Scott Kerr

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Scott Kerr

Kerr playing for York City in 2011
Personal information
Full nameScott Anthony Kerr[1]
Date of birth (1981-12-11) 11 December 1981[1]
Place of birthLeeds, England
Height5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)[1]
Playing positionMidfielder
Club information
Current clubGrimsby Town
Number4
Youth career
000?–1995Leeds United
1995–1999Bradford City
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps†(Gls)†
1999–2001Bradford City1(0)
2001–2003Hull City0(0)
2002→ Frickley Athletic (loan)5(1)
2003–2005Scarborough84(1)
2005–2011Lincoln City221(8)
2011–2013York City78(0)
2013–Grimsby Town20(1)
National team
2004–2005England National Game XI9(1)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 16:22, 22 January 2014 (UTC).
† Appearances (Goals).

Scott Anthony Kerr (born 11 December 1981) is an English footballer who plays for Grimsby Town as a midfielder. He previously played for Bradford City, Hull City, Frickley Athletic, Scarborough, Lincoln City and York City.

Club career

Early career

Born in Leeds, West Yorkshire,[1] Kerr played in the youth system at Leeds United before being released and joining Bradford City in 1995 at the age of 14.[2] He signed his first professional contract with Bradford on 4 July 2000.[1] He left Bradford to join Yorkshire rivals Hull City, playing in the Third Division, for a nominal fee on 18 June 2001.[3][4] He spent his first season at Hull on the injury list with a back injury and when fit for his second season failed to make an impression.[4] In September 2002 he joined Northern Premier League Premier Division side Frickley Athletic on loan, scoring on his debut against Harrogate Town on 17 September 2002. After a month at Frickley he returned to Hull but failed to make the first team and in March 2003 he left the club without making a single senior appearance. He joined Football Conference team Scarborough on a contract until the end of the 2002–03 season in March 2003.[5]

Lincoln City

Kerr expressed his desire to leave Scarborough in June 2005 to return to the Football League and held talks with Barnet and Lincoln City.[6] He opted to sign for Lincoln on a two-year contract on 1 July.[7] He enjoyed an impressive debut season for Lincoln, under then manager, Keith Alexander, helping them reach their fourth successive play-off spot (albeit an unsuccessful one). The style of football played under Alexander, however, often undermined Kerr's ability as a midfielder, despite his presence being felt throughout the campaign. The 2006–07 season, however, under head coach John Schofield, meant that Kerr was able freely showcase his abilities. Kerr, as a consequence, formed a solid partnership with Lee Frecklington in the middle of the park for Lincoln, helping them in their promotion push for the fifth successive season.

In the 2008–09 season, Kerr continued to captain the side and be a creative influence. Following the sale of Frecklington to Peterborough in January 2009, Kerr found himself playing with a number of midfield partners as Peter Jackson experimented to find the best combination, after trying to play alongside Shane Clarke and Stefan Oakes. Jackson decided to bring Michael O'Connor in on loan from Crewe Alexandra. Kerr started to flourish due to the freedom O'Connor gave him and Kerr scored his first goal of the season in the Imp's 2–0 win at Accrington Stanley in April, He scored his second in the same match. His improved league form saw him named as the fans player of the year at the last match of the season against Aldershot Town. Prior to this only five days before he was named as the clubs official website's player of the year. Kerr provided the assist for all three goals City scored against Northwich Victoria in the FA Cup second round, in a game he also received man of the match.

York City

Kerr (left) lifting the Billy Fenton Memorial Trophy after being named as York's Clubman of the Year for the 2011–12 season

Kerr was released from his Lincoln contract to sign for Conference Premier club York City on a one-and-a-half-year contract on 31 January 2011.[8] He was set to join the club on loan in November 2010 after being out of the team at Lincoln, but after reestablishing himself the move no longer appealed to him.[9][10] He made his debut a day after signing in a 4–1 victory over league leaders AFC Wimbledon.[11] He was stand-in captain for a 2–1 defeat at Cambridge United on 19 March.[12][13] Kerr was sent off for the first time as a York player for a second bookable offence in a 1–0 victory over Luton Town on 19 April.[14] He finished the 2010–11 season with 16 appearances for York.[15]

