Stuart John Barfoot (born 10 December 1975) was an English footballer. Stuart Barfoot, a full-back, began his career as an apprentice with

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, turning professional in July 1994. He made just two league appearances (both as a substitute the following season, one coming against

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in the

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in September 1994 when he replaced

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) before joining

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. He failed to break into the first team at

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, leaving league football. In the 1997–98 season he was playing for Bashley, moving to

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in 1999. He left Andover in May 2001, joining

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. In June 2003, Barfoot was part of the Southampton All-stars team that took on Brighton as part of the European Pro Beach Soccer League, playing alongside Simon Arthur,

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, David Puckett and Angus Steel. Stuart was also a keen fisherman and a member of Marchwood Reelers.

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{{DEFAULTSORT:Barfoot, Stuart 1975 births AFC Bournemouth players English men's footballers Living people Footballers from Southampton Torquay United F.C. players Andover F.C. players Bashley F.C. players Brockenhurst F.C. players Men's association football defenders