Jon Newby
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Jonathan Philip Robert "Jon" Newby (born 28 November 1978) is an English
footballer striker, now player-manager for Conference North
side Colwyn Bay
.
, and was involved in their FA Youth Cup
win of 1996
. He made four appearances for Liverpool (only one of which was in the Premier League against Middlesbrough
), and was loaned out to Crewe Alexandra (March 2000), Sheffield United
(August 2000
), and Bury (February 2001). This final loan move was made permanent, with Bury getting him on a free transfer on March 20, 2001. In summer 2003
he moved on to Huddersfield
, but the move was not a success, and following a loan spell at York City
, he returned to Bury a year later. He had a loan spell with Kidderminster Harriers
during the 2005/06
season, but later returned to Gigg Lane
. "Newbs" as he is affectionately known by the Gigg Lane fans was released in May 2006 after failing to break his way back into the first team. He subsequently joined Wrexham
for a short spell before leaving the club in December 2006. He joined Southport
the following month but was released in May after the club were relegated from the Conference National
. Newby signed for Morecambe
after a trial period in August 2007.
His first professional hat-trick came against Rotherham United
in March 2008, scoring all three goals in the first half and helped Morecambe to a 5-1 victory in a surprising good season for the club. This was also Morecambe's first hat-trick in the football league
. After a great season at Morecambe where he finished joint top scorer he was released by manager Sammy McIlroy to the fans dismay.
A strange statistical anomaly makes weird reading, Newby has been loaned out seven times in his career, yet failed to score at six of those clubs.
Newby signed for Scottish First Division
side Greenock Morton
in July 2008, before going on to score a double that evening in a friendly match against Threave Rovers
. He scored on his competitive debut, a 1–1 draw at Broadwood against Clyde
Newby was loaned to Nigel Clough
's Burton Albion
, as he was travelling up to Greenock from his home in England, just before the 1 September transfer window deadline.
Clough confirmed after the win over York City
that Newby's loan would not be extended past mid-January 2009.
Despite him not having played in the last two games, Newby's loan was extended until the end of January, when the situation will be re-assessed. Despite limited first team appearances under the new manager, Roy McFarland
has stated that he is pleased with what he has seen of Newby in training and has signed him until the end of the season.
Newby won the first senior medal of his career as Burton Albion won the Blue Square Premier
despite defeat to Torquay United on 26 April 2009.
He will be released after the end of the 2008–2009 season, this was confirmed by Davie Irons
on the 8 May in the Greenock Telegraph
.
After his release from Morton, Newby signed for Blue Square North
club Northwich Victoria
in July 2009.
He signed for Colwyn Bay
in the close season in time to start the 2010-11 campaign of Northern Premier League Premier Division
, helping them secure promotion to the Conference North
. On 1 November 2011 he was appointed player-manager following the sudden departure of manager David Challinor to A.F.C. Fylde
.
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...
footballer striker, now player-manager for Conference North
Conference North
The Conference North also known as Blue Square Bet North for sponsorship reasons, is a division of the Football Conference in England, taking its place immediately below the Conference National. Along with Conference South it is at Step 2 of the National League System and the sixth overall tier of...
side Colwyn Bay
Colwyn Bay F.C.
Colwyn Bay F.C. are a Welsh football club, as of the 2011–12 season are playing in the Conference North. Nicknamed the Seagulls, the club play at Llanelian Road in Old Colwyn.-History:...
.
Career
Known for his lightning pace, Newby began his career with LiverpoolLiverpool 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...
, and was involved in their FA Youth Cup
FA Youth Cup
The Football Association Youth Challenge Cup is an English football competition run by The Football Association for under–18 sides. Only those players between the age of 15 and 18 on 31 August of the current season are eligible to take part...
win of 1996
1995-96 in English football
- Premiership :Newcastle United were 12 points clear at the top of Manchester United, but Alex Ferguson's relatively young and inexperienced side overhauled them during the second half of the season to win the title....
. He made four appearances for Liverpool (only one of which was in the Premier League against Middlesbrough
Middlesbrough F.C.
