Poul Hübertz
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Poul Hübertz is a Danish
footballer who is currently unattached, after being released by FC Roskilde
in July 2010. He plays as a striker. He has previously played for a number of Danish clubs, including Farum BK, Herfølge BK, AaB, and FC Midtjylland
in the Danish Superliga
, and has also represented English football
clubs Millwall
and Northampton Town. With his long legs and unelegant style, he is known in Denmark as a somewhat atypical striker.
, Hübertz started his career with local club Roskilde Boldklub 1906 in the Danish 2nd Division
. He moved to Danish 1st Division
club BK Frem, making his Frem debut in March 2000. In January 2001, he was bought be 1st Division rivals Farum BK. He helped the club win promotion for the Danish Superliga
, but following only five games in the first half of the Danish Superliga 2002-03
season, he spent six months on loan back with Frem.
In the summer 2003, Hübertz moved on to Superliga club Herfølge BK. He played two full seasons with Herfølge, scoring 11 goals as Herfølge were relegated during the Danish Superliga 2004-05
season. He was then bought by Superliga club AaB. He only scored three goals in 26 league games for the team, and was replaced in the AaB squad by Rade Prica
.
in July 2006. He was very popular with the Millwall fans and was most effective when he came off the bench in the final 20 mins of a game.
After a 0-2 loss to Port Vale
on 24 March 2007, Port Vale chairman Bill Bratt
accused Hübertz of playing a part in the melee leading to the red card given to Vale's left back Jason Talbot
. The reason was that Hübertz ran over 30 yards to the referee, to say his piece about a foul on Millwall's Ryan Smith
by Jason Talbot, which led to the red card. Bill Bratt called Hübertz's actions "unforgivable". Hubertz had said that he would like to extend his Millwall contract but was not wanted by Millwall manager Willie Donachie
.
He then joined Northampton Town
on an initial 12-month deal in August 2007. Hübertz scored his first goal for the Cobblers in a 1-2 defeat at home against Yeovil Town
on 25 August 2007. At the end of the 2007–08 season, despite being the club's top scorer, Northampton decided not to offer Hubertz a new contract as he wanted to return to his native country.
in the 1st Division in summer 2008. He was released from AB on the penultimate day of the 2009 summer transfer window. He signed for Superliga club FC Midtjylland
on the same day, joining the club under manager Allan Kuhn
whom he knew from his time at AaB. On January 20, 2010, he signed with his childhood club Roskilde in the 1st Division, now known as FC Roskilde
.
Denmark
Denmark is a Scandinavian country in Northern Europe. The countries of Denmark and Greenland, as well as the Faroe Islands, constitute the Kingdom of Denmark . It is the southernmost of the Nordic countries, southwest of Sweden and south of Norway, and bordered to the south by Germany. Denmark...
footballer who is currently unattached, after being released by FC Roskilde
FC Roskilde
FC Roskilde is a Danish football club currently playing in the Danish 1st Division. They play at Roskilde Idrætspark in Roskilde on Zealand, which has a capacity of 6,000.- History :...
in July 2010. He plays as a striker. He has previously played for a number of Danish clubs, including Farum BK, Herfølge BK, AaB, and FC Midtjylland
FC Midtjylland
FC Midtjylland is a professional Danish football team from Herning and Ikast. The team is a result of a merger between Ikast FS and Herning Fremad...
in the Danish Superliga
Danish Superliga
The Danish Superliga is the current Danish football championship tournament, and administered by the Danish Football Association. It is the highest association football league in Denmark and is currently contested by 12 teams each year, with 2 teams to be relegated, which proves to be one of the...
, and has also represented English football
Football in England
Association football is a national sport in England, where the first modern set of rules for the code were established in 1863, which were a major influence on the development of the modern Laws of the Game...
clubs 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...
and Northampton Town. With his long legs and unelegant style, he is known in Denmark as a somewhat atypical striker.
Club career
Born in DenmarkDenmark
Denmark is a Scandinavian country in Northern Europe. The countries of Denmark and Greenland, as well as the Faroe Islands, constitute the Kingdom of Denmark . It is the southernmost of the Nordic countries, southwest of Sweden and south of Norway, and bordered to the south by Germany. Denmark...
, Hübertz started his career with local club Roskilde Boldklub 1906 in the Danish 2nd Division
Danish 2nd Division
The 2nd Division is the third tier Danish football league, just after the 1st Division.It was founded in 1945, after World War II, as the second-best Danish football division. When the Danish Superliga was founded in 1991, the 2nd Division became the third level league...
. He moved to Danish 1st Division
Danish 1st Division
The 1st Division has been the name of the second highest football league in Denmark since 1991. From 1945 to 1991 the 1st Division was the name of the highest level of football in Denmark...
club BK Frem, making his Frem debut in March 2000. In January 2001, he was bought be 1st Division rivals Farum BK. He helped the club win promotion for the Danish Superliga
Danish Superliga
The Danish Superliga is the current Danish football championship tournament, and administered by the Danish Football Association. It is the highest association football league in Denmark and is currently contested by 12 teams each year, with 2 teams to be relegated, which proves to be one of the...
