First Team Squad
Player profile and performance records.
Joey O Brien (Defender)
Joey O Brien
Dublin, IrelandPosition: Defender
Born: 17th Feb 1986 (Dublin, Ireland)
Signed: 30th Jul 2011 (£0)
Contract: 3½ years (signed January 2013)
Previous Club: Free Transfer
KUMB Awards: None.
Previous Contracts: 2 years + 1 year option (signed 2011)
The fourth of Sam Allardyce's 2011/12 pre-season signings - and a fourth former Bolton player - O'Brien was awarded a permanent contract after impressing whilst on trial.
Having overcome a succession of injury problems that led to his release from Bolton, the Irish midfielder - who can play in a number of positions, including right back - was looking to kickstart a once-promising pro career.
Following an encouraging start to his career in east London, O'Brien was awarded a new three-and-a-half year contract that he signed in January 2013.
Joey O Brien is yet play any matches this season.
Joey O Brien did not play for West Ham during this season.
Joey O Brien did not play for West Ham during this season.
Joey O Brien did not play for West Ham during this season.
Joey O Brien did not play for West Ham during this season.
Joey O Brien did not play for West Ham during this season.
Joey O Brien did not play for West Ham during this season.
Watford
3-1: Wednesday, 20th AprilDid not play.
Liverpool
2-1: Tuesday, 9th February(Replaced Tomkins) Back in the first team squad for the first time in a while. One moment of magic on the right flank where he left three oppoennets for dead. We'll ignore the Row Z'er a few moments later.
Liverpool
0-0: Saturday, 30th January(Replaced Tomkins) Back in the first team squad for the first time in a while. One moment of magic on the right flank where he left three oppoennets for dead. We'll ignore the Row Z'er a few moments later.
Watford
0-2: Saturday, 31st OctoberDid not play.
Astra Giurgiu
1-2: Thursday, 6th AugustToo casual on the ball. Got caught out of position a couple of times and needs to work on his crossing when going forward.
Astra Giurgiu
2-2: Thursday, 30th JulyToo casual on the ball. Got caught out of position a couple of times and needs to work on his crossing when going forward.
Norwich City
1-0: Tuesday, 28th JulyToo casual on the ball. Got caught out of position a couple of times and needs to work on his crossing when going forward.
Charlton Athletic
0-0: Saturday, 25th JulyToo casual on the ball. Got caught out of position a couple of times and needs to work on his crossing when going forward.
Birkirkara
0-1: Thursday, 23rd JulyToo casual on the ball. Got caught out of position a couple of times and needs to work on his crossing when going forward.
FC Lusitanos
1-0: Thursday, 9th JulyAston Villa
0-1: Saturday, 9th MayDid not play.
Burnley
1-0: Saturday, 2nd MayDid not play.
Burnley
1-0: Saturday, 2nd MayDid not play.
Queens Park Rangers
0-0: Saturday, 25th AprilDid not play.
Sunderland
1-0: Saturday, 21st March(Replaced Sakho) The principal reason for bringing him on in injury time seemed to be to allow Sakho to collect the applause on his way off!
Southampton
0-0: Wednesday, 11th FebruaryDid not play.
Manchester United
1-1: Sunday, 8th FebruaryDid not play.
Hull City
3-0: Sunday, 18th January(replaced Tomkins) Wasn't impressed with his efforts at DC last season, but JT needed to be subbed after pulling up starting the move for the 3rd goal. Did an adequate job in the face of little pressure for 15 minutes or so.
Hull City
3-0: Sunday, 18th January(replaced Tomkins) Did a good enough job in replacing Tomkins for the last 20 or so.
Hull City
3-0: Sunday, 18th January(replaced Tomkins) Filled in at centre half and coped ably enough.
Everton
2-2: Tuesday, 13th JanuaryDid not play.
Everton
2-2: Tuesday, 13th JanuaryDid not play.
Swansea
1-1: Saturday, 10th JanuaryDid not play.
Swansea
1-1: Saturday, 10th JanuaryDid not play.
Everton
1-1: Tuesday, 6th January(replaced Amalfitano) Little to do, and little time in which to do it.
Everton
1-1: Tuesday, 6th January(replaced Amalfitano) Thrown on to preserve our slender lead. Threw himself into a tackle that he lost - which subsequently led to Everton's equaliser.
West Bromwich Albion
1-1: Thursday, 1st JanuaryDid not play.
Arsenal
1-2: Sunday, 28th DecemberAdequate in defence, but showed his lamentable tendency to go to ground without winning the ball, and lucky not to be booked in the first minute. Added little going forward.
