Anthony Malbon
{{short description|English footballer}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=February 2021}}
{{Infobox football biography
| name = Anthony Malbon
| image =
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| fullname = Anthony Jordan Malbon{{Hugman|24012|accessdate=9 March 2017}}
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1991|10|14|df=y}}
| birth_place = Stoke-on-Trent, England
| position = Forward
| currentclub =
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| youthyears1 = | youthclubs1 = Derby County
| youthyears2 = 2008–2009| youthclubs2 = Port Vale
| years1 = 2009–2010| clubs1 = Port Vale | caps1 = 3| goals1 = 0
| years2 = 2010 | clubs2 = → Leek Town (loan) | caps2 = 3| goals2 = 2
| years3 = 2010 | clubs3 = → Newcastle Town (loan) | caps3 = 3| goals3 = 2
| years4 = 2010–2011| clubs4 = Leek Town | caps4 = 25| goals4 = 10
| years5 = 2011–2012| clubs5 = Newcastle Town | caps5 = 26| goals5 = 17
| years6 = 2012–2014| clubs6 = Kidderminster Harriers | caps6 = 96| goals6 = 33
| years7 = 2014 | clubs7 = Stalybridge Celtic | caps7 = 4| goals7 = 1
| years8 = 2014–2022| clubs8 = Kidsgrove Athletic | caps8 = | goals8 =
| years9 = 2022 | clubs9 = Hanley Town | caps9 = 4| goals9 = 1
| years10 = 2022 | clubs10= Leek Town | caps10= 0| goals10= 0
| years11 = 2022 | clubs11= Eccleshall | caps11= 11| goals11= 7
| years12 = 2023 | clubs12= Wolstanton United | caps12= 0| goals12= 0
| years13 = 2023 | clubs13 = Kidsgrove Athletic Reserves | caps13= 6| goals13= 4
| years14 = 2023–2024| clubs14 = Kidsgrove Athletic | caps14= 10| goals14= 2
| totalcaps = | totalgoals =
| manageryears1 = 2022 | managerclubs1 = Stafford Town
| manageryears2 = 2024 | managerclubs2 = Kidsgrove Athletic (interim)
}}
Anthony Jordan Malbon (born 14 October 1991) is an English former professional footballer who played as a forward.
Malbon played for Port Vale between 2009 and 2010 before he signed with Leek Town in the summer of 2010. He moved on to Newcastle the following year. He also played on loan for both Leek and Newcastle during his time at Vale. In January 2012, he moved up three divisions to play for Conference side Kidderminster Harriers. He was called up to the England C squad in May 2012 but did not win a cap. He was named on the Conference Team of the Year for the 2012–13 season. He switched to Stalybridge Celtic in June 2014 and then joined Kidsgrove Athletic in December 2014. He became the highest goalscorer in the club's history with 159 goals in eight years. He joined Hanley Town in March 2022. He helped the club to win the Midland League Premier Division title at the end of the 2021–22 season before moving on to Eccleshall in July 2022. He returned to Kidsgrove Athletic in July 2023, initially featuring for their reserve team before breaking into the first team and becoming interim manager in March 2024.
