Jon O'Brien

Jonathan Mark O'Brien (born 2 November 1961) is an English former footballer who played as a goalkeeper.

For other people with the same name, see John O'Brien.

Jon O'Brien
Personal information
Full name Jonathan Mark O'Brien[1]
Date of birth (1961-11-02) 2 November 1961
Place of birth Southend-on-Sea, England
Position(s) Goalkeeper
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
Maldon Town
Tilbury
1984–1986 Southend United 11 (0)
Chelmsford City
Dartford
Barking
Hitchin Town
Wivenhoe Town
2006 Great Wakering Rovers
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

Career

In 1984, O'Brien signed for hometown club Southend United on non-contract terms, after playing for Maldon Town and Tilbury. After new manager Bobby Moore was appointed Southend manager, O'Brien was invited to train with the first team. On 10 November 1984, O'Brien made his Southend debut in a 2–1 home victory against Peterborough United.[2] Following another ten Football League appearances for Southend,[1] O'Brien dropped back into non-league, playing for Chelmsford City, Dartford, Barking, Hitchin Town, Wivenhoe Town and Great Wakering Rovers.[3]

References
  1. "Jon O'Brien". Barry Hugman's Footballers. Retrieved 21 March 2019.
  2. "Moore of the same, but misunderstood?". Yellow Advertiser. 12 October 2017. Retrieved 21 March 2019.
  3. "Player search". English National Player Archive. Retrieved 21 March 2019.


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