Luke Joyce
Encyclopedia
Luke James Joyce is an English professional
footballer who plays for Accrington Stanley
as a central midfielder.
in June 2003, but only played one game for the first team, in the 2005–06 FA Cup third round replay at Leeds United
.
, initially with the club taking over his Wigan scholarship, signing on a permanent basis in July 2006.
He made his league debut for Carlisle as a 85th-minute substitute against Cheltenham Town
on 3 September 2006.
His first League goal for the Brunton Park
club came in the 5–0 victory against Gillingham
.
Despite impressing for Carlisle, former manager John Ward had been reluctant to play Joyce.
In order to play regular football, Joyce joined Barrow
on loan in November 2008 and made his debut for the club in the shock FA Cup second round defeat of Brentford
.
He remained with the club for five weeks, leaving after their FA Cup elimination by Middlesbrough
in January 2009.
In March 2009, he joined Northwich Victoria
on a one-month loan.
team Accrington Stanley
on the 25th June 2009.
Professional
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footballer who plays for Accrington Stanley
Accrington Stanley F.C.
Accrington Stanley is an English association football club from Accrington in Lancashire, in the North West of England, who play in Football League Two, the fourth-highest division in the English football league system....
as a central midfielder.
Wigan Athletic
He started his football career with Wigan AthleticWigan Athletic F.C.
Wigan Athletic Football Club is an English Premier League Association football club based in Wigan, Greater Manchester, having been promoted from the Championship in 2005. Wigan's current spell in the Premier League is the only top flight run in the club's history.They have played at the DW...
in June 2003, but only played one game for the first team, in the 2005–06 FA Cup third round replay at Leeds United
Leeds United A.F.C.
Leeds United Association Football Club are an English professional association football club based in Beeston, Leeds, West Yorkshire, who play in the Football League Championship, the second tier of the English football league system...
.
Carlisle United
After a short trial, he joined Carlisle UnitedCarlisle United F.C.
Carlisle United F.C. is an English football club based in Carlisle, Cumbria, where they play at Brunton Park. Formed in 1904, the club currently compete in League One, the third tier of the English football league system....
, initially with the club taking over his Wigan scholarship, signing on a permanent basis in July 2006.
He made his league debut for Carlisle as a 85th-minute substitute against 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...
on 3 September 2006.
His first League goal for the Brunton Park
Brunton Park
Brunton Park is a football stadium and the home of Carlisle United F.C. It is situated in the city of Carlisle, Cumbria and has a certified capacity for the 2011/2012 season of 18,202. The ground opened in 1909...
club came in the 5–0 victory against Gillingham
Gillingham F.C.
Gillingham Football Club is an English professional football club based in the town of Gillingham, Kent. The only Kent-based club in the Football League, they play their home matches at the Priestfield Stadium...
.
Despite impressing for Carlisle, former manager John Ward had been reluctant to play Joyce.
In order to play regular football, Joyce joined Barrow
Barrow A.F.C.
Barrow A.F.C. are an English football club founded in 1901 based in the town of Barrow-in-Furness in Cumbria. Following promotion at the end of the 2007–08 season, they currently play in the Conference National. The club spent over fifty years in the Football League between 1921 and 1972, and have...
on loan in November 2008 and made his debut for the club in the shock FA Cup second round defeat of Brentford
Brentford F.C.
Brentford Football Club are a professional English football club based in Brentford in the London Borough of Hounslow. They are currently playing in Football League One....
.
He remained with the club for five weeks, leaving after their FA Cup elimination by Middlesbrough
Middlesbrough F.C.
Middlesbrough Football Club , also known as Boro, are an English football club based in Middlesbrough, who play in the Football League Championship. Formed in 1876, they have played at the Riverside Stadium since August 1995, their third ground since turning professional in 1889...
in January 2009.
In March 2009, he joined Northwich Victoria
Northwich Victoria F.C.
Northwich Victoria Football Club are an English football club who play at the Victoria Stadium in Wincham, Northwich, Cheshire in the Northern Premier League Premier Division, the seventh tier of the English football league system.Northwich are an old club, founded in 1874 and named in honour of...
on a one-month loan.
Accrington Stanley
He joined League TwoFootball 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....
team Accrington Stanley
Accrington Stanley F.C.
Accrington Stanley is an English association football club from Accrington in Lancashire, in the North West of England, who play in Football League Two, the fourth-highest division in the English football league system....
on the 25th June 2009.