Michael Husbands

Michael Husbands

Husbands playing for Port Vale in 2008
Personal information
Date of birth13 November 1983
Place of birthBirmingham, England
Height5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
Playing positionWinger / Forward
Youth career
Aston Villa
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps†(Gls)†
2002–2003Aston Villa0(0)
2002–2003→ Hereford United (loan)5(0)
2003–2005Southend United11(0)
2005Bristol Rovers0(0)
2005Walsall4(0)
2005–2007Port Vale47(5)
2007–2008Macclesfield Town2(0)
2007–2008→ AFC Telford United (loan)25(3)
2008Oxford United2(0)
2012–201?Redditch United
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only.
† Appearances (Goals).

Michael Husbands (born 13 November 1983) is a footballer who plays as a winger and forward.

He began his professional football career with Aston Villa in 2002. He was loaned out to Hereford United, before signing with Southend United in 2003. In 2005 he moved to Port Vale via Bristol Rovers and Walsall. After two seasons with Vale he joined Macclesfield Town. There he was loaned out to Telford United, before he finished his career with Oxford United in 2008. He served as an Elite Commando in the Royal Marines. He accepted a call-up from the Saint Lucia national team in September 2012, and returned to club football with Redditch United in December 2012.

Club career

Husbands, a forward, began his career at Aston Villa, where he was a member of their FA Youth Cup winning team of 2002. He joined Hereford United on loan in December 2002, he made five substitute appearances over his two months at Edgar Street.

He was allowed to join Southend United in July 2003; he spent two years at the club, but played only 16 games due to a number of injuries including a pelvic problem.[1] In August 2005 he joined Bristol Rovers for a short spell on a non-contract basis[2] before moving on to Walsall the next month[3] and then Port Vale in October 2005. Husbands made 47 league appearances for the "Valiants". The highlight of his time at Vale Park was on 26 September 2006 against Nottingham Forest, he scored within 14 seconds[4] – the fastest goal of that season.

He was released by Port Vale in July 2007,[5] and joined Macclesfield Town, where he became Ian Brightwell's first signing as manager.[6] He joined Telford United of the Conference North on a one-month loan in November, which was extended by a month after he impressed at New Bucks Head,[7] before the loan was eventually extended until the end of the season.[8][9] Husbands made 25 appearances for the Shropshire side scoring three times. He rejected the opportunity to sign permanently at the end of the campaign[10] and so after a trial at Cheltenham Town in July,[11] he opted to join Oxford United in the Conference National in August 2008.[12] Manager Darren Patterson urged him to make the most of this opportunity, saying, "For whatever reason he's had lots of clubs, but you can see his sharpness. Maybe this is the last chance saloon for Michael. He needs a club where he plays regularly and scores goals."[13] However he was released by Oxford at the end of the month after his contract expired.[14]

After leaving the professional game, Husbands joined the Royal Marines.[15] He made his debut for the Marines football team against the Devon & Somerset Fire Service on 18 May 2010, scoring twice in the game.[16]

In December 2012, he returned to English football with Southern League club Redditch United.[17]

International career

Husbands is of Saint Lucian descent, but for many years chose not to represent Saint Lucia in international competitions.[18] He finally accepted a call-up and was named to their squad for the 2012 Caribbean Cup qualification.[19] He had not played professionally for over four years, though had remained fit as he was serving in the Royal Marines. He did not end up featuring at the qualification stage, and Saint Lucia did not qualify.

Career statistics

Season Club Division League FA Cup League Cup Other[20] Total
AppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
2002–03[21]Aston VillaPremier League0000000000
2002–03[21]Hereford United (loan)Conference National5000000050
Total 0000000000
2003–04[22]Southend UnitedThird Division90201020140
2004–05[23]League Two2000000020
Total 110201020160
2005–06[24]Bristol RoversLeague Two0000000000
Total 0000000000
2005–06[24]WalsallLeague One4000000040
Total 4000000040
2005–06[24]Port ValeLeague One244510010305
2006–07[25]231003010271
Total 475513020576
2007–08[26]Macclesfield TownLeague Two2000100030
2007–08Telford United (loan)Conference North253000000253
Total 2000100030
2008–09[27]Oxford UnitedConference National2000000020
Total 2000000020
Career total 9687150401129

Honours

with Aston Villa

References

  1. ↑ "Husbands Revenge Mission". Southend United F.C. 24 November 2005. Retrieved 14 June 2009.
  2. ↑ "Pirates recruit non-contract pair". BBC Sport. 5 August 2005. Retrieved 3 June 2009.
  3. ↑ "Husbands wants permanent contract". BBC Sport. 13 September 2005. Retrieved 3 June 2009.
  4. ↑ "Port Vale 1–1 Nottm Forest". BBC Sport. 26 September 2006. Retrieved 3 June 2009.
  5. ↑ "Vale boss Foyle clears the decks". BBC Sport. 9 May 2007. Retrieved 3 June 2009.
  6. ↑ "Husbands makes Macclesfield move". BBC Sport. 11 July 2007. Retrieved 3 June 2009.
  7. ↑ "Husbands agrees to Telford return". BBC Sport. 20 December 2007. Retrieved 3 June 2009.
  8. ↑ "Telford want longer Husbands deal". BBC Sport. 17 January 2008. Retrieved 3 June 2009.
  9. ↑ "Telford complete double signing". BBC Sport. 31 January 2008. Retrieved 3 June 2009.
  10. ↑ "Bucks decide not to sign Husbands". BBC Sport. 1 July 2008. Retrieved 3 June 2009.
  11. ↑ "Striker 'hard' to find – Downing". BBC Sport. 7 July 2008. Retrieved 3 June 2009.
  12. ↑ "Oxford snap up Husbands and Reid". BBC Sport. 6 August 2008. Retrieved 3 June 2009.
  13. ↑ "Husbands told to take opportunity". BBC Sport. 30 July 2008. Retrieved 3 June 2009.
  14. ↑ "Oxford release Husbands & Davies". BBC Sport. 28 August 2008. Retrieved 3 June 2009.
  15. ↑ "Royal marines test students' fitness". camsfc.ac.uk. Retrieved 11 July 2011.
  16. ↑ "RMFA Caps". Royal Marines Football Association. Retrieved 18 June 2010.
  17. ↑ "Redditch Utd 2 vs Cambridge City 4". redditchutdfc.co.uk. Retrieved 14 December 2012.
  18. ↑ "Bucks set for international call". Shropshire Star. 10 May 2008. Retrieved 20 November 2009.
  19. ↑ "Saint Lucia Football Names Squad for Caribbean Cup". terryfinisterre.blogspot.com/. 12 September 2012. Retrieved 18 September 2012.
  20. ↑ Includes other competitive competitions, including the Football League Trophy.
  21. ↑ 21.0 21.1 "Games played by Michael Husbands in 2002/2003". Soccerbase. Retrieved 11 September 2011.
  22. ↑ "Games played by Michael Husbands in 2003/2004". Soccerbase. Retrieved 11 September 2011.
  23. ↑ "Games played by Michael Husbands in 2004/2005". Soccerbase. Retrieved 11 September 2011.
  24. ↑ 24.0 24.1 24.2 "Games played by Michael Husbands in 2005/2006". Soccerbase. Retrieved 11 September 2011.
  25. ↑ "Games played by Michael Husbands in 2006/2007". Soccerbase. Retrieved 11 September 2011.
  26. ↑ "Games played by Michael Husbands in 2007/2008". Soccerbase. Retrieved 11 September 2011.
  27. ↑ "Games played by Michael Husbands in 2008/2009". Soccerbase. Retrieved 11 September 2011.

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