Club career
=Early career=
Malbon joined Port Vale as a youngster from Derby County in February 2008.{{cite web|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/p/port_vale/7266356.stm|title=Chelsea end Vale Youth Cup dream|date=27 February 2008|work=BBC Sport|accessdate=6 June 2009}} He made his Football League debut as a substitute in a 2–1 win over Barnet on 2 May 2009.{{cite news| title = Barnet 1–2 Port Vale| url = http://newsimg.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_div_3/8015037.stm| work = BBC Sport| date = 2 May 2009| accessdate = 2 May 2009}} This came after picking up the club's Youth Player of the Year award the previous week.{{cite web|url=http://www.port-vale.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10381~1641394,00.html |title=Player of the Year – Winners |date=27 April 2009 |work=Official Port Vale website |accessdate=28 April 2009 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20090430061956/http://www.port-vale.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0%2C%2C10381~1641394%2C00.html |archivedate=30 April 2009 |url-status=dead }} During the 2008–09 season, he scored 23 goals in the Youth league,{{cite web|url=http://www.thisisstaffordshire.co.uk/news/Port-Vale-happy-dogs-says-hot-shot-Richards/article-2950891-detail/article.html|title=Port Vale: We're happy to be top dogs now, says hot-shot Richards|last=Shaw|first=Steve|author2=Daniel Milligan|date=30 November 2010|work=The Sentinel|accessdate=30 November 2010}} and he was voted Youth Player of the Year by the Port Vale management.{{cite web|url=http://www.port-vale.co.uk/page/PortValeVolunteers/0,,10381~2060238,00.html |title=Player of the Year Awards |date=10 May 2011 |work=port-vale.co.uk |accessdate=24 October 2011 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120609230455/http://www.port-vale.co.uk/page/PortValeVolunteers/0%2C%2C10381~2060238%2C00.html |archivedate=9 June 2012 }} In February 2010 Malbon Joined Leek Town of the Northern Premier League Division One South for three games on a work experience deal.{{cite web|url=http://www.thisisstaffordshire.co.uk/news/Football-Rutter-proves-class-make-higher-grade/article-1805964-detail/article.html|title=Football: Rutter proves he has class to make higher grade|date=5 February 2010|work=The Sentinel|accessdate=7 February 2010}} He scored a brace on his debut.{{cite web|url=http://www.pitchero.com/clubs/leektown/?primary=senior&secondary=matchreports&team_id=17802&report_id=49067|title=Carlton Crash to Malbon Magic|last=Reynolds |first=Steve|date=6 February 2010|work=Leen Town|accessdate=12 February 2010}} He was offered his first (one year) professional contract at Vale Park at the end of the season.{{cite web |url=http://www.port-vale.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10381~2036785,00.html |title=Trio Awarded Pro Contracts |date=28 April 2010 |work=Port Vale Official Website |accessdate=5 May 2010 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20100503221830/http://www.port-vale.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0%2C%2C10381~2036785%2C00.html |archivedate=3 May 2010 |url-status=dead }}
In the 2010–11 pre-season, manager Micky Adams was pleased with Malbon's development, having witnessed the youngster score in two successive friendlies.{{cite web|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/p/port_vale/8810895.stm|title=Port Vale manager Micky Adams happy with youngsters|date=12 July 2010|work=BBC Sport|accessdate=12 July 2010| archiveurl= https://web.archive.org/web/20100715111437/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/p/port_vale/8810895.stm| archivedate= 15 July 2010 | url-status= live}} However, Malbon purposefully avoided a pre-season trip to Ireland by failing to produce a passport as he did not want to take part in the intense running sessions Adams had planned for the squad; this led to him being dropped form the squad by Adams.{{cite news |title=Anthony Malbon: Why the end of Port Vale spell started to make him hate football |url=https://www.vavel.com/en/football/2020/04/15/1019261-anthony-malbon-why-the-end-of-port-vale-spell-started-to-make-him-hate-football.html |accessdate=25 September 2020 |work=VAVEL |date=15 April 2020 |language=en}} The "Valiants" denied Leek the opportunity to sign the youngster permanently.