Justin Cochrane
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Justin Vincent Cochrane (born 26 January 1982, in Hackney
, London
) is a professional footballer who plays for Antigua Barracuda
and the Antigua and Barbuda national football team
.
club Queens Park Rangers
(QPR) as a trainee and played for the youth and reserve teams. He made his first-team debut for the club as a second half substitute in the final home game of the 2000–01 season versus Stockport County
, however he was sent off within minutes of coming on. He was sold to non-league Hayes
in the close season but in July 2003 was signed by Crewe Alexandra
on a free transfer.
In February 2006, Cochrane was loaned out to Gillingham
, in an attempt to get first-team football, and in April 2006 had a trial with Luton Town
where he scored a goal in a reserve match. He was released by Crewe at the end of the 2005–06 season, subsequently signing a two-year deal with Rotherham United
.
Rotherham released him in June 2007, and after playing for Yeovil Town
on a non-contract basis, he signed a short-term deal with them on 31 August 2007. He also had a spell at Millwall
in which he made one brief substitute appearance.
Cochrane then had a short trial at Leyton Orient
before joining Rushden & Diamonds
on 19 December 2008 on non-contract forms, before leaving the following month.
On the February 2009, he signed a contract with Aldershot Town
. Gary Waddock
, the Aldershot manager and former QPR youth coach, was familiar with Cochrane through his time at QPR.
However, Cochrane was released at the beginning of the 2009–10 season, and went on trial at Conference National
side Hayes & Yeading United
, playing in their pre-season friendly versus Maidenhead United on 25 July, before signing a contract with them.
He now plays for Boreham Wood
, for whom he scored his first goal in a FA Trophy
match against Eastbourne Borough
on 11 December 2010, which ended in a 3–1 defeat for Boreham Wood.
in non-FIFA regulated friendlies in June 2008, scoring a goal. He made his debut against Saint Kitts and Nevis
in a friendly before playing both legs of Antigua's World Cup qualifiers against Cuba
. Cochrane also turned out for Antigua and Barbuda during Second Round of the Caribbean Championships
that year.
London Borough of Hackney
The London Borough of Hackney is a London borough of North/North East London, and forms part of inner London. The local authority is Hackney London Borough Council....
, London
London
London is the capital city of :England and the :United Kingdom, the largest metropolitan area in the United Kingdom, and the largest urban zone in the European Union by most measures. Located on the River Thames, London has been a major settlement for two millennia, its history going back to its...
) is a professional footballer who plays for Antigua Barracuda
Antigua Barracuda FC
Antigua Barracuda is an Antiguan professional soccer team based in St. John's, Antigua and Barbuda. Founded in 2010, the team plays in the American Division of the new USL Professional Division, the third tier of the American Soccer Pyramid....
and the Antigua and Barbuda national football team
Antigua and Barbuda national football team
The Antigua and Barbuda national football team is the national team of Antigua and Barbuda and is controlled by the Antigua and Barbuda Football Association. A member of CONCACAF. The team's best performance was in the 1998 Caribbean Cup where it placed 4th...
.
Club career
Cochrane started his career at the LondonLondon
London is the capital city of :England and the :United Kingdom, the largest metropolitan area in the United Kingdom, and the largest urban zone in the European Union by most measures. Located on the River Thames, London has been a major settlement for two millennia, its history going back to its...
club Queens Park Rangers
Queens Park Rangers F.C.
Queens Park Rangers Football Club is an English professional football club, based in White City, Hammersmith and Fulham, west London. As the 2010-11 Football League Championship champions, they now play in the top tier of English football the Premier League, for the first time in 15 years...
(QPR) as a trainee and played for the youth and reserve teams. He made his first-team debut for the club as a second half substitute in the final home game of the 2000–01 season versus Stockport County
Stockport County F.C.
Stockport County Football Club is an English football club based in Stockport, Greater Manchester. The club formed in 1883 as Heaton Norris Rovers, shortly afterwards merging with Heaton Norris F.C., and adopted the current name on 24 May 1890 on the creation of the County Borough of Stockport...
, however he was sent off within minutes of coming on. He was sold to non-league Hayes
Hayes F.C.
Hayes F.C. was an English football club based in Hayes, in Greater London. The club started out as Botwell Mission in 1909 taking its present name in 1929. The team nickname, The Missioners was a salute to the history of the team. The club played in the Conference South for their last few seasons...
in the close season but in July 2003 was signed by Crewe Alexandra
Crewe Alexandra F.C.
Crewe Alexandra Football Club is an English professional football club based in Crewe, Cheshire. Nicknamed The Railwaymen due to the town's links with the rail industry, they currently play in Football League Two, the fourth tier of English football, and are based at the Alexandra Stadium.The club...
on a free transfer.
In February 2006, Cochrane was loaned out to Gillingham
Gillingham F.C.
Gillingham Football Club is an English professional football club based in the town of Gillingham, Kent. The only Kent-based club in the Football League, they play their home matches at the Priestfield Stadium...
, in an attempt to get first-team football, and in April 2006 had a trial with Luton Town
Luton Town F.C.
