Rob Ogleby
British footballer (born 1992)
Robert Charles Ogleby (born 5 January 1992) is a footballer, who last played for Wingate & Finchley as a striker. Although born in England, he has played internationally for Wales. He has previously played for Heart of Midlothian, East Fife and Wrexham. Rob played and scored in a 5–3 loss for local amateur team Weirside Rangers 2 years after retiring from professional football. He was a scout for Wrexham, before leaving for a career in non-sporting recruitment.
Career
Hearts
Ogleby was with Coventry City as a youth, but was released by them after two years. He signed for Heart of Midlothian (Hearts) in 2010 and initially played for their under 19 squad. He was promoted to the first team on the final day of the 2010–11 season, but did not make an appearance in the match against Dundee United.
At the start of the 2011–12 season, Ogleby was sent on loan to East Fife to gain first team experience. On his return to Hearts he went on trial with Falkirk with a view to a further loan.
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