James Berrett
Encyclopedia
James Trevor Berrett is a professional
footballer currently playing for League One
side Carlisle United
and the Republic of Ireland U21 as a midfielder.
academy, he made his début at Boundary Park
when he came on as a 69th minute substitute in the 1–1 draw with Oldham Athletic
in April 2007.
Berrett made his full debut in Huddersfield's third round FA Cup
win over Premier League side Birmingham City
on 5 January 2008. The following week he made his first full league debut in Huddersfield's 3–1 defeat at home to Gillingham
.
His first goal for the Terriers came in the 3–2 win against Bristol Rovers
at the Memorial Stadium
on 22 March 2008.
On 13 May, he signed a new two-year deal at the Galpharm Stadium
. On 6 August, he scored to give Huddersfield the lead in their centenary match against Arsenal
at the Galpharm Stadium where Town lost 2–1 in the end.
's departure as Huddersfield manager, caretaker boss Gerry Murphy
has deployed Berrett in a sweeper role as part of a back five. Then, following Lee Clark's decision to revert to the 4–4–2 formation, Berrett found himself out of the team again, but following an illness to Anthony Pilkington
, just before the game against Crewe Alexandra
in February 2009, he got back in the starting line-up and scored a goal, but Huddersfield lost the match 3–1.
He signed a contract extension which will keep him at the Galpharm until 2012.
second round tie away at Newcastle United
coming on as a substitute in the 56th minute for Lee Peltier
. His first start of the season came in Huddersfield's 1–0 away defeat at Colchester United
on 3 October. His first home game didn't come until 12 December 2009, when he came on as a 90th minute substitute in Huddersfield's 2–1 home win over Gillingham
.
on a free transfer on July 6, 2010.
Also, Berrett is known for his ' long range goals ' this comes after goals from in between 35–50 yards.
Berrett is Carlisle United's main set piece taker.
, and helped them win the Four Nations Tournament in Portugal
.
He also has three caps for the Republic of Ireland U-19
team. The last of those coming on 25 March 2008, against France U-19's
.
On 2 May 2008, he received his first call-up to the Republic of Ireland U-21 team for their Intercontinental Cup matches in Malaysia with team-mate Michael Collins. On 15 May 2008, he made his debut for the Ireland Under-21's in a 3s–1 win over Malaysia Under-23's
.
Professional
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footballer currently playing for 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....
side Carlisle United
Carlisle United F.C.
Carlisle United F.C. is an English football club based in Carlisle, Cumbria, where they play at Brunton Park. Formed in 1904, the club currently compete in League One, the third tier of the English football league system....
and the Republic of Ireland U21 as a midfielder.
Breakthrough to first team
Berrett is a product of the Huddersfield TownHuddersfield 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...
academy, he made his début at Boundary Park
Boundary Park
Boundary Park is the main sports stadium of Oldham, in Greater Manchester, England. It lies at the northwestern extremity of Oldham, with the towns of Royton and Chadderton lying immediately north and west respectively, giving rise to the name Boundary Park....
when he came on as a 69th minute substitute in the 1–1 draw with Oldham Athletic
Oldham Athletic A.F.C.
Oldham Athletic Association Football Club is an English association football club based at Boundary Park, on Sheepfoot Lane in Oldham, Greater Manchester. The club currently competes in the Football League One, the third tier of the English league...
in April 2007.
Berrett made his full debut in Huddersfield's third round FA Cup
FA Cup
The Football Association Challenge Cup, commonly known as the FA Cup, is a knockout cup competition in English football and is the oldest association football competition in the world. The "FA Cup" is run by and named after The Football Association and usually refers to the English men's...
win over Premier League side Birmingham City
Birmingham City F.C.
Birmingham City Football Club is a professional association football club based in the city of Birmingham, England. Formed in 1875 as Small Heath Alliance, they became Small Heath in 1888, then Birmingham in 1905, finally becoming Birmingham City in 1943.They were relegated at the end of the...
on 5 January 2008. The following week he made his first full league debut in Huddersfield's 3–1 defeat at home to 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...
.
His first goal for the Terriers came in the 3–2 win against Bristol Rovers
Bristol Rovers F.C.
Bristol Rovers Football Club is an English professional football club, based in Bristol, that competes in Football League Two. The team plays its home matches at the Memorial Stadium, in the Horfield area of the city....
at the Memorial Stadium
Memorial Stadium (Bristol)
The Memorial Stadium, also commonly known by its previous name of The Memorial Ground, is a sports ground in Bristol, England, dedicated to the memory of the rugby union players of the city killed during World War I...
on 22 March 2008.
