Callum Warburton (born 25 February 1989 in

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, England) is an English professional

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who plays in centre midfield or occasionally at full back.

Career

Warburton began his career as a trainee with

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, turning professional in the 2006 close season. He made his first team debut as extra-time substitute, for

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in Rochdale's 0–0 draw away to

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, a game which Hartlepool eventually won 4–2 on penalties. His league debut came in the 1–0 defeat at home to

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on 9 December 2006 and he remained in the side until the end of the year. Out of the side and in need of further first-team experience, he joined

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in March 2007, playing twice before returning to Rochdale. He joined Kendal Town on loan in August 2007 and after failing to feature for Rochdale was released in January 2008 when he joined Kendal on a permanent basis.

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* 1989 births Living people Footballers from Stockport English men's footballers Men's association football midfielders Rochdale A.F.C. players Northwich Victoria F.C. players Kendal Town F.C. players Stalybridge Celtic F.C. players {{England-footy-midfielder-1980s-stub