Jon Otsemobor
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Jon Otsemobor is an English professional footballer, currently playing for Sheffield Wednesday
. Born in Liverpool
, right back Otsemobor has notably played for Crewe Alexandra
, Norwich City
and Southampton, and was signed by Sheffield Wednesday
on 1 July 2010.
as a trainee on 1 July 2002. He made his debut in Liverpool's 3–1 win over Southampton
in the League Cup
. He was loaned out to Hull City
for the rest of the season to gain some first team experience. Otsemobor scored his first career goal for Hull in their 4–2 defeat to Rushden & Diamonds
. Otsemobor also scored a further two goals in Hull's 2–0 win over Shrewsbury Town
and the 2–1 defeat at Wrexham
.
In the 2003–04
season, Otsemobor played five more games for Liverpool, making appearances in the 1–1 draw with Newcastle United
and the 3–1 win over Bolton Wanderers
. He also appeared in the newspapers in October 2003, when he was shot in the buttocks during a gun incident in a bar.
He was then loaned out again, this time to Bolton Wanderers
where he only played one game, which was their 3–1 defeat to Manchester City
. Otsemobor was then loaned out to Crewe Alexandra
on a season long deal. He made his debut for Crewe in the 3–0 win over Watford
. He scored one goal during his loan at Crewe, which was in the 2–2 draw with Leicester City
.
on 5 July 2005, on a free transfer from Liverpool. At Rotherham, Otsemobor made eight appearances and scored one goal for the club against Port Vale in the League Cup before being sold again, this time on a free transfer back to Crewe Alexandra.
. Otsemobor, along with Steve Foster
, Madjid Bougherra
and Billy Jones
were considered the main reason for Crewe's late attempt for safety in the final few months of the 2005–06 season, which eventually failed. Otsemobor also appeared in all of the games during Crewe's five game undefeated run.
During pre-season, in June 2006, Otsemobor failed to return to training on an agreed date. From 9 June to 14 June 2006, club manager Dario Gradi
failed to make contact with Otsemobor and reasons for his absence were unknown. On 14 June 2006, Otsemobor returned to Crewe citing a long holiday and mis-understanding as the reason he missed training.
were in pole position to sign Otsemobor and that he would be travelling to Carrow Road
for a medical prior to signing. The move was completed on 13 June, with Otsemobor signing a three-year deal. Otsemobor was popular amongst fans in the first season due to his blistering pace and his name was often chanted in the stands. Otsemobor scored his first goal for City against Colchester in the 5–1 win.
The following season, Otsemobor found himself in and out of the team under Glenn Roeder with loan player Elliot Omozusi playing more,although Otsemobor regained the right back slot in the second half of the season. Norwich were relegated from the championship and Otsemobor found himself coming in for heavy criticism from City fans who accused him of being lazy. Otsemobor remained at the club but Norwich's season got off to the worst possible start losing 7–1 at home to Colchester with Otsemobor again putting in a very poor performance. Despite this, new boss Paul Lambert kept faith with Otsemobor and he scored in Lambert's first game in charge. Otsemobor continued to put in some poor performances and Russell Martin was brought to the club in November with Otsemobor being on the bench.
on 14 January 2010, on a free transfer from League One promotion rivals Norwich City
. He made his debut on 16 January playing alongside two other recent signings, José Fonte
and Danny Seaborne, in a 1–1 draw at Millwall
. On 15 May 2010 he was released as well as 12 other players.
with effect from 1 July.
Sheffield Wednesday F.C.
Sheffield Wednesday Football Club are a football club based in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England, who are currently competing in the Football League One in the 2011-12 season, in England. Sheffield Wednesday are one of the oldest professional clubs in the world and the fourth oldest in the...
. Born in Liverpool
Liverpool
Liverpool is a city and metropolitan borough of Merseyside, England, along the eastern side of the Mersey Estuary. It was founded as a borough in 1207 and was granted city status in 1880...
, right back Otsemobor has notably played for Crewe Alexandra
Crewe Alexandra F.C.
Crewe Alexandra Football Club is an English professional football club based in Crewe, Cheshire. Nicknamed The Railwaymen due to the town's links with the rail industry, they currently play in Football League Two, the fourth tier of English football, and are based at the Alexandra Stadium.The club...
, Norwich City
Norwich City F.C.
Norwich City Football Club is an English professional football club based in Norwich, Norfolk. As of the 2011–12 season, Norwich City are again playing in the Premier League after a six-year absence, having finished as runner up in the Championship in 2010–11 and winning automatic promotion.The...
and Southampton, and was signed by Sheffield Wednesday
Sheffield Wednesday F.C.
Sheffield Wednesday Football Club are a football club based in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England, who are currently competing in the Football League One in the 2011-12 season, in England. Sheffield Wednesday are one of the oldest professional clubs in the world and the fourth oldest in the...
on 1 July 2010.
