Anton Forrester

Anton Forrester
Personal information
Full nameAnton George Forrester[1]
Date of birth11 February 1994
Place of birthLiverpool, England
Playing positionCenter forward
Club information
Current team
Blackburn Rovers
Youth career
2003–2012Everton
2012Blackburn Rovers
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps†(Gls)†
2012–Blackburn Rovers0(0)
2013–2014→ Bury (loan)28(6)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 04:32, 12 March 2014 (UTC).
† Appearances (Goals).

Anton George Forrester (born 11 February 1994) is an English striker playing for Blackburn Rovers.[2]

Club career

A product of Everton U21, he joined Blackburn Rovers after a trial.[3] After impressing Michael Appleton, he signed Forrester who has a contract at Ewood Park till 2015.[4] He made his debut in the FA Cup match against Millwall. He came on as a 75th minute substitute for Joshua King.[5]

On 18 July 2013, Forrester joined Bury in League Two on loan until 1 January 2014.[6] His loan however was extended until July 2014.[7]

Career statistics

As of match played 12 March 2014[8]
Club Division Season League FA Cup League Cup Other Total
Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Blackburn Rovers Championship 2012–13 001000—10
Bury League Two 2013–14 2861021—317
Career totals287202100327

Personal life

His elder brother Carl (* 1992), played in his child hood for Tranmere Rovers F.C., Liverpool F.C.,[9] before played on senior side for Southport F.C. and Leigh Genesis F.C..[10]

References

  1. ↑ Anton Forrester profile at the English National Football Archive (subscription required)
  2. ↑ "England – A. Forrester – Profile with news, career statistics and history". Int.soccerway.com. 2013-03-13. Retrieved 2013-06-17.
  3. ↑ "Blackburn to snap up Everton youngster Anton Forrester | Transfers". Tribal Football. 2013-01-16. Retrieved 2013-06-17.
  4. ↑ GMT (2013-01-30). "Everton striker Anton Forrester joins Blackburn on free transfer". Bbc.co.uk. Retrieved 2013-06-17.
  5. ↑ "Blackburn Rovers vs. Millwall". Int.soccerway.com. 2013-03-13. Retrieved 2013-06-17.
  6. ↑ "Blackburn striker Anton Forrester joins Bury in loan deal". BBC Sport. 18 July 2013. Retrieved 18 July 2013.
  7. ↑ "Forrester extends Shakers stay". Eurosport. Retrieved 6 January 2014.
  8. ↑ Anton Forrester career statistics at Soccerbase
  9. ↑ Liverpool Echo: Oh brother! Tranmere and Everton stars Carl and Anton Forrester star for Liverpool Boys
  10. ↑ LG-SA.co.uk - Carl Forrester - TheFootballNetwork.net