Izale McLeod
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Izale Michael McLeod (born 15 October 1984) is an English footballer who plays for Barnet
.
, McLeod began his career at Derby County
in 2002 and scored four goals in 41 appearances. During this time he spent time on loan at First Division
club Sheffield United
, making seven appearances.
At the beginning of the 2004–05 season he joined newly relegated League One
club Milton Keynes Dons
for a reported fee of £150,000.
In early March 2007, the Football League declared him League Two
player of the year and he finished that season as League Two's joint top scorer despite missing several games due to injury and suspension. McLeod was named in the PFA Team of the Year
for League Two for the 2006–07 season.
McLeod joined Charlton Athletic
for a fee of £1.1 million, which could rise to £1.55 million, on a four-year contract on 9 August 2007. He scored just one goal in 18 appearances for the Addicks before he joined Colchester United
on loan on 29 February 2008 for one month. It was later revealed that Charlton had turned down approaches from League One
clubs Crewe Alexandra
and Huddersfield Town
. However, his loan spell was cut short after he suffered a knee injury in the game against Plymouth Argyle
on March 4, 2008, ruling him out for the remainder of the 2007–08 season.
McLeod joined Millwall
on loan during the January transfer window in 2009 in an attempt to overcome the injury problems which had plagued his Charlton career, scoring two goals in five appearances. However, after falling out with manager Kenny Jackett
, McLeod returned to Charlton.
On 9 January 2010, McLeod joined Championship
side Peterborough United
on loan until the end of the season. McLeod left Charlton Athletic after his contract was cancelled in July 2010. After unsuccessful trials over the summer of 2010 with Brentford
and Southend United
, McLeod signed a one-year contract with Barnet
on 29 September 2010. His penalty against Port Vale
on the final day of the 2010–11
season saved the club from relegation out of the Football League. On 18 May 2011, he signed for another year at Barnet.
McLeod had a great start to the 2011–12 League Two season. He scored both goals as Barnet twice came from behind to draw 2–2 at home with then league leaders Gillingham
. He then went on to scored a penalty in an away 2–2 at Rotherham United
. His good league form continued, as he scored two more goals in Barnet's 4–2 away defeat to Bradford City
. He scored another penalty in Barnet's 3–1 win at Colchester United
in the Football League Trophy
First Round. He was subsequently sent off during the same game for two bookable offences. McLeod returned to the first team after a one match ban and marked his return with a goal in a 3–1 defeat at Crewe Alexandra
. He then scored another goal in Barnet's 2–0 home victory over struggling Plymouth Argyle
. McLeod has netted in six straight league games for Barnet, bagging seven goals in the process.
squad. He played one game for the under-21s, as a 73rd minute substitute versus Norway's U21 team
, on 28 February 2006, at the Madejski Stadium
, Reading, Berkshire
. England won the game 3–1.
Barnet F.C.
Barnet Football Club is an English football team from High Barnet, London, England, currently playing in Football League Two. The ground is in the town of Barnet within the London Borough of Barnet....
.
Club career
Born in BirminghamBirmingham
Birmingham is a city and metropolitan borough in the West Midlands of England. It is the most populous British city outside the capital London, with a population of 1,036,900 , and lies at the heart of the West Midlands conurbation, the second most populous urban area in the United Kingdom with a...
, McLeod began his career at Derby County
Derby County F.C.
Derby County Football Club is an English football based in Derby. the club play in the Football League Championship and is notable as being one of the twelve founder members of the Football League in 1888 and is, therefore, one of only ten clubs to have competed in every season of the English...
in 2002 and scored four goals in 41 appearances. During this time he spent time on loan at First Division
Football League First Division
The First Division was a division of The Football League between 1888 and 2004 and the highest division in English football until the creation of the Premier League in 1992. The secondary tier in English football has since become known as the Championship....
club Sheffield United
Sheffield United F.C.
Sheffield United Football Club is a professional English football club based in the city of Sheffield, South Yorkshire.They were the first sporting team to use the name 'United' and are nicknamed 'The Blades', thanks to Sheffield's worldwide reputation for steel production...
, making seven appearances.
At the beginning of the 2004–05 season he joined newly relegated 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....
club Milton Keynes Dons
Milton Keynes Dons F.C.
.Milton Keynes Dons Football Club is an English professional football club founded in 2004 and based since 2007 at Stadium mk, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire...
for a reported fee of £150,000.
In early March 2007, the Football League declared him League Two
Football League Two
Football League Two is the third-highest division of The Football League and fourth-highest division overall in the English football league system....
player of the year and he finished that season as League Two's joint top scorer despite missing several games due to injury and suspension. McLeod was named in the PFA Team of the Year
PFA Team of the Year
The Professional Footballers' Association Team of the Year is an annual award given to a set of 44 footballers in the top four tiers of English football; the Premier League, the Championship, League One and League Two, whom are seen to be deserving of being named in a "Team of the Year".The award...
for League Two for the 2006–07 season.
McLeod joined Charlton Athletic
Charlton Athletic F.C.
Charlton Athletic Football Club is an English professional football club based in Charlton, in the London Borough of Greenwich. They compete in Football League One, the third tier of English football. The club was founded on 9 June 1905, when a number of youth clubs in the southeast London area,...
for a fee of £1.1 million, which could rise to £1.55 million, on a four-year contract on 9 August 2007. He scored just one goal in 18 appearances for the Addicks before he joined 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....
on loan on 29 February 2008 for one month. It was later revealed that Charlton had turned down approaches from 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....
clubs Crewe Alexandra
Crewe Alexandra F.C.
