1. Jose Baxter was born on 7 February 1992 and is an English former professional footballer who played as an attacking midfielder.
18 Facts About Jose Baxter
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Jose Baxter joined Oldham Athletic shortly afterwards, where he spent a successful season before being bought by Sheffield United just under 12 months later.
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Jose Baxter returned to Oldham in the summer of 2018.
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Jose Baxter remained as a youth player until 2008 when he trained with the first-team squad on tours to Switzerland and the United States two months after leaving school.
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Jose Baxter was named in the starting line up to play West Bromwich Albion at The Hawthorns, becoming the youngest Everton player ever to start a game, and March 2009 he signed a new two-and-a-half-year contract with Everton.
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Jose Baxter played in the UEFA Europa League against BATE Borisov at Goodison Park.
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Jose Baxter joined Tranmere Rovers on loan in September 2011 and went on to score on his debut against Preston North End.
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Jose Baxter subsequently signed for League One side Oldham Athletic in September 2012, agreeing a four-month contract.
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On 16 May 2015, Jose Baxter was suspended by Sheffield United after failing a drugs test.
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Jose Baxter was suspended by his club again in February 2016.
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On 27 January 2017, Jose Baxter was handed a lifeline by former club Everton who offered him a 12-month contract which would begin when his year-long suspension from football ended on 1 July 2017.
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On 30 May 2018, Jose Baxter returned to Oldham Athletic five years after leaving the club; he signed a one-year contract with an option of a further year and was given the squad number eight, previously worn by Ollie Banks.
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On 25 July 2019, Jose Baxter joined Plymouth Argyle on a short-term deal following his release from Oldham.
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On 19 February 2020, Jose Baxter joined American side Memphis 901 FC, a member of the second-tier USL Championship.
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Jose Baxter retired on 8 August 2021 at the age of 29.
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Jose Baxter has represented England at both U16 and U17 levels.
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Jose Baxter played in the first two games of the 2009 Under 17 European Championships but missed the third after picking up two yellow cards.
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In October 2009, Jose Baxter was one of three men arrested in Kirkby on suspicion of possession of cannabis with intent to supply, and on suspicion of possessing counterfeit money.