Lewis Grabban
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Lewis Grabban is a footballer
who currently plays for League Two side Rotherham United as a striker.
He went to Cumnor House School
in South Croydon
, where his footballing talent was noticed, and was spotted by Croydon Schools and Purley
Panthers teams. He went on to secondary education at Trinity School of John Whitgift
in Shirley
, He left after GCSE to join Crystal Palace on a full-time basis.
and Coventry City
– with Lewis nearly scoring just seconds after coming on against Walsall (Michael Hughes did, from the rebound).
Lewis continued to score for the reserve team in the 2005–06 season, and was rewarded by being named "Academy Scholar of The Year" and was given his first professional contract, in May 2006.
He played again in a friendly at Stevenage Borough
, and scored his first Palace goal, to complete a 3–0 win for the Eagles.
Lewis joined Oldham Athletic on a one-month loan deal in August 2006, in order to get some first team experience. This was extended by a further month shortly before the deal was due to expire. During his time at Boundary Park
, he made one start and nine substitute appearances for the Latics.
Grabban made his league début for Crystal Palace
at Southend United
, replacing Clinton Morrison
late on.
Grabban then scored his first league goal for Palace in March coming on as a late substitute for Michael Hughes before slotting home in the 94th minute to secure the Eagles a 3–2 win at promotion chasing West Bromwich Albion
.
At the end of August Lewis joined Scottish Premier League
side Motherwell
on a three-month loan deal, though this proved to be an unsuccessful one as Grabban failed to break into a side threatening the Old Firm
under manager Mark McGhee
. He made just six appearances before returning to Palace for 2008.
for £150,000. He was then given the number 10 shirt.
On 23 February 2008, Grabban scored his first goal for the lions in a 3–0 home league win over Port Vale. He followed this goal up by scoring away against Luton Town just three days after scoring his first ever goal for Millwall. Grabban then scored his third goal for the lions at home against Swansea City, scoring a goal in the first minute. This was to be his last goal for Millwall during the 2007/2008 season.
During the first game of the 2008/2009 season, Grabban scored a goal against Oldham Athletic which at the time put Millwall 3–1 up. Oldham then produced a brilliant comeback when they managed to score 3 goals in the last 16 minutes to win the game 4–3.
Grabban then scored his second goal of the 2008/2009 season at home against Huddersfield. This goal proved vital as Millwall went on to secure their first win of the season. He scored his third goal of the season at home against Hartlepool, which Millwall went on to win 2–0. Grabban then scored his first away goal of the season against Swindon Town which Millwall eventually won 2–1. On 21 October 2008, Grabban scored his fifth goal of the season during an away victory against Colchester United. Grabban scored the late winner against Hereford United on 28 October scoring in the 86 minute to give Millwall a 1–0 victory which moved Millwall on the same points as the leaders Scunthorpe United. This put Grabban on 6 goals during the 2008/09 season.
Football (soccer)
Association football, more commonly known as football or soccer, is a sport played between two teams of eleven players with a spherical ball...
who currently plays for League Two side Rotherham United as a striker.
He went to Cumnor House School
Cumnor House School
Cumnor House School is a junior independent school in South Croydon, Greater London. The school is owned and operated by Cognita, the largest independent schools company in the United Kingdom....
in South Croydon
South Croydon
South Croydon is a locality in Greater London, the area surrounding the valley south of central Croydon about 1 km in radius, centred on the Red Deer public house on the Brighton Road. It is part of the South Croydon post town and in the London Borough of Croydon...
, where his footballing talent was noticed, and was spotted by Croydon Schools and Purley
Purley
- in England :*Purley, London**Purley Way, out-of-town retail area*Purley-on-Thames, in Berkshire- People :*David Purley , British race driver*Purley, several members of a fictional family in 1996's Secrets & Lies...
Panthers teams. He went on to secondary education at Trinity School of John Whitgift
Trinity School of John Whitgift
The Trinity School of John Whitgift, usually referred to as Trinity School, is a British independent boys' day school with a co-educational Sixth Form, located in Shirley Park, Croydon. The current building was constructed in 1965 on the site of the former Shirley Hotel...
in Shirley
Shirley, London
Shirley is a place in the London Borough of Croydon, England. It is a suburban development situated 10 miles south south-east of Charing Cross.-Description:...
, He left after GCSE to join Crystal Palace on a full-time basis.
Crystal Palace
Lewis joined Crystal Palace in 2004, and in the 2004–05 season he scored 28 goals for the Palace Reserve and Under 18 sides – a very impressive tally. His reward for this good start was two Carling Cup substitute appearances against WalsallWalsall F.C.
