Joe Connor (footballer, born 1986) explained

Joe Connor
Fullname:Joseph Connor
Birth Date:1 February 1986
Birth Place:Stockport, England
Position:Midfielder
Youthyears1:2004–2007
Youthclubs1:Lee Flames
Years1:2005
Clubs1:Fort Wayne Fever
Caps1:3
Goals1:0
Years2:2008–2011
Clubs2:Charlotte Eagles
Caps2:28
Goals2:0
Years3:2011–2013
Clubs3:Stockport County
Caps3:44
Goals3:4
Years4:2013
Clubs4:Hereford United (loan)
Caps4:13
Goals4:0
Years5:2013–2014
Clubs5:Macclesfield Town
Caps5:35
Goals5:0
Years6:2014–2015
Clubs6:Southport
Caps6:37
Goals6:4
Years7:2015
Clubs7:Ashton United
Club-Update:20:16, 20 October 2014 (UTC)

Joseph Connor (born 1 February 1986) is an English footballer who plays as a midfielder.

Career

College

Connor came from his native England to the United States in 2004, where he subsequently played four years of college soccer at Lee University. He was named to the All-Conference Southern Athletic Conference team as a junior in 2006.[1]

Professional

Connor signed with Charlotte Eagles out of college in 2008, and made his professional debut on 8 August 2008, as a second-half substitute in a game against Cleveland City Stars.[2]

In December 2011 he joined Stockport County on non-contract basis, a club both his father and grandfather had played for, he made his debut against Alfreton Town on 17 December 2011 and kept a clean sheet in a 0–0 draw.

Joe's first goal came in a 3–2 home win against Barrow on 1 January 2012. His second goal wasn't too long after in a 2–2 draw away at Braintree Town. The performances of Connor impressed manager Jim Gannon enough to offer Connor a contract until the end of the season. He was offered a further one-year contract by the club in May 2012.[3]

Connor joined Football Conference side Macclesfield Town in June 2013,[4] and within 10 games had established himself as a centre back in the first team.

In July 2015, Connor signed on to play for Ashton United of the Northern Premier League Premier Division.

Personal life

His father Jim and grandfather Jack also played for Stockport County.[5]

External links

Notes and References

  1. http://www.ssacsports.com/awards/4/1.php
  2. Web site: United Soccer Leagues (USL) . 20 June 2009 . https://web.archive.org/web/20090619125404/http://www.uslsoccer.com/stats/2008/650628.html . 19 June 2009 . dead .
  3. Web site: Hatters squad taking shape. 9 May 2012. Stockport County FC. 9 May 2012.
  4. Web site: Silkmen sign Joe Connor.
  5. Web site: Stockport County snap up defender Joe Connor. 14 December 2011. 6 September 2013. BBC Sport.