Lathaniel Rowe-Turner
{{short description|English association football player}}
{{Use British English|date=July 2017}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=October 2023}}
{{Infobox football biography
| name = Lathaniel Rowe-Turner
| image = Rowe-Turner, Lathaniel.jpg
| image_size = 300
| caption = Rowe-Turner in October 2019
| fullname = Lathaniel Alanzo Rowe-Turner{{cite book |editor-first=Barry J. |editor-last=Hugman |title=The PFA Footballers' Who's Who 2010–11 |year=2010 |publisher=Mainstream Publishing |location=Edinburgh |isbn=978-1-84596-601-0 |page=363}}
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1989|11|12|df=y}}
| birth_place = Leicester, England
| height = {{height|ft=6|in=1}}
| position = Defender
| currentclub = Kettering Town
| clubnumber =
| youthyears1 = 2004–2008 | youthclubs1 = Leicester City
| years1 = 2008–2010 | clubs1 = Leicester City | caps1 = 0 | goals1 = 0
| years2 = 2008 | clubs2 = → Cheltenham Town (loan) | caps2 = 1 | goals2 = 0
| years3 = 2009 | clubs3 = → Redditch United (loan) | caps3 = 0 | goals3 = 0
| years4 = 2009 | clubs4 = → King's Lynn (loan) | caps4 = 11 | goals4 = 0
| years5 = 2010–2012 | clubs5 = Torquay United | caps5 = 35 | goals5 = 1
| years6 = 2012–2014 | clubs6 = Luton Town | caps6 = 37 | goals6 = 0
| years7 = 2013–2014 | clubs7 = → Alfreton Town (loan) | caps7 = 22 | goals7 = 0
| years8 = 2014 | clubs8 = → Alfreton Town (loan) | caps8 = 8 | goals8 = 0
| years9 = 2014–2015 | clubs9 = Alfreton Town | caps9 = 44 | goals9 = 1
| years10 = 2015–2016 | clubs10 = Kidderminster Harriers | caps10 = 19 | goals10 = 0
| years11 = 2016 | clubs11 = → Nuneaton Town (loan) | caps11 = 16 | goals11 = 0
| years12 = 2016–2017 | clubs12 = Torquay United | caps12 = 46 | goals12 = 0
| years13 = 2017–2018 | clubs13 = Chester | caps13 = 29 | goals13 = 0
| years14 = 2018–2019 | clubs14 = Kettering Town | caps14 = 30 | goals14 = 1
| years15 = 2019–2021 | clubs15 = Tamworth | caps15 = 34 | goals15 = 0
| years16 = 2021–2022 | clubs16 = Stourbridge | caps16 = 21 | goals16 = 1
| years17 = 2022–2024 | clubs17 = Nuneaton Borough
| caps17 = 60 | goals17 = 0
| years18 = 2024–
| clubs18 = Kettering Town
| caps18 = 0
| goals18 = 0
| club-update = 14:52, 26 January 2024 (GMT)
}}
Lathaniel Alanzo Rowe-Turner (born 12 November 1989) is an English semi-professional footballer who plays as a defender for {{English football updater|KetteriT}} club Kettering Town.
Career
=Leicester City=
Born in Leicester, Leicestershire, Rowe-Turner started his career in the Leicester City academy.
