Marcel Barrington
{{Short description|Footballer (born 1995)}}
{{Use British English|date=March 2016}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=January 2023}}
{{Infobox football biography
| name = Marcel Barrington
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| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|df=y|1995|08|28}}
| birth_place = London, England
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| position = Forward
| currentclub = Cray Valley Paper Mills
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| youthyears1 = {{0|0000}}–2013 | youthclubs1 = Stoke City
| years1 = 2013 | clubs1 = Stoke City | caps1 = 0 | goals1 = 0
| years2 = 2013 | clubs2 = → Harrow Borough (loan) | caps2 = 6 | goals2 = 1
| years3 = 2013–2015 | clubs3 = Leicester City | caps3 = 0 | goals3 = 0
| years4 = 2014 | clubs4 = → Ilkeston (loan) | caps4 = 3 | goals4 = 1
| years5 = 2014–2015 | clubs5 = → Nuneaton Town (loan) | caps5 = 4 | goals5 = 1
| years6 = 2015 | clubs6 = → Bishop's Stortford (loan) | caps6 = 4 | goals6 = 0
| years7 = 2015 | clubs7 = Walton Casuals | caps7 = 7 | goals7 = 1
| years8 = 2016 | clubs8 = Tooting & Mitcham United | caps8 = 13 | goals8 = 1
| years9 = 2016 | clubs9 = Margate | caps9 = 12 | goals9 = 0
| years10 = 2016 | clubs10 = → Grays Athletic (loan) | caps10 = 1 | goals10 = 0
| years11 = 2016–2017 | clubs11 = Tooting & Mitcham United | caps11 = 5 | goals11 = 0
| years12 = 2017 | clubs12 = Hendon | caps12 = 19 | goals12 = 4
| years13 = 2017–2019 | clubs13 = Braintree Town | caps13 = 40 | goals13 = 6
| years14 = 2019 | clubs14 = Hampton & Richmond Borough | caps14 = 9 | goals14 = 2
| years15 = 2019 | clubs15 = Concord Rangers | caps15 =10 | goals15 =1
| years16 = 2019–2020 | clubs16 = Dartford | caps16 = 1 | goals16 = 0
| years17 = 2020 | clubs17 = Walton Casuals | caps17 = 6 | goals17 = 0
| years18 = 2020 | clubs18 = Staines Town | caps18 = 2 | goals18 = 0
| years19 = 2020–2021 | clubs19 = Welling United | caps19 = 3 | goals19 = 0
| years20 = 2021–2022 | clubs20 = Cray Valley Paper Mills | caps20 = 36 | goals20 = 20
| years21 = 2022–2023 | clubs21 = Herne Bay | caps21 = 35 | goals21 = 15
| years22 = 2023 | clubs22 = Erith & Belvedere | caps22 = 8 | goals22 = 1
| years23 = 2023– | clubs23 = Cray Valley Paper Mills | caps23 = 1 | goals23 = 1
| nationalyears1 = 2015– | nationalteam1 = Guyana | nationalcaps1 = 7 | nationalgoals1 = 3
| club-update = 19:25, 22 November 2023 (UTC)
| nationalteam-update = 22:48, 30 March 2019 (UTC)
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Marcel Barrington (born 28 August 1995) is a semi-professional footballer who plays as a forward for Cray Valley Paper Mills. Born in England, he represents the Guyana national football team.
Barrington began his career with Stoke City, and made his senior debut while on loan with Harrow Borough. He later joined Leicester City in January 2014, and featured for the Under-21s in between loan spells. Barrington represented both Nuneaton Town and Bishop's Stortford on short-term loans, before his release from the Foxes with the conclusion of the 2014–15 season.
The striker joined Walton Casuals in November 2015, before switching to league rivals Tooting & Mitcham United in January 2016. Barrington signed a contract Margate during the close season, but after a short loan spell with Grays Athletic, returned to his former side in December 2016. After a short spell back at Tooting & Mitcham, Barrington opted to join Hendon for the remainder of the campaign. Preceding the start of the 2017–18 campaign, Barrington was rewarded with a move to National League South side Braintree Town.
He is a Guyana international having made his debut in July 2015 in 2018 World Cup qualification.