Chelsea
0-2: Friday, 26th DecemberDid not play.
Leicester City
2-0: Saturday, 20th DecemberDid not play.
Sunderland
1-1: Saturday, 13th DecemberDid not play.
Sunderland
1-1: Saturday, 13th DecemberDid not play.
Newcastle United
1-0: Saturday, 29th NovemberDid not play.
Newcastle United
1-0: Saturday, 29th NovemberDid not play.
Manchester City
2-1: Saturday, 25th OctoberDid not play.
Manchester City
2-1: Saturday, 25th OctoberDid not play.
Tottenham Hotspur
0-1: Saturday, 16th AugustSteady if unspectacular before being replaced in the second half.
Tottenham Hotspur
0-1: Saturday, 16th Augusta decent game, nothing too rash, and managed a couple of decent crosses too, as a bonus.
Tottenham Hotspur
0-1: Saturday, 16th Augusta decent game, nothing too rash, and managed a couple of decent crosses too, as a bonus.
Fulham
1-2: Wednesday, 1st JanuaryLike Linda his unfamiliarity with the role he had to play stuck out a mile.
West Bromwich Albion
3-3: Saturday, 28th DecemberVery poor - out of position - a fish out of water.
West Bromwich Albion
3-3: Saturday, 28th DecemberNot a central defender – and it showed.
Tottenham Hotspur
2-1: Wednesday, 18th DecemberPlayed supremely well - some excellent tackles.
Tottenham Hotspur
2-1: Wednesday, 18th DecemberA lion. A tiger. Some other large cats too. Immense in defence.
Sunderland
0-0: Saturday, 14th DecemberDid a sound job at the back but got the jitters evey time he crossed the halfway line. Take him on, son!
Sunderland
0-0: Saturday, 14th DecemberDid ok defensively but seemed unusually all at sea going forward.
Crystal Palace
0-1: Tuesday, 3rd DecemberPfft...not really cut out at this level. Was let down by a string of poor Diame passes.
Crystal Palace
0-1: Tuesday, 3rd DecemberFar from his best.
Chelsea
0-3: Saturday, 23rd NovemberA bit all over the place and his distribution wasn't up to much today.
Chelsea
0-3: Saturday, 23rd NovemberA few poor passes early on but fine overall.
Norwich City
1-3: Saturday, 9th NovemberDid not play.
Aston Villa
0-0: Saturday, 2nd NovemberDid not play.
Aston Villa
0-0: Saturday, 2nd NovemberDid not play.
Aston Villa
0-0: Saturday, 2nd NovemberDid not play.
Tottenham Hotspur
3-0: Sunday, 6th OctoberTook to the field with a huge grin on his face.
Hull City
0-1: Saturday, 28th SeptemberWell played. Desperately unlucky for the penalty.
Everton
2-3: Saturday, 21st SeptemberNo problems.
Everton
2-3: Saturday, 21st SeptemberNot as comfortable on the right where Mirallas gave him a tough time.
Southampton
0-0: Saturday, 14th SeptemberOk, but could have been sent off for a rash challenge.
Stoke City
0-1: Saturday, 31st AugustWas that a Cruyff turn I spotted in the second half? Solid enough defensively.
Newcastle United
0-0: Saturday, 24th AugustGood defensively – poor going forward.
Pacos de Ferreira
2-1: Saturday, 10th AugustComments to follow...
Eintracht Braunschweig
3-0: Saturday, 27th JulyComments to follow.
AFC Bournemouth
2-0: Saturday, 13th JulyComments to follow...
Reading
4-2: Sunday, 19th MayLooked exhausted towards the end – not surprised he was replaced by Taylor for the last few minutes.
Everton
0-2: Sunday, 12th MayComments to follow...
Newcastle United
0-0: Saturday, 4th MayMight have been on a knife-edge after his early booking but seldom looked troubled.
Manchester City
1-2: Saturday, 27th AprilComments to follow...
Wigan Athletic
2-0: Saturday, 20th AprilYet another strong performance from JO’B who, after all his injury woes in previous years, looks to be enjoying his football. And why not.
Manchester United
2-2: Wednesday, 17th AprilGenerally good but gave Valencia a bit too much space on occasion.
Southampton
1-1: Saturday, 13th AprilComments to follow...
Tottenham Hotspur
2-3: Monday, 25th FebruaryLennon didn’t get a kick until he swapped sides.
