James Chambers (Irish footballer)

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James Chambers
Personal information
Full name James Chambers
Date of birth February 14, 1987 (1987-02-14) (age 21)
Place of birth    Dublin, Republic of Ireland
Height 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
Playing position Midfielder, Defender
Club information
Current club Shelbourne
Youth clubs
1998-2004 Shelbourne
Senior clubs1
Years Club App (Gls)*
2004-present
2006		 Shelbourne
→ Waterford United (loan)		 49 (7)
24 (0)   
National team2
2007-present Republic of Ireland U21 3 (0)

1 Senior club appearances and goals
counted for the domestic league only and
correct as of May 30, 2008.
2 National team caps and goals correct
as of March 2, 2007.
* Appearances (Goals)

James Chambers (born February 14, 1987 in Dublin, Ireland), is an Irish footballer who is currently playing for Eircom League of Ireland First Division club Shelbourne. Chambers is a central midfield player who has impressive creative and defensive abilities. His enthusiasm and skill has impressed the Shelbourne faithful, and he is seen as a key player in this new chapter of the club's history.

[edit] Career

James has played for Shelbourne since he was 11 years of age[1], starting out with the schoolboy teams and made his breakthrough into the first team during the 2004 season, at the age of 17, including being part of the Shelbourne squad as part of their successful 2004 European campaign. He did not make his first official first team appearance for Shels until August 15, 2005 where he made his debut coming on as a 2nd half substitute during a 1-0 defeat to Cork City at Turner's Cross[2]. In order to aid James with his development and to gain valuable experience, he was loaned out to Waterford United for the 2006 season and soon became a regular in their starting XI[3]. On February 24, 2007, Chambers received a call up to the Republic of Ireland U21 squad by manager Don Givens[4].

Chambers returned to Shelbourne for the 2007 season[5] but was entering upon a very unfamiliar environment at the Tolka Park club. Shelbourne were now in financial meltdown and were uncertain over their participation for the 2007 season. After the club was demoted to the First Division, he made the decision to stay at Shels despite their demotion and keen interest in him from numerous Premier Division clubs. As only one of two first team players retained by Shelbourne for the 2007 season, Chambers' talents were now of great importance to Shelbourne and he has become one of the first names on the Shels teamsheet due to many impressive performances. James eventually scored his first senior goal for Shelbourne with a delightful equaliser in a 1-1 draw with Monaghan United at Tolka Park on April 13, 2007[6] and it is surely to be the first of many in his footballing career.

[edit] References

  1. ^ Player Profiles: James Chambers → www.shelbournefc.ie
  2. ^ Cork inchin their starting XI → www.rte.ie
  3. ^ Shels youngsters loaned out → www.shelbournefc.com
  4. ^ News: Call up to U21 International Panel → www.shelbournefc.ie
  5. ^ James Chambers signs on the dotted line → www.shelbournefc.com
  6. ^ Shelbourne 1-1 Monaghan United → www.rte.ie

[edit] External links


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Shelbourne F.C. – current squad

DF Brennan • MF Byrne • MF Chambers • FW Cornwall • FW Cream • GK Davis, Jr. • GK Delaney • MF Doran • MF Dunne • FW Flood • FW Freeman • DF Hedderman • MF Hughes • DF Keddy • DF Keely • DF Lawrence • MF McGill • MF McGlynn • GK McGuinness • MF Mulcahy • DF Murphy • MF O'Brien • MF O'Halloran • MF Rutherford • Manager: Keely