Liverpool
Otsemobor signed for LiverpoolLiverpool F.C.
Liverpool Football Club is an English Premier League football club based in Liverpool, Merseyside. Liverpool has won eighteen League titles, second most in English football, seven FA Cups and a record seven League Cups...
as a trainee on 1 July 2002. He made his debut in Liverpool's 3–1 win over Southampton
Southampton F.C.
Southampton Football Club is an English football team, nicknamed The Saints, based in the city of Southampton, Hampshire. The club gained promotion to the Championship from League One in the 2010–2011 season after being relegated in 2009. Their home ground is the St Mary's Stadium, where the club...
in the League Cup
Football League Cup
The Football League Cup, commonly known as the League Cup or, from current sponsorship, the Carling Cup, is an English association football competition. Like the FA Cup, it is played on a knockout basis...
. He was loaned out to Hull City
Hull City A.F.C.
Hull City Association Football Club is an English association football club based in Kingston upon Hull, East Riding of Yorkshire, founded in 1904. The club participates in the Football League Championship, the second tier of English football...
for the rest of the season to gain some first team experience. Otsemobor scored his first career goal for Hull in their 4–2 defeat to Rushden & Diamonds
Rushden & Diamonds F.C.
Rushden & Diamonds Football Club was an association football club based in Irthlingborough, Northamptonshire, England. Formed by a merger of Rushden Town and Irthlingborough Diamonds in 1992, the club played in the Conference National following a short spell in the Football League at the start of...
. Otsemobor also scored a further two goals in Hull's 2–0 win over Shrewsbury Town
Shrewsbury Town F.C.
Shrewsbury Town Football Club is an English Association football club based in Shrewsbury, Shropshire, who play in League Two, the fourth tier of English football. The club was formed in 1886 and has played in all the bottom three divisions in various guises since being elected into the Football...
and the 2–1 defeat at Wrexham
Wrexham A.F.C.
Wrexham Football Club are a professional football team based in Wrexham, north-east Wales, who play in the English football pyramid.Founded in 1872, they are one of the oldest surviving football clubs in Britain and the oldest professional club in Wales...
.
In the 2003–04
2003-04 in English football
The 2003-04 season was the 124th season of competitive football in England.-Overview:Arsenal completed the entire campaign without losing a single league game....
season, Otsemobor played five more games for Liverpool, making appearances in the 1–1 draw with Newcastle United
Newcastle United F.C.
Newcastle United Football Club is an English professional association football club based in Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear. The club was founded in 1892 by the merger of Newcastle East End and Newcastle West End, and has played at its current home ground, St James' Park, since the merger...
and the 3–1 win over 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....
. He also appeared in the newspapers in October 2003, when he was shot in the buttocks during a gun incident in a bar.
He was then loaned out again, this time to 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....
where he only played one game, which was their 3–1 defeat to Manchester City
Manchester City F.C.
Manchester City Football Club is an English Premier League football club based in Manchester. Founded in 1880 as St. Mark's , they became Ardwick Association Football Club in 1887 and Manchester City in 1894...
. Otsemobor was then loaned out to Crewe Alexandra
Crewe Alexandra F.C.
Crewe Alexandra Football Club is an English professional football club based in Crewe, Cheshire. Nicknamed The Railwaymen due to the town's links with the rail industry, they currently play in Football League Two, the fourth tier of English football, and are based at the Alexandra Stadium.The club...
on a season long deal. He made his debut for Crewe in the 3–0 win over Watford
Watford F.C.
Watford Football Club is an English professional football club based in Watford, Hertfordshire. It is often referred to as Watford F.C., Watford, or by the team's nickname The Hornets . Watford Rovers, Founded in 1881, entered the FA Cup for the first time in 1886, and the Southern League a decade...
. He scored one goal during his loan at Crewe, which was in the 2–2 draw with Leicester City
Leicester City F.C.
Leicester City Football Club , also known as The Foxes, is an English professional football club based at the King Power Stadium in Leicester...
.
Rotherham United
Otsemobor signed for Rotherham UnitedRotherham United F.C.
Rotherham United Football Club are an English professional football club based in Rotherham, South Yorkshire, who compete in League Two, the fourth tier of English football. The club's colours have traditionally been red and white, although these have evolved through history...
on 5 July 2005, on a free transfer from Liverpool. At Rotherham, Otsemobor made eight appearances and scored one goal for the club against Port Vale in the League Cup before being sold again, this time on a free transfer back to Crewe Alexandra.
Crewe Alexandra
Otsemobor signed permanently for Crewe on 19 January 2006. He made his second debut for the club in a 2–1 defeat to Plymouth ArgylePlymouth Argyle F.C.
Plymouth Argyle Football Club is an English professional football club, based in Plymouth, Devon, that plays in Football League Two.Since becoming professional in 1903, the club has won five Football League titles, five Southern League titles and one Western League title. The 2009–10 season was the...
