Ray Putterill

{{Infobox football biography

| name = Ray Putterill

| fullname = Raymond Francis Putterill

| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1989|2|3|df=y}}

| birth_place = Wirral, England

| height = {{height|ft=5|in=8}}{{cite web |title=Ray Putterill |url=http://www.liverpoolfc.tv/team/squad/putterill/ |publisher=Liverpool F.C. |access-date=18 August 2022 |url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071011010716/http://www.liverpoolfc.tv/team/squad/putterill/ |archive-date=11 October 2007}}

| position = Midfielder

| youthyears1 = 2005–2007

| youthclubs1 = Liverpool

| years1 = 2007–2009

| clubs1 = Liverpool

| caps1 = 0

| goals1 = 0

| years2 = 2009–2010

| clubs2 = Halewood Town

| caps2 = ?

| goals2 = ?

| years3 = 2010–2011

| clubs3 = Accrington Stanley

| caps3 = 24

| goals3 = 12

| years4 = 2011–2012

| clubs4 = Southport

| caps4 = 2

| goals4 = 3

| years5 = 2011–2012

| clubs5 = → Vauxhall Motors (loan)

| caps5 = 0

| goals5 = 8

| years6 = 2011–2012

| clubs6 = Essemmay OB

| years7 = 2012–2013

| clubs7 = Rochdale

| caps7 = 22

| goals7 = 2

| years8 = 2013

| clubs8 = Hyde

| caps8 = 1

| goals8 = 0

| years9 = 2013

| clubs9 = Waterloo Dock

| caps9 =

| goals9 =

| years10 = 2013–2014

| clubs10 = Formby

| caps10 = 1

| goals10 = 0

| years11 = 2014–2015

| clubs11 = Waterloo Dock

| caps11 =

| goals11 =

| years12 = 2016

| clubs12 = Marine

| caps12 = 2

| goals12 = 0

| years13 = 2016

| clubs13 = Aigburth Peoples Hall

| caps13 =

| goals13 =

| nationalyears1 = 2004

| nationalteam1 = England U16

| nationalcaps1 = 2

| nationalgoals1 = 0

}}

Raymond Francis Putterill (born 3 February 1989) is an English former footballer.

Club career

=Liverpool=

Putterill started his career at Liverpool working his way through their youth teams and moving up to the Liverpool Academy in the summer of 2005. In April 2007 he was in the team that lifted the 2007 FA Youth Cup for Liverpool.{{cite web|url=http://www.thefa.com/TheFACup/FACompetitions/TheFAYouthCup/NewsAndFeatures/2009/FAYC_AnfieldReport3|title=United hold the edge|publisher=The Football Association |accessdate=9 August 2010}} He was given a senior contract in the summer of 2007{{cite web|url=http://www.liverpoolfc.tv/news/latest-news/three-starlets-promoted-to-melwood|title=Three starlets promoted to Melwood|accessdate=9 August 2010|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://archive.today/20120804033212/http://www.liverpoolfc.tv/news/latest-news/three-starlets-promoted-to-melwood|archivedate=4 August 2012}}{{cite web|url=http://www.liverpoolfc.tv/news/latest-news/watch-now-putterill-speaks-to-tv|title=Watch now: Putterill speaks to .tv|publisher=Liverpool F.C.|accessdate=9 August 2010|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://archive.today/20120803224138/http://www.liverpoolfc.tv/news/latest-news/watch-now-putterill-speaks-to-tv|archivedate=3 August 2012}} and made one first team appearance against Crewe Alexandra in pre-season during July 2007 in a friendly match, when he scored.{{cite web|url=http://www.liverpoolfc.tv/news/media-watch/reds-have-too-much-for-crewe|title=Reds have too much for Crewe|publisher=Liverpool F.C.|accessdate=9 August 2010|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://archive.today/20120905002642/http://www.liverpoolfc.tv/news/media-watch/reds-have-too-much-for-crewe|archivedate=5 September 2012}} He was awarded the number 35 shirt at Liverpool for the 2007–08 season and was named on the bench for the first time in a Football League Cup tie against Reading in September 2007.{{cite web|url=http://menmedia.co.uk/manchestereveningnews/sport/football/accrington_stanley/s/1313183_reds_ray_of_light_for_putts|title=Reds' Ray of light for Putts|publisher=Manchester Evening News |accessdate=9 August 2010}} He was unable to break into the first team and failure to prove his fitness after a hip operation resulted in his release from Liverpool at the end of the 2008–09 season.

