Rhoys Wiggins
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Rhoys Barrie Wiggins is an English-born Welsh Under-21 international
footballer who plays for Charlton Athletic
as a defender
.
, playing regularly for their reserve side, whilst also turning out for the Wales U-21
team. His appearances for the Welsh U-21s also led to a call-up to the Welsh national squad.
However, tragedy struck in the pre-season of 2006, when he ruptured knee ligaments during a friendly against feeder academy Crystal Palace Baltimore, part of the Eagles' tour of the USA. He was sidelined for the rest of that season, and several recurrences of that injury kept him out of the following season as well. However Neil Warnock
decided to offer him a new contract, seen by many as his final chance at Palace.
Impressive performances in Wales U21
's 2009 European Under-21 Championship qualification play-off
defeat to England
led to Wiggins being given his first start for the Eagles' first team shortly afterwards.
However, this one appearance for Palace was not added to, and he ended the season on loan at Bournemouth. With his contract at Palace expired, Wiggins was offered to choice between staying at Palace or moving on, and he opted to sign for Norwich City
. After failing to make an appearance for Norwich, on the 22nd Jan 2010 he resigned for Bournemouth on a months loan and on the 24 Feb 2010 it was extended for a second month.
Wiggins signed a permanent contract with Bournemouth at the start of the 2010/11 season. He then registered the first goal of his career in a 3-0 home win against Dagenham and Redbridge. He quickly followed up this goal with a long range free kick in a 2-1 defeat away to Oldham a week later. This impressive form saw him receive a first Wales national team call-up from manager Brian Flynn. Wiggins wasn't included in the matchday squad.
On 30th June 2011 Wiggins signed a three year contract at Charlton Athletic F.C.
Wales national under-21 football team
The Wales national under-21 football team, also known as the Wales U21s, is the national under-21 football team of Wales and is controlled by the Football Association of Wales. The team competes in the UEFA European Under-21 Football Championship, held every two years...
footballer who plays for Charlton Athletic
Charlton Athletic F.C.
Charlton Athletic Football Club is an English professional football club based in Charlton, in the London Borough of Greenwich. They compete in Football League One, the third tier of English football. The club was founded on 9 June 1905, when a number of youth clubs in the southeast London area,...
as a defender
Defender (football)
Within the sport of association football, a defender is an outfield player whose primary role is to prevent the opposition from attacking....
.
Career
Rhoys came through the academy at Crystal PalaceCrystal 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...
, playing regularly for their reserve side, whilst also turning out for the Wales U-21
Wales national under-21 football team
The Wales national under-21 football team, also known as the Wales U21s, is the national under-21 football team of Wales and is controlled by the Football Association of Wales. The team competes in the UEFA European Under-21 Football Championship, held every two years...
team. His appearances for the Welsh U-21s also led to a call-up to the Welsh national squad.
However, tragedy struck in the pre-season of 2006, when he ruptured knee ligaments during a friendly against feeder academy Crystal Palace Baltimore, part of the Eagles' tour of the USA. He was sidelined for the rest of that season, and several recurrences of that injury kept him out of the following season as well. However Neil Warnock
Neil Warnock
Neil Warnock is an English former footballer who is currently manager of English Premier League club Queens Park Rangers....
decided to offer him a new contract, seen by many as his final chance at Palace.
Impressive performances in Wales U21
Wales national under-21 football team
The Wales national under-21 football team, also known as the Wales U21s, is the national under-21 football team of Wales and is controlled by the Football Association of Wales. The team competes in the UEFA European Under-21 Football Championship, held every two years...
's 2009 European Under-21 Championship qualification play-off
2009 UEFA European Under-21 Football Championship
The 2009 UEFA European Under-21 Football Championship began on 15 June 2009, and was the 17th UEFA European Under-21 Football Championship. This was the first tournament after the competition reverted to a two-year format, following the single-year 2006-07 competition, which allowed the change to...
defeat to England
England national under-21 football team
England's national Under-21 football team, also known as England Under-21s or England U21, is considered to be the feeder team for the England national football team....
led to Wiggins being given his first start for the Eagles' first team shortly afterwards.