On 16 October 2008, Rowe-Turner joined League One club Cheltenham Town on a one-month loan, linking up again with former Leicester manager Martin Allen.{{cite web |title=Rowe-Turner joins Robins |url=http://www.lcfc.com/page/LatestNews/0,,10274~1422574,00.html |publisher=Leicester City F.C. |date=16 October 2008 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120729122647/http://www.lcfc.com/page/LatestNews/0,,10274~1422574,00.html |archivedate=29 July 2012 |url-status=dead}}{{cite news |title=Rowe-Turner joins Allen at Robins |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/c/cheltenham_town/7675811.stm |publisher=BBC Sport |date=17 October 2008 |accessdate=19 July 2017}} He made his professional debut and only appearance in a 2–0 away defeat to Tranmere Rovers on 21 October 2008, playing the entire match.{{cite web |title=Tranmere 2–0 Cheltenham |url=http://www.ctfc.com/page/MatchReport/0,,10434~44218,00.html |publisher=Cheltenham Town F.C. |date=21 October 2008 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120212130028/http://www.ctfc.com/page/MatchReport/0,,10434~44218,00.html |archivedate=12 February 2012 |url-status=dead}}
On 23 February 2009, Rowe-Turner joined Redditch United on a one-month loan.{{cite web |title=Duo at Redditch |url=http://www.lcfc.com/page/LatestNews/0,,10274~1567234,00.html |publisher=Leicester City F.C. |date=23 February 2009 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120218091421/http://www.lcfc.com/page/LatestNews/0,,10274~1567234,00.html |archivedate=18 February 2012 |url-status=dead}}
On 18 September 2009, Rowe-Turner joined King's Lynn on a one-month loan.{{cite news |first=Paddy |last=Davitt |title=Heggs backs Mansfield hot shot Bradley |url=http://www.pinkun.com/local-football/king-s-lynn-town/heggs-backs-mansfield-hot-shot-bradley-1-645529 |newspaper=The Pink'un |location=Norwich |date=18 September 2009 |accessdate=19 July 2017 }}{{Dead link|date=March 2023 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}
=Torquay United=
On 1 February 2010, Rowe-Turner signed for League Two club Torquay United for an undisclosed fee.{{cite news |title=Torquay sign Leicester man Lathaniel Rowe-Turner |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/t/torquay_united/8492278.stm |publisher=BBC Sport |date=1 February 2010 |accessdate=19 July 2017}} On 21 May 2012, Rowe-Turner was released by Torquay after spending two years at the club, in which he made 42 appearances and scored one goal.{{cite news |title=Torquay United release Lathaniel Rowe-Turner and Ed Palmer |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/18148335 |publisher=BBC Sport |date=21 May 2012 |accessdate=19 July 2017}}
=Luton Town=
On 2 July 2012, Rowe-Turner signed for Conference Premier club Luton Town on a two-year contract, linking back up with manager Paul Buckle who had worked with Rowe-Turner at Torquay United.{{cite news |title=Town snap up Rowe-Turner |url=http://www.lutontoday.co.uk/sport/football/luton-town/town-snap-up-rowe-turner-1-4012127 |newspaper=Luton Today |date=2 July 2012 |accessdate=19 July 2017}}{{cite news |title=Defender Lathaniel Rowe-Turner joins Luton from Torquay |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/18688735 |publisher=BBC Sport |date=3 July 2012 |accessdate=19 July 2017}} Buckle left the club in February 2013 and his replacement John Still placed Rowe-Turner on the transfer list two months later.{{cite news |title=FA Cup goalscoring hero Rendell among transfer-listed Town quartet |url=http://www.lutontoday.co.uk/sport/football/luton-town/fa-cup-goalscoring-hero-rendell-among-transfer-listed-town-quartet-1-5019122 |newspaper=Luton Today |date=19 April 2013 |accessdate=19 July 2017}} Rowe-Turner finished 2012–13 with 48 appearances and played in Luton's 1–0 FA Cup victory over Premier League team Norwich City.{{cite news |title=Football: Luton Town storm into FA Cup fifth round with shock win over Norwich City |url=http://www.bedfordshire-news.co.uk/football-luton-town-storm-fa-cup-fifth-round-shock-win-norwich-city/story-21706513-detail/story.html |newspaper=Bedfordshire on Sunday |location=Bedford |date=26 January 2013 |accessdate=19 July 2017}} He went on trial with League Two club Burton Albion in July 2013.{{cite news |first=Mark |last=Wood |title=Hatters' transfer-listed trio are out on trial |url=http://www.lutontoday.co.uk/sport/football/luton-town/hatters-transfer-listed-trio-are-out-on-trial-1-5293523 |newspaper=Luton Today |date=17 July 2013 |accessdate=19 July 2017}}
=Alfreton Town=
