Damien Whitehead (born 24 April 1979) is an English former professional footballer who played in The Football League for Macclesfield Town. Career Whitehead started his career at non-league Warrington Town where his impressive goal scoring attracted the attentions of Macclesfield Town who signed him for a small fee. After scoring 14 goals in 57 appearances (20 starts, 37 sub) for the Silkmen he left and played semi-pro football in both the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland. He signed for Drogheda United initially on a one-month deal in January 2002. He made his League of Ireland debut on 7 January at Whitehall Stadium. After spells at Drogheda and Finn Harps in the south, he went on to play for Omagh Town, Newry and Coleraine in the north. Honours League of Ireland First Division: Drogheda United - 2001-02 References 1979 births Living people English footballers Warrington Town F.C. players Macclesfield Town F.C. players Drogheda United F.C. players Leigh Genesis F.C. players Finn Harps F.C. players Northwich Victoria F.C. players Omagh Town F.C. players Institute F.C. players Newry City F.C. players Coleraine F.C. players English Football League players League of Ireland players NIFL Premiership players Association football forwards