However, this one appearance for Palace was not added to, and he ended the season on loan at Bournemouth. With his contract at Palace expired, Wiggins was offered to choice between staying at Palace or moving on, and he opted to sign for Norwich City
Norwich City F.C.
Norwich City Football Club is an English professional football club based in Norwich, Norfolk. As of the 2011–12 season, Norwich City are again playing in the Premier League after a six-year absence, having finished as runner up in the Championship in 2010–11 and winning automatic promotion.The...
. After failing to make an appearance for Norwich, on the 22nd Jan 2010 he resigned for Bournemouth on a months loan and on the 24 Feb 2010 it was extended for a second month.
Wiggins signed a permanent contract with Bournemouth at the start of the 2010/11 season. He then registered the first goal of his career in a 3-0 home win against Dagenham and Redbridge. He quickly followed up this goal with a long range free kick in a 2-1 defeat away to Oldham a week later. This impressive form saw him receive a first Wales national team call-up from manager Brian Flynn. Wiggins wasn't included in the matchday squad.
On 30th June 2011 Wiggins signed a three year contract at Charlton Athletic F.C.
Charlton Athletic F.C.
Charlton Athletic Football Club is an English professional football club based in Charlton, in the London Borough of Greenwich. They compete in Football League One, the third tier of English football. The club was founded on 9 June 1905, when a number of youth clubs in the southeast London area,...
Club career statistics
- (correct as of 31 October 2010)
Club Season League Cup Europe UEFAThe Union of European Football Associations , almost always referred to by its acronym UEFA is the administrative and controlling body for European association football, futsal and beach soccer....Play-Offs Total Apps Goals Assists Apps Goals Assists Apps Goals Assists Apps Goals Assists Apps Goals Assists 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...2008–09 2008–09 in English footballThe 2008–09 season was the 129th season of competitive football in England.-Overview:* West Bromwich Albion, Stoke City and Hull City were all playing in the Premier League after winning promotion from the Championship last season. Stoke returned to the top flight after a 23-year absence, while...1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 Total 2008–2009 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 Bournemouth A.F.C. BournemouthA.F.C. Bournemouth is an English football club currently playing in Football League One. The club plays at Dean Court in Kings Park, Boscombe, Bournemouth, Dorset and have been in existence since 1899....
(loan)2008–09 2008–09 in English footballThe 2008–09 season was the 129th season of competitive football in England.-Overview:* West Bromwich Albion, Stoke City and Hull City were all playing in the Premier League after winning promotion from the Championship last season. Stoke returned to the top flight after a 23-year absence, while...13 0 0 0 0 0 13 0 0 Total 2009 13 0 0 0 0 0 14 0 0 Norwich City Norwich City F.C.Norwich City Football Club is an English professional football club based in Norwich, Norfolk. As of the 2011–12 season, Norwich City are again playing in the Premier League after a six-year absence, having finished as runner up in the Championship in 2010–11 and winning automatic promotion.The...2009–10 2009–10 in English footballThe 2009–10 season was the 130th season of competitive football in England.The season began on 8 August 2009 for the Championship, League One and League Two and 15 August 2009 for the Premier League...0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Total 2009–2010 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Bournemouth A.F.C. BournemouthA.F.C. Bournemouth is an English football club currently playing in Football League One. The club plays at Dean Court in Kings Park, Boscombe, Bournemouth, Dorset and have been in existence since 1899....2010–11 2010–11 in English footballThe 2010–11 season was the 131st season of competitive football in England.The season began on 6 August 2010 for the Football Leagues, with the Premier League and Football Conference both starting eight days later on 14 August 2010. The Championship, League One, and League Two ended on 7 May...14 2 2 1 0 0 15 2 2 Total 13 2 2 1 0 0 14 Career totals 28 2 2 1 0 0 29 2
External links
- Rhoys Wiggins player profile at cpfc.co.uk