New Signing

We have signed today a midfielder from Burscough called James Olsen. I have limited more knowledge about him as yet.

James OLSEN (d.o.b. 23 October 1981)

Altrincham signed James, a left-sided midfielder, from Vauxhall Motors on 15 July 2005. In 2004-05 he played 44 games for the Motormen and scored 7 times. A former Liverpool Schoolboys player, he joined Liverpool FC as a left-back before moving to Tranmere Rovers in March 2001. In summer 2001 he suffered a broken neck in training and the Birkenhead club eventually released him, in spring 2004, after he had made 6 first-team appearances. He had 2 games at Macclesfield (25 March to May 2004) before being released and joining Vauxhall for 2004-05 season. He is 5’10" tall, weighs 12 stone and was born in Bootle.

Since Altrincham where he made 9 appearances scoring 1 goal James has been with Southport and Colwyn Bay (With GF presumably?) before joining Burscough where he was a regular starter this season.

Wasn’t Jimmy Olsen the photographer in Superman?! There must be a song there somewhere…

Ollie is a former Bay player (Captain under GF) Decent player if given time on the ball, however sometimes may be accused of over playing. Split opinions within the club for him - Most would agree though, a good player when the ball is at his feet. Hope he serves you well. - PS, get onto GF to sign you John Lawless, he signed a contract at Marine pre-season but if you got any finances, he is a great player to have.