Kerr scored his first goal as a York player with the winning goal in a 1–0 victory over Grimsby Town in the FA Trophy quarter-final on 25 February 2012.[16] His 2011–12 season was brought to a premature end after a cruciate ligament was torn following a tackle by Luton midfielder Keith Keane in the FA Trophy semi-final second leg on 17 March 2012.[17] He made 42 appearances and scored one goal that season,[18] and after the final home game of the season against Forest Green Rovers on 28 April he was named as York's Clubman of the Year.[19] Following York's promotion to League Two following victory in the 2012 Conference Premier play-off Final, Kerr signed a new one-year contract after the club exercised a clause in his contract.[20]

He made his return from injury as a 66th minute substitute in York's 0–0 home draw with Rotherham United on 6 October 2012.[21] However, he was ruled out for the remainder of the 2012–13 season on 11 April 2013 with a back injury, meaning he finished the campaign with 31 appearances.[21][22] Kerr was released by York on 30 April 2013.[23]

Grimsby Town

Kerr signed for Conference Premier side Grimsby Town on a one-year contract on 1 June 2013.[24]

International career

Kerr earned nine caps and scored one goal for the England National Game XI from 2004 to 2005.[25] He represented the team in the 2004 Four Nations Tournament. The 2005 Four Nations Tournament saw him score in the 3–2 victory against Scotland, a game which won England the tournament.

Personal life

He is a supporter of his hometown club Leeds United.[26]

Career statistics

As of match played 18 January 2014.
Club statistics
Club Season League FA Cup League Cup Other Total
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Bradford City 1999–2000[27] FA Premier League 0000000000
2000–01[28] FA Premier League 1000101[lower-alpha 1]030
Total 1000101030
Hull City 2001–02[29] Third Division 0000000000
2002–03[30] Third Division 0000001[lower-alpha 2]010
Total 0000001010
Frickley Athletic (loan) 2002–03[31] NPL Premier Division 5100—0051
Scarborough 2002–03[31] Football Conference 9000—0090
2003–04[32] Football Conference 37063—2[lower-alpha 2]0453
2004–05[33] Conference National 38120—3[lower-alpha 3]0431
Total 84183—50974
Lincoln City 2005–06[34] League Two 41220212[lower-alpha 4]0473
2006–07[35] League Two 44310103[lower-alpha 5]0493
2007–08[36] League Two 36120101[lower-alpha 2]0401
2008–09[37] League Two 45220101[lower-alpha 2]0492
2009–10[38] League Two 39020001[lower-alpha 2]0420
2010–11[39] League Two 16030101[lower-alpha 2]0210
Total 221812061902489
York City 2010–11[15] Conference Premier 16000—00160
2011–12[18] Conference Premier 34010—7[lower-alpha 6]1421
2012–13[21] League Two 28020001[lower-alpha 2]0310
Total 780300081891
Grimsby Town 2013–14[40] Conference Premier 20140—00241
Career total 409102737124146715
  1. ↑ Appearance in UEFA Intertoto Cup
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 Appearance(s) in Football League Trophy
  3. ↑ One appearance in Football League Trophy, one in FA Trophy, one in Conference League Cup
  4. ↑ Appearances in League Two play-offs
  5. ↑ One appearance in Football League Trophy, two in League Two play-offs
  6. ↑ Appearances in FA Trophy