Club career
Barrington began his career with Stoke City, where he featured for the Under-18s. He then gained his first taste of senior football two days after his 18th birthday, joining Harrow Borough on loan.{{Cite web|url=http://www.pitchero.com/clubs/harrowborough/teams/60083/player/marcel-barrington-1035675/17924|title=Marcel Barrington - First Team - Harrow Borough Football Club|website=www.pitchero.com|access-date=12 March 2016}} He completed 90 minutes just once in the one-month spell, and scored in the 3–1 victory over Dulwich Hamlet in September 2013.{{Cite web|url=http://www.getwestlondon.co.uk/sport/other-sport/best-performance-season-harrow-borough-5964238|title=Best performance of the season as Harrow Borough trounce Dulwich Hamlet|last=Administrator|first=getwestlondon|website=getwestlondon|date=9 September 2013 |access-date=12 March 2016}}
He then swapped the Britannia Stadium for the King Power Stadium, joining Leicester City in January 2014, before having a brief loan spell with Ilkeston in the Northern Premier League.{{Cite web |title=Home |url=http://ilsonfootball.co.uk/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160221044310/http://ilsonfootball.co.uk/ |archive-date=21 February 2016 |website=www.ilsonfootball.co.uk}} After returning to Leicester, Barrington initially joined up with the Under-18s, and headed into the Under-21s ahead of the 2014–15 season after signing a contract extension.{{Cite web|url=http://www.lcfc.com/news/article/270614-development-trio-sign-contract-extensions-1696167.aspx|title=Development Trio Sign Contract Extensions|last=City|first=Leicester|website=www.lcfc.com|access-date=13 March 2016}}
His next move came in November 2014, with the striker joining Nuneaton Town on a two-month loan.{{Cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/30194164|title=Leicester City: Marcel Barrington loaned to Nuneaton by Foxes|work=BBC Sport |access-date=13 March 2016}} Once again, he scored a single goal in his temporary stay. Called up by manager Kevin Wilkin for his side's National League tie with Chester, Barrington grabbed Nuneaton's third goal to secure victory on his debut.{{Cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/30156950|title=Nuneaton Town 3-2 Chester|work=BBC Sport |access-date=13 March 2016}} He went on to make four more appearances for the non-League club, before being called back to represent Leicester's youth side during the loan spell.{{Cite web|url=http://www.nuneatontownfc.com/teams/98603/player/24--marcel-barrington-1420430/25481|title=24 - Marcel Barrington - Nuneaton Town First Team - Nuneaton Town FC|website=www.nuneatontownfc.com|access-date=13 March 2016|archive-date=13 March 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160313203121/http://www.nuneatontownfc.com/teams/98603/player/24--marcel-barrington-1420430/25481|url-status=dead}}
Returning to Leicester with the conclusion of his loan in late January, he spent two months with the Foxes before signing for Bishop's Stortford.{{Cite web|url=http://www.lcfc.com/news/article/barrington-in-bishops-stortford-loan-2360689.aspx|title=Barrington In Bishop's Stortford Loan|last=City|first=Leicester|website=www.lcfc.com|access-date=13 March 2016}} Barrington managed just four appearances for the club and failed to find the net in two months.{{Cite web|url=http://www.aylesburyunitedfc.co.uk/players/marcel-barrington|title=Marcel Barrington Profile {{!}} Aylesbury United FC|website=www.aylesburyunitedfc.co.uk|access-date=13 March 2016}} He remained at the club until the end of the season, and was subsequently released the day after Nigel Pearson's departure as manager.{{Cite web|url=http://www.skysports.com/football/news/11095/9880795/premier-league-player-release-list-for-201415-season|title=Premier League player released list for 2014/15 season|website=Sky Sports|access-date=13 March 2016}} He made a total of 12 appearances in the Under-21 Premier League.{{Cite web|url=http://www.southlondon-today.co.uk/article.cfm?id=116629&headline=Tooting%2520&%2520Mitcham%2520ace%2520Barrington%2520selected%2520by%2520Guyana§ionIs=sport&searchyear=2016|title=Tooting & Mitcham ace Barrington selected by Guyana|website=South London Press|access-date=13 March 2016|archive-date=14 March 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160314014503/http://www.southlondon-today.co.uk/article.cfm?id=116629&headline=Tooting%2520&%2520Mitcham%2520ace%2520Barrington%2520selected%2520by%2520Guyana§ionIs=sport&searchyear=2016|url-status=dead}}
Jamaal Shabazz soon rewarded Barrington with an international call-up, and he made his debut for Guyana on 15 June 2015 in a World Cup Qualifier. Playing in the final 18 minutes, he was cautioned in the final moments of the game in a 4–4 draw with St. Vincent and the Grenadines having replaced Trayon Bobb.{{Cite web|url=http://www.goal.com/en/match/guyana-vs-st-vincent-grenadines/1998922/lineups|title=Guyana 4 - 4 St. Vincent / Grenadines Team line-ups 6/15/15 - WC Qualification CONCACAF - Goal.com|website=www.goal.com|access-date=13 March 2016}}
Barrington began the 2015–16 season without a club, despite having featured for Charlton Athletic on trial during pre-season friendlies.{{Cite web|url=http://www.cafc.co.uk/news/article/charlton-cafc-xi-pre-season-report-maidstone-united-2568152.aspx|title=Read a full report from the CAFC XI clash with Maidstone United at the Gallagher Stadium on Thursday evening|last=Jones|first=George|website=www.cafc.co.uk|access-date=13 March 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304051237/http://www.cafc.co.uk/news/article/charlton-cafc-xi-pre-season-report-maidstone-united-2568152.aspx|archive-date=4 March 2016|url-status=dead}} He eventually joined Isthmian Division One South club Walton Casuals in November 2015, where he scored one goal in eight appearances.{{Cite web|url=http://www.waltoncasuals.com/transfers/stags-sign-marcel-barrington/|title=Stags sign Marcel Barrington - Walton Casuals FC|website=Walton Casuals FC|language=en-GB|access-date=13 March 2016}} Making his debut in a 3–2 defeat to Tooting & Mitcham United, he scored his side's only goal three weeks later in a 1–1 draw with Faversham Town.{{Cite web|url=http://www.waltoncasuals.com/event/walton-casuals-1-1-faversham-town/|title=Walton Casuals 1-1 Faversham Town - Walton Casuals FC|website=Walton Casuals FC|language=en-GB|access-date=13 March 2016}} His final appearance for the club come in early December, and he was released shortly after.
