Aidan Peter White was born on 10 October 1991 and is a former footballer who last played for Rochdale.
33 Facts About Aidy White
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Aidy White has represented both England U19s and Republic of Ireland U21s at international level.
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Aidy White made his debut for the Leeds first team at the age of 16 in a League Cup game against Crystal Palace on 26 August 2008, being given a standing ovation from Leeds fans when he was replaced by substitute Bradley Johnson.
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Aidy White started for Leeds in the FA Cup replay against Kettering Town but had to be replaced in the second half through injury.
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Aidy White did not make his first league start of the season until the fixture at Elland Road against Oldham Athletic.
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Aidy White was played regularly for the remainder of the season, in which Leeds gained promotion to the Championship, after finishing runner-up in League One.
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Aidy White's form prompted him to be voted Leeds United's Young Player of the Year in the fans' End of Season Awards.
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Aidy White made his first appearance in the Championship when he came on in the opening fixture as a second-half substitute in the loss to Derby County.
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Aidy White made his first start of the season in the match against Doncaster Rovers coming into the side for Fede Bessone.
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Aidy White stated that long-term he saw White as a left winger rather than a left back.
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On 18 November 2010, Aidy White joined Oldham Athletic on loan until the following January, a club managed by his former Leeds teammate Paul Dickov.
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Aidy White's loan spell was disrupted by five fixture postponements due to adverse weather conditions.
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Aidy White rejoined Oldham on loan on 27 January 2011 until the end of the season.
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Aidy White finished his loan spell having played 24 matches and scoring four goals.
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Aidy White wanted to use the experience during his loan spell the previous season to help revitalise his Leeds United career and to help earn him a regular starting spot.
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Aidy White claimed that his time on loan had helped stop him get the bouts of cramp he used to suffer when playing for Leeds.
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Leeds appealed against the red card decision but were rejected, meaning Aidy White was forced to serve out his suspension.
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In September 2011, Aidy White revealed he was now over the persistent cramp he used to suffer in games due to 'nervous anxiety' prior to his spell at Oldham.
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Aidy White was again linked with moves to Celtic and Newcastle United.
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French club Lille OSC were then publicly linked with signing Aidy White, as were Bundesliga club Werder Bremen.
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Contrary to this speculation, in July 2012 Aidy White went on to sign a new deal with Leeds United, designed to keep him at the club for a further three years.
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However, having spent most of the season in the reserves, in October Aidy White joined Sheffield United on loan until the start of January 2014.
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On 10 June 2015, Aidy White signed a one-year contract with Rotherham United.
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On 17 November, Aidy White was loaned out to League One club Barnsley until 3 January 2016.
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On 8 January 2016, following his contract termination from Rotherham United, Aidy White signed a permanent deal with League One club Barnsley.
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On 20 June 2016, Aidy White signed a new contract with Barnsley, keeping him with the Championship club until 30 June 2017.
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On 5 August 2021, Aidy White signed a two-year contract with Rochdale.
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Aidy White decided to change his International allegiance, and declared himself for the Republic of Ireland U21s.
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Aidy White was called up to the U21 squad to play Austria on 10 August 2011.
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Aidy White made his debut for Republic of Ireland U21s starting the match against Austria.
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Aidy White was again called up to the Ireland U21 squad for friendlies against Hungary and Turkey.
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Ireland under-21 manager Noel King said that Aidy White had been a revelation and that he expected Aidy White to break into the full senior squad.
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Aidy White was educated at St Mary's Menston Catholic Voluntary Academy and Boston Spa Academy.