James Francis Hand (born 22 October 1986) is an Irish footballer. Hand played with Manor Farm, Carrick Rovers, Monaghan United and Belvedere, before signing for Huddersfield Town.
Personal information | |||
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Full name | James Francis Hand[1] | ||
Date of birth | [1] | 22 October 1986||
Place of birth | Drogheda, Ireland | ||
Height | 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)[1] | ||
Position(s) | Winger | ||
Youth career | |||
1998–2000 | Carrick Rovers | ||
2000–2002 | Monaghan United | ||
2002–2003 | Belvedere | ||
2003–2006 | Huddersfield Town | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2006–2007 | Huddersfield Town[2] | 10 | (0) |
International career | |||
2006 | Republic of Ireland U21 | 21 | (1) |
*Club domestic league appearances and goals |
Career
editBorn in Drogheda, County Louth,[1] Hand made his Town debut against Oldham Athletic on 7 April 2007, replacing Gary Taylor-Fletcher at half-time and was instrumental in the set-up of Luke Beckett's equaliser.
Hand has played for the Republic of Ireland national under-21 football team.