Barrington was without a club for six weeks after his departure from the Moatside Stadium, but soon returned to action in the Isthmian Division One South with Tooting & Mitcham United in mid-January.{{Cite web|url=http://www.isthmian.co.uk/saturdays-transfer-list-28916|title=Saturday's Transfer List - The Ryman Isthmian Football League|website=www.isthmian.co.uk|date=23 January 2016 |access-date=13 March 2016}} He scored one goal in 16 appearances for the club in all competitions.{{Cite web |title=15-16 |url=http://www.tmu-fc.co.uk/history/season/2010/15-16.php |access-date=26 September 2022 |website=www.tmu-fc.co.uk}} On 8 March 2016, he received a call-up to the Guyana national squad ahead of the country's participation in the 2017 Caribbean Cup qualification.{{Cite web|url=http://www.thenonleaguefootballpaper.com/latest-news/isthmian-league-step-three/15283/tooting-youngster-marcel-barrington-receives-guyana-call/|title=Tooting youngster Marcel Barrington receives Guyana call|website=The Non League Football Paper – Daily football news|date=8 March 2016 |access-date=13 March 2016}} Barrington scored his first international goal in Guyana's opening fixture on 22 March 2016, concluding the scoring in a 7–0 victory over Anguilla after coming off the bench.
On 22 July 2016, Barrington signed for National League South side Margate. After impressing for the club during a pre-season trial, which saw him score five goals in two games, he was rewarded with a one-year deal.{{Cite web|url=http://www.margate-fc.co.uk/news/barrington-becomes-a-blue-1649755.html|title=Barrington Becomes A Blue - News - Margate Football Club|website=www.margate-fc.co.uk|access-date=22 July 2016}} Barrington joined Isthmian League Premier Division club Grays Athletic on loan on 8 September 2016.{{Cite web|url=http://www.graysathletic.co.uk/news/margate-striker-marcel-barrington-joins-on-loan-1682890.html|title=Margate striker Marcel Barrington joins on loan|website=www.graysathletic.co.uk|accessdate=9 September 2016}} Due to budget constraints, he was released in December 2016.{{Cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/OfficialTMUFC/posts/572342232975760|title=Official TMUFC - First Team Manager Frank Wilson has acted... {{!}} Facebook|website=www.Facebook.com|access-date=10 December 2016}}
On 9 December 2016, Barrington returned to former club Tooting & Mitcham United for a second spell.{{Cite web |title=16-17 |url=http://www.tmu-fc.co.uk/history/season/2010/16-17.php |access-date=26 September 2022 |website=www.tmu-fc.co.uk}} After a short one-month spell at Tooting & Mitcham, Barrington opted to join fellow Isthmian League side Hendon.{{Cite web|url=http://nonleague.pitchero.com/uncategorized/two-more-join-hendon-52334/|title=Two More Join Hendon|publisher=Non-League Pitchero|date=9 January 2017|accessdate=19 December 2017}} Barrington went onto feature twenty-one times for Hendon, scoring four goals{{Cite news |title=Former Staff - Marcel Barrington |url=http://www.hendonfc.net/Squad?method=view&id=2292 |publisher=Hendon Official Site |accessdate=19 December 2017}} before leaving to join National League South side Braintree Town in August 2017. He went onto make his Braintree debut during their 2–0 home victory over Chippenham Town, replacing Karl Oliyide in the 80th minute.{{Cite news |title=Braintree Town vs. Chippenham Town |url=https://uk.soccerway.com/matches/2017/08/12/england/conference-n--s/braintree-town-fc/chippenham-town-fc/2496231/ |publisher=Soccerway |date=12 August 2017 |accessdate=19 December 2017}}