{{cite web|url=http://www.thisisstaffordshire.co.uk/news/Football-Leek-fail-bid-reinforce-squad/article-2680585-detail/article.html|title=Football: Leek Town fail in bid to reinforce struggle squad|date=24 September 2010|work=The Sentinel|accessdate=1 November 2010}} In October 2010, Malbon went on loan to Newcastle Town,{{cite web|url=http://www.thisisstaffordshire.co.uk/news/Football-Castle-boss-banking-cup-shock/article-2745027-detail/article.html|title=Football: Castle boss banking on another cup shock|date=12 October 2010|work=The Sentinel|accessdate=1 November 2010}} and impressed enough to earn an extension to the loan.{{cite web|url=http://www.thisisstaffordshire.co.uk/portvale/Port-Vale-Adams-plays-concerns-Vale-s-lack-goals/article-2891176-detail/article.html|title=Port Vale: Micky Adams plays down concerns over Vale's lack of goals|last=Shaw|first=Steve|date=13 November 2010|work=The Sentinel|accessdate=13 November 2010}} In November 2010, Malbon left Port Vale by mutual consent.{{cite web|url=http://www.port-vale.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10381~2224918,00.html |title=Malbon Released by Mutual Consent |date=19 November 2010 |work=port-vale.co.uk |accessdate=20 November 2010 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120306061644/http://www.port-vale.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0%2C%2C10381~2224918%2C00.html |archivedate=6 March 2012}} He immediately signed with Leek Town, rather than Newcastle Town.{{cite web|url=http://www.pitchero.com/clubs/leektown/news/malbon-back-at-harrison-park-213647.html|title=Malbon Back at Harrison Park|date=20 November 2010|work=pitchero.com|accessdate=21 November 2010}} His scoring record at Leek attracted attention from Conference clubs.{{cite news|url=http://www.thisisstaffordshire.co.uk/Non-league-football-Fitton-signs-Leek-Town/story-12806700-detail/story.html|title=Non-league football: Fitton signs on for Leek Town|date=21 June 2011|work=The Sentinel|accessdate=21 June 2011}} However, a trial at Stockport County was ended after manager Ray Mathias was replaced by Dietmar Hamann.{{cite news|url=http://www.thisisstaffordshire.co.uk/Port-Vale-Big-Ben-strikes-earn-Vale-victory/story-12921986-detail/story.html|title=Port Vale: Big Ben strikes again to earn Vale victory|last=Smith|first=Peter|date=11 July 2011|work=The Sentinel|accessdate=11 July 2011}} Malbon subsequently signed a one-year deal with Newcastle Town.{{cite news|url=http://www.thisisstaffordshire.co.uk/Stoke-City-Potters-prepare-face-neighbours/story-12970202-detail/story.html|title=Stoke City: Potters prepare to face neighbours Newcastle for 30th time|date=19 July 2011|work=The Sentinel|accessdate=19 July 2011}}
=Kidderminster Harriers=
Boasting a prolific scoring record with Newcastle in 2011–12, Malbon was signed by Conference National side Kidderminster Harriers on an 18-month contract in January 2012; Kidderminster paid Newcastle Town an initial £7,000 for his services.{{cite news|title=Kidderminster Harriers sign striker Anthony Malbon|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/16659214.stm|accessdate=21 January 2012|newspaper=BBC Sport|date=20 January 2012}} Manager Steve Burr thanked the "Castle" for allowing the deal, and stated that "he comes across as a lad who really wants the opportunity to come and succeed here, and who is hungry to do that."{{cite news|title=Burr: Malbon Wants His Chance |url=http://www.harriers.co.uk/page/LatestNews/0,,10438~2583566,00.html |accessdate=21 January 2012 |newspaper=harriers.co.uk |date=20 January 2012 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120213062325/http://www.harriers.co.uk/page/LatestNews/0%2C%2C10438~2583566%2C00.html |archivedate=13 February 2012 }} He made his debut from the bench on 21 January, netting the first goal of a 2–0 win at Alfreton Town.{{cite news|title=Alfreton Town 0 – 2 Kidderminster|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_conf/16559863.stm|accessdate=21 January 2012|newspaper=BBC Sport|date=21 January 2012}} On 28 April, he had to be airlifted from the pitch at Aggborough after he "suffered a significant blow to his head and neck and was unconscious for a couple of minutes."{{cite news|title=Injured Kidderminster Harriers player airlifted from pitch|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-hereford-worcester-17879130|accessdate=28 April 2012|newspaper=BBC News|date=28 April 2012}}
