Damien Whitehead

Damien Whitehead (born 24 April 1979) is an English former professional footballer who played in The Football League for Macclesfield Town.

Damien Whitehead
Personal information
Full name Damien Stephen Whitehead
Date of birth (1979-04-24) 24 April 1979
Place of birth Whiston, Merseyside, England
Position(s) Striker
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1998–1999 Warrington Town 32 (38)
1999–2002 Macclesfield Town 57 (14)
2002 Drogheda United 10 (6)
2002–2003 Leigh RMI 10 (0)
2003 Northwich Victoria 4 (0)
2003 Leigh RMI 9 (0)
2003 Finn Harps 24 (16)
2004 Omagh Town 12 (4)
2005 Institute 14 (6)
2005–2006 Newry City 22 (8)
2006–2008 Coleraine 34 (14)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

Career

Whitehead started his career at non-league Warrington Town where his impressive goal scoring attracted the attentions of Macclesfield Town who signed him for a small fee. After scoring 14 goals in 57 appearances (20 starts, 37 sub) for the Silkmen he left and played semi-pro football in both the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland.

He signed for Drogheda United initially on a one-month deal in January 2002. He made his League of Ireland debut on 7 January at Whitehall Stadium. After spells at Drogheda and Finn Harps in the south, he went on to play for Omagh Town, Newry and Coleraine in the north.

He is currently coaching in the United States.

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