Peter Handyside
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Peter David Handyside is a former Scottish
professional footballer who played his entire professional career in England
between 1992 and 2007. He notably played for Grimsby Town
and Stoke City
having also had spells with Barnsley
, Northwich Victoria
and Hucknall Town
.
a local side from his home town of Dumfries
. He also had a spell on the books of the youth team of Queen of the South
including playing in a BP Youth Cup second round tie against Celtic on 31 October 1990.
and was signed by the clubs youth team in 1990. He took his step up into the first team in 1992. and was eventually the club's long term replacement for veteran centre back Paul Futcher
and made an excellent pairing with Mark Lever
.
In 1997-1998 season, Handyside was the nucleus of a strong Grimsby defence that helped achieve a promotion to the first division via the play offs, as well as a victory in the Football League Trophy
.
He bowed out at Grimsby after the 2000-2001 season. An injury troubled campaign, he was often replaced by loan signing Zhang Enhua
. At the end of the season, he rejected the chance to stay on with Grimsby.
. Handyside was made captain, and won promotion with Stoke in his first season.
but after a season hit with fitness and injury problems he departed Oakwell at the end of the 2003-2004 season.
where he captained the Vics for two seasons before being released.
signed Handyside for the 2006-2007 campaign. He remained at the club for one year before leaving the club on a free transfer. Handyside has played alongside his fellow Grimsby promotion winning team mate Tony Gallimore
at four different clubs: Grimsby, Barnsley, Northwich Victoria and Hucknall; the only team at which Peter has not played with Tony is Stoke City, ironically Gallimore's first senior club.
Scotland
Scotland is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. Occupying the northern third of the island of Great Britain, it shares a border with England to the south and is bounded by the North Sea to the east, the Atlantic Ocean to the north and west, and the North Channel and Irish Sea to the...
professional footballer who played his entire professional career in England
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...
between 1992 and 2007. He notably played for Grimsby Town
Grimsby Town F.C.
Grimsby Town Football Club is an English football club based in the seaside town of Cleethorpes, in North East Lincolnshire, England, who compete in the Conference National. They were formed in 1878 as Grimsby Pelham and later became Grimsby Town...
and Stoke City
Stoke City F.C.
Stoke City Football Club is an English professional football club based in Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire that plays in the Premier League. Founded in 1863, it is the oldest club in the Premier League, and considered to be the second oldest professional football club in the world, after Notts...
having also had spells with Barnsley
Barnsley F.C.
Barnsley Football Club are a professional English football club based in the town of Barnsley, South Yorkshire. Nicknamed the Tykes, they were founded in 1887 under the name Barnsley St. Peter's...
, 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...
and Hucknall Town
Hucknall Town F.C.
Hucknall Town F.C. are an English football club based in the town of Hucknall, Nottinghamshire. The club are members of the Northern Premier League Premier Division and play at Watnall Road.-History:...
.
Early years
Handyside was a product of the youth system at Heston RoversHeston Rovers F.C.
Heston Rovers Football Club are a Scottish senior football club whose first team play their home games at Maryfield in Dumfries, Dumfries and Galloway...
a local side from his home town of Dumfries
Dumfries
Dumfries is a market town and former royal burgh within the Dumfries and Galloway council area of Scotland. It is near the mouth of the River Nith into the Solway Firth. Dumfries was the county town of the former county of Dumfriesshire. Dumfries is nicknamed Queen of the South...
. He also had a spell on the books of the youth team of Queen of the South
Queen of the South
For other uses see Queen of the South Queen of the South is an alternative title for the Queen of Sheba. The phrase Queen of the South is used in the New Testament and is attributed to Jesus Christ....
including playing in a BP Youth Cup second round tie against Celtic on 31 October 1990.
Grimsby Town
Handyside was trialed by Grimsby TownGrimsby Town F.C.
Grimsby Town Football Club is an English football club based in the seaside town of Cleethorpes, in North East Lincolnshire, England, who compete in the Conference National. They were formed in 1878 as Grimsby Pelham and later became Grimsby Town...
and was signed by the clubs youth team in 1990. He took his step up into the first team in 1992. and was eventually the club's long term replacement for veteran centre back Paul Futcher
Paul Futcher
Paul Futcher is a former professional footballer who had a distinguished career as defender in the English football league, for England under 21s and as manager of several non-league clubs. Futcher is also the father of fellow footballer Ben Futcher.-Playing career:Futcher was the defensive half...
and made an excellent pairing with Mark Lever
Mark Lever
Mark Lever is a former English footballer who played as a defender from 1988 until 2005 notably for Grimsby Town where he spent the first 12 years of his career...
.
In 1997-1998 season, Handyside was the nucleus of a strong Grimsby defence that helped achieve a promotion to the first division via the play offs, as well as a victory in the Football League Trophy
Football League Trophy
The Football League Trophy, currently known as the Johnstone's Paint Trophy for sponsorship reasons, is an annual English association football knock-out competition open to the 48 clubs in Football League One and Football League Two, the bottom two divisions in the four fully professional top...
.
He bowed out at Grimsby after the 2000-2001 season. An injury troubled campaign, he was often replaced by loan signing Zhang Enhua
Zhang Enhua
Zhang Enhua is a retired Chinese football player. He is predominantly notable for his time at Dalian Wanda, where he won several league titles as well as being a participant at the 2002 FIFA World Cup...
. At the end of the season, he rejected the chance to stay on with Grimsby.
Stoke City
He then dropped a league to join Stoke CityStoke City F.C.
Stoke City Football Club is an English professional football club based in Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire that plays in the Premier League. Founded in 1863, it is the oldest club in the Premier League, and considered to be the second oldest professional football club in the world, after Notts...
. Handyside was made captain, and won promotion with Stoke in his first season.
Barnsley
In 2003 he made a move to BarnsleyBarnsley F.C.
Barnsley Football Club are a professional English football club based in the town of Barnsley, South Yorkshire. Nicknamed the Tykes, they were founded in 1887 under the name Barnsley St. Peter's...
but after a season hit with fitness and injury problems he departed Oakwell at the end of the 2003-2004 season.
Northwich Victoria
His next port of call was to make a move to Conference club Northwich VictoriaNorthwich 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...
where he captained the Vics for two seasons before being released.
Hucknall Town
Hucknall TownHucknall Town F.C.
Hucknall Town F.C. are an English football club based in the town of Hucknall, Nottinghamshire. The club are members of the Northern Premier League Premier Division and play at Watnall Road.-History:...
signed Handyside for the 2006-2007 campaign. He remained at the club for one year before leaving the club on a free transfer. Handyside has played alongside his fellow Grimsby promotion winning team mate Tony Gallimore
Tony Gallimore
Anthony Mark "Tony" Gallimore is an English former professional footballer who made more than 500 appearances in the Football League between 1990 and 2006, playing for Stoke City, Carlisle United, Grimsby Town, Barnsley and Rochdale. The major part of his career was spent at Carlisle United and...
at four different clubs: Grimsby, Barnsley, Northwich Victoria and Hucknall; the only team at which Peter has not played with Tony is Stoke City, ironically Gallimore's first senior club.
Grimsby Town
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Stoke City
- Second DivisionFootball League Second DivisionFrom 1892 until 1992, the Football League Second Division was the second highest division overall in English football.This ended with the creation of the FA Premier League, prior to the start of the 1992–93 season, which caused an administrative split between The Football League and the teams...
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