24 Facts About Richard O'Donnell

Richard Mark O'Donnell was born on 12 September 1988 and is an English professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for EFL League Two club Rochdale.

Richard O'Donnell played 20 times for Wednesday between 2006 and 2012, earning a significant amount of first-team appearances elsewhere as he spent time on loan with York City, Buxton, Rotherham United, Oldham Athletic, Grimsby Town, Alfreton Town and Macclesfield Town.

Richard O'Donnell was released in the summer of 2012 and joined Chesterfield.

Richard O'Donnell joined Conference National club York City on 2 March 2007 on a work experience arrangement.

Richard O'Donnell was recalled by Wednesday later that month, to provide cover injuries.

Richard O'Donnell signed his first professional contract with Wednesday in June 2007.

Richard O'Donnell joined Buxton of the Northern Premier League Premier Division in December 2007 on a one-month loan, where he made two appearances.

Richard O'Donnell joined League Two club Rotherham United on 8 January 2008 on a three-month loan, as back-up for Andy Warrington, but was recalled before the end of the deal as back-up to Wednesday's two first choice goalkeepers.

Richard O'Donnell was then loaned to League One club Oldham Athletic on 14 March 2008 on an emergency seven-day loan.

Richard O'Donnell made his Football League debut the following day at the age of 19 in a match against Luton Town.

Richard O'Donnell joined Conference Premier club Grimsby Town on 31 August 2010 on a one-month loan.

On 15 May 2012, Richard O'Donnell was amongst the six first-team players to be released by Wednesday.

Days after his release, Richard O'Donnell signed for Chesterfield on 16 May 2012 on a one-year contract.

Richard O'Donnell appeared in the following 14 matches, mainly due to the absence of first-choice goalkeeper Tommy Lee, who was out for eight weeks.

On 14 January 2013, Richard O'Donnell joined Conference Premier club Stockport County on a one-month loan.

Richard O'Donnell had his loan spell extended with the club until 16 April 2013.

Richard O'Donnell was released at the end of that one-year contract in April 2013 following limited first-team opportunities.

On 22 May 2015, Richard O'Donnell signed a three-year contract with League One club Wigan Athletic.

Richard O'Donnell re-signed for Championship club Rotherham United on 19 January 2017 on a two-and-a-half-year contract for an undisclosed fee.

Richard O'Donnell signed for League One club Northampton Town on 8 January 2018 on a two-and-a-half-year contract on a for an undisclosed fee.

Richard O'Donnell signed for League One club Bradford City on 27 June 2018 on a two-year contract, having been able to leave Northampton on a free transfer because of a relegation clause in his contract.

Richard O'Donnell was offered a new contract by Bradford City in July 2020, following the expiry of his existing contract, signing a new two-year contract later that month.

Richard O'Donnell was appointed as Bradford City captain on 4 September 2020.

On 18 May 2022, Richard O'Donnell signed a two-year contract with Rochdale which will come into effect on 1 July once his contract expires at Bradford City.