Crewe Alexandra Football Club is an English professional football club based in Crewe, Cheshire. Nicknamed The Railwaymen due to the town's links with the rail industry, they currently play in Football League Two, the fourth tier of English football, and are based at the Alexandra Stadium.The club...
and Huddersfield Town
Huddersfield Town F.C.
Huddersfield Town Football Club is an English football club formed in 1908 and based in Huddersfield, West Yorkshire. They currently play in League One...
. However, his loan spell was cut short after he suffered a knee injury in the game against Plymouth Argyle
Plymouth Argyle F.C.
Plymouth Argyle Football Club is an English professional football club, based in Plymouth, Devon, that plays in Football League Two.Since becoming professional in 1903, the club has won five Football League titles, five Southern League titles and one Western League title. The 2009–10 season was the...
on March 4, 2008, ruling him out for the remainder of the 2007–08 season.
McLeod joined Millwall
Millwall 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...
on loan during the January transfer window in 2009 in an attempt to overcome the injury problems which had plagued his Charlton career, scoring two goals in five appearances. However, after falling out with manager Kenny Jackett
Kenny Jackett
Kenny Jackett is a former Wales international football player, who has since moved into management. He is the current manager of Millwall, the longest serving manager in the Football League Championship and eleventh longest serving manager in England.A skilful player, equally at home in defence or...
, McLeod returned to Charlton.
On 9 January 2010, McLeod joined Championship
Football League Championship
The Football League Championship is the highest division of The Football League and second-highest division overall in the English football league system after the Premier League...
side 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...
on loan until the end of the season. McLeod left Charlton Athletic after his contract was cancelled in July 2010. After unsuccessful trials over the summer of 2010 with 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....
and 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...
, McLeod signed a one-year contract with Barnet
Barnet F.C.
Barnet Football Club is an English football team from High Barnet, London, England, currently playing in Football League Two. The ground is in the town of Barnet within the London Borough of Barnet....
on 29 September 2010. His penalty against Port Vale
Port Vale F.C.
Port Vale Football Club is an English football club currently playing in Football League Two. They are based in Burslem, Staffordshire — one of six towns that make up the city of Stoke-on-Trent. The club's traditional rivals in the city are Stoke City, and games between the two clubs are known as...
on the final day of the 2010–11
2010–11 in English football
The 2010–11 season was the 131st season of competitive football in England.The season began on 6 August 2010 for the Football Leagues, with the Premier League and Football Conference both starting eight days later on 14 August 2010. The Championship, League One, and League Two ended on 7 May...
season saved the club from relegation out of the Football League. On 18 May 2011, he signed for another year at Barnet.
McLeod had a great start to the 2011–12 League Two season. He scored both goals as Barnet twice came from behind to draw 2–2 at home with then league leaders 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...
. He then went on to scored a penalty in an away 2–2 at Rotherham United
Rotherham United F.C.
Rotherham United Football Club are an English professional football club based in Rotherham, South Yorkshire, who compete in League Two, the fourth tier of English football. The club's colours have traditionally been red and white, although these have evolved through history...
. His good league form continued, as he scored two more goals in Barnet's 4–2 away defeat to Bradford City
Bradford City A.F.C.
Bradford City Association Football Club is an English association football club based in Bradford, West Yorkshire, playing in League Two....
. He scored another penalty in Barnet's 3–1 win at 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....
in the Football League Trophy
Football League Trophy
The Football League Trophy, currently known as the Johnstone's Paint Trophy for sponsorship reasons, is an annual English association football knock-out competition open to the 48 clubs in Football League One and Football League Two, the bottom two divisions in the four fully professional top...
First Round. He was subsequently sent off during the same game for two bookable offences. McLeod returned to the first team after a one match ban and marked his return with a goal in a 3–1 defeat at Crewe Alexandra
Crewe Alexandra F.C.
Crewe Alexandra Football Club is an English professional football club based in Crewe, Cheshire. Nicknamed The Railwaymen due to the town's links with the rail industry, they currently play in Football League Two, the fourth tier of English football, and are based at the Alexandra Stadium.The club...
. He then scored another goal in Barnet's 2–0 home victory over struggling Plymouth Argyle
Plymouth Argyle F.C.
Plymouth Argyle Football Club is an English professional football club, based in Plymouth, Devon, that plays in Football League Two.Since becoming professional in 1903, the club has won five Football League titles, five Southern League titles and one Western League title. The 2009–10 season was the...
. McLeod has netted in six straight league games for Barnet, bagging seven goals in the process.
International career
In February 2006, he was selected for the England national under-21 football teamEngland national under-21 football team
England's national Under-21 football team, also known as England Under-21s or England U21, is considered to be the feeder team for the England national football team....
squad. He played one game for the under-21s, as a 73rd minute substitute versus Norway's U21 team
Norway national under-21 football team
The Norwegian national under-21 football team, controlled by the Football Association of Norway, is the national football team of Norway for players of 21 years of age or under at the start of a UEFA European Under-21 Football Championship campaign...
, on 28 February 2006, at the Madejski Stadium
Madejski Stadium
The Madejski Stadium is a stadium in Reading, Berkshire, England. The stadium is the home of Reading Football Club and to the rugby union club London Irish as tenants. It also provides the finish for the Reading Half Marathon...
, Reading, Berkshire
Reading, Berkshire
Reading is a large town and unitary authority area in England. It is located in the Thames Valley at the confluence of the River Thames and River Kennet, and on both the Great Western Main Line railway and the M4 motorway, some west of London....
. England won the game 3–1.
External links
- Izale McLeod profile at the Charlton Athletic website