Liam Dolman
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Liam Edward Lewis Dolman[1] | ||
| Date of birth | 26 September 1987 | ||
| Place of birth | Northampton, England | ||
| Height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | ||
| Playing position | Defender | ||
| Club information | |||
Current team | AFC Rushden & Diamonds | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 1999–2005 | Northampton Town | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 2005–2009 | Northampton Town | 85 | (1) |
| 2006 | → Aylesbury United (loan) | 1 | (0) |
| 2006–2007 | → Kettering Town (loan) | 1 | (0) |
| 2009–2010 | Kidderminster Harriers | 7 | (0) |
| 2010–2011 | Corby Town | 0 | (0) |
| 2011–2013 | Banbury United | 30 | (3) |
| 2013–2014 | Daventry Town | 82 | (4) |
| 2014– | AFC Rushden & Diamonds | 38 | (13) |
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* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 14:15, 18 May 2015 (UTC). | |||
Liam Edward Lewis Dolman (born 26 September 1987) is an English footballer who plays for AFC Rushden & Diamonds. He can play at either centre-back or right-back. He was born in the area, and came up through the Northampton Town centre of excellence after starting his career at local club, Brixworth Juniors.
Career
Northampton Town
Dolman went on loan to Southern League side Aylesbury United in 2005–06, where he made a real impact. This convinced John Gorman to recall him at the start of 2006–07 season, although he never really got a first-team chance.
During his tenure at Northampton Town, it has been alleged that he was the only obese player to be playing full-time in the Football League. When Stuart Gray was appointed as manager in January 2007, Dolman's luck changed. He was named quite regularly in the 16-man squad towards the end of 2006–07, and started one game against Doncaster Rovers.
Upon leaving Northampton, Dolman has had spells with Kidderminster where he played seven games, Corby, where he failed to make an appearance and Banbury United where he captained the side.
Daventry Town
Dolman was announced as Daventry Town's Supporters' Player of the season for 2013–14. During this season, he was given a standing ovation by the Chesterfield supporters when substituted due to a leg injury in the 55th minute of their FA Cup match versus Daventry Town. The match was goalless at the time.
AFC Rushden & Diamonds
Dolman played for AFC Rushden & Diamonds in the United Counties League Premier Division, and was an important contributor to the team's championship winning 2014–15 season. He was awarded the Manager's Player of the Season[2] and, unusually for a defender, scored 13 league goals in 38 matches, including four against Desborough Town.[3] He was also awarded "Goal of the Season" for 2014–15.[4]
Personal life
Outside of football, he is a keen fisherman and cricketer.[5]
References
- ↑ Hugman, Barry J., ed. (2009). The PFA Footballers' Who's Who 2009–10. Mainstream Publishing. p. 121. ISBN 978-1-84596-474-0.
- ↑ "Player of the Month / Season Awards". Retrieved 18 May 2015.
- ↑ "AFC Rushden & Diamonds Results Table 2014-15" (PDF). Retrieved 18 May 2015.
- ↑ "Goal of the Season (voted for by those present on the evening) Liam Dolman v Long Buckby". Retrieved 18 May 2015.
- ↑ "Dolman on League Debut". ntfc.co.uk. 2007-05-07. Retrieved 2008-11-30.