Anthony Wordsworth
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Anthony Daniel Wordsworth (born 3 January 1989 in London
, England
) is an English footballer currently playing as a midfielder
for Colchester United
. Wordsworth can play anywhere across the midfield but prefers to play in the centre of midfield. He has a wide range of passing and is a set piece specialist scoring many goals from free kicks throughout his short career so far.
season, having travelled with the first team several times during the season.
, but did make an appearance as a substitute in the Carling Cup match against Shrewsbury Town on 14 August 2007, coming on in place of Kevin McLeod
. Woody also made 2 further sub appearances against Cardiff
and Norwich
. Wordsworth started his 1st game for Colchester in a 3 – 1 defeat to Hull
.
against Cheltenham
in a 4 – 3 loss. He also scored in the 3 -3 draw against Colchester rivals Southend
. In total Wordsworth made 30 appearances coming off the bench for 21 of these games and scoring 3 goals.
with a deflected free kick in a 2–1 loss. He also hit the bar with a free kick in the same game. Woody scored 3 times in 3 games later in the season in 2 – 1 away wins against Brighton
and Southend
his 3rd in 3 games came against Southampton
in a 2 – 1 win thus becoming Wordsworth's 1st professional home goal for Colchester. Wordsworth continued his habit of scoring against Southend
by scoring a brace in a 2- 0 win at the Weston Homes Community Stadium. Wordsworth scored another goal in his next game a 2 – 2 draw against Stockport
. Wordsworth also scored in a 3 – 3 draw against Brentford
. Wordsworth added two more goals against promotion contenders Swindon
this took his tally for the season to 10 goals. Wordsworth's final goal of the season was the opener in a 1 – 1 draw with Tranmere
. Wordsworth capped the season off with the 2009/10 Young Player of the Year award.
On 6 January 2011 Wordsworth signed a new contract until 2013.
London
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, England
England
England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental...
) is an English footballer currently playing as a midfielder
Midfielder
A midfielder is an association football position. Some midfielders play a more defensive role, while others blur the boundaries between midfielders and forwards. The number of midfielders a team uses during a match may vary, depending on the team's formation and each individual player's role...
for Colchester United
Colchester United F.C.
Colchester United Football Club is an English football club based in Colchester. The club was formed in 1937, and briefly shared their old Layer Road home with now defunct side Colchester Town who had previously used the ground from 1910....
. Wordsworth can play anywhere across the midfield but prefers to play in the centre of midfield. He has a wide range of passing and is a set piece specialist scoring many goals from free kicks throughout his short career so far.
2006/07
He signed a professional contract with Colchester at the end of the 2006/072006-07 in English football
The 2006–07 season was the 127th season of competitive football in England.-Overview:* The number of divisions at Level 8 of the English football league system increased from four to five...
season, having travelled with the first team several times during the season.
2007/08
For the 2007/08 season he was given the number 27 shirt. He has been an unused substitute on several occasions during the 2007/08 season2007-08 in English football
The 2007–08 season was the 128th season of competitive football in England.-European competitions:In October 2007 Arsenal equalled the UEFA Champions League record victory with a 7–0 win over Slavia Prague at the Emirates Stadium. The record was broken the following month when Liverpool...
, but did make an appearance as a substitute in the Carling Cup match against Shrewsbury Town on 14 August 2007, coming on in place of Kevin McLeod
Kevin McLeod
Kevin Andrew McLeod professional footballer, currently playing for Conference National side Braintree Town. His preferred position is as a left-sided midfielder....
. Woody also made 2 further sub appearances against Cardiff
Cardiff City F.C.
Cardiff City Football Club are a Welsh professional football club based in Cardiff, Wales. The club competes in the English football pyramid and is currently playing in the Football League Championship. Cardiff City is the best supported football club in Wales, averaging approximately 22,500 for...
and Norwich
Norwich City F.C.
Norwich City Football Club is an English professional football club based in Norwich, Norfolk. As of the 2011–12 season, Norwich City are again playing in the Premier League after a six-year absence, having finished as runner up in the Championship in 2010–11 and winning automatic promotion.The...
. Wordsworth started his 1st game for Colchester in a 3 – 1 defeat to Hull
Hull City A.F.C.
Hull City Association Football Club is an English association football club based in Kingston upon Hull, East Riding of Yorkshire, founded in 1904. The club participates in the Football League Championship, the second tier of English football...
.
2008/09
He scored his 1st and 2nd goals for ColchesterColchester United F.C.
Colchester United Football Club is an English football club based in Colchester. The club was formed in 1937, and briefly shared their old Layer Road home with now defunct side Colchester Town who had previously used the ground from 1910....
against Cheltenham
Cheltenham Town F.C.
Cheltenham Town Football Club is an English football club playing in League Two, the fourth tier of English football. Founded in 1887, the team has played at four different grounds, namely Agg-Gardner's Recreation Ground, Carter's Field and now the Abbey Business Stadium, although it is more...
in a 4 – 3 loss. He also scored in the 3 -3 draw against Colchester rivals Southend
Southend United F.C.