He signed a new two-year contract in March 2013, having hit a streak of 11 goals in 12 games to send Harriers to the top of the table.{{cite news|title=Kidderminster Harriers: Top scorer Anthony Malbon signs new deal|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/21968602|accessdate=2 April 2013|newspaper=BBC Sport|date=28 March 2013}} Malbon and strike partner Michael Gash finished the 2012–13 season as the division's joint-third highest scorers with 19 goals, helping Kidderminster to secure a play-off place with a second-place finish.{{cite web|title=English Conference Stats: Top Goal Scorers - 2012-13|url=http://espnfc.com/stats/scorers/_/league/eng.5/english-conference?cc=5901|work=ESPN|accessdate=21 April 2013}} At the end of the season he was voted onto the Conference Team of the Year, alongside teammates Lee Vaughan and Josh Gowling.{{cite web|title=Conference Premier Awards & News from the AGM|url=http://www.footballconference.co.uk/news/details.php?news_id=9897|work=footballconference.co.uk|accessdate=9 June 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150419225601/http://www.footballconference.co.uk/news/details.php?news_id=9897|archive-date=19 April 2015|url-status=dead}} He found goals more difficult to come by in the 2013–14 season as new manager Andy Thorn switched to a one striker system, leaving Malbon to sometimes feature from the bench or in midfield.{{cite news|title=Sneyd Green forward Ant Malbon is heading to Sunderland|url=http://www.stokesentinel.co.uk/FA-Cup-Sneyd-Green-forward-Ant-Malbon-heading/story-20446250-detail/story.html|accessdate=16 January 2014|newspaper=The Sentinel|date=16 January 2014}}
=Stalybridge Celtic=
Malbon signed with Conference North club Stalybridge Celtic after having his contract with Kidderminster Harriers mutually terminated in June 2014.{{cite news|title=Anthony Malbon leaves Kidderminster Harriers to join Stalybridge Celtic|url=https://www.expressandstar.com/sport/other-football/kidderminster-harriers-fc/2014/06/30/anthony-malbon-leaves-kidderminster-harriers-to-join-stalybridge-celtic/|accessdate=30 June 2014|work=Express & Star|date=30 June 2014}} He struggled with depression and only made five appearances, scoring once, before he was released and joined Kidsgrove Athletic in December 2014.{{YouTube|X_ZrwaR3CM0|Ant Malbon Battling Depression Semi Pro Life Micky Adams!?}}
=Kidsgrove Athletic=
Kidsgrove Athletic finished 20th in the Northern Premier League Division One South in 2014–15, 15th in 2015–16, and 12th in 2016–17. He rejected a move up a division to join Nantwich Town in February 2016.{{cite news|last1=Hannah|first1=Jim|title=Evo-Stik League: Kidsgrove Athletic striker Anthony Malbon turns down move to Premier Division|url=http://www.stokesentinel.co.uk/evo-stik-league-kidsgrove-athletic-striker/story-28763643-detail/story.html|accessdate=13 May 2017|work=Stoke Sentinel|date=18 February 2016|language=en}} He scored 25 goals for the "Grove" in the 2016–17 season.{{cite web|title=Scorers 2016/17|url=http://www.kidsgroveathletic.uk/goalscorers/scorers-201617|website=KAFC ONLINE|accessdate=2 August 2017|language=en|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170802172021/http://www.kidsgroveathletic.uk/goalscorers/scorers-201617|archive-date=2 August 2017|url-status=dead}} However, he missed large parts of the 2017–18 season due to injury, whilst also began to adapt his game to become more of a target-man forward.{{cite web|last1=Popat Popat|first1=Shahed|title=Anthony Malbon hoping for cup success and improvements in team - News - Kidsgrove Athletic FC|url=http://www.kidsgroveathleticfc.com/news/anthony-malbon-hoping-for-cup-success-and-improvem-2197200.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180513081252/http://www.kidsgroveathleticfc.com/news/anthony-malbon-hoping-for-cup-success-and-improvem-2197200.html|url-status=usurped|archive-date=13 May 2018|website=kidsgroveathleticfc.com|accessdate=12 May 2018|language=en}} Kidsgrove finished tenth in the 2018–19 season, with Malbon scoring 32 goals. He agreed a new two-year deal with the club in March 2020, despite the ongoing coronavirus pandemic in England.