Swansea City
1-0: Saturday, 2nd FebruaryStuck to his task well on the right of the defence. One sublime moment in the first half created a chance for Nolan.
Queens Park Rangers
1-1: Saturday, 19th JanuarySame as Demel – not the hardest of afternoons at the back and he got forward to keep things ticking over.
Norwich City
2-1: Tuesday, 1st JanuarySteady performance at left back from Mr Reliable.
Everton
1-2: Saturday, 22nd DecemberUsual reliable self at left back in the absence of Linda.
Chelsea
3-1: Saturday, 1st DecemberHad some dodgy moments against Moses but stuck to the task and eventually saw off his tormentor.
Manchester City
0-0: Saturday, 3rd NovemberExcellent at right back though his attacking options were limited by a tendency for Benayoun to move inside. Had a fine close to the game at centre-back.
Wigan Athletic
1-2: Saturday, 27th OctoberDid not play.
Sunderland
1-1: Saturday, 22nd SeptemberAnother whose contribution was more in adding to the attack. One lapse in the second half could have proved costly had McClean stayed on his feet.
Norwich City
0-0: Saturday, 15th SeptemberThe Norwich wingers seemed to have the beating of him during the game. There was one moment where all he had to do was put the ball in Row Z but instead managed to lose it, which gave us into a nervous moment.
Fulham
3-0: Saturday, 1st SeptemberPressed into service on the left due to The versatile Irishman did a fine job deputising for the injured George McCartney at left back - even though he was targetted early doors by Duff & co.
Fulham
3-0: Saturday, 1st SeptemberPressed into service on the left due to Linda’s injury he had an uncertain start with Duff getting the wrong side a couple of times. Inproved as the match went on.
Swansea City
0-3: Saturday, 25th AugustDid not play.
Aston Villa
1-0: Saturday, 18th August(Replaced McCartney, 71)
Brought on to replace McCartney. Did a job defensively without providing quite the same threat going forward.
Leeds United
1-1: Saturday, 17th MarchDefensively solid but offered very little going forward and gave the ball away far too often.
Watford
1-1: Wednesday, 7th MarchAn excellent first half in which he was involved at both ends; sacrificed as the game wore on to allow the more attacking-minded Faubert to remain on the field.
Cardiff City
2-0: Sunday, 4th MarchA good solid performance from the RB.
Crystal Palace
0-0: Saturday, 25th FebruaryAn ok match in general but his passing wasn’t great – something he was not alone in in this match.
Blackpool
4-1: Wednesday, 22nd FebruaryA very solid performance. A decent option going forward in the first half and defended well in the second.
Southampton
1-1: Tuesday, 14th FebruaryDefensively sound. Tried to offer attacking option down the right but his crossing was rather wayward.
Millwall
2-1: Saturday, 4th FebruaryOne of his better matches – combined well with Faubert on the right.
Millwall
2-1: Saturday, 4th FebruaryDidn’t put a foot wrong defensively and worked well with Faubert down the right. Was unlucky not to score a screamer in the first half.
Portsmouth
1-0: Saturday, 14th JanuaryOk ish defensively but his lack of forward ambition was occasionally both alarming and annoying.
Derby County
1-2: Saturday, 31st DecemberA bit of a ‘mare. Seemed unable to find a team-mate all afternoon.
Leeds United
2-2: Sunday, 21st AugustAnother solid run out. Not much else to say really.
Watford
4-0: Tuesday, 16th AugustA bit slow on the turn and was beaten for pace a few times, but scored a good goal and was always there when needed. Never quite showed as much attacking nous as in the previous couple of games.
Doncaster Rovers
1-0: Saturday, 13th AugustAlready looks to be a shrewd addition. Got on with it and madesome telling interceptions when required.
Doncaster Rovers
1-0: Saturday, 13th AugustAnother good outing; full of commitment and running.
Cardiff City
0-1: Sunday, 7th AugustDecent start from the Irishman, a particularly good run in the first half suggests that this might be one of the bosses shrewder signings.
Joey O Brien did not play for West Ham during this season.
Joey O Brien did not play for West Ham during this season.
Joey O Brien did not play for West Ham during this season.
Joey O Brien did not play for West Ham during this season.
Joey O Brien did not play for West Ham during this season.
Joey O Brien did not play for West Ham during this season.
Joey O Brien did not play for West Ham during this season.
Joey O Brien did not play for West Ham during this season.
Joey O Brien did not play for West Ham during this season.
Joey O Brien did not play for West Ham during this season.
Joey O Brien did not play for West Ham during this season.