Mark Beevers
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| Mark Beevers | ||
| Personal information | ||
|---|---|---|
| Full name | Mark Beevers | |
| Date of birth | November 21, 1989 | |
| Place of birth | Barnsley, England | |
| Height | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) | |
| Playing position | Defender | |
| Club information | ||
| Current club | Sheffield Wednesday | |
| Number | 15 | |
| Youth clubs | ||
| 2001–2006 | Sheffield Wednesday | |
| Senior clubs1 | ||
| Years | Club | App (Gls)* |
| 2006– | Sheffield Wednesday | 22 (0) |
| National team | ||
| 2008- | England U19 | 1 (0) |
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1 Senior club appearances and goals |
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Mark Beevers (born November 21, 1989 in Barnsley, South Yorkshire) is an English football defender who currently plays for Sheffield Wednesday.
[edit] Playing career
Although an Academy player at the time, he was called up to the senior squad for the FA Cup 3rd round tie with Manchester City on 7 January 2007 after impressing for the reserve team, although he was never brought off the bench. He eventually made his senior debut against Southampton on 31 January 2007 when Wednesday lost 2–1 but Beevers managed to put in a solid performance.[1] Beevers has been described as being "cultured for one so young".
Beevers made his first start of the 2007-08 season in a 2–0 defeat to Leicester City on 6 October 2007. Beevers replaced the injured Michael Johnson at half time, and his excellent performance earned him the man of the match award.[2] Beevers gained another chance in the first team on 6 November 2007 in an away game at West Bromwich Albion, who were flying high in the league and the highest scorers in the league. Beevers lined up alongside Richard Hinds in an inexperienced centre back pairing, however Beevers played with the temperament and quality of a player far beyond his years and helped to earn the Owls a 1–1 draw.[3]
On the 28 December 2007, the Daily Mail reported that David Moyes was planning a bid for Beevers to prepare a long term replacement for David Weir and Alan Stubbs.[4] Beevers scored his first senior goal on 6 January 2008 in an FA Cup 3rd round match against premiership side Derby County[5] which sparked more rumours he would be leaving for a bigger club.[6] On 17 January 2008 he was placed on standby for England under-19s upcoming game against Croatia on 5 February 2008.[7]
On 28 January 2008, Sheffield Wednesday announced that Beevers had signed an improved contract keeping him at the club until 2012.[8] On 3 March 2008 Beevers was announced as the winner of the third annual Wickes Young Apprentice Trophy and had a new song from the fans which went "You'll Never Lick the Beever" .[9] On 23 March 2008, Beevers was called up to the England under-19s squad replacing Chelsea F.C. Sam Hutchinson, making his debut as a second half substitute in the 3-1 win against Russia.[10]
Sheffield Wednesday fans showed their appreciation to Mark by voting him their club's player of the year at the end of the season. [11]
[edit] References
- ^ "Southampton 2-1 Sheff Wed", bbc.co.uk, 31 January 2007. Retrieved on 2008-02-03.
- ^ "Beevers Makes His Mark", SWFC.co.uk, 12 October 2007. Retrieved on 2008-02-03.
- ^ "Hard Work Delights Laws", SWFC.co.uk, 6 November 2007. Retrieved on 2008-02-03.
- ^ "Who the Premiership clubs have their eye on for the January transfer window", Daily Mail online, 28 December 2007. Retrieved on 2008-02-03.
- ^ "Derby 2-2 Sheff Wed", bbc.co.uk, 6 January 2008. Retrieved on 2008-02-03.
- ^ "Sheffield Wednesday warn Everton off Beevers", tribalfootball.com, 7 January 2008. Retrieved on 2008-02-03.
- ^ "Beevers Placed On England Standby", SWFC.co.uk, 17 January 2008. Retrieved on 2008-02-03.
- ^ "Beevers signs until 2012", SWFC.co.uk, 28 January 2008. Retrieved on 2008-02-03.
- ^ "Beevers Nets Young Apprentice Award and got interest from liverpool and man utd", SWFC.co.uk, 3 March 2008. Retrieved on 2008-03-06.
- ^ "Beevers makes U-19 Debut", SWFC.co.uk, 26 March 2008. Retrieved on 2008-03-26.
- ^ Beevers Is YOUR Player Of The Year! | Sheffield Wed | News | Latest News | Latest News
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