James Tavernier
Tavernier playing for Carlisle United in 2011 | |||
Personal information | |||
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Full name | James Henry Tavernier[1] | ||
Date of birth | 31 October 1991 | ||
Place of birth | Bradford, England | ||
Height | 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in)[2] | ||
Playing position | Right-Back | ||
Club information | |||
Current club | Rotherham United (on loan from Newcastle United) | ||
Number | 27 | ||
Youth career | |||
2001–2008 | Leeds United | ||
2008–2009 | Newcastle United | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
2009– | Newcastle United | 2 | (0) |
2011 | → Gateshead (loan) | 13 | (0) |
2011 | → Carlisle United (loan) | 16 | (0) |
2011–2012 | → Sheffield Wednesday (loan) | 6 | (0) |
2012 | → Milton Keynes Dons (loan) | 7 | (0) |
2013 | → Shrewsbury Town (loan) | 1 | (0) |
2013– | → Rotherham United (loan) | 11 | (2) |
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 1 February 2014 (UTC). † Appearances (Goals). |
James Henry Tavernier (born 31 October 1991) is an English footballer who plays for Rotherham United on loan from Newcastle United as a defender.
Career
Leeds United
Born in Bradford, West Yorkshire, Tavernier joined the Leeds United youth system at the age of nine after being picked up from local club Farsley Celtic, where he played six seasons having played a season in goal before moving to a central midfield role.[3]
Newcastle United
Tavernier moved to Newcastle United in 2008. He made his first team debut in a 2–0 defeat against Peterborough United in the League Cup on 22 September 2009.[4]
In the 2010–11 season, he was given his first start in the 3–2 League Cup second round tie over Accrington Stanley in a team made up of youngsters and fringe players. He played in central defence and gave an impressive display. He made his Premier League debut for Newcastle as a substitute versus Reading.[5]
Gateshead loan
On 7 January 2011, Tavernier joined Gateshead, along with Newcastle teammate Jóan Símun Edmundsson, on a 28-day loan.[6] He made his Gateshead debut on 8 January, against Kidderminster Harriers.[7] On 8 February 2011, Tavernier's loan deal at Gateshead was extended until 9 April.[8] Gateshead manager Ian Bogie commented by saying Tavernier has a big future in the game.[9] However, he was recalled by Newcastle on 24 March 2011 because of a suspension picked up by defensive cover player James Perch in a reserve team game.[10] Tavernier appeared on the bench for Newcastle's 4–1 win over Wolverhampton Wanderers on 2 April 2011.[11]
Carlisle United loan
On 11 August 2011, Tavernier joined Carlisle United on an initial one-month loan[12] that was extended to mid November. Just like the Gateshead manager, Carlisle manager Greg Abbott was equally impressed by Tavernier.[13] Tavernier came back to Newcastle after a successful loan spell during which he made 17 appearances.[14]
Sheffield Wednesday loan
On 21 November 2011, Tavernier joined Sheffield Wednesday on an loan until 9 January 2012.[15]
Milton Keynes Dons loan
On 31 January 2012, Tavernier joined Milton Keynes Dons on loan until the end of the season.[16] His loan spell was cut short after he was recalled by Newcastle due to injuries to first team defenders.
Shrewsbury Town loan
Tavernier joined Shrewsbury Town on 26 July 2013 on an initial month long loan,[17] but returned to his parent club early having aggravated a pre-existing metatarsal injury.[18]
Rotherham United loan
Tavernier joined Rotherham United on 28 November 2013 on a short-term emergency loan deal.[19]
Career statistics
Club | Season | League | FA Cup | League Cup | Other | Total | ||||||
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Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
Newcastle United | 2010–11 | Premier League | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
2010–11 | Premier League | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | |
2011–12 | Premier League | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | |
2012–13 | Premier League | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 8 | 0 | |
2013–14 | Premier League | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
Total | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 10 | 0 | ||
Gateshead (loan) | 2010–11 | Conference National | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
Carlisle United (loan) | 2011–12 | Football League One | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
Sheffield Wednesday (loan) | 2011–12 | Football League One | 6 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
Milton Keynes Dons (loan) | 2011–12 | Football League One | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
Shrewsbury Town (loan) | 2013–14 | Football League One | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Rotherham United (loan) | 2013–14 | Football League One | 11 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 12 | 2 |
Career totals | 56 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 74 | 2 |
- A. ^ The "League" column constitutes appearances and goals (including those as a substitute) in the Premier League, Football League and Football Conference.
