David Stockdale

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David Stockdale
Personal information
Full name David Adam Stockdale
Date of birth 20 September 1985 (1985-09-20) (age 22)
Place of birth    Leeds, England
Height 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Playing position Goalkeeper
Club information
Current club Fulham
Number TBA
Senior clubs1
Years Club App (Gls)*
2003–2006
2005
2006
2006–2008
2008–		 York City
→ Wakefield & Emley (loan)
→ Worksop Town (loan)
Darlington
Fulham		 24 (0)
07 (0)
06 (0)
47 (0)
00 (0)   
National team2
2005 England National Game XI 01 (0)

1 Senior club appearances and goals
counted for the domestic league only and
correct as of 18:50, 4 June 2008 (UTC).
2 National team caps and goals correct
as of 4 June 2008 (UTC).
* Appearances (Goals)

David Adam Stockdale (born 20 September 1985 in Leeds, West Yorkshire) is an English footballer, currently just signed for Fulham. He has made over 75 league and cup appearances in the Conference National and Football League Two with York City and Darlington.[1]

[edit] Career

Stockdale was developed through the York City youth system and made his Football League debut when coming on as a substitute on the last day of the 2002–03 season. He was named in the England National Game XI squad in October 2004.[2] He stated his determination at earning a new contract with York in January 2005,[3] but turned a contract down in June.[4] He had loan spells at Wakefield & Emley and Worksop Town during the 2005–06 season.[5][6] He was released by York City at the end of the 2005–06 season after being publicly criticised by manager Billy McEwan about his weight.[7]

Stockdale joined Darlington in August 2006 after impressing in a period on trial in pre-season.[7] He made eight appearances in the 2006–07 season[8] and when first-choice goalkeeper, Andy Oakes, was sent off in the opening game of the 2007–08 season, Stockdale took over and became manager Dave Penney's preferred choice in goal.[9] He was rewarded with a new contract in November 2007[10] and went on to make over 40 appearances for Darlington in the 2007–08 season.[11] In April 2008, he was linked with Birmingham City and Newcastle United,[12] but Darlington later accepted a £350,000 bid, with rumors stating the fee could have risen to £600,000 from Fulham.[13][14] Despite this, he played for Darlington in the play-offs, where they eventually lost on penalties 5–4 after the matches had ended 3–3 on aggregate.[15] He completed his move to Premier League side Fulham on 4 June 2008 on a two-year deal for an an undisclosed fee.[16]

[edit] Notes

  1. ^ David Stockdale. Soccerbase. Racing Post. Retrieved on 2008-05-27.
  2. ^ "Fairclough trims England squad", BBC Sport, 2004-10-28. Retrieved on 2007-11-26. 
  3. ^ "Stockdale wants new York contract", BBC Sport, 2005-01-23. Retrieved on 2007-11-26. 
  4. ^ "Stockdale stance angers York boss", BBC Sport, 2005-05-21. Retrieved on 2007-11-26. 
  5. ^ "Keeper Stockdale makes loan move", BBC Sport, 2005-09-20. Retrieved on 2007-11-26. 
  6. ^ "York keeper set for Worksop move", BBC Sport, 2006-03-01. Retrieved on 2008-05-03. 
  7. ^ a b Flett, Dave. "Stockdale to Darlo weigh way", The Press, Newsquest Media Group, 2006-08-04. Retrieved on 2008-05-03. 
  8. ^ Games played by David Stockdale in 2006/2007. Soccerbase. Racing Post. Retrieved on 2008-05-03.
  9. ^ Stoddart, Craig. "Stockdale vows to remain in the driving seat after ousting Oakes", The Northern Echo, Newsquest Media Group, 2007-08-21. Retrieved on 2008-05-03. 
  10. ^ "Quakers hand Stockdale new deal", BBC Sport, 2007-11-26. Retrieved on 2007-11-26. 
  11. ^ Games played by David Stockdale in 2007/2008. Soccerbase. Racing Post. Retrieved on 2008-05-03.
  12. ^ "Stockdale’s net gain", The Press, 2008-04-22. Retrieved on 2008-04-22. 
  13. ^ "Fulham agree deal for Stockdale", BBC Sport, 2008-04-24. Retrieved on 2008-04-25. 
  14. ^ Hall, Lee. "Stockdale hoping to kick-off new Cottagers career with clean slate", Darlington & Stockton Times, 2008-05-19. Retrieved on 2008-05-27. 
  15. ^ League Two Play-Off Semifinal second leg - KO 12:00. Soccerbase. Retrieved on 2008-05-27.
  16. ^ "Fulham confirm Stockdale signing", BBC Sport, 2008-06-04. Retrieved on 2008-06-04. 

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