Chris Shuker
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Chris Shuker is an English footballer who is currently available on a free transfer having been released by n-power League 2 side Morecambe FC. He plays as a right-sided midfielder, and began his career with Manchester City
, making six appearances and scoring once on his debut against Notts County in the League Cup
. He was loaned out four times whilst at City, firstly to Macclesfield, where he scored once against Kidderminster. His next loans were to Walsall and then Rochdale, for whom he scored once, ironically against former loan club Macclesfield. His final loan was at Hartlepool, scoring once against Port Vale, before joining Barnsley
on a permanent basis in 2004.
He moved to Tranmere Rovers two years later on a free transfer and played in every league
game in his first season, quickly becoming a fan's favourite. At the end of the 2006/2007
season, he was picked in the League One
Team of the Year. He also played more minutes, that season, than any other player for Tranmere. His second season was injury ravaged and he will look to come back much stronger next term and regain the right wing position in the Tranmere team.
The season started off great for "Shukes" he scored a wonderful lob against Brighton and added two more goals against Northampton & Crewe. Until on Boxing Day 2007, Shuker was badly fouled by Keogh of Carlisle, he went off and reports said he had damaged his cruciate ligaments. Later reports confirmed that the injury was not as bad and he returned against Hartlepool in mid-March. He got appearances in most of the games remaining and will hope to have a better year next year.
He netted his first goal of he 2008/09 season in the away game at Leicester
in August and looks to be back to his best after an outstanding display in Tranmere's 2–0 win against Cheltenham Town on Tuesday 21 October in which he set up both goals with his customary 'deadly' crosses.
Shuker was released from his contract by Tranmere Rovers at the end of the 2009/10 season, and subsequently had a trial with Scottish Premier League
club Motherwell
, scoring as a trialist in a friendly win over Forfar Athletic
.a deal was not agreed,so he went to New Zealand to complete the signing on a 1 year contract but chose not to go ahead due to family reasons.
On 5 August 2010 Shuker signed for Morecambe F.C.
. He played 27 times for Morecambe before the club announced on 17th May 2011 that he would not be offered a new contract for the forthcoming season. He is now available as a free agent.
Manchester City F.C.
Manchester City Football Club is an English Premier League football club based in Manchester. Founded in 1880 as St. Mark's , they became Ardwick Association Football Club in 1887 and Manchester City in 1894...
, making six appearances and scoring once on his debut against Notts County in the League Cup
Football League Cup
The Football League Cup, commonly known as the League Cup or, from current sponsorship, the Carling Cup, is an English association football competition. Like the FA Cup, it is played on a knockout basis...
. He was loaned out four times whilst at City, firstly to Macclesfield, where he scored once against Kidderminster. His next loans were to Walsall and then Rochdale, for whom he scored once, ironically against former loan club Macclesfield. His final loan was at Hartlepool, scoring once against Port Vale, before joining Barnsley
Barnsley F.C.
Barnsley Football Club are a professional English football club based in the town of Barnsley, South Yorkshire. Nicknamed the Tykes, they were founded in 1887 under the name Barnsley St. Peter's...
on a permanent basis in 2004.
He moved to Tranmere Rovers two years later on a free transfer and played in every league
The Football League
The Football League, also known as the npower Football League for sponsorship reasons, is a league competition featuring professional association football clubs from England and Wales. Founded in 1888, it is the oldest such competition in world football...
game in his first season, quickly becoming a fan's favourite. At the end of the 2006/2007
2006-07 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, he was picked in the League One
Football League One
Football League One is the second-highest division of The Football League and third-highest division overall in the English football league system....
Team of the Year. He also played more minutes, that season, than any other player for Tranmere. His second season was injury ravaged and he will look to come back much stronger next term and regain the right wing position in the Tranmere team.
The season started off great for "Shukes" he scored a wonderful lob against Brighton and added two more goals against Northampton & Crewe. Until on Boxing Day 2007, Shuker was badly fouled by Keogh of Carlisle, he went off and reports said he had damaged his cruciate ligaments. Later reports confirmed that the injury was not as bad and he returned against Hartlepool in mid-March. He got appearances in most of the games remaining and will hope to have a better year next year.
He netted his first goal of he 2008/09 season in the away game at Leicester
Leicester
Leicester is a city and unitary authority in the East Midlands of England, and the county town of Leicestershire. The city lies on the River Soar and at the edge of the National Forest...
in August and looks to be back to his best after an outstanding display in Tranmere's 2–0 win against Cheltenham Town on Tuesday 21 October in which he set up both goals with his customary 'deadly' crosses.
Shuker was released from his contract by Tranmere Rovers at the end of the 2009/10 season, and subsequently had a trial with Scottish Premier League
Scottish Premier League
The Scottish Premier League , also known as the SPL , is a professional league competition for association football clubs in Scotland...
club Motherwell
Motherwell F.C.
Motherwell Football & Athletic Club are a Scottish professional football club based in Motherwell, North Lanarkshire. The club compete in the Scottish Premier League and are one of only seven teams to have remained in this league since it was founded in 1998...
, scoring as a trialist in a friendly win over Forfar Athletic
Forfar Athletic F.C.
Forfar Athletic Football Club are a Scottish semi-professional football club from the town of Forfar, Angus. They are members of the Scottish Football League and currently play in the Second Division...
.a deal was not agreed,so he went to New Zealand to complete the signing on a 1 year contract but chose not to go ahead due to family reasons.
On 5 August 2010 Shuker signed for Morecambe F.C.
Morecambe F.C.
Morecambe Football Club is an English football club based in Morecambe, Lancashire. It plays its football in League Two, the fourth division of English football, having been promoted in 2007 for the first time in their history to the Football League. They played their home matches at Christie Park...
. He played 27 times for Morecambe before the club announced on 17th May 2011 that he would not be offered a new contract for the forthcoming season. He is now available as a free agent.