1. Robert Olejnik was born on 26 November 1986 and is an Austrian former professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper.
20 Facts About Bobby Olejnik
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Bobby Olejnik came through the youth teams of Austria Wien and Aston Villa and has played professionally for Falkirk, Torquay United, Peterborough United, Scunthorpe United, York City, Exeter City, and Mansfield Town.
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Bobby Olejnik was born in Vienna and started playing football from a young age first playing for Rapid Vienna.
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Bobby Olejnik moved to Austria Wien's youth system where he remained until 2003 when Olejnik moved to England to join Aston Villa's youth system after impressing goalkeeping coach Eric Steele, before landing his first professional contract.
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However, on 30 May 2007, Bobby Olejnik was released by Villa manager Martin O'Neill and the following day joined Scottish club Falkirk.
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At the start of the season, Bobby Olejnik became second choice to Tim Krul who made 22 appearances.
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Falkirk manager, Steven Pressley confirmed Bobby Olejnik would be leaving the club after his contract ran out on 30 June 2011.
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On 1 July 2011, Bobby Olejnik signed with League Two club Torquay United.
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Bobby Olejnik started his first League Two match of the season with Torquay, at home to Burton Albion.
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On 16 February 2012, Bobby Olejnik signed a contract extension, set to keep him at the club until 2014.
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On 18 June 2012, Bobby Olejnik signed a three-year contract with Championship side Peterborough United for an undisclosed fee.
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Bobby Olejnik was a replacement for both Joe Lewis and Paul Jones, who left for Cardiff City and Crawley Town respectively.
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Bobby Olejnik made his Championship debut against Leicester City six days later.
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Bobby Olejnik had kept 22 clean sheets during the campaign, equalling the club record.
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On 19 July 2014 Bobby Olejnik signed on a 28-day emergency loan with Scunthorpe United and made his debut against Fleetwood Town on the same day.
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Bobby Olejnik received the club's player of the month award for January 2015, his first month with the club.
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Bobby Olejnik signed for League Two club Exeter City on 2 June 2015 after his contract with Peterborough expired.
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On 8 June 2017, Bobby Olejnik signed for League Two club Mansfield Town.
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In July 2020 Bobby Olejnik announced his retirement from professional football, aiming to focus on a career in the technology sector, he attributed the career move in part to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Bobby Olejnik was called up for the Austria U-21 squad to play Italy U-21 in late August 2006.