James Hand (footballer) explained

James Hand
Fullname:James Francis Hand[1]
Birth Date:22 October 1986
Birth Place:Drogheda, Ireland
Position:Winger
Youthyears1:1998–2000
Youthclubs1:Carrick Rovers
Youthyears2:2000–2002
Youthclubs2:Monaghan United
Youthyears3:2002–2003
Youthclubs3:Belvedere
Youthyears4:2003–2006
Youthclubs4:Huddersfield Town
Years1:2006–2007
Clubs1:Huddersfield Town[2]
Caps1:10
Goals1:0
Nationalyears1:2006
Nationalteam1:Republic of Ireland U21
Nationalcaps1:21
Nationalgoals1:1

James Francis Hand (born 22 October 1986) is an Irish footballer. Hand played with Manor Farm, Carrick Rovers, Monaghan United and Belvedere, before signing for Huddersfield Town.

Career

Born in Drogheda, County Louth,[1] Hand made his Town debut against Oldham Athletic on 7 April 2007, replacing Gary Taylor-Fletcher at half-time and was instrumental in the set-up of Luke Beckett's equaliser.

Hand has played for the Republic of Ireland national under-21 football team.

Notes and References

  1. Book: Barry J. . Hugman . The PFA Footballers' Who's Who 2007–08 . 2007 . Mainstream Publishing . 9781845962463 . 176 .
  2. "99 Years & Counting" Volume 1, Alan Hodgson, Ian Thomas, Gwen Thomas and John Ward, Huddersfield Town, 2007.