Lewis Alessandra
Encyclopedia
Lewis Peter Alessandra is an English
footballer currently playing for Morecambe
. His predominant position is a forward.
, Alessandra graduated from Oldham Athletic
's youth system
. He was a regular in the reserve squad, receiving a contract extension in the summer of 2008. The club awarded the youngster a three year contract.
On 20 October 2007, Alessandra made his first team debut in a 1–1 draw versus Huddersfield Town
, with his first start coming on 2 February 2008 in a loss to Swansea City
. His first goal with the senior squad came at Boundary Park
in a 3–1 win over Tranmere Rovers
on 8 March 2008. On 26 April 2008, Alessandra scored his second league goal in the 87th minute versus Cheltenham Town
, giving Oldham a 2–1 win.
In Oldham's first game of the 2008–09 season, Alessandra scored Oldham's third goal in a 4–3 victory over Millwall
. He scored his first senior hat-trick on 28 October, in a 3–0 victory over Scunthorpe United
.
At the beginning of the 2010/11 season, alessandra was converted to a wide player for upcoming season by the new manager enabling him to play up front or on either wing. At the end of the 2010//11 season he was informed that he was out of contract and would not be offered a new deal.
club Chester City
on loan. The move was done with the idea of giving the player more time playing and he commented himself that "if he was not getting games with Latics, he might as well go on loan to Chester." The move was initially a trial until the club was able to sign players again. Alessandra scored in a trial game for the club against a Burnley XI and scored his second goal in two games with an early effort against Droylsden
.
After briefly returning to Oldham, Chester confirmed they had signed Alessandra on an initial one-month loan on 21 August. The following day, he made his debut in a scoreless draw versus Luton Town
, playing more than 90 minutes before he was substituted for defender Kristian Platt
. He made four appearances for Chester but after club was expelled from the Football Conference
their record was expunged.
, on 23 June 2011.
England
England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental...
footballer currently playing 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...
. His predominant position is a forward.
Oldham Athletic
Along with his teammate Deane SmalleyDeane Smalley
Deane Alfie Michael Smalley is an English footballer who currently plays for Oxford United. His predominant position is as a forward.- Oldham Athletic :...
, Alessandra graduated from 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...
's youth system
Youth system
Youth system is a sporting terminology used to refer to a youth investment program within a particular team or league, which develops and nurtures young talent in farm teams, with the vision of using them in the first team if they show enough promise, and to fill up squads numbers in some teams...
. He was a regular in the reserve squad, receiving a contract extension in the summer of 2008. The club awarded the youngster a three year contract.
On 20 October 2007, Alessandra made his first team debut in a 1–1 draw versus 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...
, with his first start coming on 2 February 2008 in a loss to Swansea City
Swansea City A.F.C.
Swansea City Association Football Club are a Welsh professional football club based in Swansea, Wales. One of the most successful clubs in Welsh football, it has won 10 Welsh Cups and led the English Football League First Division in December 1981, before finishing the season in 6th position...
. His first goal with the senior squad came 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....
in a 3–1 win over 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 8 March 2008. On 26 April 2008, Alessandra scored his second league goal in the 87th minute versus 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...
, giving Oldham a 2–1 win.
In Oldham's first game of the 2008–09 season, Alessandra scored Oldham's third goal in a 4–3 victory over Millwall
Millwall F.C.
Millwall Football Club is an English professional football club based in South Bermondsey, south east London, that plays in the Football League Championship, the second tier of English football. Founded as Millwall Rovers in 1885, the club has retained its name despite having last played in the...
. He scored his first senior hat-trick on 28 October, in a 3–0 victory over Scunthorpe United
Scunthorpe 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....
.
At the beginning of the 2010/11 season, alessandra was converted to a wide player for upcoming season by the new manager enabling him to play up front or on either wing. At the end of the 2010//11 season he was informed that he was out of contract and would not be offered a new deal.
Chester City loan
On 31 July 2009, it was reported that Alessandra was set to join Conference NationalConference 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...
club Chester City
Chester City F.C.
Chester City Football Club was an English football team from Chester. The club was founded as Chester F.C., and joined the Football League in 1931, spending most of their time in the lower divisions. They changed their name to Chester City in 1983. Chester won their first league title in 2004, the...
on loan. The move was done with the idea of giving the player more time playing and he commented himself that "if he was not getting games with Latics, he might as well go on loan to Chester." The move was initially a trial until the club was able to sign players again. Alessandra scored in a trial game for the club against a Burnley XI and scored his second goal in two games with an early effort 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:...
.
After briefly returning to Oldham, Chester confirmed they had signed Alessandra on an initial one-month loan on 21 August. The following day, he made his debut in a scoreless draw versus Luton Town
Luton Town F.C.
Luton Town Football Club is an English professional football club based since 1905 at Kenilworth Road, Luton, Bedfordshire. The club currently competes in the fifth tier of English football, the Conference National, for the third consecutive season during the 2011–12 season.Formed in 1885, it was...
, playing more than 90 minutes before he was substituted for defender Kristian Platt
Kristian Platt
Kristian Platt is a defender, currently playing for Stalybridge Celtic.Platt made his professional debut as a 17 year old substitute for Shaun Kelly against Darlington on May 3, 2009, in Chester's final match in The Football League following relegation...
. He made four appearances for Chester but after club was expelled from the Football Conference
Football Conference
The Football Conference is a football league in England which consists of three divisions called Conference National, Conference North, and Conference South. Some Football Conference clubs are fully professional, such as Luton Town, but most of them are semi-professional...
their record was expunged.
Morecambe
Alessandra signed for League 2 side, MorecambeMorecambe 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...
, on 23 June 2011.
Career statistics
| Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| > 15 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | > 16 | 2 | |
| 5 | 2 | 0 | 2 | > 37 | 5 | ||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | > 1 | 0 | ||
| 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | > 21 | 1 | ||
| 2009–10 2009–10 Football Conference The 2009–10 Football Conference season was the sixth season with the Conference consisting of three divisions, and the thirty-first season overall. The Conference covers the top two levels of Non-League football in England. The Conference National is the fifth highest level of the overall pyramid,... > 0 |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | > 0 | 0 | |
External links
- Lewis Alessandra profile at the Oldham Athletic website