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Loughborough University FC
Loughborough University Football Club (also known as Loughborough Students Football Club) is an English football club representing Loughborough University, based in Loughborough, Leicestershire. The club are currently members of the and play at the Loughborough University Stadium. History The club was founded in 1920 under the name Loughborough College. They joined Division Two of the Leicestershire Senior League in 1966, where they remained until 1972. The club then left Senior football, and did not return until 2007 when they were promoted to the Premier Division of the Midland Combination. In 2008–09 they won the league's Premier Division, and were promoted to the Midland Alliance. The Scholars ground shared at fellow local side Loughborough Dynamo until moving into the new Holywell Park, Loughborough University Stadium. In 2011 the club beat Boldmere St Michaels 4–2 to lift the League Cup at Walsall's Bescot Stadium, then won the trophy again the following seaso ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Loughborough
Loughborough ( ) is a market town in the Charnwood borough of Leicestershire, England, the seat of Charnwood Borough Council and Loughborough University. At the 2011 census the town's built-up area had a population of 59,932 , the second largest in the county after Leicester. It is close to the Nottinghamshire border and short distances from Leicester, Nottingham, East Midlands Airport and Derby. It has the world's largest bell foundry, John Taylor Bellfounders, which made bells for the Carillon War Memorial, a landmark in the Queens Park in the town, of Great Paul for St Paul's Cathedral, and for York Minster. History Medieval The earliest reference to Loughborough occurs in the Domesday Book of 1086, which calls it ''Lucteburne''. It appears as ''Lucteburga'' in a charter from the reign of Henry II, and as ''Luchteburc'' in the Pipe Rolls of 1186. The name is of Old English origin and means "Luhhede's ''burh'' or fortified place". Industrialisation The first sign of in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Graham Harvey (football Manager)
Graham Harvey (born 11 February 1984) is an English football manager and former player who is the technical director of Australian club Redlands United. Club career After being released by Stevenage Borough as a youth player, Harvey played semi-professional football for Eastleigh, as well as Whitsunday Miners in Australia. Managerial career After graduating with a Masters in Sports Coaching from Loughborough University, Harvey worked at a number of English clubs as a youth coach. His first foray into management came in Australia, where he managed Brisbane Strikers, Whitsunday Miners and most notably Western Pride. Following his managerial stints in Australia, Harvey was appointed assistant manager at Hong Kong club Eastern. He left this role in 2019 and returned to Australia joining Redlands United as their technical director. He also went on to work as assistant for the China women's under-16 football team, as well as the Guam national football team. In June 2021, he ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bradley Pritchard
Bradley Pritchard (born 19 December 1985) is a Zimbabwean professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Lewes. He previously played for Carshalton Athletic, Nuneaton Borough, Tamworth, Hayes & Yeading United, Charlton Athletic and Cray Wanderers. Career Nuneaton Borough Pritchard joined Conference North side Nuneaton Borough in 2006, but left the club following their liquidation at the end of the 2007–08 season. Tamworth Pritchard then joined local rivals Tamworth. After finding the net four times, Pritchard was awarded Conference North Player of the Month award for October 2008. Hayes & Yeading United Pritchard opted to join Conference National rivals, Hayes & Yeading United for the 2010–11 season, scoring 14 goals in 46 matches, and became a favourite among the fans. His league debut for the club came on 14 August 2010 in a 2–1 home victory over Bath City F.C. His first league goal for the club came on 21 August 2010 in a 2–1 away victory over Grimsby Tow ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Robert David Matthews
Robert David Matthews (born 14 October 1970) is an English former footballer who played as a striker Striker or The Strikers may refer to: People *A participant in a strike action *A participant in a hunger strike *Blacksmith's striker, a type of blacksmith's assistant *Striker's Independent Society, the oldest mystic krewe in America People wi .... References External links * 1970 births Living people Footballers from Slough English men's footballers Men's association football forwards Loughborough University F.C. players Notts County F.C. players Luton Town F.C. players York City F.C. players Bury F.C. players Stockport County F.C. players Blackpool F.C. players Halifax Town A.F.C. players Hull City A.F.C. players Northwich Victoria F.C. players Mossley A.F.C. players English Football League players National League (English football) players Alumni of Loughborough University {{England-footy-forward-1970s-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Leon McSweeney
Leon McSweeney (born 19 February 1983) is an Irish former footballer who made more than 200 appearances in the Football League. McSweeney now serves as the U18-U23 Player Liaison Officer at former club Leicester City. Ireland Leon McSweeney began his career with hometown club Cork City F.C. McSweeney's prolific form in Ireland whilst under the watchful eye of then manager Colin Murphy earned him a move Leicester City in 2001, signing a 3-year professional contract whilst still a teenager. England Leicester City Despite playing regularly for the Reserves, McSweeney failed to make a first-team appearance and in 2003 was released by then manager Mickey Adams. He soon signed a contract with Scarborough under the management of Russell Slade, where he made four appearances, before accepting a place at Loughborough University. University/Non-League McSweeney enjoyed success representing the university football club, helping them win the British University Sports Association (BUSA) ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Paul McGuinness (footballer)
