1. Josh Magennis began his career as an outfield player, playing up front, even representing County Down in the Milk Cup as a youngster, before eventually becoming a goalkeeper.
25 Facts About Josh Magennis
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Josh Magennis was a member of the Glentoran youth team before joining the youth team at Cardiff City.
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On 31 October 2007, Cardiff met Liverpool in the Football League Cup but, with David Forde and on-loan goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel ineligible, Josh Magennis took a spot on the bench for the match.
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The decision to include Josh Magennis was controversial because he had been called up to the Northern Ireland under-19 team but was not allowed to join the squad by manager Dave Jones due to the need to keep the youngster at Cardiff, with only one senior goalkeeper available for the match.
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Josh Magennis signed his first professional contract on 10 April 2009 for Cardiff City, the only second year academy student to be offered a professional deal, and began working with reserve team coach Paul Wilkinson who had previously coached former Cardiff striker Cameron Jerome in a similar manner.
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The return of Ross McCormack and Warren Feeney from injury meant that Josh Magennis fell down the pecking order at Cardiff and he was allowed to join League Two side Grimsby Town on a one-month loan deal on 15 October 2009 He made his debut against Rochdale on 17 October 2009, which was to be the last game managed by Mike Newell, who was sacked the following morning.
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Josh Magennis made just one more appearance for the side before, on 29 October 2009, he was told that he and fellow loanee Arnaud Mendys loan contracts were to be terminated ahead of schedule.
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Josh Magennis made his comeback as a substitute on the last day of the regular season against Derby County.
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Josh Magennis was given a free transfer by Cardiff at the end of the season along with Peter Enckelman, Warren Feeney, Tony Capaldi and Aaron Morris.
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On 5 July 2010, Josh Magennis signed a deal with Aberdeen, on their first day of pre-season training.
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Later in the season, Josh Magennis scored against Dundee United and Hibernian during the final games of the season.
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Josh Magennis then vowed to try and earn a new contract.
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Josh Magennis, himself, said he was aiming to sign a new contract.
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Josh Magennis made thirteen appearances for the club, scoring zero goals, before his loan spell came to an end.
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Josh Magennis signed a three-year contract with Kilmarnock in July 2014.
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Josh Magennis went on to start every single league game of his first season scoring eight goals.
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In February 2016, Josh Magennis, was the subject of racist abuse from Hearts supporters at their Tynecastle ground in Edinburgh.
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On 11 August 2016, Josh Magennis joined League One side Charlton Athletic on a two-year deal.
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On 2 January 2017, Josh Magennis bagged a hat-trick against Bristol Rovers, his first in English football.
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On 8 August 2019, Josh Magennis joined Hull City on a two-year deal.
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On 13 January 2022, Josh Magennis joined Wigan Athletic on a two-and-a-half-year deal, for an undisclosed fee.
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On 27 June 2024, Josh Magennis was signed as a free agent by Exeter City on a one-year deal.
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Josh Magennis made his full debut for Northern Ireland on 26 May 2010 against Turkey in a friendly.
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Josh Magennis's uncle Mark was a footballer who played for Ballymena United, Linfield and Bangor.
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On 28 January 2013, Josh Magennis became a father after his girlfriend, Amy, gave birth to a son.