier Division. Founded in 1929, they are based in the Dublin suburb of Inchicore and play their home matches at Richmond Park. They have won the League of Ireland title 7 times and...
.
He signed for Dunfermline on 28 January 2007 on a free transfer, having previously been at League of Ireland
League of Ireland
The League of Ireland is the national association football league of the Republic of Ireland. Founded in 1921, as a league of eight clubs, it has expanded over time into a two-tiered league of 22 clubs. It is currently split into the League of Ireland Premier Division and the League of Ireland...
side Shelbourne
Shelbourne F.C.
Shelbourne Football Club is an Irish professional football club based in the Drumcondra area of Dublin, currently playing in the League of Ireland Premier Division....
with whom he won three league titles. One year later, he signed for St Patrick's Athletic
St Patrick's Athletic F.C.
St Patrick's Athletic Football Club is a football club from Dublin, Ireland. They compete in the League of Ireland Premier Division. Founded in 1929, they are based in the Dublin suburb of Inchicore and play their home matches at Richmond Park. They have won the League of Ireland title 7 times and...
after an impressive spell at Dunfermline.
His late grandfather Rory Keane
Rory Keane
Thomas Roderick "Rory" Keane , was an Irish footballer who spent most of his career at Swansea Town. A hard-tackling defender, he is still regarded as one of Swansea's greatest ever players. Keane was also a dual internationalist and played for both Ireland teams - the IFA XI and the FAI XI...
was a Republic of Ireland international player.
Honours
League of IrelandLeague of IrelandThe League of Ireland is the national association football league of the Republic of Ireland. Founded in 1921, as a league of eight clubs, it has expanded over time into a two-tiered league of 22 clubs. It is currently split into the League of Ireland Premier Division and the League of Ireland...
: 3- ShelbourneShelbourne F.C.Shelbourne Football Club is an Irish professional football club based in the Drumcondra area of Dublin, currently playing in the League of Ireland Premier Division....
2003, 2004, 2006
- Shelbourne