15 Facts About Joey Beauchamp

Joseph Daniel Beauchamp was an English professional footballer who played as a left midfielder.

Joey Beauchamp played for most of his career at Oxford United but had spells with West Ham United and Swindon Town as well as a short loan spell at Swansea City before moving into the lower leagues.

Joey Beauchamp was born in Oxford and played for Summertown Stars boys team.

Joey Beauchamp began his career with Oxford United as a youth-team player, living with his parents and two brothers in North Oxford.

Joey Beauchamp made 124 appearances for the club in his first spell in the yellow shirt, during which time he made five appearances on loan at Swansea City.

Joey Beauchamp failed to settle and never played a competitive game for the Hammers, finding commuting from Oxford onerous and being unwilling to move to London.

Joey Beauchamp made a further 238 appearances in the yellow and blue, making him one of the club's longest-serving players.

Joey Beauchamp then joined local part-timers Abingdon Town in 2004, where he played alongside his brother, Luke.

In December 2004, Joey Beauchamp signed for Didcot Town, before returning to Abingdon in July 2005.

Joey Beauchamp later played for Bletchingdon Reserves in the Oxford Sunday League.

Joey Beauchamp battled with alcoholism and was convicted of drink-driving in 2009.

Joey Beauchamp had depression for which he sought help from the charity Sporting Chance.

In 2010, Joey Beauchamp said that his battle with drink and depression had made him consider suicide.

Joey Beauchamp was sectioned in 2020 after a suicide attempt.

Joey Beauchamp died on 19 February 2022, at the age of 50.