26 Facts About Olly Lancashire

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Oliver James Lancashire was born on 13 December 1988 and is an English professional footballer who plays for Premier League club Southampton.

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Olly Lancashire began his career as a youth player for Crystal Palace before joining Southampton's academy.

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Olly Lancashire captained Southampton's under-18 side and turned professional in July 2006, making his senior debut in 2008.

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Olly Lancashire made 58 appearances for Walsall, but was released in the summer of 2012 and subsequently went to Aldershot Town.

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In July 2013, Olly Lancashire made a permanent transfer to then-League Two side Rochdale.

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Olly Lancashire went on to play a season for Shrewsbury Town, followed by two for Swindon Town, before joining Crewe Alexandra in May 2019.

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Olly Lancashire rejoined Southampton in July 2021 as a supporting player for the B team programme.

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Olly Lancashire was born in Basingstoke, Hampshire, on 13 December 1988.

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Olly Lancashire began his career with Southampton, where he signed a two-year contract.

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Olly Lancashire was linked with moves to the Premiership with Manchester City and Liverpool.

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Olly Lancashire made his first-team debut against Queens Park Rangers on 14 September 2008, but was sent off after 29 minutes, for a rash tackle on Damien Delaney.

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In October 2009, Olly Lancashire signed on a one-month loan for Grimsby Town.

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Olly Lancashire returned for a second spell on loan at Grimsby on 23 December 2009, only to be recalled on 31 December due to an injury crisis at his parent club.

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On transfer deadline day 1 February 2010, Olly Lancashire joined Grimsby for a third time, until the end of the season.

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Olly Lancashire will add competition to the central defensive positions.

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The club avoided relegation, but Olly Lancashire was one of many players criticised by Hutchings for poor displays during the season.

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Olly Lancashire later described the relegation survival as "it's definitely the biggest day of my [his] career".

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On 9 May 2012, it was announced that Olly Lancashire had been released by Walsall.

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On 14 June 2012, Olly Lancashire signed with League Two side Aldershot Town on a two-year deal, following his release from Walsall.

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On 14 June 2013, Olly Lancashire signed a one-year contract with Rochdale.

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Olly Lancashire quickly established himself as part of the team's first choice centre back pairing, along with on-loan Jack O'Connell.

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On 27 June 2014, Olly Lancashire signed a one-year extension with Rochdale.

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On 20 May 2016, Olly Lancashire signed a two-year deal at Shrewsbury Town after rejecting a new deal at Rochdale.

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On 28 June 2017, Olly Lancashire joined League Two side Swindon Town on a two-year deal after terminating his contract with Shrewsbury.

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On 13 May 2021, Crewe announced that Olly Lancashire was being released by the club.

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On 31 August 2021, Olly Lancashire re-signed for Southampton in a support player role that will see him play and train with the clubs B team and under 23 side in order to help progress the players mentally and set a standard of good behaviour.