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13 Facts About Oliver Norburn

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Oliver Lewis Norburn was born on 26 October 1992 and is a professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for EFL League One side Wigan Athletic on loan from EFL League One club Blackpool.

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Oliver Norburn made his debut for the team in 2021 and played at the 2021 CONCACAF Gold Cup.

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Oliver Norburn joined Bristol Rovers on a month-long loan deal in late September 2011, later extended to three months, where he played alongside fellow on-loan Leicester teammate Cian Bolger.

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On 23 July 2014, Oliver Norburn signed for Plymouth Argyle as a free agent on a one-year deal.

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Oliver Norburn started training with Guiseley in late 2015, and then signed for the club after impressing manager Mark Bower in the sessions.

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On 27 February 2016 Oliver Norburn scored a controversial goal for Guiseley in a National League match against Braintree Town, after Braintree Town had put the ball out for a player to receive treatment.

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Oliver Norburn joined Macclesfield Town of the same league in July 2016.

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Oliver Norburn signed a new contract with Shrewsbury in July 2019.

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On 10 August 2021, Oliver Norburn joined newly promoted EFL Championship club Peterborough United on a three-year deal for an undisclosed fee.

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On 14 December 2021, Oliver Norburn was made captain of Peterborough United replacing Mark Beevers.

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On 29 June 2023, Oliver Norburn joined EFL League One club Blackpool.

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In January 2025, Oliver Norburn joined fellow League One side Wigan Athletic on loan for the remainder of the season.

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On 9 November 2019, Oliver Norburn was called up to the Grenada national team, for which he qualifies through his paternal grandfather, for upcoming fixtures in the CONCACAF Nations League.