Southend United Football Club is an English football club based at Roots Hall Stadium, Prittlewell, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, who play in Football League Two. Their home ground is Roots Hall, and the club plan to move into a new 22,000-seater stadium located at Fossetts Farm.-Stadium:The club has had...
. In total Wordsworth made 30 appearances coming off the bench for 21 of these games and scoring 3 goals.
2009/10
Wordsworth was given the Number 22 shirt for the 2009/10 season and played most of the season as a Left Winger. He scored his first goal of the 2009/10 season against MillwallMillwall F.C.
Millwall Football Club is an English professional football club based in South Bermondsey, south east London, that plays in the Football League Championship, the second tier of English football. Founded as Millwall Rovers in 1885, the club has retained its name despite having last played in the...
with a deflected free kick in a 2–1 loss. He also hit the bar with a free kick in the same game. Woody scored 3 times in 3 games later in the season in 2 – 1 away wins against Brighton
Brighton & Hove Albion F.C.
Brighton & Hove Albion Football Club are an English association football club based in the coastal city of Brighton & Hove, East Sussex. They currently play in the Football League Championship, the second tier of the English football league system....
and Southend
Southend United F.C.
Southend United Football Club is an English football club based at Roots Hall Stadium, Prittlewell, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, who play in Football League Two. Their home ground is Roots Hall, and the club plan to move into a new 22,000-seater stadium located at Fossetts Farm.-Stadium:The club has had...
his 3rd in 3 games came against Southampton
Southampton F.C.
Southampton Football Club is an English football team, nicknamed The Saints, based in the city of Southampton, Hampshire. The club gained promotion to the Championship from League One in the 2010–2011 season after being relegated in 2009. Their home ground is the St Mary's Stadium, where the club...
in a 2 – 1 win thus becoming Wordsworth's 1st professional home goal for Colchester. Wordsworth continued his habit of scoring against Southend
Southend United F.C.
Southend United Football Club is an English football club based at Roots Hall Stadium, Prittlewell, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, who play in Football League Two. Their home ground is Roots Hall, and the club plan to move into a new 22,000-seater stadium located at Fossetts Farm.-Stadium:The club has had...
by scoring a brace in a 2- 0 win at the Weston Homes Community Stadium. Wordsworth scored another goal in his next game a 2 – 2 draw against Stockport
Stockport County F.C.
Stockport County Football Club is an English football club based in Stockport, Greater Manchester. The club formed in 1883 as Heaton Norris Rovers, shortly afterwards merging with Heaton Norris F.C., and adopted the current name on 24 May 1890 on the creation of the County Borough of Stockport...
. Wordsworth also scored in a 3 – 3 draw against Brentford
Brentford F.C.
Brentford Football Club are a professional English football club based in Brentford in the London Borough of Hounslow. They are currently playing in Football League One....
. Wordsworth added two more goals against promotion contenders Swindon
Swindon Town F.C.
Swindon Town Football Club are a team based in Swindon, Wiltshire. Currently in League Two, Swindon have been managed by Paolo Di Canio since 23 May 2011...
this took his tally for the season to 10 goals. Wordsworth's final goal of the season was the opener in a 1 – 1 draw with Tranmere
Tranmere Rovers F.C.
Tranmere Rovers Football Club are an English team based in Birkenhead, Wirral. The club currently compete in League One, the third tier of the English football league system...
. Wordsworth capped the season off with the 2009/10 Young Player of the Year award.
2010/11
Wordsworth started the season scoring 2 goals against Exeter in a 2 – 2 draw, Wordsworth's performances in that game drew praise from manager John Ward.On 6 January 2011 Wordsworth signed a new contract until 2013.
Club
| Club | Season | League | Cup | League Cup | Continental | Other | Total | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||||
| Colchester United Colchester United F.C. Colchester United Football Club is an English football club based in Colchester. The club was formed in 1937, and briefly shared their old Layer Road home with now defunct side Colchester Town who had previously used the ground from 1910.... |
2006–07 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| 2007–08 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | – | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | ||||
| 2008–09 | 30 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | – | 3 | 0 | 36 | 3 | ||||
| 2009–10 2009–10 Football League One The Football League 2009–10 , was be the seventeenth season under its current league division format. It began in August 2009 and ended on 8 May 2010.... |
41 | 11 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – | 1 | 0 | 44 | 11 | ||||
| 2010–11 2010–11 Football League One The 2010–11 Football League One is the seventh season of the league under its current title and nineteenth season under its current league division format... |
35 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | – | 1 | 0 | 41 | 5 | ||||
| 2011–12 | 19 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | – | 1 | 0 | 21 | 7 | ||||
| Total | 128 | 26 | 6 | 0 | 6 | 0 | Career total | 128 | 26 | 6 | 0 | 6 | 0 | Anthony Wordsworth profile at cu-fc.co.uk
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