Joss Labadie
Encyclopedia
Joss Christopher 'Bob' Labadie (born 30 August 1990) is an English
professional
footballer who currently players for League One side Tranmere Rovers
.
, Labadie started his football career with West Bromwich Albion
, joining their academy in 2006 after being spotted playing for Barking Abbey College of Sport and being invited for a trial. In the 2007–08 season, he played 19 times for Albion's reserve team
, scoring three times. It earned him his first professional contract in the summer of 2008, on a one-year deal with the option of a second season. Before he was able to break into the Albion first team, he was sent on loan
to League Two
side Shrewsbury Town
on 1 January 2009. He played his only game for Shrewsbury two days later in their league game with Bradford City
at Valley Parade
, in a game which finished 0–0, before his loan spell was ended after he fractured his foot in training. He returned to Shrewsbury on an initial month-long loan on 3 August. He made his first appearance of the 2009–10
season in a 3–1 victory over Burton Albion
, during which he scored a free kick
from 30 yards. He returned to West Brom in November, with Shrewsbury manager Paul Simpson
saying "I've been disappointed with his recent attitude". Later the same year, he had another loan spell in League Two, this time with Cheltenham Town
.
On 24 March 2010, Labadie signed for Tranmere Rovers
on loan until the end of 2009–10 season. He made his club debut during a 3–0 defeat to Brighton & Hove Albion
.
On 14 May 2010, Labadie was released by West Brom.
On 20 May 2010, Labadie signed a two year contract with Tranmere
England
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professional
Professional
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footballer who currently players for League One side Tranmere Rovers
Tranmere Rovers F.C.
Tranmere Rovers Football Club are an English team based in Birkenhead, Wirral. The club currently compete in League One, the third tier of the English football league system...
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Career
Born in CroydonCroydon
Croydon is a town in South London, England, located within the London Borough of Croydon to which it gives its name. It is situated south of Charing Cross...
, Labadie started his football career with West Bromwich Albion
West Bromwich Albion F.C.
West Bromwich Albion Football Club, also known as West Brom, The Baggies, The Throstles, Albion or WBA, are an English Premier League association football club based in West Bromwich in the West Midlands...
, joining their academy in 2006 after being spotted playing for Barking Abbey College of Sport and being invited for a trial. In the 2007–08 season, he played 19 times for Albion's reserve team
Reserve team
Large professional sports clubs often have far more players under contract than could possibly play in a match. As a result, many of these clubs create second teams composed of players who need playing time, but have little hope of playing on the first team. The players on this second team are...
, scoring three times. It earned him his first professional contract in the summer of 2008, on a one-year deal with the option of a second season. Before he was able to break into the Albion first team, he was sent on loan
Loan (football)
In sports, a loan involves a particular player being allowed to temporarily play for a club other than the one he is currently contracted to. Loan deals may last from a few weeks to all season-long....
to 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....
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...
on 1 January 2009. He played his only game for Shrewsbury two days later in their league game with 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....
at Valley Parade
Valley Parade
Valley Parade, also known as the Coral Windows Stadium through sponsorship rights, is an all-seater football stadium in Bradford, West Yorkshire, England. It was built in 1886, and was the home of Manningham Rugby Football Club until 1903, when they changed code from rugby football to association...
, in a game which finished 0–0, before his loan spell was ended after he fractured his foot in training. He returned to Shrewsbury on an initial month-long loan on 3 August. He made his first appearance of the 2009–10
2009–10 in English football
The 2009–10 season was the 130th season of competitive football in England.The season began on 8 August 2009 for the Championship, League One and League Two and 15 August 2009 for the Premier League...
season in a 3–1 victory over 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...
, during which he scored a free kick
Direct free kick
A direct free kick is a method of restarting play in a game of association football following a foul. Unlike an indirect free kick, a goal may be scored directly against the opposing side without the ball having first touched another player.-Award:...
from 30 yards. He returned to West Brom in November, with Shrewsbury manager Paul Simpson
Paul Simpson (footballer)
Paul David Simpson is an English former footballer and manager. His son Jake is also a professional footballer.-Manchester City:...
saying "I've been disappointed with his recent attitude". Later the same year, he had another loan spell in League Two, this time with Cheltenham Town
Cheltenham Town F.C.
Cheltenham Town Football Club is an English football club playing in League Two, the fourth tier of English football. Founded in 1887, the team has played at four different grounds, namely Agg-Gardner's Recreation Ground, Carter's Field and now the Abbey Business Stadium, although it is more...
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On 24 March 2010, Labadie signed for Tranmere Rovers
Tranmere Rovers F.C.
Tranmere Rovers Football Club are an English team based in Birkenhead, Wirral. The club currently compete in League One, the third tier of the English football league system...
on loan until the end of 2009–10 season. He made his club debut during a 3–0 defeat to Brighton & Hove Albion
Brighton & Hove Albion F.C.
Brighton & Hove Albion Football Club are an English association football club based in the coastal city of Brighton & Hove, East Sussex. They currently play in the Football League Championship, the second tier of the English football league system....
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On 14 May 2010, Labadie was released by West Brom.
On 20 May 2010, Labadie signed a two year contract with Tranmere
External links
- Academy Player Profiles 2008/09 at wba.co.uk