John James McAliskey (born 2 September 1984) is a former professional

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who played in the

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for Huddersfield Town,

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, Wrexham and

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. Born in Huddersfield, England, he reprented the Republic of Ireland at under-21 level.

Career

He first played for Huddersfield Town during the 2003–04 season. He was sent on loan to

during the 2005–06 season, due to lack of match action. He has again failed to make an impression, and was sent out on loan to Wrexham. On 9 May 2007, he was released by the Terriers signing for

on 7 June on a one-year deal. After just 16 League games he was released by Mansfield on 27 March 2008. He has also played for Alfreton Town, Salford City and

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. On 20 November 2009, Altrincham signed McAliskey. Since leaving the Robins, he has played for both

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and Matlock Town, on loan. As of 28 February 2012, McAliskey has last been known to be playing for Royal Dolphins of the Huddersfield District League Second Division."Amateur Football: Former Huddersfield Town striker John McAliskey boosts Royal Dolphins' District League ambitions"
Huddersfield Examiner

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:McAliskey, John 1984 births Living people Footballers from Huddersfield English footballers Republic of Ireland association footballers Republic of Ireland under-21 international footballers Association football forwards Huddersfield Town A.F.C. players Torquay United F.C. players Wrexham A.F.C. players Mansfield Town F.C. players Alfreton Town F.C. players Salford City F.C. players Witton Albion F.C. players Altrincham F.C. players Northwich Victoria F.C. players Matlock Town F.C. players English Football League players National League (English football) players