. Otsemobor, along with Steve Foster
Stephen Foster (footballer)
Stephen John Foster is an English footballer who plays for Barnsley as a defender, having previously been captain.-Career:...
, Madjid Bougherra
Madjid Bougherra
Madjid Bougherra is a professional footballer. He currently plays for Lekhwiya and the Algeria national team. He is a defender, who can also play as a midfielder....
and Billy Jones
Billy Jones (Crewe Alexandra)
William "Billy" Jones is an English footballer who plays for West Bromwich Albion. Jones started his career at Crewe Alexandra, who are known for their production of good young players, although a majority of them are attacking players....
were considered the main reason for Crewe's late attempt for safety in the final few months of the 2005–06 season, which eventually failed. Otsemobor also appeared in all of the games during Crewe's five game undefeated run.
During pre-season, in June 2006, Otsemobor failed to return to training on an agreed date. From 9 June to 14 June 2006, club manager Dario Gradi
Dario Gradi
Dario Gradi MBE is an Italian-born English football manager and former player, who was serving as manager of the Crewe Alexandra F.C. Academy. He is a former manager of Crewe Alexandra, with whom he has been associated for almost thirty years.Gradi is notable for his 24-year first spell as manager...
failed to make contact with Otsemobor and reasons for his absence were unknown. On 14 June 2006, Otsemobor returned to Crewe citing a long holiday and mis-understanding as the reason he missed training.
Norwich City
Otsemobor's contract at Gresty Road expired in the summer of 2007 and he indicated that he would be leaving the club. On 16 May, his agent stated that Norwich CityNorwich City F.C.
Norwich City Football Club is an English professional football club based in Norwich, Norfolk. As of the 2011–12 season, Norwich City are again playing in the Premier League after a six-year absence, having finished as runner up in the Championship in 2010–11 and winning automatic promotion.The...
were in pole position to sign Otsemobor and that he would be travelling to Carrow Road
Carrow Road
Carrow Road is a football stadium in Norwich, England, and is the home of Norwich City Football Club. The stadium is located toward the easterly end of the city, not far from Norwich railway station and the River Wensum....
for a medical prior to signing. The move was completed on 13 June, with Otsemobor signing a three-year deal. Otsemobor was popular amongst fans in the first season due to his blistering pace and his name was often chanted in the stands. Otsemobor scored his first goal for City against Colchester in the 5–1 win.
The following season, Otsemobor found himself in and out of the team under Glenn Roeder with loan player Elliot Omozusi playing more,although Otsemobor regained the right back slot in the second half of the season. Norwich were relegated from the championship and Otsemobor found himself coming in for heavy criticism from City fans who accused him of being lazy. Otsemobor remained at the club but Norwich's season got off to the worst possible start losing 7–1 at home to Colchester with Otsemobor again putting in a very poor performance. Despite this, new boss Paul Lambert kept faith with Otsemobor and he scored in Lambert's first game in charge. Otsemobor continued to put in some poor performances and Russell Martin was brought to the club in November with Otsemobor being on the bench.
Southampton
Otsemobor signed for SouthamptonSouthampton F.C.
Southampton Football Club is an English football team, nicknamed The Saints, based in the city of Southampton, Hampshire. The club gained promotion to the Championship from League One in the 2010–2011 season after being relegated in 2009. Their home ground is the St Mary's Stadium, where the club...
on 14 January 2010, on a free transfer from League One promotion rivals Norwich City
Norwich City F.C.
Norwich City Football Club is an English professional football club based in Norwich, Norfolk. As of the 2011–12 season, Norwich City are again playing in the Premier League after a six-year absence, having finished as runner up in the Championship in 2010–11 and winning automatic promotion.The...
. He made his debut on 16 January playing alongside two other recent signings, José Fonte
José Fonte
José Miguel da Rocha Fonte is a Portuguese footballer who plays for Southampton in the Football League Championship, as a central defender....
and Danny Seaborne, in a 1–1 draw at Millwall
Millwall F.C.
Millwall Football Club is an English professional football club based in South Bermondsey, south east London, that plays in the Football League Championship, the second tier of English football. Founded as Millwall Rovers in 1885, the club has retained its name despite having last played in the...
. On 15 May 2010 he was released as well as 12 other players.
Shefield Wednesday
On 8 June 2010, it was announced that Otsemobor would be joining Sheffield WednesdaySheffield Wednesday F.C.
Sheffield Wednesday Football Club are a football club based in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England, who are currently competing in the Football League One in the 2011-12 season, in England. Sheffield Wednesday are one of the oldest professional clubs in the world and the fourth oldest in the...
with effect from 1 July.
External links
- Jon Otsemobor player profile at canaries.co.uk
- Jon Otsemobor player profile at crewealex.net
- Jon Otsemobor player profile at liverpoolfc.tv