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Matt Jay
Matthew William Jay (born 27 February 1996) is an English professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder for Colchester United. Early life and education Jay was born in Torbay in Devon and he attended South Dartmoor Community College. Playing career Exeter City Jay made his professional debut for Exeter in a 2–0 loss to Wycombe Wanderers in the Football League Trophy at St James Park on 3 September 2013. On 22 November 2015, Jay joined National League South side Hayes & Yeading United on a one-month loan. He scored his first goal for Exeter in an EFL Trophy tie against Oxford United on 30 August 2016. Jay finally scored his first league goal on the 8th of April, in the 2017–18 campaign, away to Cambridge United in a game where Exeter came twice from behind to win 3–2. This came to the delight of many players and fans alike following a run of impressive games starting and from the bench. In 2021, Jay scored his first career hat trick in a 4–0 vi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Torbay
Torbay is a borough and unitary authority in Devon, south west England. It is governed by Torbay Council and consists of of land, including the resort towns of Torquay, Paignton and Brixham, located on east-facing Tor Bay, part of Lyme Bay on the English Channel. A popular tourist destination, Torbay's sandy beaches, mild climate and recreational and leisure attractions have given rise to its nickname of the "English Riviera". History Human bones and tools found in Kents Cavern in Torquay show that people have inhabited the Torbay area since Paleolithic times. A maxilla fragment known as Kents Cavern 4 may be the oldest example of a modern human in Europe, dating back to 37,000–40,000 years ago. Roman soldiers are known to have visited Torquay during the period when Britannia formed a part of the Roman Empire; they left offerings at a curious rock formation in Kent's Cavern, known as "The Face". A Roman burial was discovered in 1993 in Paignton. Both Brixham ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Leyton Orient F
Leyton () is a town in east London, England, within the London Borough of Waltham Forest. It borders Walthamstow to the north, Leytonstone to the east, and Stratford to the south, with Clapton, Hackney Wick and Homerton, across the River Lea, to the west. The area includes New Spitalfields Market, Leyton Orient Football Club, as well as part of the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park. The town consists largely of terraced houses built between 1870 and 1910, interspersed with some modern housing estates. It is north-east of Charing Cross. It was originally part of the ancient parish of Leyton St Mary in the Becontree hundred and part of Historic counties of England, historic county of Essex. The town expanded rapidly in the late 19th century, forming part of the conurbation of London and becoming a suburb, similar to much of south-west Essex. It became part of the Metropolitan Police District in 1839 and has been part of the London postal district since its inception in 1856. T ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
EFL League Two
The English Football League Two (often referred to as League Two for short or Sky Bet League Two for sponsorship purposes, and known as the Football League Two from 2004 until 2016) is the third and lowest division of the English Football League (EFL) and fourth-highest division overall in the English football league system. Football League Two was introduced for the 2004–05 season. It was previously known as the Football League Third Division. Before the advent of the Premier League in 1992, the fourth-highest division was known as the Football League Fourth Division. As of the 2022–23 season, Mansfield Town and Newport County hold the longest tenure in League Two, having promoted to the division in the 2012–13 season. There are currently two former Premier League clubs competing in League 2: Bradford City (1999-2001), and Swindon Town (1993-94). Structure There are 24 clubs in League Two. Each club plays each of the other clubs twice (once at home and once away ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
EFL Cup
The EFL Cup (referred to historically, and colloquially, as the League Cup), currently known as the Carabao Cup for sponsorship reasons, is an annual knockout competition and major trophy in men's domestic football in England. Organised by the English Football League (EFL), it is open to any club within the top four levels of the English football league system92 clubs in totalcomprising the top level Premier League, and the three divisions of the English Football League's own league competition (Championship, League One and League Two). First held in 1960–61 as the Football League Cup, it is one of the three top-tier domestic football competitions in England, alongside the Premier League and FA Cup. It concludes in February, long before the other two, which end in May. It was introduced by the league as a response to the increasing popularity of European football, and to also exert power over the FA. It also took advantage of the roll-out of floodlights, allowing the fixture ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
FA Cup
The Football Association Challenge Cup, more commonly known as the FA Cup, is an annual knockout football competition in men's domestic English football. First played during the 1871–72 season, it is the oldest national football competition in the world. It is organised by and named after The Football Association (The FA). Since 2015, it has been known as The Emirates FA Cup after its headline sponsor. A concurrent women's tournament is also held, the Women's FA Cup. The competition is open to all eligible clubs down to Level 9 of the English football league system with Level 10 clubs acting as stand-ins in the event of non-entries from above. Included in the competition are 20 professional clubs in the Premier League (level 1), 72 professional clubs in the English Football League (levels 2 to 4), and all clubs in steps 1–5 of the National League System (levels 5 to 9) as well as a tiny number of step 6 clubs acting as stand-ins for non-entries above. A record ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