His nickname is 'Razor' both in relation to his 1st name 'Ray' and also his aggressive playing style much like former Liverpool player 'Razor Ruddock'.{{cite web|url=http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Accrington-Stanley-2-3-Newcastle-Stanley-run-Magpies-close-in-tight-match-at-the-Crown-Ground-Daily-Mirror-match-report-article564201.html|title=Accrington Stanley 2–3 Newcastle: Daily Mirror match report|last=Bird|first=Simon|date=25 August 2010|work=Daily Mirror|accessdate=19 March 2011}}

=Halewood Town=

He joined Liverpool County Premier League team Halewood Town around October 2009, playing between 15 and 20 games for the side.{{cite news|url=http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/sport/8381538.Banned_Accrington_Stanley_player_is_not_malicious__says_Halewood_boss/|title= Banned Accrington Stanley player is not malicious, says Halewood boss |work=Lancashire Telegraph|accessdate=17 January 2011 | date=9 September 2010}}

=Accrington Stanley=

After seven operations throughout his career including a fractured spine, a hip reconstruction, cartilage in his knee, a hernia operation and a fractured spine when playing for England Schoolboys, the under 15s, against Ireland,{{cite web|url=http://www.givemefootball.com/league-two/released-liverpool-player-is-back-in-business-at-s |title=Released Liverpool player is back in business at Stanley |publisher=Professional Footballers Association |accessdate=9 August 2010 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20100802105500/http://www.givemefootball.com/league-two/released-liverpool-player-is-back-in-business-at-s |archivedate= 2 August 2010 }} in July 2010 he signed for League two club Accrington Stanley on a six-month contract. He made his league debut on 7 August 2010 in the opening match of the season against Aldershot{{cite news|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_div_3/8842730.stm|title=Accrington Stanley 0–0 Aldershot|publisher=BBC Sport |accessdate=9 August 2010 | date=7 August 2010}} and scored his first goal for the club on 25 August 2010 in a League Cup tie against Newcastle United.{{cite news|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/league_cup/8939618.stm|title= Accrington Stanley 2–3 Newcastle |publisher=BBC Sport |accessdate=26 August 2010 | date=25 August 2010}}

In September 2010, both Putterill and Accrington Stanley were charged by the Football Association after the midfielder played whilst under a 42-day Liverpool County FA suspension. This related to an incident whilst playing for Halewood in April 2010 where he had been found guilty of improper or insulting behaviour,{{cite news|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/a/accrington_stanley/8977786.stm?|title= Accrington and Ray Putterill both charged by the FA |publisher=BBC Sport |accessdate=7 September 2010 | date=7 September 2010}} after swearing at the referee.{{cite web|url=http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/accringtonstanley/news/8389618.Reds_want_ban_Putt_on_hold/?ref=rss|title= Reds want ban Putt on hold |work=Lancashire Telegraph|accessdate=15 September 2010}} The ban came into effect from 30 August 2010 and it was thought that playing Putterill may lead to Stanley being expelled from the Football League Trophy.{{cite web|url=http://www.clickliverpool.com/sport/tranmere-rovers-fc/1210629-tranmere-rovers-may-get-cup-reprieve-as-accrington-face-fa-charge.html|title=Tranmere Rovers may get cup reprieve as Accrington face FA charge|publisher=Click Liverpool|accessdate=7 September 2010|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://archive.today/20120731145028/http://www.clickliverpool.com/sport/tranmere-rovers-fc/1210629-tranmere-rovers-may-get-cup-reprieve-as-accrington-face-fa-charge.html|archivedate=31 July 2012}} On 13 October 2010 Stanley withdrew from the competition and Tranmere were reinstated.{{cite news|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/a/accrington_stanley/9089631.stm|title=Accrington withdraw from Johnstone's Paint Trophy |publisher=BBC Sport |accessdate=13 October 2010 | date=13 October 2010}} He returned from this ban in a League Two match on 16 October 2010 as a late substitute in Stanley's match against Rotherham.{{cite news|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_div_3/9075153.stm|title= Accrington 2–2 Rotherham |publisher=BBC Sport |accessdate=16 October 2010 | date=16 October 2010}}

