Danny Philliskirk

Daniel Philliskirk (born 10 April 1991) is an English professional footballer who plays as a forward for Southport on loan from National League club AFC Fylde.

Danny Philliskirk
Personal information
Full nameDaniel Philliskirk[1]
Date of birth (1991-04-10) 10 April 1991 (age 33)
Place of birthOldham, England
Height5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Position(s)Striker/Midfielder[1]
Team information
Current team
Southport
(on loan from AFC Fylde)
Youth career
200?–2007Oldham Athletic
2007–2010Chelsea
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
2010–2011Chelsea0(0)
2010Oxford United (loan)1(0)
2011Sheffield United (loan)3(0)
2011–2013Sheffield United1(0)
2011Oxford United (loan)4(0)
2013Coventry City1(0)
2013–2016Oldham Athletic104(13)
2016–2018Blackpool59(7)
2018–AFC Fylde179(11)
2023–Southport (loan)1(0)
International career
2007England U173(0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 15:32, 24 December 2023 (UTC)

Born in Oldham, Greater Manchester, he began his career as a junior with Oldham Athletic before moving to Chelsea. Having failed to break into the Chelsea side he spent time on loan at Oxford United before signing for Sheffield United. Having been on the fringes of first team football he was eventually released to allow him to join Coventry City on a short-term contract, before his return to Oldham. In January 2016, he signed for Blackpool on a 2+12-year deal with the club having an option to extend a further year.

Philliskirk is the son of former Sheffield United and Bolton Wanderers forward Tony Philliskirk who was the head of youth development at Oldham Athletic.

Career

Early career

Philliskirk began his career with his home town club, Oldham Athletic. He progressed through the club's youth system before signing a four-year contract with Chelsea in the summer of 2007.[2][3] He captained the Chelsea youth team in the 2008–09 season before establishing himself in the club's reserves.

He signed a one-month loan deal with Oxford United in August 2010,[4] making his first-team début (and only appearance for Oxford) against Burton Albion in the Football League a few days later before returning to Chelsea.[5]

Sheffield United

Philliskirk joined Sheffield United on a month's loan in January 2011,[6] which was then extended until the end of the season. He had to wait until mid-April to make his first appearance for the Blades, away at Preston coming on as a second-half substitute, following which he signed a pre-contract agreement to join the Blades permanently at the end of the season.[7] He was released from Chelsea after finishing his contract with them and later joined Sheffield United, as promised, on a free transfer.[8] In his first full season at Bramall Lane however, he found first-team opportunities limited and agreed to re-join Oxford United on a month's loan in October 2011[9] making four appearances for the Us.

On his return to Bramall Lane Philliskirk remained on the fringes of the first team and was rewarded with an extended deal in January 2012.[10] The following season, he remained unable to make the break into the first team and was released by United in January 2013.[11]

Coventry City

Philliskirk undertook a trial at Coventry City following his release from Sheffield United. After impressing manager Mark Robins, he signed a contract until June 2013.[12] Steven Pressley, who had replaced Robins as Coventry manager, announced on 30 April 2013 that Philliskirk's contract would not be renewed.[13] In total, Philliskirk made a single appearance for the club.

Following his release from Coventry, Philliskirk trialled in the summer of 2013 with Championship side Doncaster Rovers.[14]

Oldham Athletic

After his release from his contract at Coventry and impressing whilst on trial at the club where his career began, Philliskirk signed a two-year contract with the option of a third on 28 August 2013, becoming Lee Johnson's eleventh summer signing.[15] Philliskirk scored 2 goals on his debut for Latics in a 4–1 away victory against Shrewsbury in the Football League Trophy. Following this up with goals against Preston,[16] also in the Football League Trophy, and his first career league goal a winner against Swindon Town.[17]

On 2 May 2014, Philliskirk signed an extension on his contract for a further two-years with the option of a third year.[18]

Blackpool

On 7 January 2016, Philliskirk joined Blackpool on an initial two-and-a-half year deal from Oldham Athletic for an undisclosed fee. He scored his first goal for the Seasiders in a 5–0 win against Scunthorpe United.[19] He was released by Blackpool at the end of the 2017–18 season.[20]

AFC Fylde

After being released by Blackpool at the end of the 2017–18 season, Philliskirk joined National League club AFC Fylde on a two-year contract. He scored his first Fylde goal in a 1–1 draw away to Barnet on 22 September 2018. Philliskirk then went onto score in Fylde's 3–0 over Braintree Town on 29 September 2018. On 27 October 2018, he scored in a comfortable 6–0 away win against Maidenhead United.

In December 2023, Philliskirk joined National League North club Southport on an initial two-month loan deal.[21]

International career

Philliskirk earned three caps for the England U17 team in 2007.[1]

Personal life

Philliskirk is the son of former Sheffield United and Bolton forward Tony Philliskirk[22] and was briefly coached by his father in Oldham Athletic's youth team.[3] Philliskirk is of partial Scottish descent on his father's side.

Career statistics

As of 18 July 2017[23]
ClubSeasonLeagueFA CupLeague CupOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Chelsea2009–10Premier League0000000000
2010–11[24]Premier League0000000000
Total0000000000
Oxford United (loan)2010–11[24]League Two1000000010
Sheffield United (loan)2010–11[24]Championship3000000030
Sheffield United2011–12[25]League One0000102[a]030
2012–13[26]League One1000001[a]020
Total4000103080
Oxford United (loan)2011–12[25]League Two4000000040
Coventry City2012–13[26]League One1000000010
Total1000000010
Oldham Athletic2013–14[27]League One38452004[a]64712
2014–15[28]League One43420103[a]2496
2015–16[29]League One23531111[a]0287
Total10413103218812425
Blackpool2015–16[29]League One225000000225
2016–17[30]League Two18020004[b]0240
Total405200040465
Career Total154181233115818430

Honours

AFC Fylde

References

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