- B. ^ The "Other" column constitutes appearances and goals (including those as a substitute) in the UEFA Europa League, FA Trophy, Football League Trophy and play-offs.
References
- ↑ "Search 1984 to 2006 – Birth, Marriage and Death indexes". Findmypast.com. Retrieved 22 September 2009.
- ↑ "Player Profile". BBC. Retrieved 4 April 2012.
- ↑ "When I first started at playing at Farsley Celtic Boys Club I actually spent a season in goal then moved in to central midfield. When Leeds came in for me, that's where I was playing."
- ↑ "Peterborough 2–0 Newcastle". BBC Sport. 22 September 2009. Retrieved 27 May 2010.
- ↑ "Accrington Stanley 2 – 3 Newcastle". BBC Sport. 25 August 2010. Retrieved 7 January 2011.
- ↑ "Gateshead swoop for Magpie pair". Gateshead F.C. 7 January 2011. Retrieved 7 January 2011.
- ↑ "Gateshead 2–2 Kidderminster Harriers". Gateshead F.C. 9 January 2011. Retrieved 10 January 2011.
- ↑ "Tavernier loan to Gateshead is extended". Evening Chronicle. 8 February 2011. Retrieved 8 February 2011.
- ↑ "Gateshead boss believes in Tavernier". Wordpress. 7 January 2011. Retrieved 7 January 2011.
- ↑ "Newcastle recall young star James Tavernier". Evening Chronicle. 24 March 2011. Retrieved 24 March 2011.
- ↑ "Newcastle 4–1 Wolves". BBC Sport. 2 April 2011. Retrieved 2 April 2011.
- ↑ "Tavernier Loaned To Cumbrians". Newcastle United F.C. 11 August 2011. Retrieved 11 August 2011.
- ↑ "James Tavernier impresses Carlisle boss Greg Abbott". BBC. 22 August 2011. Retrieved 10 December 2011.
- ↑ "Loan Watch: Tav signs off, Soderberg signs on". Newcastle United F.C. 6 November 2011. Retrieved 8 November 2011.
- ↑ "Tavernier Joins Sheffield Wednesday on Loan". Newcastle United F.C. 21 November 2011. Retrieved 21 November 2011.
- ↑ 16.0 16.1 . Newcastle United. 31 January 2012 http://www.nufc.co.uk/articles/20120131/tavernier-joins-dons-on-loan_2281670_2595422. Missing or empty
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(help) - ↑ "Town land defender on loan". Shrewsweb. 26 July 2013.
- ↑ "GT on departing loan duo". Shrewsweb. 20 August 2013.
- ↑ "Millers land Magpies defender". Rotherham United FC. 28 November 2013.
- ↑ "James Tavernier Career Stats". Soccerbase. Retrieved 4 October 2010.
- ↑ "Gateshead 6–0 Hampton & Richmond Borough". Gateshead F.C. 16 January 2011. Retrieved 6 February 2011.
- ↑ "Gateshead 3 Dartford 0". Sunday Sun. 6 February 2011. Retrieved 6 February 2011.
- ↑ "Blyth Spartans 0–2 Gateshead". Gateshead F.C. 27 February 2011. Retrieved 1 March 2011.
- ↑ Newsum, Matt (12 March 2011). "Darlington 3–2 Gateshead". BBC Sport. Retrieved 12 March 2011.
- ↑ Newsum, Matt (19 March 2011). "Gateshead 0–0 Darlington (agg 2–3)". BBC Sport. Retrieved 19 March 2011.
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