, but following only five games in the first half of the Danish Superliga 2002-03
Danish Superliga 2002-03
The 2002–03 Danish Superliga season was the 13th season of the Danish Superliga league championship, governed by the Danish Football Association...
season, he spent six months on loan back with Frem.
In the summer 2003, Hübertz moved on to Superliga club Herfølge BK. He played two full seasons with Herfølge, scoring 11 goals as Herfølge were relegated during the Danish Superliga 2004-05
Danish Superliga 2004-05
The 2004-05 Danish Superliga season was the 15th season of the Danish Superliga league championship, governed by the Danish Football Association. It took place from the first match on July 24, 2004 to the final match on June 19, 2005....
season. He was then bought by Superliga club AaB. He only scored three goals in 26 league games for the team, and was replaced in the AaB squad by Rade Prica
Rade Prica
Rade Stanislav Prica is a Swedish footballer currently playing for Rosenborg BK of Norway.Prica is the only player who has won league championships in the three Scandinavian countries - Sweden, Denmark and Norway.- Club career :...
.
English adventure
Hübertz sought a new club, and eventually signed with English club 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...
in July 2006. He was very popular with the Millwall fans and was most effective when he came off the bench in the final 20 mins of a game.
After a 0-2 loss to Port Vale
Port Vale F.C.
Port Vale Football Club is an English football club currently playing in Football League Two. They are based in Burslem, Staffordshire — one of six towns that make up the city of Stoke-on-Trent. The club's traditional rivals in the city are Stoke City, and games between the two clubs are known as...
on 24 March 2007, Port Vale chairman Bill Bratt
Bill Bratt
William Amos "Bill" Bratt MBE is the former chairman of Port Vale Football Club, who served the club in this post from 2003 to 2011....
accused Hübertz of playing a part in the melee leading to the red card given to Vale's left back Jason Talbot
Jason Talbot
Jason Christopher Talbot is an English footballer who plays as a defender for Livingston in the Scottish Football League....
. The reason was that Hübertz ran over 30 yards to the referee, to say his piece about a foul on Millwall's Ryan Smith
Ryan Smith
Ryan Smith may refer to:*Ryan Smith *Ryan Smith *Ryan Smith *Ryan Smith , Canadian rugby union player...
by Jason Talbot, which led to the red card. Bill Bratt called Hübertz's actions "unforgivable". Hubertz had said that he would like to extend his Millwall contract but was not wanted by Millwall manager Willie Donachie
Willie Donachie
William Donachie is a Scottish former professional footballer. He won 35 full caps for Scotland, playing in the 1978 World Cup.-Career:...
.
He then joined Northampton Town
Northampton Town F.C.
Northampton Town Football Club are an English professional football club based in Northampton, Northamptonshire. They currently play in Football League Two, the lowest league division, after being relegated from League One on the last day of the 2008–09 season...
on an initial 12-month deal in August 2007. Hübertz scored his first goal for the Cobblers in a 1-2 defeat at home against Yeovil Town
Yeovil Town F.C.
Yeovil Town F.C. are an English association football team based in Yeovil, Somerset. The club play in League One after having won the League Two championship in 2004–05...
on 25 August 2007. At the end of the 2007–08 season, despite being the club's top scorer, Northampton decided not to offer Hubertz a new contract as he wanted to return to his native country.
Back in Denmark
Hübertz returned to Denmark and signed on to play for ABAB
AB may refer to:-Ab, aB, and ab:*Ab , the Egyptian concept of the heart-soul*Ab , Semitic for "father"*Ab, alternate name for Anzab-e Olya, village in Iran*Rectus abdominis muscle , a paired stomach muscle...
in the 1st Division in summer 2008. He was released from AB on the penultimate day of the 2009 summer transfer window. He signed for Superliga club FC Midtjylland
FC Midtjylland
FC Midtjylland is a professional Danish football team from Herning and Ikast. The team is a result of a merger between Ikast FS and Herning Fremad...
on the same day, joining the club under manager Allan Kuhn
Allan Kuhn
Allan Hjortdal Kuhn , known simply as Allan Kuhn, is a Danish association football coach and former player. He is the assistant manager of Randers FC in the Danish Superliga championship. He was the head coach of FC Midtjylland from 2009 to 2011...
whom he knew from his time at AaB. On January 20, 2010, he signed with his childhood club Roskilde in the 1st Division, now known as FC Roskilde
FC Roskilde
FC Roskilde is a Danish football club currently playing in the Danish 1st Division. They play at Roskilde Idrætspark in Roskilde on Zealand, which has a capacity of 6,000.- History :...
.