{{cite news |last1=Hannah |first1=Jim |title=Anthony Malbon agreed new deal with Kidsgrove Athletic |url=https://www.stokesentinel.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/anthony-malbon-agrees-new-deal-3973928 |accessdate=6 April 2020 |work=Stoke Sentinel |date=23 March 2020}} At that stage he was on 147 goals for Kidsgrove, making him the highest goalscorer in the club's history.{{cite news |last1=Hannah |first1=Jim |title=Kidsgrove Athletic striker looking forward to working with new manager |url=https://www.stokesentinel.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/striker-anthony-malbon-looking-forward-3985340 |accessdate=6 April 2020 |work=Stoke Sentinel |date=26 March 2020}} He scored a hat-trick against Chasetown on 6 October 2020 to reach 150 club goals.{{cite news |last1=Travers |first1=Chris |title=Anthony Malbon left with extra reason to celebrate after Kidsgrove hat-trick |url=https://www.stokesentinel.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/malbon-kidsgrove-football-goals-dundas-4583369 |access-date=16 February 2021 |work=StokeonTrentLive |date=7 October 2020 |language=en}} However, both the 2019–20 and 2020–21 seasons were abandoned due to the pandemic.{{cite web |title=Coronavirus: All football below National League to end |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/52052351 |publisher=BBC Sport |access-date=26 March 2020 |date=26 March 2020}}{{cite web |title=FA Update On Steps 3-6 |url=https://www.thenpl.co.uk/fa-update-on-steps-3-6-65182 |access-date=4 March 2021 |date=24 February 2021}} Malbon agreed a new contract with Kidsgrove in May 2021.{{cite news |last1=Baggaley |first1=Michael |title=Port Vale fans can't wait to return as club announces first friendly |url=https://www.stokesentinel.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/port-vale-friendly-kidsgrove-athletic-5416395 |access-date=14 May 2021 |work=StokeonTrentLive |date=14 May 2021 |language=en}} He scored a club record total of 159 goals during his eight-year stay.
=Later career=
Malbon joined Hanley Town of the Midland League Premier Division in March 2022.{{cite news |last1=Baggaley |first1=Michael |title=Tom Pope talks Wilson, Proctor and Port Vale at Bradford |url=https://www.stokesentinel.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/tom-pope-port-vale-column-6830535 |access-date=20 March 2022 |work=StokeonTrentLive |date=19 March 2022 |language=en}} The club won the league title at the end of the 2021–22 season, though Malbon started just one match.{{cite news |last1=Sherwin |first1=Phil |title=Carl Dickinson leads Hanley Town to title in jaw-dropping debut season |url=https://www.stokesentinel.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/hanley-town-midland-league-champions-6969978 |access-date=27 May 2022 |work=StokeonTrentLive |date=19 April 2022 |language=en}} Malbon very briefly reunited with Leek Town once again,{{cite news |title=New signing for Workington Reds |url=https://cumbriacrack.com/2022/03/25/new-signing-for-workington-reds-2/ |website=www.cumbriacrack.com |access-date=5 April 2023}} making just one substitute appearance during a 4–1 loss to Runcorn Linnets in the Northern Premier League Division One West play-off semi-final.{{cite web |title=Leek Town {{!}} Appearances {{!}} Anthony Malbon {{!}} Football Web Pages |url=https://www.footballwebpages.co.uk/leek-town/appearances/2021-2022/anthony-malbon/937996 |website=www.footballwebpages.co.uk |access-date=5 April 2023}} In July 2022, he joined North West Counties League Division One South club Eccleshall.{{cite tweet|number=1551991634761506816|user=EccleshallFC|author-link=Eccleshall F.C.|date=26 July 2022|accessdate=31 July 2022|title=📝 Anthony Malbon 📝 Our newest signing needs no introduction to the local football scene. Forward Anthony Malbon joins the eagles for the 22/23 season. The former Port Vale, Kidderminster & Kidsgrove Athletic forward will be an experienced key member of our dressing room 🦅 🔵}} He scored nine goals in 14 games in the first half of the 2022–23 season. He went on to register with Wolstanton United of the Staffordshire County Senior League Premier Division.{{cite web |title=Wolstanton United {{!}} Players |url=https://fulltime.thefa.com/displayTeam.html?id=888284214#tab-4 |website=www.fulltime.thefa.com |access-date=5 April 2023}}
