Waide Fairhurst

Waide Fairhurst
Personal information
Full nameWaide Simon Fairhurst
Date of birth7 May 1989
Place of birthSheffield, England
Height1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)
Playing positionStriker
Club information
Current team
Macclesfield Town
Number10
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps†(Gls)†
2008–2011Doncaster Rovers11(2)
2009→ Solihull Moors (loan)5(2)
2009–2010→ Shrewsbury Town (loan)13(7)
2010→ Southend United (loan)3(0)
2011→ Hereford United (loan)15(3)
2011–2013Macclesfield Town58(13)
2013–2014Lincoln City12(2)
2014–Macclesfield Town32(13)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 15:05, 19 March 2015 (UTC).
† Appearances (Goals).

Waide Simon Fairhurst (born 7 May 1989) is an English professional football player who plays for Macclesfield Town

Playing career

Fairhurst made his Rovers debut in a 1–0 loss against Coventry City. He substituted Mark Wilson in the 84th minute. Fairhurst made his home debut in the 2–0 win against Crystal Palace. He came on with half an hour to go and set up James Hayter for Rovers second goal.[1] In the 2009–10 season, Fairhurst made his first start for the club against West Bromwich Albion and managed to score seven minutes into the game. His second start, came against Ipswich, which he opened up the scoring with a goal.

In October 2009, Fairhurst signed for Shrewsbury Town on a one-month loan deal.[2] He equalised for Shrewsbury Town on his debut against Aldershot.[3] He scored again to help Shrewsbury Town beat Telford United 2–1 and regained the Shropshire Senior Cup.[4] Later his loan deal was extended until early January, 2010.[5] Fairhurst found the net with a goal from inside the six-yard box, his fourth league goal for Shrews, during the home match against Macclesfield Town on Boxing Day,[6] he picked up a foot injury and expect sideline for three weeks.[7]

On 6 October 2010, Fairhurst joined Southend United on a one-month loan deal. On 10 February 2011 he joined Hereford United on an initial months loan and scored twice on his debut two days later against Cheltenham Town.

On 19 July 2011, it was confirmed that Fairhurst had signed a two-year contract with Macclesfield Town.[8]

Fairhurst signed on a free transfer for Lincoln City on 17 May 2013.[9]

On the 31 January 2014, It was confirmed that Fairhurst would be joining up with the team he left just 6 months earlier Macclesfield Town. The deal was a one-month loan deal. He re-joined them on a permanent deal that summer.

Playing style

Fairhurst is two footed and can shoot just as effectively with either foot, he prefers the ball into his feet and has received high praise for his close control and ability on the ball, also he is often renowned for scoring spectacular goals and producing moments of brilliance. Fairhurst has many excellent traits and strengths including his corner and penalty taking talents. Some of his main assets are, his very accurate shooting from all angles and distances, his calmness and clinical nature in front of goal.

References

  1. ↑ "Match report: Coventry City 1 Rovers 0". doncasterroversfc.co.uk. 2008-03-21. Retrieved 2009-04-21.
  2. ↑ "Shrewsbury complete double swoop". BBC Sport. 2009-10-22. Retrieved 2009-10-22.
  3. ↑ "Shrewsbury 3–1 Aldershot". BBC Sport. 2009-10-24. Retrieved 2010-02-03.
  4. ↑ "Shrews triumphant in Senior Cup". BBC Sport. 2009-11-18. Retrieved 2010-02-03.
  5. ↑ "Fairhurst & Devitt stay at Shrews". BBC Sport. 2009-11-25. Retrieved 2010-02-03.
  6. ↑ "Shrewsbury 2–2 Macclesfield". BBC Sport. 2009-12-26. Retrieved 2010-02-03.
  7. ↑ "Shrewsbury hoping to extend Spurs keeper Button's loan". BBC Sport. 2009-12-31. Retrieved 2010-02-03.
  8. ↑ "Silkmen Sign Fairhurst". Macclesfield Town. 2011-07-19. Retrieved 2011-07-19.
  9. ↑ "Lincoln City sign striker Waide Fairhurst from Macclesfield". BBC Sport. 17 May 2013. Retrieved 2 July 2013.

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