Joe Widdowson
 Widdowson playing for Northampton Town in 2013 | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Joseph Widdowson[1] | ||
| Date of birth | 29 March 1989 | ||
| Place of birth | Forest Gate, England | ||
| Height | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) | ||
| Playing position | Defender | ||
| Club information | |||
| Current club | Northampton Town | ||
| Number | 3 | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 2007–2009 | West Ham United | 0 | (0) |
| 2008 | → Rotherham United (loan) | 3 | (0) |
| 2009 | → Grimsby Town (loan) | 20 | (1) |
| 2009–2010 | Grimsby Town | 38 | (0) |
| 2010–2012 | Rochdale | 66 | (0) |
| 2012– | Northampton Town | 47 | (0) |
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 6 October 2013 (UTC). † Appearances (Goals). | |||
Joseph "Joe" Widdowson (born March 1989) is an English footballer who plays for Northampton Town as a defender.
He has previously played for West Ham United, Rotherham United, Grimsby Town and Rochdale.
Career
West Ham United
Widdowson began his career as a trainee at West Ham United in July 2007.[2] He joined Football League Two side Rotherham United in February 2008 on a one-month loan,[3] where he made three league appearances.[2] He made his non-competitive debut for West Ham on 17 July 2008 against Hampton & Richmond Borough completing 90 minutes in a 2–4 victory. This match was then followed with a full 90 minutes on 24 July 2008 in the MLS All-Stars game in Toronto in which Widdowson was handed the difficult task of marking England legend David Beckham. Widdowson impressed many spectators during the game with the way he handled the task set in such a controlled manner, and ended the game swapping shirts with the Los Angeles Galaxy star.[4]
Grimsby Town
On 2 January 2009 Widdowson joined Grimsby Town on an initial one month loan.[5] Widdowson made his debut for Grimsby on 17 January 2009 in a 1–0 away victory against Wycombe Wanderers.[6] He scored his first league goal, against Rotherham United, in a 3–0 home win for the Mariners on 24 January 2009.[7] The goal was good enough to win 2nd place in the club's goal of the season awards. Grimsby manager Mike Newell managed to extend Widdowson's loan until the end of the season, and he remained as the club's first choice left back, despite regular starter Tom Newey returning from injury. Newey was then loaned out to Rochdale,[8] and Widdowson became an integral part of the Grimsby side that managed too stave off relegation from the Football League. He was given his first red card for the club on 25 April 2009 after being controversially dismissed in the 87th minute of play for a second bookable offence in the club's relegation crunch tie with Bournemouth.[9] On 18 May 2009, the Mariners announced Widdowson had signed a three-year contract with the club.[10]
Rochdale
On 22 June 2010 Widdowson signed for Rochdale ahead of the club's first campaign in League One.[11] In May 2012, Widdowson was released from Rochdale after being told his contract would not be renewed.[12]
Northampton Town
On 5 July 2012 it was announced that Widdowson had joined Northampton Town on a two-year contract.[13]
Career statistics
| Club | Season | League | League | FA Cup | League Cup | FL Trophy | Total | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | |||
| West Ham United | 2007–08 | Premier League | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008–09 | Premier League | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Rotherham United (loan) | 2007–08 | League Two | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Grimsby Town (loan) | 2008–09 | League Two | 20 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20 | 1 |
| Grimsby Town | 2009–10 | League Two | 17 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Rochdale | 2010–11 | League One | 34 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 37 | 0 |
| Rochdale | 2011–12 | League One | 32 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 35 | 0 |
| Career total | 106 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 115 | 1 | ||
References
- ↑ "Search 1984 to 2006 – Birth, Marriage and Death indexes". Findmypast.com. Retrieved 12 August 2010.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Joe Widdowson". Soccerbase. Racing Post. Retrieved 15 March 2008.
- ↑ "Millers sign young Hammer on loan". BBC Sport. 14 February 2008. Retrieved 15 March 2008.
- ↑ "MLS All-Stars 3–2 West Ham United FT". West Ham United F.C. Retrieved 25 June 2010.
- ↑ "Widdowson goes out on loan". West Ham United F.C. Retrieved 25 June 2010.
- ↑ "Wycombe 0–1 Grimsby". BBC News. 17 January 2009. Retrieved 25 June 2010.
- ↑ "Grimsby 3–0 Rotherham". BBC News. 24 January 2009. Retrieved 25 June 2010.
- ↑ "Rochdale swoop for defender Newey". BBC News. 25 March 2009. Retrieved 6 May 2010.
- ↑ "Bournemouth 2–1 Grimsby". BBC News. 25 April 2009. Retrieved 6 May 2010.
- ↑ "Widdowson makes permanent switch". Grimsby-townfc.premiumtv.co.uk. Retrieved 25 June 2010.
- ↑ "Football – Joe Widdowson completes Rochdale move". BBC News. 23 June 2010. Retrieved 25 June 2010.
- ↑ Coleman to make big changes Skysports, 10 May 2012. Retrieved 12 May 2012.
- ↑ http://www.ntfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10425~2826674,00.html
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