Middlesbrough Football Club , also known as Boro, are an English football club based in Middlesbrough, who play in the Football League Championship. Formed in 1876, they have played at the Riverside Stadium since August 1995, their third ground since turning professional in 1889...
), and was loaned out to Crewe Alexandra (March 2000), 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...
(August 2000
2000-01 in English football
The 2000–01 season was the 121st season of competitive football in England.-Overview:Manchester United secured their 3rd Premiership title in succession and their 7th title in just nine seasons...
), and Bury (February 2001). This final loan move was made permanent, with Bury getting him on a free transfer on March 20, 2001. In summer 2003
2003-04 in English football
The 2003-04 season was the 124th season of competitive football in England.-Overview:Arsenal completed the entire campaign without losing a single league game....
he moved on to Huddersfield
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...
, but the move was not a success, and following a loan spell at York City
York City F.C.
York City Football Club is an English football club based in York, North Yorkshire. The club participates in the Conference National, the fifth tier of English football. Founded in 1922, they joined the Football League in 1929, and have spent most of their history in the lower divisions...
, he returned to Bury a year later. He had a loan spell with Kidderminster Harriers
Kidderminster Harriers F.C.
Kidderminster Harriers F.C. are an English football club based in Kidderminster, Worcestershire formed in 1886 They currently play in the Conference National and have played at Aggborough Stadium since they were formed...
during the 2005/06
2005-06 in English football
The 2005–06 season was the 126th season of competitive football in England.-Overview:*The rebuilt Wembley Stadium was due to open in time for the FA Cup final in May. However, in August 2005, The Football Association reserved the Millennium Stadium as a backup, as there was some doubt whether...
season, but later returned to Gigg Lane
Gigg Lane
Gigg Lane is an all-seater football stadium in Bury, Greater Manchester, England. Historically within Lancashire, it was built for Bury F.C. in 1885, and has been their home ever since.-History:...
. "Newbs" as he is affectionately known by the Gigg Lane fans was released in May 2006 after failing to break his way back into the first team. He subsequently joined Wrexham
Wrexham A.F.C.
Wrexham Football Club are a professional football team based in Wrexham, north-east Wales, who play in the English football pyramid.Founded in 1872, they are one of the oldest surviving football clubs in Britain and the oldest professional club in Wales...
for a short spell before leaving the club in December 2006. He joined 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...
the following month but was released in May after the club were relegated from the Conference National
Conference National
Conference National is the top division of the Football Conference in England. It is the highest level of the National League System and fifth highest of the overall English football league system...
. Newby signed for 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...
after a trial period in August 2007.
His first professional hat-trick came against 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...
in March 2008, scoring all three goals in the first half and helped Morecambe to a 5-1 victory in a surprising good season for the club. This was also Morecambe's first hat-trick in the football league
The Football League
The Football League, also known as the npower Football League for sponsorship reasons, is a league competition featuring professional association football clubs from England and Wales. Founded in 1888, it is the oldest such competition in world football...
. After a great season at Morecambe where he finished joint top scorer he was released by manager Sammy McIlroy to the fans dismay.
A strange statistical anomaly makes weird reading, Newby has been loaned out seven times in his career, yet failed to score at six of those clubs.
Newby signed for Scottish First Division
Scottish Football League First Division
The Irn-Bru Scottish Football League First Division Championship is the highest division of the Scottish Football League and the second highest in the Scottish football league system....
side Greenock Morton
Greenock Morton F.C.
Greenock Morton Football Club are a Scottish professional football club, who currently play in the Scottish Football League First Division. The club was founded as Morton Football Club in 1874, making it one of the oldest senior Scottish clubs....
in July 2008, before going on to score a double that evening in a friendly match against Threave Rovers
Threave Rovers F.C.
Threave Rovers Football Club is a football club from Castle Douglas in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland. Formed in October 1953, the club plays its home games at Meadow Park, in Castle Douglas....
. He scored on his competitive debut, a 1–1 draw at Broadwood against Clyde
Clyde F.C.
Clyde Football Club are a Scottish professional football team currently playing in the Third Division of the Scottish Football League. Although based for the last fifteen years in the new town of Cumbernauld, they are traditionally associated with an area that covers Rutherglen in South...
