Conal Platt
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Conal James Platt is a professional footballer who plays for Cambridge United
. He is noted as an attacking footballer and his best position is centre forward or left forward.
due to his Irish descent from his grandfather, Timothy Bryan. He was discovered by a Liverpool
scout whilst playing for Fulwood and Cadley boys football club.
He played for Preston Schoolboys aged 14–15, one of the most successful schoolboy teams Preston ever had, and Platt was noted as the best player in the team. Aged 16 he went on to play for Lancashire
Schools, Northwest Counties Schools and was finally selected for the English
Schools squad (teams are selected on where you go school not on nationality). He was also an Irish Youth international.
After finishing his high school studies at Our Lady's High School he continued his studies on a scholarship at Liverpool
Football Academy. After regular appearances with both the youth team and Liverpool reserves
although he was released by Liverpool at the end of the 2005 season.
He joined Bournemouth
in May 2006 and made his debut after coming on as a substitute in the 75th minute in a 3–1 defeat to Southend United
in the League Cup
. He joined Morecambe
on loan, initially for a period of one month, in November 2006. Limited to a few appearances at Morecambe, Platt picked up an injury in a match against Southport
, and returned to Bournemouth when his loan ended in January 2007, before being loaned again to Weymouth
. He was released by Bournemouth in May 2007 and joined Weymouth permanently.
Platt joined Rushden & Diamonds
on loan in February 2008 where he made a total of 10 appearances.
On 20 May 2008 it was announced that Platt had joined Forest Green Rovers
. Platt impressed in his first season with Forest Green and earnt himself a one year contract for the 2009-10 season. Platt played a key first team role in what proved to be a season Forest Green were relegated.
Platt joined Cambridge United
in June 2010 after featuring in 80 league games for Forest Green, whilst scoring 10 goals in a two season spell. A compensation fee was agreed by both clubs for the transfer. Platt begun the season well, although an early injury hindered him and he never really regained full form for the rest of the 2010/2011 campaign.
Platt joined fellow Conference Premier side AFC Telford United
on loan in September 2011 for a month. He returned to Cambridge United in October 2011.
Cambridge United F.C.
Cambridge United Football Club is a professional football club from Cambridge, England. They are currently playing the 2011-2012 season in the Conference National, the fifth tier of the English league system, where they have competed since 2005 following their relegation from the Football League...
. He is noted as an attacking footballer and his best position is centre forward or left forward.
Career
Platt has one older brother and two younger sisters. He is eligible to play for the Republic of IrelandRepublic of Ireland
Ireland , described as the Republic of Ireland , is a sovereign state in Europe occupying approximately five-sixths of the island of the same name. Its capital is Dublin. Ireland, which had a population of 4.58 million in 2011, is a constitutional republic governed as a parliamentary democracy,...
due to his Irish descent from his grandfather, Timothy Bryan. He was discovered by a Liverpool
Liverpool F.C.
Liverpool Football Club is an English Premier League football club based in Liverpool, Merseyside. Liverpool has won eighteen League titles, second most in English football, seven FA Cups and a record seven League Cups...
scout whilst playing for Fulwood and Cadley boys football club.
He played for Preston Schoolboys aged 14–15, one of the most successful schoolboy teams Preston ever had, and Platt was noted as the best player in the team. Aged 16 he went on to play for Lancashire
Lancashire
Lancashire is a non-metropolitan county of historic origin in the North West of England. It takes its name from the city of Lancaster, and is sometimes known as the County of Lancaster. Although Lancaster is still considered to be the county town, Lancashire County Council is based in Preston...
Schools, Northwest Counties Schools and was finally selected for the English
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...
Schools squad (teams are selected on where you go school not on nationality). He was also an Irish Youth international.
After finishing his high school studies at Our Lady's High School he continued his studies on a scholarship at Liverpool
Liverpool F.C.
Liverpool Football Club is an English Premier League football club based in Liverpool, Merseyside. Liverpool has won eighteen League titles, second most in English football, seven FA Cups and a record seven League Cups...
Football Academy. After regular appearances with both the youth team and Liverpool reserves
Liverpool F.C. Reserves
Liverpool F.C. Reserves are the reserve team of Liverpool.-Reserve team:Liverpool Reserves play in the FA Premier Reserve League. In their division, the reserves became Champions in 2000. They competed in the Lancashire Combination from 1896 to 1911, with the exception of the 1898–99 season, in...
although he was released by Liverpool at the end of the 2005 season.
He joined Bournemouth
A.F.C. Bournemouth
A.F.C. Bournemouth is an English football club currently playing in Football League One. The club plays at Dean Court in Kings Park, Boscombe, Bournemouth, Dorset and have been in existence since 1899....
in May 2006 and made his debut after coming on as a substitute in the 75th minute in a 3–1 defeat to Southend United
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 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 joined Morecambe
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...
on loan, initially for a period of one month, in November 2006. Limited to a few appearances at Morecambe, Platt picked up an injury in a match against Southport
Southport F.C.
Southport Football Club are an English football club, based in Southport, Merseyside. They are currently in the Conference National, and play their home matches at Haig Avenue, which has a capacity of 6,008...
, and returned to Bournemouth when his loan ended in January 2007, before being loaned again to Weymouth
Weymouth F.C.
Weymouth F.C. are an English football club based in the town of Weymouth, who currently play in the Southern League Premier Division.-History:Weymouth Football Club were founded in 1890 and played their first game on 24 September of that year...
. He was released by Bournemouth in May 2007 and joined Weymouth permanently.
Platt joined Rushden & Diamonds
Rushden & Diamonds F.C.
Rushden & Diamonds Football Club was an association football club based in Irthlingborough, Northamptonshire, England. Formed by a merger of Rushden Town and Irthlingborough Diamonds in 1992, the club played in the Conference National following a short spell in the Football League at the start of...
on loan in February 2008 where he made a total of 10 appearances.
On 20 May 2008 it was announced that Platt had joined Forest Green Rovers
Forest Green Rovers F.C.
Forest Green Rovers Football Club is an English football club based in Nailsworth, Gloucestershire, currently the longest-serving members of the Conference National. The club is affiliated to the Gloucestershire County FA.-Early years:...
. Platt impressed in his first season with Forest Green and earnt himself a one year contract for the 2009-10 season. Platt played a key first team role in what proved to be a season Forest Green were relegated.
Platt joined Cambridge United
Cambridge United F.C.
Cambridge United Football Club is a professional football club from Cambridge, England. They are currently playing the 2011-2012 season in the Conference National, the fifth tier of the English league system, where they have competed since 2005 following their relegation from the Football League...
in June 2010 after featuring in 80 league games for Forest Green, whilst scoring 10 goals in a two season spell. A compensation fee was agreed by both clubs for the transfer. Platt begun the season well, although an early injury hindered him and he never really regained full form for the rest of the 2010/2011 campaign.
Platt joined fellow Conference Premier side AFC Telford United
A.F.C. Telford United
A.F.C. Telford United are an English football club based in Telford, Shropshire, playing in the Conference National league at the fifth level of the English football pyramid. The club plays its home matches in Wellington, which forms part of the new town of Telford...
on loan in September 2011 for a month. He returned to Cambridge United in October 2011.
External links
- Ex-academy striker joins Bournemouth, retrieved 31 May 2006.