Sean Clohessy
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Sean David Clohessy is an English footballer who plays for Southend United
as a defender
. Having at one time been on the books of Arsenal
, he came through the Gillingham
youth ranks, making his league debut in the 2005–06
season.
youth system
. He made his first team debut for Gillingham
in a Football League Trophy
match against Wycombe Wanderers
in November. He scored his first goal for Gillingham against Milton Keynes Dons
on 31 December 2005.
On 4 May 2006 he signed his first professional
contract, scheduled to keep him at Priestfield Stadium
until 2009, but in September 2008 he joined Conference National
team Salisbury City
on loan. Upon his return to Gillingham from his loan spell, he was released from his contract.
the previous season, Clohessy was quickly snapped up by the South Wiltshire club at the news of his release. Despite being only 23, he was quickly given the position as vice-captain by manager Tommy Widdrington for the 2009–10 season, Clohessy's first full season with the club.
on a one-year contract on 6 July 2010, but less than two weeks later signed a pre-contract agreement with Southend United
due to the club being under a transfer embargo but on the eve of the new season the embargo was lifted and he was regiesterd to make his début for the club, along with 10 other new arrivals against Stockport County on 7 August 2010.
Clohessy scored his first goal for Southend on 1 January 2011 in a 2-0 victory over Oxford United
when his over hit cross evaded Oxford goalkeeper Ryan Clarke
.
On 19 May 2011 Clohessy extended his contract with Southend until June 2013.
Southend United F.C.
Southend United Football Club is an English football club based at Roots Hall Stadium, Prittlewell, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, who play in Football League Two. Their home ground is Roots Hall, and the club plan to move into a new 22,000-seater stadium located at Fossetts Farm.-Stadium:The club has had...
as a 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....
. Having at one time been on the books of 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...
, he came through the 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...
youth ranks, making his league debut in the 2005–06
2005-06 in English football
The 2005–06 season was the 126th season of competitive football in England.-Overview:*The rebuilt Wembley Stadium was due to open in time for the FA Cup final in May. However, in August 2005, The Football Association reserved the Millennium Stadium as a backup, as there was some doubt whether...
season.
Gillingham
Clohessey started his career in the ArsenalArsenal 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...
youth system
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...
. He made his first team debut for 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...
in a Football League Trophy
Football League Trophy
The Football League Trophy, currently known as the Johnstone's Paint Trophy for sponsorship reasons, is an annual English association football knock-out competition open to the 48 clubs in Football League One and Football League Two, the bottom two divisions in the four fully professional top...
match against Wycombe Wanderers
Wycombe Wanderers F.C.
Wycombe Wanderers Football Club is an English professional football team from High Wycombe in Buckinghamshire, which has been promoted to Football League One after finishing third in Football League Two in the season 2010–11. The club's nicknames are "The Chairboys" and "The Blues", and they play...
in November. He scored his first goal for Gillingham against 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...
on 31 December 2005.
On 4 May 2006 he signed his first professional
Professional
A professional is a person who is paid to undertake a specialised set of tasks and to complete them for a fee. The traditional professions were doctors, lawyers, clergymen, and commissioned military officers. Today, the term is applied to estate agents, surveyors , environmental scientists,...
contract, scheduled to keep him at Priestfield Stadium
Priestfield Stadium
Priestfield Stadium is a football stadium in Gillingham, Kent...
until 2009, but in September 2008 he joined Conference National
Conference National
Conference National is the top division of the Football Conference in England. It is the highest level of the National League System and fifth highest of the overall English football league system...
team Salisbury City
Salisbury City F.C.
Salisbury City Football Club is an English football club based in Salisbury, Wiltshire currently playing in the Conference South. They were formed in 1947 and play at The Raymond McEnhill Stadium...
on loan. Upon his return to Gillingham from his loan spell, he was released from his contract.
Salisbury City
After a successful loan spell with Salisbury CitySalisbury City F.C.
Salisbury City Football Club is an English football club based in Salisbury, Wiltshire currently playing in the Conference South. They were formed in 1947 and play at The Raymond McEnhill Stadium...
the previous season, Clohessy was quickly snapped up by the South Wiltshire club at the news of his release. Despite being only 23, he was quickly given the position as vice-captain by manager Tommy Widdrington for the 2009–10 season, Clohessy's first full season with the club.
Southend United
He signed for Conference team Bath CityBath City F.C.
Bath City Football Club are a semi-professional football club based in Bath, Somerset. They play in the Conference National league after gaining promotion from the Conference South via the play-offs in May 2010...
on a one-year contract on 6 July 2010, but less than two weeks later signed a pre-contract agreement with Southend United
Southend United F.C.
Southend United Football Club is an English football club based at Roots Hall Stadium, Prittlewell, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, who play in Football League Two. Their home ground is Roots Hall, and the club plan to move into a new 22,000-seater stadium located at Fossetts Farm.-Stadium:The club has had...
due to the club being under a transfer embargo but on the eve of the new season the embargo was lifted and he was regiesterd to make his début for the club, along with 10 other new arrivals against Stockport County on 7 August 2010.
Clohessy scored his first goal for Southend on 1 January 2011 in a 2-0 victory over 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...
when his over hit cross evaded Oxford goalkeeper Ryan Clarke
Ryan Clarke
Ryan James Clarke is an English footballer who plays for Oxford United as a goalkeeper. He previously trained with the England under-18 squad in La Manga.-Bristol Rovers:...
.
On 19 May 2011 Clohessy extended his contract with Southend until June 2013.