Paul McGuinness (born 2 March 1966) is an English former footballer who played as a midfielder in the Football League for Crewe Alexandra and Chester City. He is the current Head of Academy Player Development for Leicester City's under-18 team. McGuinness is the son of former Manchester United player and manager Wilf McGuinness, and holds a degree in physical education from Loughborough University. As a player, McGuinness was a midfielder who made 20 Football League appearances with Crewe Alexandra and Chester City. He also spent time with Manchester United (where he progressed through the youth ranks) and Bury Bury may refer to: *The burial of human remains *-bury, a suffix in English placenames Places England * Bury, Cambridgeshire, a village * Bury, Greater Manchester, a town, historically in Lancashire ** Bury (UK Parliament constituency) (1832–19 ... without appearing in league games for them. References 1966 births Living people Footballers from Manchest ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mattar M'Boge
Mattar M'Boge (born 21 June 1980) is a football coach and former player who is the current head coach of the Gambia national under-20 football team. He was promoted from his previous role as Head Coach of the U-17 national team to Head Coach of the Gambia national under-20 football team in October 2017. He is also the former head coach for Real de Banjul FC. Early life M'Boge moved with his family to Saudi Arabia at the age of 4. Coaching career Gambia U-20 As head coach of the Gambia national under-20 football team he secured the 2018 WAFU/FOX U-20 Tournament title in his first international assignment. The tournament was hosted by Liberia and the Young Scorpions were the only unbeaten team in the tournament. This was the first ever trophy at U-20 level for the country and he became the first Gambian head coach to win an international trophy and also became the youngest coach (aged 37) to achieve this accolade so far. Following their triumph, the team was received by ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ray Long
William Ray Long, (March 23, 1878 – July 9, 1935) was an American newspaper, magazine, film, writer, and editor who is notable for being the editor-in-chief of ''Cosmopolitan'' magazine between 1919 and 1931. He is said to have had "a colorful career" before he was affected by financial problems and ended up committing suicide. Life and career Long was born into poverty in 1878 in Lebanon, Indiana, a small, rural town in the Midwestern United States. He was educated in public schools in Indianapolis, a much larger city and the capital of Indiana. His first job was being a page on the Superior Court in Indianapolis. He later acquired an interest in newspapers and magazines and became a copy boy on the Indianapolis News. He became a reporter at the young age of 22, and later worked for many other newspapers and magazines, such as the Indianapolis Star, Kansas City Post, Cincinnati Post, Cleveland Press, and Hampton's Magazine. Long was a police reporter for the Cincinnati P ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lee Howarth
Lee Howarth (born 3 January 1968) is an English former footballer who played in the Football League for Barnet, Mansfield Town Mansfield Town Football Club is a professional association football, football club based in the town of Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, England. The team competes in , the fourth tier of the English football league system. Nicknamed 'The Stags', they ... and Peterborough United. References {{DEFAULTSORT:Howarth, Lee 1968 births Living people English men's footballers Men's association football defenders English Football League players Footballers from Bolton Chorley F.C. players Peterborough United F.C. players Kettering Town F.C. players Boston United F.C. players Mansfield Town F.C. players Barnet F.C. players Stevenage F.C. players Bedford Town F.C. players Deeping Rangers F.C. players ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Greg Fee
Greg Fee (born 24 June 1964) is an English former professional footballer who played as a central defender. Career Born in Halifax, Fee played for Bradford City, Kettering Town, Boston United, Sheffield Wednesday, Preston North End, Northampton Town, Leyton Orient, Mansfield Town, Chesterfield, Telford United, Emley, Gainsborough Trinity, Hucknall Town Hucknall Town Football Club are a football club based in the town of Hucknall, Nottinghamshire, England. The club are members of the and play at Watnall Road. History Hucknall Town were renamed from Hucknall Colliery Welfare in 1987 and for ... and Heanor Town. He also had spells as player-manager of both Boston United and Gainsborough Trinity. Personal life Fee has a degree in mathematics. References 1964 births Living people English men's footballers Bradford City A.F.C. players Kettering Town F.C. players Boston United F.C. players Sheffield Wednesday F.C. players Preston North End F.C. players L ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tom Curtis (footballer)
Thomas David Curtis (born 1 March 1973) is an English retired professional footballer who is England's youth development phase lead at The Football Association. Prior to that he was a Senior Youth Coach Developer at the Football Association, previously he was Academy Manager at Bristol Rovers and Technical Director at the Antigua and Barbuda Football Association. Playing career Curtis was born in Exeter, England. He played for several Football League clubs, and is perhaps best remembered for his seven-year spell at Chesterfield, where he played more than 250 games and was part of the ''Spireites memorable cup run of 1996–97, where they reached the semi-finals, with Curtis scoring the winner from the penalty spot in Chesterfield's upset victory against Nottingham Forest. Curtis was signed by Chesterfield manager John Duncan at a time when the young footballer was undertaking a university course. Between the player and his manager, a situation was settled upon whereby Tom cou ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alan Bradshaw
Alan Bradshaw (14 September 1941 – 18 October 2020) was an English professional footballer who played as a midfielder for Blackburn Rovers, Crewe Alexandra, and Macclesfield Town. Career Born in Blackburn, Bradshaw joined his hometown team and scored in the club's 1959 FA Youth Cup final victory over West Ham United in Blackburn's only win in that competition. In September 1962, Bradshaw scored in his Rovers first team debut in a 4-2 defeat away to Wolverhampton Wanderers, and made 10 further appearances for the club, scoring twice, before leaving for Crewe Alexandra in 1965. He also spent time with Loughborough College in the early 1960s. Bradshaw was later a youth team coach at Blackburn and managed local clubs Great Harwood, Padiham, Clitheroe and Chorley. Honours ;with Crewe Alexandra *Football League Fourth Division The Football League Fourth Division was the fourth-highest division in the English football league system from the 1958–59 season until the cre ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
