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Matt Somner
Matthew James Somner (born 8 December 1982) is a footballer who played for Walton & Hersham. A utility player, Somner can play in numerous position across both defence and midfield. Born in England, he made two appearances for the Wales U21 national team. Career Born in Isleworth, London, Somner began his career with local club Brentford, situated just 2 km from his native Isleworth. His professional debut came on 1 May 2001, in a 6–0 defeat to Swansea City. During his time at Griffin Park, he was called into the Wales-U21 squad to play Italy-U21s in 2003. The game finished disastrously for Wales as they lost 8–1. Somner spent four seasons at Brentford, where he played in 93 games, before his contract was cancelled my mutual consent on 31 January 2005. He joined League Two side Cambridge United two days later, having had a loan spell at the club in December 2004. He was offered a new contract at the end of the season, though turned it down and instead joined Bristol ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Walton Casuals F
Walton may refer to: People * Walton (given name) * Walton (surname) * Susana, Lady Walton (1926–2010), Argentine writer Places Canada *Walton, Nova Scotia, a community **Walton River (Nova Scotia) *Walton, Ontario, a hamlet United Kingdom *Walton, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire *Walton, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, a hamlet *Walton, Peterborough, a residential area and electoral ward of the city of Peterborough, Cambridgeshire *Walton, Cheshire, a village and civil parish *Walton, Cumbria, a village and civil parish *Walton, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, a suburb of Chesterfield *Walton-on-Trent, South Derbyshire, Derbyshire *Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex, a seafront town informally called "Walton" *Walton, Leicestershire, a village *Walton, Leeds, a village and civil parish *Walton, Liverpool, an area of Liverpool *Walton Street, London *East Walton, Norfolk *West Walton, Norfolk *Walton, North East Derbyshire, a village in the civil parish of Holymoorside and Walton *Walton Manor, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Utility Player (association Football)
In sports, a utility player is one who can play several positions competently. Sports in which the term is often used include association football, American football, baseball, rugby union, rugby league, softball, ice hockey, and water polo. The term has gained prominence in all sports due to its use in fantasy leagues, but in rugby union and rugby league, it is commonly used by commentators to recognize a player's versatility. The use of this term to describe a player may in some circumstances be a backhanded compliment, as it suggests the player is not good enough to be considered a specialist in one position. Association football In football, like other sports, a utility player can play in several positions in the outfield. The most common dual role is when a central defender is played in the left or right fullback position. This often occurs due to injuries to the starting fullback players. As central defenders are usually taller, slower, and less technically adept in cr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
