James O'Connor (footballer, born 1979), Date of Birth, Place of Birth
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Irish football midfielder and manager
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Place of Birth: Dublin, Leinster, Ireland
About James O'Connor (footballer, born 1979)
- James Kevin Matthew O'Connor (born 1 September 1979) is an Irish former professional footballer who was most recently head coach of MLS side Orlando City SC.He has played for the Republic of Ireland Under-21s.
- O'Connor began his career with Stoke City and after progressing their youth team he helped them to victory in the 2000 Football League Trophy Final and 2002 Football League Second Division play-off Final.
- After making over 200 appearances for the Potters he left to join Midlands rivals West Bromwich Albion in the summer of 2003.
- He spent one season at the Hawthorns before moving on to Burnley.
- O'Connor became a regular at Turf Moor making 149 appearances in four seasons at the club.
- In June 2008 he joined Sheffield Wednesday where he had spent four years making over 150 appearances.
- In January 2012 he moved to the United States to play for Orlando City. He retired from playing in the summer of 2014 to become head coach of Louisville City.
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