Walsall Football Club are an English association football club based in Walsall, West Midlands. They currently play in League One. The club was founded in 1888 as Walsall Town Swifts, an amalgamation of Walsall Town F.C. and Walsall Swifts F.C. The club was one of the founder members of the Second...
and Coventry City
Coventry City F.C.
Coventry City Football Club, otherwise known as the Sky Blues owing to the traditional colour of their strip, are a professional English Football league club based in Coventry...
– with Lewis nearly scoring just seconds after coming on against Walsall (Michael Hughes did, from the rebound).
Lewis continued to score for the reserve team in the 2005–06 season, and was rewarded by being named "Academy Scholar of The Year" and was given his first professional contract, in May 2006.
He played again in a friendly at Stevenage Borough
Stevenage Borough F.C.
Stevenage Football Club is an English football club based in Stevenage, Hertfordshire. The club currently participate in League One, the third tier of English football, having won promotion from League Two in the 2010–11 season...
, and scored his first Palace goal, to complete a 3–0 win for the Eagles.
Lewis joined Oldham Athletic on a one-month loan deal in August 2006, in order to get some first team experience. This was extended by a further month shortly before the deal was due to expire. During his time 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....
, he made one start and nine substitute appearances for the Latics.
Grabban made his league début for Crystal Palace
Crystal Palace F.C.
Crystal Palace Football Club are an English Football league club based in South Norwood, London. The team plays its home matches at Selhurst Park, where they have been based since 1924. The club currently competes in the second tier of English Football, The Championship.Crystal Palace was formed in...
at 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...
, replacing Clinton Morrison
Clinton Morrison
Clinton Hubert Morrison is an English-born professional footballer who plays for Milton Keynes Dons, on loan from Sheffield Wednesday...
late on.
Grabban then scored his first league goal for Palace in March coming on as a late substitute for Michael Hughes before slotting home in the 94th minute to secure the Eagles a 3–2 win at promotion chasing 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...
.
At the end of August Lewis joined Scottish Premier League
Scottish Premier League
The Scottish Premier League , also known as the SPL , is a professional league competition for association football clubs in Scotland...
side Motherwell
Motherwell F.C.
Motherwell Football & Athletic Club are a Scottish professional football club based in Motherwell, North Lanarkshire. The club compete in the Scottish Premier League and are one of only seven teams to have remained in this league since it was founded in 1998...
on a three-month loan deal, though this proved to be an unsuccessful one as Grabban failed to break into a side threatening the Old Firm
Old Firm
The Old Firm is a common collective name for the association football clubs Celtic and Rangers, both based in Glasgow, Scotland.The origin of the term is unclear. One theory has it that the expression derives from Celtic's first game in 1888, which was played against Rangers. However, author,...
under manager Mark McGhee
Mark McGhee
Mark Edward McGhee is a former Scottish professional football player. McGhee started his career at Greenock Morton in 1975 and spent spells at clubs including Newcastle United, Aberdeen, Hamburg, Celtic, IK Brage and Reading...
. He made just six appearances before returning to Palace for 2008.
Millwall
On 21 January 2008 he signed for Palace's local rivals MillwallMillwall 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...
for £150,000. He was then given the number 10 shirt.
On 23 February 2008, Grabban scored his first goal for the lions in a 3–0 home league win over Port Vale. He followed this goal up by scoring away against Luton Town just three days after scoring his first ever goal for Millwall. Grabban then scored his third goal for the lions at home against Swansea City, scoring a goal in the first minute. This was to be his last goal for Millwall during the 2007/2008 season.
During the first game of the 2008/2009 season, Grabban scored a goal against Oldham Athletic which at the time put Millwall 3–1 up. Oldham then produced a brilliant comeback when they managed to score 3 goals in the last 16 minutes to win the game 4–3.
Grabban then scored his second goal of the 2008/2009 season at home against Huddersfield. This goal proved vital as Millwall went on to secure their first win of the season. He scored his third goal of the season at home against Hartlepool, which Millwall went on to win 2–0. Grabban then scored his first away goal of the season against Swindon Town which Millwall eventually won 2–1. On 21 October 2008, Grabban scored his fifth goal of the season during an away victory against Colchester United. Grabban scored the late winner against Hereford United on 28 October scoring in the 86 minute to give Millwall a 1–0 victory which moved Millwall on the same points as the leaders Scunthorpe United. This put Grabban on 6 goals during the 2008/09 season.