EFL League One
The English Football League One (often referred to as League One for short or Sky Bet League One for sponsorship purposes, and known as the Football League One from 2004 until 2016) is the second-highest division of the English Football League and the third tier overall in the entire English football league system. League One debuted for the 2004–05 in English football, 2004–05 season. It was previously known briefly as the Football League Second Division and for much longer, before the advent of the Premier League, as the Football League Third Division. At present, Fleetwood Town F.C., Fleetwood Town hold the longest tenure in League One, last being out of the division in 2013–14 season when they were promoted from League Two. There are currently eight former Premier League clubs competing in League One, namely Barnsley F.C., Barnsley (1997–98), Bolton Wanderers F.C., Bolton Wanderers (1995–96, 1997–98 and 2001–12), Charlton Athletic F.C., Charlton Athletic (1 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Paul Farman
Paul David Appleby Farman (born 2 November 1989) is an English professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for League Two club Barrow. Farman started playing first-team football for Blyth Spartans of the Conference North during the 2008–09 season. Prior to making his debut for Blyth, he was loaned out to Washington in order to gain first-team experience. He joined Conference Premier club Gateshead ahead of the 2009–10 season, and spent three seasons there. During his time at Gateshead, Farman joined fellow Conference Premier club Lincoln City on a loan deal in November 2011, later signing for the club on a permanent basis in May 2012. Farman spent six seasons at Lincoln, helping them achieve promotion to League Two after winning the National League, as well as winning the EFL Trophy during the 2017–18 season. He signed for Stevenage in June 2018 and spent two seasons there. Farman joined Carlisle United in August 2020, followed by rivals Barrow a year later. Cl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Joshua Key (footballer)
Joshua Myles Abraham Key is an English professional footballer who plays as a defender for club Swansea City. Career Key started his career at Torquay United while attending St Cuthbert Mayne School in Torquay, but joined local rivals Exeter City after the Gulls were forced to close their youth academy as part of cost-cutting measures. The winger was part of a successful Grecians youth setup, winning the Youth Alliance South West Division as part of Exeter's under-18 side. Key joined Bideford on a three-month loan deal in February 2018, making his debut in against Tiverton Town on 7 February. He earned praise from manager Sean Joyce for his performances for the Robins, and was offered a senior contract by Exeter for the following season. In July 2018, Key (alongside teammate Joel Randall) joined Southern League Premier Division South side Tiverton Town on an initial six-month loan deal. Key made his professional debut for Exeter in November 2018 during Exeter's EFL Trophy t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Barrow AFC
Barrow Association Football Club is a professional football club based in Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, England. The club plays in EFL League Two, the fourth tier of the English league system. Since 1909, Barrow have played their home games at Holker Street near the town centre, 0.7 miles from Barrow-in-Furness railway station. Having initially played in the Lancashire Combination, Barrow joined the Football League in 1921. They remained in the bottom level of the competition until 1967, when they achieved promotion to the Third Division by finishing third in the Fourth Division. The club's highest league placing was in 1967–68, when they finished eighth in the Third Division. They declined quickly, however, and at the end of the 1971–72 season Barrow were voted out of the Football League in the re-election process. They then spent 48 seasons in the top two levels of non-league football, with five relegations fromand promotions tothe Alliance Premier League (later the Foot ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jake Taylor (footballer, Born 1991)
Jake William Trevor Taylor (born 1 December 1991) is a professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for National League club Eastleigh. Born in England, he has represented Wales internationally. At club level, he has also played for Reading, Exeter City and Stevenage, and has had loan spells at Aldershot Town, Exeter City, Cheltenham Town, Crawley Town, Leyton Orient and Scottish club Motherwell. Club career Reading Taylor joined Reading at the age of eight. Having scored 20 goals for the club's academy and under-18 sides during the 2009–10 season, he was handed his debut for the Royals in a League Cup game against Northampton Town at the Madejski Stadium on 24 August 2010, which ended in a 3–3 draw, with Northampton winning on penalties. He came on as a second-half substitute for Julian Kelly. He made his Football League debut on 9 May 2011 as a second-half substitute for Michail Antonio in the home game against Derby County. Aldershot Town On 28 July 2011, it wa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
