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 (age 45)
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)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

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.

Honours

• League of Ireland First Division:
  • Drogheda United - 2001-02

References

• Damien Whitehead at Soccerbase