James Kevin Matthew O'Connor is a former Irish professional footballer currently head coach of Louisville City. He has played for the Republic of Ireland Under-21s. O'Connor began his career with Stoke City and after progressing their youth team he helped them to victory in the 2000 Football League Trophy Final and 2002 Football League Second Division play-off Final. After making over 200 appearances for the Potters he left to join Midlands rivals West Bromwich Albion in the summer of 2003. He spent one season at the Hawthorns before moving on to Burnley. O'Connor became a regular at Turf Moor making 149 appearances in four seasons at the club. In June 2008 he joined Sheffield Wednesday where he had spent four years making over 150 appearances. In January 2012 he decided to move to the United States to play for Orlando City. He retired from playing in the summer of 2014 to become head coach of Louisville City. 

September 1st, 1979 in Dublin (Age 45)