James Vincent O'Keefe (born 2 April 1957) is an English former professional footballer. He played as a goalkeeper for a number of Football League clubs between 1974 and 1993, making over 400 appearances.

Blackpool

O'Keefe had two loan stints at Blackpool during the 1980s. The first occurred during the 1986-87 campaign, when he deputised for Barry Siddall in a 4–1 victory at Chester City on 27 December.

Vince O'Keefe

Two years later, Sam Ellis brought him back for a further six League games.

Vince O'Keefe

Blackburn Rovers

A highly talented and well respected

keeper, O'Keefe had his arguably greatest moment in a Blackburn shirt as he helped the team win the now defunct Full Members Cup at the old Wembley Stadium, beating Charlton Athletic 1–0 in 1987. Vince is the father of current Chorley F.C. midfielder Josh O'Keefe.

Vince O'Keefe

After Football

Vince became a financial consultant based around Nottingham and has acted as a financial advisor for the PFA. He is also a football agent to the likes of Ben Foster.

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1957 births

Living people

English men's footballers

Men's association football goalkeepers

Birmingham City F.C. players

Peterborough United F.C. players

Walsall F.C. players

Exeter City F.C. players

Torquay United F.C. players

Blackburn Rovers F.C. players

Bury F.C. players

Blackpool F.C. players

Wrexham A.F.C. players

Leamington F.C. players

English Football League players

Footballers from Birmingham, West Midlands