Richard O'Donnell

Sheffield Wednesday

Born in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, O'Donnell started his career with Sheffield Wednesday's youth system. He was called up to first team at the start of the 2006–07 season and was an unused substitute for the League Cup match against Wrexham as back-up for Chris Adamson. O'Donnell joined Conference National club York City on 2 March 2007 on a work-experience arrangement. He was recalled by Wednesday later that month, to provide cover for injuries. O'Donnell signed his first professional contract with Wednesday in June 2007. He joined Buxton of the Northern Premier League Premier Division in December 2007 on a one-month loan, where he made two appearances. He joined League Two club Rotherham United on 8 January 2008 on a three-month loan, as back-up for Andy Warrington, but was recalled before the end of the deal as back-up to Wednesday's two first-choice goalkeepers. O'Donnell was then loaned to League One club Oldham Athletic on 14 March 2008 on an emergency seven-day loan. He made his Football League debut the following day at the age of 19 in a match against Luton Town. He joined Conference Premier club Grimsby Town on 31 August 2010 on a one-month loan. He made his debut on 4 September 2010 against Luton, Grimsby winning 2–0 at home. On 4 February 2011, he joined Alfreton Town on a one-month loan. He made his debut for Wednesday in a 2–0 defeat away to Southampton on 19 March 2011. On 15 May 2012, O'Donnell was amongst the six first-team…

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