Luton Town Football Club is an English professional football club based since 1905 at Kenilworth Road, Luton, Bedfordshire. The club currently competes in the fifth tier of English football, the Conference National, for the third consecutive season during the 2011–12 season.Formed in 1885, it was...
where he scored a goal in a reserve match. He was released by Crewe at the end of the 2005–06 season, subsequently signing a two-year deal with Rotherham United
Rotherham United F.C.
Rotherham United Football Club are an English professional football club based in Rotherham, South Yorkshire, who compete in League Two, the fourth tier of English football. The club's colours have traditionally been red and white, although these have evolved through history...
.
Rotherham released him in June 2007, and after playing for Yeovil Town
Yeovil Town F.C.
Yeovil Town F.C. are an English association football team based in Yeovil, Somerset. The club play in League One after having won the League Two championship in 2004–05...
on a non-contract basis, he signed a short-term deal with them on 31 August 2007. He also had a spell at Millwall
Millwall F.C.
Millwall Football Club is an English professional football club based in South Bermondsey, south east London, that plays in the Football League Championship, the second tier of English football. Founded as Millwall Rovers in 1885, the club has retained its name despite having last played in the...
in which he made one brief substitute appearance.
Cochrane then had a short trial at Leyton Orient
Leyton Orient F.C.
Leyton Orient F.C. are an English professional football club in East London. They currently play in Football League One and are known to their fans as the O's.Leyton Orient have spent one season in the top flight of English football, in 1962–63...
before joining Rushden & Diamonds
Rushden & Diamonds F.C.
Rushden & Diamonds Football Club was an association football club based in Irthlingborough, Northamptonshire, England. Formed by a merger of Rushden Town and Irthlingborough Diamonds in 1992, the club played in the Conference National following a short spell in the Football League at the start of...
on 19 December 2008 on non-contract forms, before leaving the following month.
On the February 2009, he signed a contract with Aldershot Town
Aldershot Town F.C.
Aldershot Town Football Club is an association football club based in Aldershot, Hampshire, England, founded in the spring of 1992 just after the closure of debt-ridden Fourth Division club Aldershot Football Club...
. Gary Waddock
Gary Waddock
Gary Patrick Waddock is a former professional and international footballer. He is currently manager at League One club Wycombe Wanderers. He formerly managed Queens Park Rangers and Aldershot Town...
, the Aldershot manager and former QPR youth coach, was familiar with Cochrane through his time at QPR.
However, Cochrane was released at the beginning of the 2009–10 season, and went on trial at Conference National
Conference National
Conference National is the top division of the Football Conference in England. It is the highest level of the National League System and fifth highest of the overall English football league system...
side Hayes & Yeading United
Hayes & Yeading United F.C.
Hayes & Yeading United F.C. are an English football club based in Woking in Surrey. They were formed in May 2007 following a merger of Hayes and Yeading. They play at the Kingfield Stadium agreeing a groundshare with Woking-History:...
, playing in their pre-season friendly versus Maidenhead United on 25 July, before signing a contract with them.
He now plays for Boreham Wood
Boreham Wood F.C.
Boreham Wood F.C. are a football club based in Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, England, at Meadow Park football ground. They were established in 1948, and have reached the FA Cup 2nd Round proper twice in their history. For 2011-12 they will play in Conference South...
, for whom he scored his first goal in a FA Trophy
FA Trophy
The Football Association Challenge Trophy, commonly known as the FA Trophy, is a knockout cup competition in English football, run by and named after The Football Association and competed for primarily by semi-professional teams...
match against Eastbourne Borough
Eastbourne Borough F.C.
Eastbourne Borough are a semi-professional English football club, based in the town of Eastbourne, East Sussex, and are members of the Conference South. They are known as The Sports after their previous name as Langney Sports. Eastbourne Borough play their home matches at Priory Lane in Langney...
on 11 December 2010, which ended in a 3–1 defeat for Boreham Wood.
International career
Cochrane played for Antigua and BarbudaAntigua and Barbuda national football team
The Antigua and Barbuda national football team is the national team of Antigua and Barbuda and is controlled by the Antigua and Barbuda Football Association. A member of CONCACAF. The team's best performance was in the 1998 Caribbean Cup where it placed 4th...
in non-FIFA regulated friendlies in June 2008, scoring a goal. He made his debut against Saint Kitts and Nevis
Saint Kitts and Nevis national football team
The Saint Kitts and Nevis national football team is the national team of Saint Kitts and Nevis and is controlled by the St. Kitts and Nevis Football Association...
in a friendly before playing both legs of Antigua's World Cup qualifiers against Cuba
Cuba national football team
The Cuba national football team is the national team of Cuba and is controlled by the Asociación de Fútbol de Cuba. They are affiliated to the Caribbean Football Union of CONCACAF....
. Cochrane also turned out for Antigua and Barbuda during Second Round of the Caribbean Championships
Caribbean Championships 2008
The Digicel Caribbean Championship 2008 is the 2008 edition of the Caribbean Cup, the international football team championship for the Caribbean region of CONCACAF. The finals was were held in Jamaica from 3–14 December 2008...
that year.
External links
- Player profile - Rushden & Diamonds
- Career stats - National Football Teams
- Record at FIFA Tournaments - FIFA