Newby was loaned to Nigel Clough
Nigel Clough
Nigel Howard Clough is an English former footballer and the current manager of Derby County. Playing predominately as a striker, but later in his career was used as a midfielder, Clough was capped by England 14 times in the early 1990s....
's Burton Albion
Burton Albion F.C.
Burton Albion Football Club are a professional English football club based in the town of Burton upon Trent, Staffordshire. The club's home ground is the Pirelli Stadium, having moved from Eton Park in 2005...
, as he was travelling up to Greenock from his home in England, just before the 1 September transfer window deadline.
Clough confirmed after the win over York City
York City F.C.
York City Football Club is an English football club based in York, North Yorkshire. The club participates in the Conference National, the fifth tier of English football. Founded in 1922, they joined the Football League in 1929, and have spent most of their history in the lower divisions...
that Newby's loan would not be extended past mid-January 2009.
Despite him not having played in the last two games, Newby's loan was extended until the end of January, when the situation will be re-assessed. Despite limited first team appearances under the new manager, Roy McFarland
Roy McFarland
Roy Leslie McFarland is an English football manager who was also a player, notably at Derby County where he played 434 league games helping him to earn 28 caps for England.-Playing career:...
has stated that he is pleased with what he has seen of Newby in training and has signed him until the end of the season.
Newby won the first senior medal of his career as Burton Albion won the Blue Square Premier
Conference National
Conference National is the top division of the Football Conference in England. It is the highest level of the National League System and fifth highest of the overall English football league system...
despite defeat to Torquay United on 26 April 2009.
He will be released after the end of the 2008–2009 season, this was confirmed by Davie Irons
Davie Irons
David John "Davie" Irons is a Scottish former professional footballer who has transitioned to football management.His playing career spanned 26 years as a central defender or midfielder...
on the 8 May in the Greenock Telegraph
Greenock Telegraph
The Greenock Telegraph is a local daily newspaper serving Inverclyde, Scotland.Founded in 1857, it was the first halfpenny daily newspaper in Britain. It was for a time Greenock Telegraph and Clyde Shipping Gazette, owing to the massive amount of maritime traffic moving in and out of Greenock's...
.
After his release from Morton, Newby signed for Blue Square North
Conference North
The Conference North also known as Blue Square Bet North for sponsorship reasons, is a division of the Football Conference in England, taking its place immediately below the Conference National. Along with Conference South it is at Step 2 of the National League System and the sixth overall tier of...
club Northwich Victoria
Northwich Victoria F.C.
Northwich Victoria Football Club are an English football club who play at the Victoria Stadium in Wincham, Northwich, Cheshire in the Northern Premier League Premier Division, the seventh tier of the English football league system.Northwich are an old club, founded in 1874 and named in honour of...
in July 2009.
He signed for Colwyn Bay
Colwyn Bay F.C.
Colwyn Bay F.C. are a Welsh football club, as of the 2011–12 season are playing in the Conference North. Nicknamed the Seagulls, the club play at Llanelian Road in Old Colwyn.-History:...
in the close season in time to start the 2010-11 campaign of Northern Premier League Premier Division
Northern Premier League Premier Division
The Premier Division is the top division of the Northern Premier League. It is at Step 3 of the National League System, placing it six divisions below the Premier League...
, helping them secure promotion to the Conference North
Conference North
The Conference North also known as Blue Square Bet North for sponsorship reasons, is a division of the Football Conference in England, taking its place immediately below the Conference National. Along with Conference South it is at Step 2 of the National League System and the sixth overall tier of...
. On 1 November 2011 he was appointed player-manager following the sudden departure of manager David Challinor to A.F.C. Fylde
A.F.C. Fylde
A.F.C. Fylde is a football club based at Warton in the Borough of Fylde in the English county of Lancashire. The club were known as Kirkham & Wesham F.C. until the end of the 2007-08 season...
.
Burton Albion
- Conference NationalConference NationalConference National is the top division of the Football Conference in England. It is the highest level of the National League System and fifth highest of the overall English football league system...
: Champions
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- 2008–09