Cole Skuse
Encyclopedia
Cole Skuse is an English
footballer who plays for Bristol City
as a midfielder
.
on 19 February 2005. He signed his first professional contract, a two-year deal, in April 2005. He then signed a new deal in January 2006, this time a four-year contract keeping him tied to the club until the summer of 2009.
He scored his first goal for his club, a penalty
in the 6–0 win over Gillingham
in March 2006.
In May 2007, Skuse was watched closely by Reading
. However claims that Reading had made an offer for the player were dismissed by Bristol City, who have Skuse under contract until the end of the 2008–09 season. At the end of the campaign, Skuse was tipped by many City fans to be voted as the club's young player of the year, but this was instead awarded to Nicky Maynard
.
After signing a new deal at City in summer 2009, Skuse scored his first goal of the 2009–10 season in a 1–1 home draw with Peterborough United
, weaving in and out of three defenders before slotting the ball under the goalkeeper. Skuse's second of the campaign, and sixth for Bristol City, came courtesy of a 30-yard strike with his weaker left foot away at Leicester City
, to help his team to a 3–1 victory. Skuse was voted the clubs player of the season for the 2009–10 season.
Steve Coppell
, the new Bristol City manager, was quick to offer Skuse a new extended contract until 2013, which he signed straight away.
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...
footballer who plays for Bristol City
Bristol City F.C.
Bristol City Football Club is one of two football league clubs in Bristol, England . They play at Ashton Gate, located in the south-west of the City...
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...
.
Bristol City
As an academy graduate, Skuse made his senior debut as a substitute away at Colchester UnitedColchester 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....
on 19 February 2005. He signed his first professional contract, a two-year deal, in April 2005. He then signed a new deal in January 2006, this time a four-year contract keeping him tied to the club until the summer of 2009.
He scored his first goal for his club, a penalty
Penalty kick
A penalty kick is a type of direct free kick in association football, taken from twelve yards out from goal and with only the goalkeeper of the defending team between the penalty taker and the goal.Penalty kicks are performed during normal play...
in the 6–0 win over Gillingham
Gillingham F.C.
Gillingham Football Club is an English professional football club based in the town of Gillingham, Kent. The only Kent-based club in the Football League, they play their home matches at the Priestfield Stadium...
in March 2006.
In May 2007, Skuse was watched closely by Reading
Reading F.C.
Reading Football Club is an English association football club based in the town of Reading, Berkshire who currently play in the Championship...
. However claims that Reading had made an offer for the player were dismissed by Bristol City, who have Skuse under contract until the end of the 2008–09 season. At the end of the campaign, Skuse was tipped by many City fans to be voted as the club's young player of the year, but this was instead awarded to Nicky Maynard
Nicky Maynard
Nicholas David "Nicky" Maynard is an English professional footballer who plays as a forward for Bristol City.-Crewe Alexandra:...
.
After signing a new deal at City in summer 2009, Skuse scored his first goal of the 2009–10 season in a 1–1 home draw with Peterborough United
Peterborough United F.C.
Peterborough United Football Club are a professional English football club based in Peterborough. Peterborough United formed in 1934 and played in the old Midland League, which they won six times; eventually being admitted to the Football League in 1960, replacing Gateshead. Their home ground is...
, weaving in and out of three defenders before slotting the ball under the goalkeeper. Skuse's second of the campaign, and sixth for Bristol City, came courtesy of a 30-yard strike with his weaker left foot away at Leicester City
Leicester City F.C.
Leicester City Football Club , also known as The Foxes, is an English professional football club based at the King Power Stadium in Leicester...
, to help his team to a 3–1 victory. Skuse was voted the clubs player of the season for the 2009–10 season.
Steve Coppell
Steve Coppell
Stephen James "Steve" Coppell is an English former footballer and manager, currently without a club.As a player, he was a highly regarded right winger known for his speed and work rate. He won domestic honours with Manchester United and represented England at the World Cup...
, the new Bristol City manager, was quick to offer Skuse a new extended contract until 2013, which he signed straight away.
External links
- Cole Skuse profile at bcfc.co.uk