Joe Skarz
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Joseph Peter "Joe" Skarz (born 13 July 1989 in Huddersfield
) is an English
professional
footballer who currently plays for Bury
in Football League Two
as a defender
, having started his career at Huddersfield Town
.
. Manager Peter Jackson announced that Skarz would be the first choice left-back
in preference to Danny Adams
, although Jackson then signed Blackburn Rovers
defender Andy Taylor on loan as competition for Skarz.
On 4 March 2007, Skarz received the Football League Award
for League One Apprentice. He signed a new three-year in May 2008 contract at the Galpharm Stadium
under new manager Stan Ternent
.
His first goal for the Terriers came against Town's greatest rivals Leeds United
at Elland Road
on 15 November 2008. The match finished 2–1 to Town. After being frozen out of new manager Lee Clark's squad by Robbie Williams, he joined fellow League One side Hartlepool United
on loan on 26 March 2009. He made his debut as a substitute the following day in the 3–2 defeat to Southend United
at Roots Hall
. Skarz returned to his parent club after his loan deal expired after making 7 appearances for Hartlepool United
.
Skarz made his first start of the 2009–10 season in their 3–1 win over Stockport County
in the League Cup
, Skarz became a regular in Town's left back position, but then lost his place in the starting line up to Williams. Skarz was sent out on loan to League Two side Shrewsbury Town
in January 2010 after the arrival of Australian international Dean Heffernan
.
until the end of the season on 21 January 2010. He made his debut two days later, in a 2–1 win over Dagenham & Redbridge
at the Prostar Stadium. He returned to the Galpharm at the end of the season, although Shrewsbury manager Graham Turner
expressed an interest in signing Skarz permanently if possible.
side Bury
. In his 1st season at Bury, Skarz played in every league match for the club and made the PFA League 2 team of the year.
Huddersfield
Huddersfield is a large market town within the Metropolitan Borough of Kirklees, in West Yorkshire, England, situated halfway between Leeds and Manchester. It lies north of London, and south of Bradford, the nearest city....
) is an English
English people
The English are a nation and ethnic group native to England, who speak English. The English identity is of early mediaeval origin, when they were known in Old English as the Anglecynn. England is now a country of the United Kingdom, and the majority of English people in England are British Citizens...
professional
Professional
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footballer who currently plays for Bury
Bury F.C.
Bury Football Club is an association football team based in Bury, Greater Manchester. The team currently play in League One. The club's nickname is The Shakers which was bestowed upon them by club chairman JT Ingham, an industrialist and ironmonger of the late 1890s.-Formation of the club and the...
in Football 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....
as a defender
Defender (association football)
Within the sport of association football, a defender is an outfield player whose primary role is to prevent the opposition from attacking....
, having started his career at 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...
.
Huddersfield Town
Born in Huddersfield, Skarz came through his hometown club's academy. After making progress in the reserves, Skarz made his first-team début on 4 November 2006, playing at left back in a 1–1 draw at home to Scunthorpe UnitedScunthorpe United F.C.
Scunthorpe United Football Club is an English association football team based in the town of Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire, who play in the Football League One....
. Manager Peter Jackson announced that Skarz would be the first choice left-back
Defender (association football)
Within the sport of association football, a defender is an outfield player whose primary role is to prevent the opposition from attacking....
in preference to Danny Adams
Danny Adams
Danny Adams is a former professional footballer who is now with Witton Albion.Adams turned professional in 1999 and has played for Macclesfield Town, Stockport County and Huddersfield Town....
, although Jackson then signed Blackburn Rovers
Blackburn Rovers F.C.
Blackburn Rovers Football Club is an English professional association football club based in the town of Blackburn, Lancashire. The team currently competes in the Premier League, the top tier of English football....
defender Andy Taylor on loan as competition for Skarz.
On 4 March 2007, Skarz received the Football League Award
Football League Awards
The Football League Awards is an annual awards ceremony commemorating football-related people involved in the three divisions of the Football League...
for League One Apprentice. He signed a new three-year in May 2008 contract 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:...
under new manager Stan Ternent
Stan 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:...
.
His first goal for the Terriers came against Town's greatest rivals Leeds United
Leeds United A.F.C.
