Marcus Tudgay
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| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Marcus Tudgay[1] | ||
| Date of birth | 3 February 1983[1] | ||
| Place of birth | Shoreham-by-Sea, England | ||
| Height | 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)[2] | ||
| Playing position | Forward | ||
| Club information | |||
Current team | Coventry City | ||
| Number | 20 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| ?–2002 | Derby County | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 2002–2006 | Derby County | 92 | (17) |
| 2006 | → Sheffield Wednesday (loan) | 1 | (1) |
| 2006–2011 | Sheffield Wednesday | 194 | (48) |
| 2010–2011 | → Nottingham Forest (loan) | 4 | (3) |
| 2011–2014 | Nottingham Forest | 57 | (10) |
| 2012–2013 | → Barnsley (loan) | 9 | (3) |
| 2013–2014 | → Barnsley (loan) | 5 | (1) |
| 2014 | → Charlton Athletic (loan) | 2 | (0) |
| 2014– | Coventry City | 13 | (2) |
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 17:28, 12 February 2015 (UTC). † Appearances (Goals). | |||
Marcus Tudgay (born 3 February 1983) is an English footballer who is currently plays as a striker for Coventry City.
Before joining Nottingham Forest in 2010, he made nearly 300 appearances in the Football League playing for Derby County and Sheffield Wednesday. He has since spent two loan spells with Barnsley.
Club career
Derby County
Born in Shoreham, Sussex, Tudgay came through the ranks at Derby County and made his senior debut in August 2002. His final Rams goal came against future club Sheffield Wednesday at Hillsborough in November 2005.
Sheffield Wednesday
Tudgay joined Sheffield Wednesday for an undisclosed fee in January 2006, penning a contract to keep him at Hillsborough until 2010.[3] He had initially signed on loan with the club but manager Paul Sturrock decided to make his move permanent after he claimed a debut goal in a 3–0 win over Crewe Alexandra.
The manager's faith in him was justified as Tudgay scored vital goals in Sheffield Wednesday's successful attempt to avoid relegation from the Championship, including a goal against his former employers on the last day of the season in a 2–0 win.
Tudgay was ruled out for the start of the 2006–07 campaign due to a bizarre injury sustained at a family barbecue over the summer. The player cut his toe on glass, severing tendons and requiring surgery which ruled him out of competitive action for three months. But he bounced back on his return, forming a good partnership with Deon Burton, to score six goals in five games. He was moved out to the wing after injuries to Wade Small and Jermaine Johnson but still finished the season with 11 goals. The 2007–08 season saw Tudgay add eight goals to his career record, the most notable of these was a second half volley to lead his side to a 2–0 victory in the Steel City Derby at Hillsborough and another goal against Derby County in the FA Cup which helped to earn his side a replay. He missed the end of the season due to an injury.
At the start of the 2008–09 season Tudgay scored twice in the opening game against Burnley, the first coming within 30 seconds of kick off. He played in almost every position during the season. He won the Fans player of the month awards for February and March 2009 and the PFA Fans Championship Player Of The Year award, as well as the Sheffield Wednesday Player of the Year.
On 15 July 2009 it was reported that the Owls had rejected an offer from newly promoted Premier League side Burnley, describing the bid as unwelcome.[4] Later that month he signed a new four-year contract until the summer of 2013.
On 25 August 2010 it was reported that newly promoted Premier League side Blackpool had tried to sign Tudgay the previous month and were about to make an improved offer for him.[5] Sky Sports reported that Blackpool manager Ian Holloway had watched Tudgay in action the previous night.[6] Two days later, the Yorkshire club rejected at £500,000 bid from Blackpool, calling the sum "derisory".[7]
Nottingham Forest
On 25 November 2010, Tudgay moved to Nottingham Forest on loan, with a view to a permanent deal in January 2011.[8] He scored on his Forest debut in a 3–0 win against Crystal Palace on 18 December 2010 at the City Ground. In his next appearance for Nottingham Forest, he scored a brace in Forest's 5–2 victory over their East Midlands rivals Derby County.[9][10] On 5 January 2011, the loan deal was made permanent[11] and he signed for Forest for an undisclosed fee. His next goal was the winner against Portsmouth in a 2–1 victory for Forest.[12] Tudgay's next goal came on 5 February against Watford, and it again proved decisive.[13] He then did not score until April, when he opened the scoring in a 3–2 win against Leicester City.[14] His final goal of the 2010–11 season came on the final day of the regular season, in a 3–0 win over Crystal Palace.[15]
Tudgay's first league goal in the 2011–12 season came in a 2–0 win against Middlesbrough on 18 October 2011.[16] His second league goal of the season was the only goal of the game against Reading on 1 November.[17] His next goal came in the 3–2 win at home Ipswich Town on 19 November.[18] His next goals came in the return fixture; Tudgay scored two as Forest beat Ipswich 3–1 on 2 January 2012.[19] They would be Tudgay's last goals of the season.
