Scott Spencer (footballer)
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Scott Kernaghan Spencer (born 1 January 1989) is an English
footballer who currently plays for Hyde
. He has also represented England U19s.
Described as a 'wonderkid', he started his career at at the age of just ten working his way through the club's centre of excellence. In 2006 he moved to for a fee of £220,000 and had loan spells with and before being released by Everton just three years later in 2009. He then joined on non-contract terms, later joining . He stayed for the remainder of the 2009–10 season and the start of the 2010–11 season, subsequently joining for the rest of the season before being released following the club's relegation from the Football League
. After several trials, he eventually signed for . He received his first call-up to the England C national team in August 2011 whilst at Hyde.
, Greater Manchester
, Spencer joined Oldham Athletic
's Centre of Excellence at the age of 10, signing an extended four year contract with the club in November 2001. He continued his progress through the set-up at Oldham, rejecting a move to Bolton Wanderers
in February 2005, to become a youth trainee with the club ahead of the 2005–06 season. His form for the club's Under-18 team attracted attention and the club agreed transfer terms with Everton
for him in April 2006. He finally signed for Everton in May 2006, agreeing a three year deal with the club, joining for £220,000. Spencer joined Macclesfield Town
on loan in March 2008 and made his debut against Brentford
on 8 March. He was released by Everton on 1 July 2009.
. Spencer was released from Rochdale and later signed a six-month contract for Southend United
in the January transfer window
of 2010 after impressing on trial. Spencer made his first appearance as a substitute against Huddersfield Town
on 16 January 2010 in a 2–1 defeat, Spencer scored the only Southend goal. He had to wait another two games for another goal, when he scored in a 2–2 draw with . Spencer only scored two more goals in the 2009–10 season, against and . After six appearances and no goals for Spencer at the start of the 2010–11 season, he was released from his contract at the club on 28 January 2011.
after moving to Lincoln City
. He made his debut in a 2–1 win over on 1 February 2011, but after another eight games with no goals for Spencer, he was released by the club in May 2011 after the club's relegation from the Football League. In July 2011 he joined up with Barrow
on a trial basis, scoring the club's second goal in their 2-0 friendly win over his former club Oldham Athletic
on 9 July 2011. However he was not offered a contract with the club and underwent further trials with Southport
, helping the club secure the Liverpool Senior Cup
with a 2–0 win over his former club Everton
, and then a final trial with F.C. Halifax Town
.
on 12 August 2011. He made his debut just a day later in a 2–1 win over , winning a penalty and scoring it himself. Spencer scored all four of Hyde's goals in a 4–0 victory away at Corby Town
on 20 August. He carried on his good start for Hyde by scoring again when Hyde played in late August 2011. His seven goals in just four games earned him his first call-up to the England C team, which was announced on 25 August.
, Spencer works for his parents, helping out in their family cleaning business two days a week.
English people
The English are a nation and ethnic group native to England, who speak English. The English identity is of early mediaeval origin, when they were known in Old English as the Anglecynn. England is now a country of the United Kingdom, and the majority of English people in England are British Citizens...
footballer who currently plays for Hyde
Hyde F.C.
Hyde F.C. are an English semi-professional football club from Hyde, Greater Manchester, who are nicknamed The Tigers. Formed in 1885 the club changed its name to Hyde United in 1919, before reverting to Hyde F.C. in June 2010...
. He has also represented England U19s.
Described as a 'wonderkid', he started his career at at the age of just ten working his way through the club's centre of excellence. In 2006 he moved to for a fee of £220,000 and had loan spells with and before being released by Everton just three years later in 2009. He then joined on non-contract terms, later joining . He stayed for the remainder of the 2009–10 season and the start of the 2010–11 season, subsequently joining for the rest of the season before being released following the club's relegation from the Football League
The Football League
The Football League, also known as the npower Football League for sponsorship reasons, is a league competition featuring professional association football clubs from England and Wales. Founded in 1888, it is the oldest such competition in world football...
. After several trials, he eventually signed for . He received his first call-up to the England C national team in August 2011 whilst at Hyde.
Early career
Born in OldhamOldham
Oldham is a large town in Greater Manchester, England. It lies amid the Pennines on elevated ground between the rivers Irk and Medlock, south-southeast of Rochdale, and northeast of the city of Manchester...
, Greater Manchester
Greater Manchester
Greater Manchester is a metropolitan county in North West England, with a population of 2.6 million. It encompasses one of the largest metropolitan areas in the United Kingdom and comprises ten metropolitan boroughs: Bolton, Bury, Oldham, Rochdale, Stockport, Tameside, Trafford, Wigan, and the...