In September 2020, he joined National League South side Welling United.{{cite web |url=https://www.wellingunited.com/player/marcel-barrington/ |title=Marcel Barrington |publisher=Welling United FC |accessdate=5 February 2021 |archive-date=19 October 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201019215523/https://www.wellingunited.com/player/marcel-barrington/ |url-status=dead }} Before that, he had a brief spell at Staines Town.{{cite tweet|number=1236265158869225474|user=StainesTownFC|title=✍ NEW SIGNING | We are delighted to announce the signing of striker Marcel Barrington.Former Stoke and Leicester…|date=7 March 2020}}{{Cite web |title=Staines Town {{!}} Appearances {{!}} Marcel Barrington {{!}} 2019-2020 {{!}} Football Web Pages |url=https://www.footballwebpages.co.uk/staines-town/appearances/2019-2020/marcel-barrington/885119 |access-date=29 September 2022 |website=www.footballwebpages.co.uk}} In May 2021, Barrington moved to Cray Valley Paper Mills, scoring 22 goals in 42 appearances in all competitions.{{cite web|url=https://www.crayvalleypmfc.com/news/player-announcement-2617830.html|title=Player Announcement|website=www.crayvalleypmfc.com|date=20 May 2021|accessdate=18 June 2021}}{{Cite web |title=Cray Valley PM {{!}} Appearances {{!}} Marcel Barrington {{!}} 2021-2022 {{!}} Football Web Pages |url=https://www.footballwebpages.co.uk/cray-valley-pm/appearances/2021-2022/marcel-barrington/926012 |access-date=26 September 2022 |website=www.footballwebpages.co.uk}} He subsequently joined Herne Bay in 2022.{{Cite web |title=Marcel Barrington - Herne Bay FC First Team |url=https://www.hernebayfootballclub.co.uk/teams/72027/player/m-barrington-2929813/82370 |access-date=26 September 2022 |website=www.hernebayfootballclub.co.uk}}{{Cite web |title=Herne Bay {{!}} Appearances {{!}} Marcel Barrington |url=https://www.footballwebpages.co.uk/herne-bay/appearances/marcel-barrington/926012 |access-date=2023-03-03 |website=www.footballwebpages.co.uk}} Following Herne Bay's relegation, he joined Erith & Belvedere in September 2023.{{cite tweet|number=1703319125412442521|title=The Deres can confirm the signing of Marcel Barrington! Barrington spent last season with @HerneBayFC and has played at this level with @CrayValleyPM. Welcome to The Deres and welcome back to the @IsthmianLeague #UpTheDeres|user=EBTheDeres|author-link=Erith & Belvedere F.C.|date=17 September 2023|accessdate=19 September 2023}} He returned to Cray Valley Paper Mills in November 2023.{{cite web|url=https://www.crayvalleypmfc.com/news/player-update--new-signing-2818187.html|title=Player Update - New Signing|website=www.crayvalleypmfc.com|date=21 November 2023|accessdate=22 November 2023}}
International career
Barrington registered his first cap for Guyana in their 2018 FIFA World Cup qualification (CONCACAF) fixture against Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, replacing Trayon Bobb in the 72nd minute during the 4–4 draw.{{Cite news |title=Guyana 4 - 4 St. Vincent / Grenadines |url=http://m.goal.com/c/en-us/match/guyana-vs-st-vincent-grenadines/1998922/lineups |publisher=Goal |date=14 June 2015 |accessdate=19 December 2017}}
Career statistics
=Club=
{{updated|match played 19 November 2023}}
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= International =
:Scores and results list Guyana's goal tally first.{{cite web|url=http://www.national-football-teams.com/player/60596/Marcel_Barrington.html|title=Barrington, Marcel|publisher=National Football Teams|accessdate=23 February 2017}}
| class="wikitable sortable"
|+ List of international goals scored by Marcel Barrington |
| scope="col"|No.
!scope="col"|Date !scope="col"|Venue !scope="col"|Opponent !scope="col"|Score !scope="col"|Result !scope="col"|Competition !scope="col" class="unsortable"|{{Abbr|Ref.|References}} |
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| align="center"|1
|{{dts|22 March 2016}} |Providence Stadium, Providence, Guyana |{{fb|AIA}} |align="center"|7–0 |align="center"|7–0 |
| align="center"|2
|{{dts|8 October 2016}} |André Kamperveen Stadion, Paramaribo, Suriname |{{fb|SUR}} |align="center"|1–0 |align="center"|2–3 |2017 Caribbean Cup qualification |
References
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External links
- {{NFT player|60596|name=Marcel Barrington}}
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