Kevin Grocott
Encyclopedia
Kevin James Grocott is an English
footballer who plays as a right back
for Mickleover Sports FC.
and Notts County
, before he signed with Burton Albion
. In May 2010 he signed his first professional contract with the club.
He made his debut on 11 September 2010, replacing Aaron Webster
40 minutes into a 3-3 draw with Rotherham United
at the Don Valley Stadium
. At the point he entered the game Burton were losing 3-0.
On 31 January 2011 Grocott joined Vauxhall Motors
for a month's loan. Grocott made his debut for Vauxhall Motors
against Droylsden
on 1 February 2011.
Grocott then joined Vauxhall Motors
on a permanent deal on 25 March after his release from Burton Albion where he stayed until he was released from his contract on 1st October 2011 to join Mickleover Sports.
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 who plays as a right 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....
for Mickleover Sports FC.
Playing career
Grocott spent time in the youth teams of both Derby CountyDerby 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...
and Notts County
Notts County F.C.
Notts County Football Club are an English professional football club based in Nottingham. They are the oldest of all the clubs in the world that are now professional, having been formed in 1862. They currently play in League One of The Football League, the third tier of the English football system...
, before he signed with 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...
. In May 2010 he signed his first professional contract with the club.
He made his debut on 11 September 2010, replacing Aaron Webster
Aaron Webster (footballer)
Aaron Webster is an English professional association football player currently playing for Burton Albion.He plays as a left back or attacking midfielder and has been known to play in other roles including left winger and centre forward.-Career:Webster has been part of the first team since...
40 minutes into a 3-3 draw with 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...
at the Don Valley Stadium
Don Valley Stadium
The Don Valley Stadium is a stadium in Sheffield, England and is the home of Rotherham United F.C.. The stadium is an athletics stadium which has hosted major UK Athletic events and the 1991 World Student Games. Sheffield Eagles RLFC and Parramore Sports FC also use the stadium. It was designed by...
. At the point he entered the game Burton were losing 3-0.
On 31 January 2011 Grocott joined Vauxhall Motors
Vauxhall Motors F.C.
Vauxhall Motors Football Club is an English football club based in Ellesmere Port, Cheshire, who play in the Conference North. It was originally the works team of the car manufacturer Vauxhall...
for a month's loan. Grocott made his debut for Vauxhall Motors
Vauxhall Motors F.C.
Vauxhall Motors Football Club is an English football club based in Ellesmere Port, Cheshire, who play in the Conference North. It was originally the works team of the car manufacturer Vauxhall...
against Droylsden
Droylsden F.C.
Droylsden F.C. is an English football club based in Droylsden, near Manchester. As of the 2011–12 season, they play in the Conference North.-History:...
on 1 February 2011.
Grocott then joined Vauxhall Motors
Vauxhall Motors
Vauxhall Motors is a British automotive company owned by General Motors and headquartered in Luton. It was founded in 1857 as a pump and marine engine manufacturer, began manufacturing cars in 1903 and was acquired by GM in 1925. It has been the second-largest selling car brand in the UK for...
on a permanent deal on 25 March after his release from Burton Albion where he stayed until he was released from his contract on 1st October 2011 to join Mickleover Sports.
External links
- Profile at the Official Burton Albion site