On 13 May, he signed a new two-year deal at the Galpharm Stadium
Galpharm Stadium
The Galpharm Stadium, formerly the Alfred McAlpine Stadium, is a multi-use sports in Huddersfield in West Yorkshire, England. Since 1994, it has been the home ground of Huddersfield Town and Super League side, Huddersfield Giants.-The Stadium:...
. On 6 August, he scored to give Huddersfield the lead in their centenary match against Arsenal
Arsenal F.C.
Arsenal Football Club is a professional English Premier League football club based in North London. One of the most successful clubs in English football, it has won 13 First Division and Premier League titles and 10 FA Cups...
at the Galpharm Stadium where Town lost 2–1 in the end.
2008–09
Since Stan TernentStan Ternent
Francis Stanley "Stan" Ternent is an English former footballer and manager. He managed Blackpool, Hull City, Bury, Burnley, Gillingham and Huddersfield Town. He is currently a scout for Sunderland.-Career:...
's departure as Huddersfield manager, caretaker boss Gerry Murphy
Gerry Murphy
Gerry Murphy was the Director of Football Development at Huddersfield Town between 1988 and 2009...
has deployed Berrett in a sweeper role as part of a back five. Then, following Lee Clark's decision to revert to the 4–4–2 formation, Berrett found himself out of the team again, but following an illness to Anthony Pilkington
Anthony Pilkington
Anthony Neil James Pilkington is an Irish professional football player. He plays for Norwich City, and plays on either wing or as a forward.-Stockport County:...
, just before the game against 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...
in February 2009, he got back in the starting line-up and scored a goal, but Huddersfield lost the match 3–1.
He signed a contract extension which will keep him at the Galpharm until 2012.
2009–10
Berrett made nine appearances only stating two with seven coming off the bench in the 2009–10 season. He made his first appearances of the season coming on as a sub in Huddersfield's League CupFootball 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...
second round tie away at Newcastle United
Newcastle United F.C.
Newcastle United Football Club is an English professional association football club based in Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear. The club was founded in 1892 by the merger of Newcastle East End and Newcastle West End, and has played at its current home ground, St James' Park, since the merger...
coming on as a substitute in the 56th minute for Lee Peltier
Lee Peltier
Lee Anthony Peltier is an English footballer, currently playing for Leicester City, having started his career with Liverpool...
. His first start of the season came in Huddersfield's 1–0 away defeat 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....
on 3 October. His first home game didn't come until 12 December 2009, when he came on as a 90th minute substitute in Huddersfield's 2–1 home 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...
.
Carlisle United
After being put on the transfer list by manager Lee Clark, Berrett left the Galpharm to join fellow League One side Carlisle UnitedCarlisle United F.C.
Carlisle United F.C. is an English football club based in Carlisle, Cumbria, where they play at Brunton Park. Formed in 1904, the club currently compete in League One, the third tier of the English football league system....
on a free transfer on July 6, 2010.
Also, Berrett is known for his ' long range goals ' this comes after goals from in between 35–50 yards.
Berrett is Carlisle United's main set piece taker.
International career
Berrett has three caps for the Republic of Ireland Under-18 teamRepublic of Ireland national football team
The Republic of Ireland national football team represents Ireland in association football. It is run by the Football Association of Ireland and currently plays home fixtures at Aviva Stadium in Dublin, which opened in May 2010....
, and helped them win the Four Nations Tournament in Portugal
Portugal
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.
He also has three caps for the Republic of Ireland U-19
Republic of Ireland national football team
The Republic of Ireland national football team represents Ireland in association football. It is run by the Football Association of Ireland and currently plays home fixtures at Aviva Stadium in Dublin, which opened in May 2010....
team. The last of those coming on 25 March 2008, against France U-19's
France national under-19 football team
The France national under-19 football team is the national under-19 football team of France and is controlled by the French Football Federation. The team competes in the annual UEFA European Under-19 Football Championship. They were the 2010 champions of the competition having won on home soil...
.
On 2 May 2008, he received his first call-up to the Republic of Ireland U-21 team for their Intercontinental Cup matches in Malaysia with team-mate Michael Collins. On 15 May 2008, he made his debut for the Ireland Under-21's in a 3s–1 win over Malaysia Under-23's
Malaysia national under-23 football team
Malaysia national under-23 football team represents Malaysia in international football competitions in Olympic Games, Asian Games and SEA Games, as well as any other under-23 international football tournaments...
.
External links
- James Berrett player profile at htafc.com