Tope Obadeyi
Encyclopedia
Temitope Ayoluwa "Tope" Obadeyi (born 29 October 1989) is an English
footballer of Nigeria
n heritage who plays for Chesterfield
, on loan from Bolton Wanderers
, as a striker.
on 28 December 2008.
In August 2009, Obadeyi signed for Swindon Town
on a one month loan deal and scored his first goal in a 2–1 victory over Southend United
on 29 August. On 11 September his loan was extended by another month, and again on 15 October for a final month under the 93 day emergency loan limit.
In January 2010, Obadeyi went on loan again, this time to Rochdale
for the rest of the season. He scored his first goal for Rochdale against Dagenham & Redbridge on 20 February 2010. The third loan deal of his career was made on 22 October 2010 when he joined Shrewsbury Town
on an initial one month deal. on 24 November, the loan was extended until 8 January 2011, but, following the end of that period, the club decided not to extend it any further.
On 7 July 2011, Obadeyi signed a one year extension to his contract at Bolton and on 8 November joined League One
side Chesterfield
on loan until 26 December, making his debut the following day in a 4-3 win over Tranmere Rovers
in the Jonhstone's Paint Trophy
.
and the two were reunited in February 2011 when the latter moved to Bolton on loan from Chelsea
for the remainder of the season.
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 of Nigeria
Nigeria
Nigeria , officially the Federal Republic of Nigeria, is a federal constitutional republic comprising 36 states and its Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. The country is located in West Africa and shares land borders with the Republic of Benin in the west, Chad and Cameroon in the east, and Niger in...
n heritage who plays for Chesterfield
Chesterfield F.C.
Chesterfield Football Club is an English football club based in Chesterfield, Derbyshire. The club currently plays in Football League One, the third tier of English football. Despite being the fourth oldest Football League club in England, they have spent most of their existence in the lower...
, on loan from 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....
, as a striker.
Career
Obadeyi made his senior debut for Bolton as a substitute in the club's 0–1 home Premier League defeat to WiganWigan Athletic F.C.
Wigan Athletic Football Club is an English Premier League Association football club based in Wigan, Greater Manchester, having been promoted from the Championship in 2005. Wigan's current spell in the Premier League is the only top flight run in the club's history.They have played at the DW...
on 28 December 2008.
In August 2009, Obadeyi signed for Swindon Town
Swindon Town F.C.
Swindon Town Football Club are a team based in Swindon, Wiltshire. Currently in League Two, Swindon have been managed by Paolo Di Canio since 23 May 2011...
on a one month loan deal and scored his first goal in a 2–1 victory over 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...
on 29 August. On 11 September his loan was extended by another month, and again on 15 October for a final month under the 93 day emergency loan limit.
In January 2010, Obadeyi went on loan again, this time to Rochdale
Rochdale A.F.C.
Rochdale Association Football Club is an English professional football club based in Rochdale, Greater Manchester. They play their home matches at Spotland Stadium. Formed in 1907, they were accepted into the Football League in 1921...
for the rest of the season. He scored his first goal for Rochdale against Dagenham & Redbridge on 20 February 2010. The third loan deal of his career was made on 22 October 2010 when he joined 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...
on an initial one month deal. on 24 November, the loan was extended until 8 January 2011, but, following the end of that period, the club decided not to extend it any further.
On 7 July 2011, Obadeyi signed a one year extension to his contract at Bolton and on 8 November joined League One
Football League One
Football League One is the second-highest division of The Football League and third-highest division overall in the English football league system....
side Chesterfield
Chesterfield F.C.
Chesterfield Football Club is an English football club based in Chesterfield, Derbyshire. The club currently plays in Football League One, the third tier of English football. Despite being the fourth oldest Football League club in England, they have spent most of their existence in the lower...
on loan until 26 December, making his debut the following day in a 4-3 win over Tranmere Rovers
Tranmere Rovers F.C.
Tranmere Rovers Football Club are an English team based in Birkenhead, Wirral. The club currently compete in League One, the third tier of the English football league system...
in the Jonhstone's Paint 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...
.
Early life
During his time at Primary School in Birmingham, Tope's strike partner was Daniel SturridgeDaniel Sturridge
Daniel Andre Sturridge is an English footballer who plays for Chelsea and the England national team. He is primarily a forward, but has been used on the right flank as a winger for Chelsea...
and the two were reunited in February 2011 when the latter moved to Bolton on loan from Chelsea
Chelsea 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...
for the remainder of the season.