Honours

Individual

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 Hugman, Barry J., ed. (2010). The PFA Footballers' Who's Who 2010–11. Mainstream Publishing. p. 235. ISBN 978-1-84596-601-0. 
  2. ↑ "Memories rekindled as Kerr gets back on Parade". Yorkshire Post (Leeds). 13 October 2012. Retrieved 14 October 2012. 
  3. ↑ Bateman, Stephen. "City land Kerr". Sky Sports. Retrieved 12 January 2013. 
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 "Scott Kerr". On Cloud Seven. Retrieved 12 April 2011. 
  5. ↑ "Scarborough land Kerr". BBC Sport. 10 March 2003. Retrieved 16 July 2011. 
  6. ↑ "Kerr aiming to leave Scarborough". BBC Sport. 9 June 2005. Retrieved 16 July 2011. 
  7. ↑ "Scarborough pair sign Imps deals". BBC Sport. 1 July 2005. Retrieved 16 July 2011. 
  8. ↑ "York City swoop for Scott Kerr and Liam Darville". BBC Sport. 31 January 2011. Retrieved 16 July 2011. 
  9. ↑ Flett, Dave (9 February 2011). "The Big Interview with York City's Scott Kerr". The Press (York). Retrieved 12 April 2011. 
  10. ↑ York City F.C. programme, v. Histon F.C., 26 March 2011, p.22.
  11. ↑ "York City 4–1 AFC Wimbledon". BBC Sport. 1 February 2011. Retrieved 12 March 2011. 
  12. ↑ Flett, Dave (18 March 2011). "Stand-in skipper role awarded to York City midfielder Scott Kerr". The Press (York). Retrieved 14 August 2011. 
  13. ↑ "Cambridge Utd 2–1 York". BBC Sport. 19 March 2011. Retrieved 19 March 2011. 
  14. ↑ "York 1–0 Luton". BBC Sport. 19 April 2011. Retrieved 20 April 2011. 
  15. ↑ 15.0 15.1 Williams, Mike; Williams, Tony, eds. (2011). Non-League Club Directory 2012. Tony Williams Publications. pp. 156–157. ISBN 9-781869-833701. 
  16. ↑ Flett, Dave (27 February 2012). "Match report: Grimsby Town 0, York City 1 – FA Trophy quarter-final". The Press (York). Retrieved 10 March 2012. 
  17. ↑ Flett, Dave (26 March 2012). "York City boss: Now win promotion for crocked Kerr". The Press (York). Retrieved 22 January 2014. 
  18. ↑ 18.0 18.1 Williams, Mike; Williams, Tony, eds. (2012). Non-League Club Directory 2013. Tony Williams Publications. pp. 162–163. ISBN 9-781869-833770. 
  19. ↑ "York City clinch fourth place in Blue Square Bet Premier". The Press (York). 28 April 2012. Retrieved 22 January 2014. 
  20. ↑ Carroll, Steve (13 June 2012). "Scott Kerr signs new York City deal". The Press (York). Retrieved 22 January 2014. 
  21. ↑ 21.0 21.1 21.2 "Games played by Scott Kerr in 2012/2013". Soccerbase. Retrieved 1 September 2012. 
  22. ↑ Flett, Dave (11 April 2013). "York City reluctant to take risks with key centre-back David McGurk". The Press (York). Retrieved 22 January 2014. 
  23. ↑ Carroll, Steve (30 April 2013). "York City manager Nigel Worthington announces retained list". The Press (York). Retrieved 22 January 2014. 
  24. ↑ "Town Sign Midfield Man". Grimsby Town F.C. 1 June 2013. Retrieved 1 June 2013. 
  25. ↑ Williams, Mike; Williams, Tony, eds. (2007). The Non League Club Directory 2008. Tony Williams Publications. pp. 926–929. ISBN 978-1-869833-57-2. 
  26. ↑ "Leeds fan Scott Kerr welcomes Lincoln City's Carling Cup draw with the Whites". Lincolnshire Echo (Lincoln). 17 June 2010. Retrieved 16 July 2011. 
  27. ↑ "Games played by Scott Kerr in 1999/2000". Soccerbase. Retrieved 12 January 2013. 
  28. ↑ "Games played by Scott Kerr in 2000/2001". Soccerbase. Retrieved 12 January 2013. 
  29. ↑ "Games played by Scott Kerr in 2001/2002". Soccerbase. Retrieved 12 January 2013. 
  30. ↑ "Games played by Scott Kerr in 2002/2003". Soccerbase. Retrieved 12 January 2013. 
  31. ↑ 31.0 31.1 "Player Details: Season 2002–2003". SoccerFactsUK. Retrieved 1 February 2011. 
  32. ↑ "Scott Kerr season details 2003/2004". Grimsby Town Mad. Retrieved 12 January 2013. 
  33. ↑ "Scott Kerr season details 2004/2005". Grimsby Town Mad. Retrieved 12 January 2013. 
  34. ↑ "Games played by Scott Kerr in 2005/2006". Soccerbase. Retrieved 12 January 2013. 
  35. ↑ "Games played by Scott Kerr in 2006/2007". Soccerbase. Retrieved 12 January 2013. 
  36. ↑ "Games played by Scott Kerr in 2007/2008". Soccerbase. Retrieved 12 January 2013. 
  37. ↑ "Games played by Scott Kerr in 2008/2009". Soccerbase. Retrieved 12 January 2013. 
  38. ↑ "Games played by Scott Kerr in 2009/2010". Soccerbase. Retrieved 12 January 2013. 
  39. ↑ "Games played by Scott Kerr in 2010/2011". Soccerbase. Retrieved 12 January 2013. 
  40. ↑ "S. Kerr". Soccerway. Retrieved 22 January 2014. 

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