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Midfielder · 1985–1989
Danny O'Shea followed a season at Exeter City by joining Southend in August 1985. Equally comfortable in midfield or defence, he made 139 competitive appearances and scored twelve goals before leaving for Cambridge United in 1989.
Exeter's own archive independently confirms that Southend total, although Dave's present match breakdown is one game lower.
| Competition | Starts | Sub appearances | Appearances | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| League | 117 | 2 | 119 | 12 |
| FA Cup | 5 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| League Cup / FA Trophy | 8 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Other cups | 6 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| All competitions | 136 | 3 | 139 | 12 |
This is the archived career snapshot, not an automatically combined lifetime total. Some earlier seasons and cup records are incomplete; current-season matches are shown separately until each historical season has been reconciled. No unverified figures are presented as definitive club records.
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Football League Third Division · 2000/01
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