After making an appearance and scoring a goal for Forest's reserves on 13 November 2012,[20][21] on the next day, Tudgay signed for Barnsley on loan until January with a view to a permanent deal.[22] His first goal for Barnsley was the equaliser in a 1–1 draw with Burnley on 27 November 2012.[23] His second goal for Barnsley came in a 4–1 away defeat at Watford on 1 December.[24] His third goal for the club was the winner in a 2–1 win at Millwall.[25]
On 28 November 2013, Tudgay re-joined Barnsley for his second loan spell at the Yorkshire club.[26]
On 21 February 2014, Tudgay joined Charlton Athletic on loan for the remainder of the 2013–14 season.[27] On 27 March 2014, the loan was cut short and he returned to Nottingham Forest.[28]
Coventry City
Tudgay joined Coventry City on a one-year deal on 29 July 2014.[29] Tudgay quickly cemented his status as a fan favourite at Coventry City with a series of convincing performances as a centre-forward. After failing to score in his first 10 appearances for the club, Tudgay scored a wonder-header against Walsall having missed a penalty earlier in the game. That goal was celebrated with a playful 'shushing' gesture that was taken in good faith by Coventry City fans who had taken 'our Marcus' to their hearts.
Tudgay's playing style at Coventry City has been described as a 'false 9', his imperious link-up play and deceptive movement have proven too much for most League One defences. Whilst his goal tally is not currently as impressive as his overall play, it is only a matter of time before Tudgay will take League One defences by storm. Sky Blues fans our desperate to see him succeed.
Club career statistics
- As of 1 November 2014[30]
| Club | Season | League | FA Cup | League Cup | Other[A] | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Derby County | 2001–02 | First Division | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2002–03 | First Division | 8 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 | |
| 2003–04 | First Division | 29 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 30 | 6 | |
| 2004–05 | Championship | 34 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 38 | 10 | |
| 2005–06 | Championship | 21 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22 | 2 | |
| Sheffield Wednesday (loan) | 2005–06 | Championship | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Derby County Total | 92 | 17 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 99 | 18 | ||
| Sheffield Wednesday | 2005–06 | Championship | 17 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18 | 4 |
| 2006–07 | Championship | 40 | 11 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 42 | 11 | |
| 2007–08 | Championship | 35 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 40 | 8 | |
| 2008–09 | Championship | 42 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 42 | 14 | |
| 2009–10 | Championship | 43 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 46 | 10 | |
| 2010–11 | League One | 17 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 22 | 4 | |
| Nottingham Forest (loan) | 2010–11 | Championship | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 3 |
| Sheffield Wednesday Total | 194 | 48 | 7 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 210 | 51 | ||
| Nottingham Forest | 2010–11 | Championship | 18 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 20 | 4 |
| 2011–12 | Championship | 34 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 38 | 6 | |
| 2012–13 | Championship | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | |
| 2013–14 | Championship | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | |
| Barnsley (loan) | 2012–13 | Championship | 9 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 3 |
| 2013–14 | Championship | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 1 | |
| Charlton Athletic (loan) | 2013–14 | Championship | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Nottingham Forest Total | 57 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 64 | 11 | ||
| Coventry City | 2014–15 | League One | 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Total | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 | ||
| Career totals | 373 | 83 | 14 | 2 | 11 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 404 | 88 | ||
- A. ^ The "Other" column constitutes appearances and goals (including substitutes) in the Football League Trophy and 2011 Football League play-offs.
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Hugman, Barry J., ed. (2009). The PFA Footballers' Who's Who 2009–10. Mainstream Publishing. ISBN 978-1-84596-474-0.
- ↑ "Marcus Tudgay Profile". swfc.co.uk. Sheffield Wednesday. Archived from the original on 10 April 2008. Retrieved 19 September 2009.
- ↑ "Gilbert and Tudgay seal Owls moves". BBC Sport. 6 January 2006. Retrieved 19 July 2011.
- ↑ "Owls reject Burnley's Tudgay bid". BBC Sport. 15 July 2009. Retrieved 19 September 2009.