Though no official announcement was made, his fitness levels were a concern and as a result he was not offered a contract by Accrington Stanley for the 2011–12 season.

=Southport=

On his 23rd birthday, Putterill signed for Conference National team Southport{{cite web | url=http://www.southportfc.net/news/details.php?news_id=5484 | title=Putterill joins Southport FC | publisher=southportfc.net | accessdate=2 March 2012 | url-status=dead | archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304023510/http://www.southportfc.net/news/details.php?news_id=5484 | archivedate=4 March 2016 }} In just his second match for the club he was sent off for foul and abusive language.{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/17243670|title= AFC Telford 0–1 Southport |publisher=BBC Sport |accessdate=10 March 2012| date=10 March 2012}}

On his return from suspension he joined Vauxhall Motors on loan until the end of the season, but failed to make a single first team appearance.

=Rochdale=

On 9 August Putterill signed for League 2 Team Rochdale on a non-contract basis.{{cite news | url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/19198499|title= Rochdale sign Ian Craney & Ray Putterill on non-contract terms |publisher= BBC Sport | accessdate=9 August 2012}} He scored his first Football League goal on 25 August.{{cite news | url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/19304431|title= Torquay 4–2 Rochdale |publisher= BBC Sport | accessdate=25 August 2012}} On 14 January 2013 Ray Putterill was released by the club along with fellow Dale player Ian Craney.{{cite web | url=http://www.rochdaleafc.co.uk/news/article/two-depart-ian-and-ray-598340.aspx|title= Two Depart |publisher=rochdaleafc.co.uk | accessdate=14 January 2013}}

=Hyde=

On 22 January 2013 Putterill signed a permanent deal with Conference Premier team Hyde.{{cite web | url=http://www.hydefc.co.uk/2013/01/hyde-sign-duo/#more-3331|title= Hyde sign Duo|publisher=www.hydefc.co.uk | accessdate=22 January 2013}} He was released at the end of his contract after making only one first-team appearance.

=Waterloo Dock=

He then played for Waterloo Dock.{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/waterloodockafc/status/326768562972815361|title=Waterloo Dock AFC on Twitter}}

=Formby=

Over the summer of 2013 he signed for North West Counties Football League Division One side Formby, making his debut in the opening game of the season.

=Marine=

In February 2016 he joined Marine making two league appearances for the club.{{cite web|url=http://www.pitchero.com/clubs/marine/teams/120810/player/ray-putterill-1652091/32733|title=Ray Putterill – First – Marine Football Club}}

Honours

FA Youth Cup: 2007 with Liverpool

Career statistics

rowspan="2"\|Club !rowspan="2"\|Season !colspan="2"\|League !colspan="2"\|Cup !colspan="2"\|League Cup !colspan="2"\|Europe !colspan="2"\|OtherIncludes other competitive competitions, including the FA Community Shield and Football League play-offs !colspan="2"\|Total
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Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals
Accrington Stanley \|2010–11 \|24	0	2	2	2	1	0	0	2	1	30	4
Southport \|2011–12 \|2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	0
Vauxhall Motors \|2011–12 \|0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Rochdale \|2012–13 \|18	1	1	0	1	0	0	0	2	1	20	2
Hyde \|2012–13 \|1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0
Formby \|2013–14 \|1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0
Marine \|2015–16 \|2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	0
colspan="2"\|Career total !48	1	3	2	3	1	0	0	4	1	56	6