Leeds United Association Football Club are an English professional association football club based in Beeston, Leeds, West Yorkshire, who play in the Football League Championship, the second tier of the English football league system...
at Elland Road
Elland Road
Elland Road is an all-seater football stadium in Beeston, Leeds, West Yorkshire, England. It has been the permanent residence of Leeds United A.F.C...
on 15 November 2008. The match finished 2–1 to Town. After being frozen out of new manager Lee Clark's squad by Robbie Williams, he joined fellow League One side Hartlepool United
Hartlepool United F.C.
Hartlepool United Football Club is an English professional football club based in Hartlepool that currently play in League One. The team won promotion to League One in the 2006–07 season...
on loan on 26 March 2009. He made his debut as a substitute the following day in the 3–2 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...
at Roots Hall
Roots Hall
Roots Hall is a multi-use sports stadium in Southend-on-Sea, Essex, England, primarily used for football games and is the home of the Football League Two club Southend United. With a capacity of 12,392 Roots Hall is the largest football stadium in Essex, and is the current venue for the final of...
. Skarz returned to his parent club after his loan deal expired after making 7 appearances for Hartlepool United
Hartlepool United F.C.
Hartlepool United Football Club is an English professional football club based in Hartlepool that currently play in League One. The team won promotion to League One in the 2006–07 season...
.
Skarz made his first start of the 2009–10 season in their 3–1 win over Stockport County
Stockport County F.C.
Stockport County Football Club is an English football club based in Stockport, Greater Manchester. The club formed in 1883 as Heaton Norris Rovers, shortly afterwards merging with Heaton Norris F.C., and adopted the current name on 24 May 1890 on the creation of the County Borough of Stockport...
in the League Cup
League Cup
In association football, a League Cup or Secondary Cup generally signifies a cup competition for which entry is restricted only to teams in a particular league. The first national association football tournament to be called "League Cup" was held in Scotland in 1946/47 and was entitled the Scottish...
, Skarz became a regular in Town's left back position, but then lost his place in the starting line up to Williams. Skarz was sent out on loan to League Two side Shrewsbury Town
Shrewsbury Town F.C.
Shrewsbury Town Football Club is an English Association football club based in Shrewsbury, Shropshire, who play in League Two, the fourth tier of English football. The club was formed in 1886 and has played in all the bottom three divisions in various guises since being elected into the Football...
in January 2010 after the arrival of Australian international Dean Heffernan
Dean Heffernan
Dean James Heffernan is an Australian professional football player who currently plays as a left back for Chinese Super League club Liaoning Whowin.-Club career:...
.
Shrewsbury Town
Huddersfield manager Lee Clark sent Skarz on loan to League Two side Shrewsbury TownShrewsbury Town F.C.
Shrewsbury Town Football Club is an English Association football club based in Shrewsbury, Shropshire, who play in League Two, the fourth tier of English football. The club was formed in 1886 and has played in all the bottom three divisions in various guises since being elected into the Football...
until the end of the season on 21 January 2010. He made his debut two days later, in a 2–1 win over Dagenham & Redbridge
Dagenham & Redbridge F.C.
Dagenham & Redbridge Football Club , informally known as Daggers, is an English association football club based in Dagenham, in the London Borough of Barking & Dagenham, East London. It was formed in 1992 after a merger between Redbridge Forest and Dagenham...
at the Prostar Stadium. He returned to the Galpharm at the end of the season, although Shrewsbury manager Graham Turner
Graham Turner
Graham John Turner is an English former footballer who became a manager. He is currently manager of League Two club Shrewsbury Town. His son Mark was also a professional footballer....
expressed an interest in signing Skarz permanently if possible.
Bury
After being placed on the transfer list by Clark at the end of 2009–10, Skarz left Huddersfield to join Football League TwoFootball 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....
side Bury
Bury F.C.
Bury Football Club is an association football team based in Bury, Greater Manchester. The team currently play in League One. The club's nickname is The Shakers which was bestowed upon them by club chairman JT Ingham, an industrialist and ironmonger of the late 1890s.-Formation of the club and the...
. In his 1st season at Bury, Skarz played in every league match for the club and made the PFA League 2 team of the year.
External links
- Joe Skarz profile at Vital Hartlepool
- Joe Skarz player profile at htafc.com