Malbon's re-signing for Kidsgrove Athletic was confirmed during a post-match interview, whereby Kidsgrove Athletic Reserves ran out 6–1 winners over Milton United.{{cite web |title=Grove TV {{!}} YouTube |url= https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=AzaiP0sFClk&feature=youtu.be |website=www.youtube.com |access-date=29 July 2023}} He played several games for the reserves in the Staffordshire County Senior League. After regaining fitness, Malbon returned to the first-team as a 69th-minute substitute in a 2–1 defeat to Prescot Cables on 18 October 2023.{{cite web |title=Match Report |url= https://www.footballwebpages.co.uk/match/2023-2024/northern-premier-league-west-division/prescot-cables/kidsgrove-athletic/468987 |website=www.footballwebpages.co.uk |access-date=11 December 2023}} He scored his 160th goal for the club against Trafford on 25 November.{{cite web |title=Match Centre |url= https://www.thenpl.co.uk/match-info/match-centre/1-14038039 |website=www.thenpl.co.uk |access-date=11 December 2023}} The club's record scorer was amongst the goals again in December, opening the scoring against Mossley.{{cite web |title=Match Centre |url= https://www.thenpl.co.uk/match-info/match-centre/1-14038055 |website=www.thenpl.co.uk |access-date=11 December 2023}} However, he collapsed after suffering a seizure during a match against Avro in February.{{cite news |last1=Baggaley |first1=Mike |title=Relegation fight and the challenge facing Vale |url=https://portvalethevaliant.substack.com/p/relegation-fight-and-the-challenge |access-date=20 February 2024 |work=Valiant's Substack |date=19 February 2024}}
International career
He was called up to the England C squad for the game against Russia on 5 June 2012.{{cite news|title=England honours for ex-Vale striker Malbon|url=http://www.thisisstaffordshire.co.uk/Football-England-honours-ex-Vale-striker-Malbon/story-16012911-detail/story.html|accessdate=7 May 2012|newspaper=The Sentinel|date=7 May 2012}} He was again called up by Paul Fairclough for the England C game against Bermuda on 10 May 2013.{{cite news |last1=Coney |first1=Steven |title=16 Lions Named For Bermuda Trip |url=https://www.thenonleaguefootballpaper.com/featured/5789/16-lions-named-for-bermuda-trip/ |accessdate=25 September 2020 |work=The Non League Football Paper - Daily football news |date=10 May 2013}} However, he never won a cap as he pulled out of both trips to go on 'lad's holidays' to Magaluf and Benidorm; he made an excuse to miss the Russia game and e-mailed Fairclough to inform him he was retired from international duty for the trip to Bermuda.{{cite web |title=Grassroots Gossip: Episode 6 - Anthony Malbon - Grassroots Gossip Podcast |url=https://www.buzzsprout.com/253473/4227950-grassroots-gossip-episode-6-anthony-malbon |accessdate=25 September 2020}}
Managerial career
Malbon spent 27 days as manager of Stafford Town in October 2022, briefly stepping away from his playing duties with Eccleshall and returning afterwards. He won his debut managerial match 3–2 at home to Alsager Town.{{cite web |title=New Stafford Town manager Anthony Malbon is ready for his first taste of Non-League management |url=https://moorlandsradio.co.uk/new-stafford-town-manager-anthony-malbon-is-ready-for-his-first-taste-of-non-league-management/ |accessdate=5 April 2023}} He was assigned as Kidsgrove Athletic's interim manager after the departure of Scott Dundas in March 2024.{{cite news |last1=Gordon |first1=James |title=Kidsgrove manager agrees early departure from role - The Pitching In Northern Premier League |url=https://www.thenpl.co.uk/kidsgrove-manager-agrees-early-departure-from-role-81024 |access-date=26 March 2024 |work=www.thenpl.co.uk |date=22 March 2024 |language=en}}
Career statistics
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Honours
Individual
- Conference Premier Team of the Year: 2012–13
References
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{{2012–13 Conference National Team of the Year}}
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