On 2 September 2013, transfer deadline day, he joined Luton's Conference Premier rivals Alfreton Town on loan until 2 January 2014.{{cite news |title=Hatters defender Rowe-Turner seals Alfreton loan move |url=http://www.lutontoday.co.uk/sport/football/luton-town/hatters-defender-rowe-turner-seals-alfreton-loan-move-1-5448043 |newspaper=Luton Today |date=3 September 2013 |accessdate=19 July 2017}} Rowe-Turner's loan at Alfreton was extended by a further month on 3 January 2014.{{cite news |title=Rowe-Turner returns to Reds |url=http://www.lutontoday.co.uk/sport/football/luton-town/rowe-turner-returns-to-reds-1-5786140 |newspaper=Luton Today |date=3 January 2014 |accessdate=19 July 2017}} However, the loan was cut short after Luton recalled him.{{cite news |title=Alfreton reveal Rowe-Turner has been recalled by Hatters |url=http://www.lutontoday.co.uk/sport/football/luton-town/alfreton-reveal-rowe-turner-has-been-recalled-by-hatters-1-5866444 |newspaper=Luton Today |date=10 February 2014 |accessdate=19 July 2017}} Rowe-Turner rejoined Alfreton on loan on 21 March 2014 until the end of 2013–14.{{cite news |title=Football: Luton Town defender Lathaniel Rowe-Turner re-joins Alfreton Town on loan |url=http://www.bedfordshire-news.co.uk/football-luton-town-defender-lathaniel-roweturner-rejoins-alfreton-town-loan/story-21707151-detail/story.html |newspaper=Bedfordshire on Sunday |location=Bedford |date=21 March 2014 |accessdate=19 July 2017}} He finished the season with 33 appearances as Alfreton finished 11th in the Conference Premier.{{cite web |title=Football Conference: 2013/14: Latest table |url=http://www.soccerbase.com/tournaments/tournament.sd?tourn_id=1325 |work=Soccerbase |publisher=Centurycomm |accessdate=19 July 2017}} Rowe-Turner left Luton by mutual consent in May 2014 after he was released from the final two months of his contract,{{cite news |first=Mike |last=Simmonds |title=Hatters release three |url=http://www.lutontoday.co.uk/sport/football/luton-town/hatters-release-three-1-6043224 |newspaper=Luton Today |date=7 May 2014 |accessdate=19 July 2017}} before signing for Alfreton permanently in July.{{cite news |title=Alfreton Town: Lathaniel Rowe-Turner leaves Luton for Reds |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/28164464 |publisher=BBC Sport |date=4 July 2014 |accessdate=19 July 2017}}
=Kidderminster Harriers=
On 22 June 2015, Rowe-Turner signed for National League club Kidderminster Harriers for 2015–16.{{cite web |first=Steve |last=Whitney |title=Harriers strengthen defensive options |url=http://nonleague.pitchero.com/uncategorized/harriers-strengthen-defensive-options-40265/ |publisher=Pitchero Non-League |date=22 June 2015 |accessdate=19 July 2017}}{{cite news |title=Rowe-Turner signs for Harriers |url=http://www.kidderminstershuttle.co.uk/sport/harriers/13346416.Rowe_Turner_signs_for_Harriers/ |newspaper=The Shuttle |location=Kidderminster |date=22 June 2015 |accessdate=19 July 2017}}
=Return to Torquay United=
On 24 June 2016, Rowe-Turner re-signed for Torquay United as a replacement for the outgoing Dan Butler.{{cite news |title=Lathaniel Rowe-Turner: Left-back returns to Torquay after four years away |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/36621589 |publisher=BBC Sport |date=24 June 2016 |accessdate=24 June 2016}}
=Chester=
On 12 June 2017, Rowe-Turner signed for Torquay's National League rivals Chester on a one-year contract.{{cite news |first=Dave |last=Powell |title=Chester FC sign Torquay United left-back Lathaniel Rowe-Turner |url=http://www.chesterchronicle.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/chester-fc-sign-torquay-united-13173095 |newspaper=Chester Chronicle |date=12 June 2017 |accessdate=19 July 2017}} He was released at the end of the season.{{cite news |first=Dave |last=Powell |title=James Akintunde, Lucas Dawson and Andy Halls head list of departures at Chester FC as retained list revealed |url=https://www.chesterchronicle.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/james-akintunde-lucas-dawson-andy-14701961 |newspaper=Chester Chronicle |date=1 June 2018 |accessdate=6 June 2018}}
=Kettering Town=
Rowe-Turner signed for Southern League Premier Division Central club Kettering Town on 5 August 2018 on a one-year contract after a successful trial.{{cite web |title=Marcus adds to the squad |url=http://www.ketteringtownfc.com/news/marcus-adds-to-the-squad-0 |publisher=Kettering Town F.C. |date=5 August 2018 |accessdate=5 August 2018}}{{cite news |first=Jon |last=Dunham |title=Poppies sweat on O'Connor's fitness |url=https://www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/kettering-town/poppies-sweat-on-o-connor-s-fitness-1-8591047 |newspaper=Northamptonshire Evening Telegraph |location=Kettering |date=5 August 2018 |accessdate=5 August 2018 |archive-date=5 August 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180805203150/https://www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/kettering-town/poppies-sweat-on-o-connor-s-fitness-1-8591047 |url-status=dead }} He played thirty league games for Kettering as they won the Southern Premier Central League earning promotion to the National League North. Lathaniel scored a single goal league goal during the season in a 1-0 victory over local rivals AFC Rushden & Diamonds.
