Lewis Guy
Encyclopedia
Lewis Brett Guy is an English
footballer who plays as a forward. He is currently playing for Milton Keynes Dons
after joining them on a two year deal on 19 May 2010. Having started his career at Newcastle United
, Guy joined Doncaster
on loan during the 2004–05 season. Having impressed during his brief loan spell, scoring three goals in nine appearances (five from the bench), Guy signed a permanent deal with Dave Penney's
side prior to the start of the 2005–06 season. He appeared for Newcastle once in the UEFA Cup
during his time on Tyneside
.
during the first half of the season.
The 2007–08 season seemed to bring a change to Guy's play, as he started to weigh in with vital goals and impressive performances, finishing the season with 8 goals in all competitions, his best in a season to date. Despite scoring the winning goal in the opening game of the 2008–9 season against Derby County
and the opening goal in the following match against Cardiff City
, he struggled to continue his positive start to the season and failed to score another goal for Doncaster. In early 2009, Guy spent a month's loan spell at Hartlepool United
, but he struggled to make an impact at Victoria Park, and was sent back to Doncaster after he picked up an injury.
on loan, initially for a month, which was later extended until the end of the season. He made 12 appearances for the club, scoring 3 goals, his first for any team in any competition in over two years.
outfit Milton Keynes Dons
on a free transfer, following his release by Doncaster. He signed a two-year contract.
On 9 August 2011, it was announced that Guy had joined Oxford United
on a month-long loan deal. Guy returned to his parent club following Oxford's 2–2 draw with Burton Albion on September 10 2011, having scored once in six appearances for the U's. He returned to Oxford for a second one-month loan on 24 November.
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 who plays as a forward. He is currently playing for Milton Keynes Dons
Milton Keynes Dons F.C.
.Milton Keynes Dons Football Club is an English professional football club founded in 2004 and based since 2007 at Stadium mk, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire...
after joining them on a two year deal on 19 May 2010. Having started his career at Newcastle United
Newcastle United F.C.
Newcastle United Football Club is an English professional association football club based in Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear. The club was founded in 1892 by the merger of Newcastle East End and Newcastle West End, and has played at its current home ground, St James' Park, since the merger...
, Guy joined Doncaster
Doncaster Rovers F.C.
Doncaster Rovers Football Club is an English football club, based at the Keepmoat Stadium in Doncaster, South Yorkshire. The team currently competes in the Football League Championship, after being promoted via the League One play-offs in 2008, and have remained there since.The club was founded in...
on loan during the 2004–05 season. Having impressed during his brief loan spell, scoring three goals in nine appearances (five from the bench), Guy signed a permanent deal with Dave Penney's
David Penney
David Mark "Dave" Penney is an English football manager and former player. Born in Wakefield, West Yorkshire, Penney entered professional football at the relatively late age of 21...
side prior to the start of the 2005–06 season. He appeared for Newcastle once in the UEFA Cup
UEFA Cup
The UEFA Europa League is an annual association football cup competition organised by UEFA since 1971 for eligible European football clubs. It is the second most prestigious European club football contest after the UEFA Champions League...
during his time on Tyneside
Tyneside
Tyneside is a conurbation in North East England, defined by the Office of National Statistics, which is home to over 80% of the population of Tyne and Wear. It includes the city of Newcastle upon Tyne and the Metropolitan Boroughs of Gateshead, North Tyneside and South Tyneside — all settlements on...
.
Doncaster
Despite only scoring three goals in 31 league appearances throughout the 2005–06 season, Guy's pace and dribbling ability made him a handful for any defence, which helped him form an effective striking partnership with Paul HeffernanPaul Heffernan
Paul Heffernan is an Irish professional footballer, currently playing for Scottish side Kilmarnock after being released by Sheffield Wednesday...
during the first half of the season.
The 2007–08 season seemed to bring a change to Guy's play, as he started to weigh in with vital goals and impressive performances, finishing the season with 8 goals in all competitions, his best in a season to date. Despite scoring the winning goal in the opening game of the 2008–9 season against Derby County
Derby 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 the opening goal in the following match against Cardiff City
Cardiff City F.C.
Cardiff City Football Club are a Welsh professional football club based in Cardiff, Wales. The club competes in the English football pyramid and is currently playing in the Football League Championship. Cardiff City is the best supported football club in Wales, averaging approximately 22,500 for...
, he struggled to continue his positive start to the season and failed to score another goal for Doncaster. In early 2009, Guy spent a month's loan spell at Hartlepool United
Hartlepool United F.C.
Hartlepool United Football Club is an English professional football club based in Hartlepool that currently play in League One. The team won promotion to League One in the 2006–07 season...
, but he struggled to make an impact at Victoria Park, and was sent back to Doncaster after he picked up an injury.
Oldham Athletic
In 2010 he joined Oldham AthleticOldham 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...
on loan, initially for a month, which was later extended until the end of the season. He made 12 appearances for the club, scoring 3 goals, his first for any team in any competition in over two years.
Milton Keynes Dons
On 19 May 2010 Guy joined League OneFootball League One
Football League One is the second-highest division of The Football League and third-highest division overall in the English football league system....
outfit Milton Keynes Dons
Milton Keynes Dons F.C.
.Milton Keynes Dons Football Club is an English professional football club founded in 2004 and based since 2007 at Stadium mk, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire...
on a free transfer, following his release by Doncaster. He signed a two-year contract.
On 9 August 2011, it was announced that Guy had joined Oxford United
Oxford United F.C.
Oxford United Football Club is an English association football club based in Oxford, Oxfordshire. The club play in League Two, following promotion from the Conference National in May 2010. The club had been a non-League side since their relegation from the Football League in the 2005–06 season. The...
on a month-long loan deal. Guy returned to his parent club following Oxford's 2–2 draw with Burton Albion on September 10 2011, having scored once in six appearances for the U's. He returned to Oxford for a second one-month loan on 24 November.
External links
- Lewis Guy profile at mkdons.com