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16 Facts About Danny Philliskirk

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Daniel Philliskirk was born on 10 April 1991 and is an English professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Southport.

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Danny Philliskirk is the son of former Sheffield United and Bolton Wanderers forward Tony Danny Philliskirk who was the head of youth development at Oldham Athletic.

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Danny Philliskirk began his career with his home town club, Oldham Athletic.

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Danny Philliskirk progressed through the club's youth system before signing a four-year contract with Chelsea in the summer of 2007.

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Danny Philliskirk signed a one-month loan deal with Oxford United in August 2010, making his first-team debut against Burton Albion in the Football League a few days later before returning to Chelsea.

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Danny Philliskirk joined Sheffield United on a month's loan in January 2011, which was then extended until the end of the season.

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Danny Philliskirk was released from Chelsea after finishing his contract with them and later joined Sheffield United, as promised, on a free transfer.

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On his return to Bramall Lane Danny Philliskirk remained on the fringes of the first team and was rewarded with an extended deal in January 2012.

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Danny Philliskirk undertook a trial at Coventry City following his release from Sheffield United.

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In total, Danny Philliskirk made a single appearance for the club.

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On 2 May 2014, Danny Philliskirk signed an extension on his contract for a further two-years with the option of a third year.

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On 7 January 2016, Danny Philliskirk joined Blackpool on an initial two-and-a-half-year deal from Oldham Athletic for an undisclosed fee.

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In December 2023, Danny Philliskirk joined National League North club Southport on an initial two-month loan deal.

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Danny Philliskirk earned three caps for the England U17 team in 2007.

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Danny Philliskirk is the son of former Sheffield United and Bolton forward Tony Danny Philliskirk and was briefly coached by his father in Oldham Athletic's youth team.

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Danny Philliskirk is of partial Scottish descent on his father's side.