=Tamworth=
Rowe-Turner signed for another Southern League Premier Division Central club, Tamworth, on 11 June 2019.{{cite web |title=Lambs sign Rowe-Turner |url=http://www.thelambs.co.uk/news/lambs-sign-rowe-turner-6070.htm |publisher=Tamworth F.C. |date=11 June 2019 |accessdate=11 June 2019 |archive-date=17 October 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211017170633/http://www.thelambs.co.uk/news/lambs-sign-rowe-turner-6070.htm |url-status=dead }} He made his debut for the club on 10 August in a 1–1 draw away to St Ives Town. Rowe-Turner made 38 appearances in all competitions before the 2019–20 season was abandoned and results expunged because of the COVID-19 pandemic in England.{{cite news |title=Coronavirus: All football below National League to end |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/52052351 |publisher=BBC Sport |date=26 March 2020 |accessdate=29 September 2020}} He committed to a second season with Tamworth on 1 July 2020.{{cite web |title=Commanding centre back re-signs |url=http://www.thelambs.co.uk/news/Commanding-Centre-Back-Re-Signs-9596.htm |publisher=Tamworth F.C. |date=1 July 2020 |accessdate=29 September 2020 |archive-date=10 August 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220810204035/http://www.thelambs.co.uk/news/commanding-centre-back-re-signs-9596.htm |url-status=dead }}
Lathaniel signed a deal to remain with Tamworth for a third season on 8 June 2021.{{cite news|title=LATHANIEL ROWE- TURNER REMAINS A LAMB |url=https://www.tamworthfc.co.uk/tfc-news/20210608-lathaniel-rowe-turner-remains-a-lamb |access-date=8 June 2021|publisher=TamworthFC.co.uk|date=8 June 2021}}
=Stourbridge=
On 7 July 2021, he left Tamworth to sign for Southern League Premier Division rivals Stourbridge on a free transfer.{{cite news|title=EXPERIENCED DEFENDER SIGNS! WELCOME LATHANIEL ROWE-TURNER! |url=https://www.stourbridgefc.com/news/experienced-defender-signs-welcome-lathaniel-roweturner-2628984.html|access-date=24 February 2022|publisher=Stourbridge F.C.|date=7 July 2021|first=Nigel|last=Gregg}}
=Nuneaton Borough=
In the summer of 2023 joined Nuneaton Borough.
=Kettering Town=
In January 2024, following Nuneaton's withdrawal from the league, Rowe-Turner returned to Kettering Town.{{cite tweet|number=1750518899378958509|title=𝙇𝙍𝙏 𝙞𝙨 𝙖 𝙋𝙤𝙥𝙥𝙮! Well done to those of you who got the answer to our transfer teaser (most within about 3 minutes 😅) We're delighted to announce that Lathaniel Rowe-Turner has signed for The Poppies, subject to FA Approval! Welcome back, Snoop! #KTFC|user=KTFCOfficial|author-link=Kettering Town F.C.|date=25 January 2024|accessdate=26 January 2024}}
Career statistics
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Honours
Kettering Town
- Southern League Premier Division Central: 2018–19{{citation needed|date=November 2019}}
References
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Category:Footballers from Leicester
Category:English men's footballers
Category:Men's association football defenders
Category:Leicester City F.C. players
Category:Cheltenham Town F.C. players
Category:Redditch United F.C. players
Category:King's Lynn F.C. players
Category:Torquay United F.C. players
Category:Luton Town F.C. players
Category:Alfreton Town F.C. players
Category:Kidderminster Harriers F.C. players
Category:Nuneaton Town F.C. players
Category:Kettering Town F.C. players
Category:Tamworth F.C. players
Category:Stourbridge F.C. players
Category:English Football League players
Category:National League (English football) players
Category:Northern Premier League players