- ↑ Canavan, Steve (25 August 2010). "Pool try to tempt Tudgay". Blackpool Gazette (Johnston Press). Retrieved 25 August 2010.
- ↑ "Holloway checks on Tudgay – Owls striker in Pool's sights". Sky Sports (British Sky Broadcasting). 25 August 2010. Retrieved 25 August 2010.
- ↑ "Sheffield Wednesday reject Tudgay bid from Blackpool". BBC Sport. 27 August 2010. Retrieved 19 July 2011.
- ↑ "Nottingham Forest sign Tudgay from Sheffield Wednesday". BBC Sport. 25 November 2010. Retrieved 19 July 2011.
- ↑ Moxley, Neil (30 December 2010). "Nottingham Forest 5 Derby 2: Nigel Clough gets tough after Marcus Tudgay runs rivals ragged". London: Daily Mail. Retrieved 20 September 2012.
- ↑ Rae, Richard (29 December 2010). "Nottingham Forest's dismantling of Derby delights Billy Davies". The Guardian (London: Guardian Media Group). Retrieved 20 September 2012.
- ↑ "Nottingham Forest complete Marcus Tudgay transfer". BBC Sport. 5 January 2011. Retrieved 19 July 2011.
- ↑ "Nottingham Forest 2 Portsmouth 1: Tudgay's injury-time winner sinks Pompey". Daily Mail. 15 January 2011. Retrieved 14 November 2012.
- ↑ Kempson, Russell (5 February 2011). "Nottingham Forest beat Watford thanks to Marcus Tudgay strike". The Observer (London: Guardian Media Group). Retrieved 14 November 2012.
- ↑ "Nottingham Forest 3–2 Leicester: Keeper howler lets down Foxes". MirrorFootball (Trinity Mirror). 22 April 2011. Retrieved 14 November 2012.
- ↑ "Crystal Palace 0–3 Nott'm Forest". BBC Sport. 7 May 2011. Retrieved 14 November 2012.
- ↑ "Nottingham Forest begin Steve Cotterill era with Middlesbrough victory". guardian.co.uk (Guardian Media Group). Press Association. 18 October 2011. Retrieved 16 December 2012.
- ↑ "Marcus Tudgay gives Nottingham Forest the edge over Reading". guardian.co.uk (Guardian Media Group). Press Association. 1 November 2011. Retrieved 16 December 2012.
- ↑ "Nottingham Forest 3-2 Ipswich: Daily Mirror match report". MirrorFootball (Trinity Mirror). 20 November 2011. Retrieved 16 December 2012.
- ↑ "Ipswich 1 Nottingham Forest 3: Goal drought over as Tudgay leads from the front". Daily Mail. 2 January 2012. Retrieved 16 December 2012.
- ↑ Richardson, Nick (13 November 2012). "Rams Raided By Under 21s". nottinghamforest.co.uk (Nottingham Forest F.C.). Retrieved 14 November 2012.
- ↑ Watson, Chris (14 November 2012). "Marcus Tudgay nets winner against old club as Derby County U21s lose out to rivals Nottingham Forest". Derby Telegraph (Northcliffe Media). Retrieved 16 December 2012.
- ↑ "Marcus Tudgay joins Barnsley on loan from Nottingham Forest". BBC (BBC Sport). 14 November 2012. Retrieved 14 November 2012.
- ↑ Veal, Jonathan (27 November 2012). "Barnsley 1 Burnley 1: Tudgay heads home to help Hill's hapless men pick up a point". Daily Mail. Press Association. Retrieved 16 December 2012.
- ↑ "Watford 4–1 Barnsley". BBC Sport. 1 December 2012. Retrieved 16 December 2012.
- ↑ "Millwall 1 Barnsley 2: Tudgay's late winner gives Tykes some seasonal cheer". Daily Mail. 22 December 2012. Retrieved 28 December 2012.
- ↑ "Tudgay Joins Reds". Barnsley F.C. 28 November 2013. Retrieved 10 February 2014.
- ↑ "Tudgay signs on loan". Charlton Athletic FC. 21 February 2014.
- ↑ "Marcus Tudgay returns to Forest". Charlton Athletic. 27 March 2014.
- ↑ "Coventry City: Marcus Tudgay joins Sky Blues on one-year deal". BBC Sport. 29 July 2014. Retrieved 31 July 2014.
- ↑ Marcus Tudgay career statistics at Soccerbase
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