, Spencer joined Oldham Athletic
Oldham 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...
's Centre of Excellence at the age of 10, signing an extended four year contract with the club in November 2001. He continued his progress through the set-up at Oldham, rejecting a move to Bolton Wanderers
Bolton Wanderers F.C.
Bolton Wanderers Football Club is an English professional association football club based in the area of Horwich in the Metropolitan Borough of Bolton, Greater Manchester. They began their current spell in the Premier League in 2001....
in February 2005, to become a youth trainee with the club ahead of the 2005–06 season. His form for the club's Under-18 team attracted attention and the club agreed transfer terms with Everton
Everton F.C.
Everton Football Club are an English professional association football club from the city of Liverpool. The club competes in the Premier League, the highest level of English football...
for him in April 2006. He finally signed for Everton in May 2006, agreeing a three year deal with the club, joining for £220,000. Spencer joined Macclesfield Town
Macclesfield Town F.C.
Macclesfield Town Football Club is an English football team. The club was formed in 1874 and is based in the town of Macclesfield in Cheshire. The team play its home games at the 6,355 capacity Moss Rose stadium...
on loan in March 2008 and made his debut against 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....
on 8 March. He was released by Everton on 1 July 2009.
Rochdale and Southend
On 14 August it was announced that Spencer had signed on non-contract terms for RochdaleRochdale A.F.C.
Rochdale Association Football Club is an English professional football club based in Rochdale, Greater Manchester. They play their home matches at Spotland Stadium. Formed in 1907, they were accepted into the Football League in 1921...
. Spencer was released from Rochdale and later signed a six-month contract for Southend United
Southend United F.C.
Southend United Football Club is an English football club based at Roots Hall Stadium, Prittlewell, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, who play in Football League Two. Their home ground is Roots Hall, and the club plan to move into a new 22,000-seater stadium located at Fossetts Farm.-Stadium:The club has had...
in the January transfer window
Transfer window
The transfer window is the period during the year in which a football club can transfer players from other countries into their playing staff. Such a transfer is completed by registering the player into the new club through FIFA...
of 2010 after impressing on trial. Spencer made his first appearance as a substitute against Huddersfield Town
Huddersfield Town F.C.
Huddersfield Town Football Club is an English football club formed in 1908 and based in Huddersfield, West Yorkshire. They currently play in League One...
on 16 January 2010 in a 2–1 defeat, Spencer scored the only Southend goal. He had to wait another two games for another goal, when he scored in a 2–2 draw with . Spencer only scored two more goals in the 2009–10 season, against and . After six appearances and no goals for Spencer at the start of the 2010–11 season, he was released from his contract at the club on 28 January 2011.
Lincoln City
After his release by Southend, He re-united with his former manager from Southend, Steve TilsonSteve Tilson
Stephen Brian "Steve" Tilson is an English football manager and former player. He is best known for his time in charge of Southend United...
after moving to Lincoln City
Lincoln City F.C.
Lincoln City Football Club is an English professional association football club based in Lincoln, Lincolnshire. The club are currently members of the Conference National in 2011–12 following relegation from the Football League....
. He made his debut in a 2–1 win over on 1 February 2011, but after another eight games with no goals for Spencer, he was released by the club in May 2011 after the club's relegation from the Football League. In July 2011 he joined up with 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 a trial basis, scoring the club's second goal in their 2-0 friendly win over his former club Oldham Athletic
Oldham 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 9 July 2011. However he was not offered a contract with the club and underwent further trials with Southport
Southport F.C.
Southport Football Club are an English football club, based in Southport, Merseyside. They are currently in the Conference National, and play their home matches at Haig Avenue, which has a capacity of 6,008...
, helping the club secure the Liverpool Senior Cup
Liverpool Senior Cup
The Liverpool County Football Association Senior Cup, commonly known as the Liverpool Senior Cup, is a football knockout tournament involving teams from the city of Liverpool, England and surrounding areas....
with a 2–0 win over his former club Everton
Everton F.C.
Everton Football Club are an English professional association football club from the city of Liverpool. The club competes in the Premier League, the highest level of English football...
, and then a final trial with F.C. Halifax Town
F.C. Halifax Town
Football Club Halifax Town, otherwise known as FC Halifax Town are an English football team who currently play in the Conference North. The club replaced Halifax Town A.F.C. who went into administration during the 2007–08 season.-Formation:...
.
Hyde
He signed for HydeHyde F.C.
Hyde F.C. are an English semi-professional football club from Hyde, Greater Manchester, who are nicknamed The Tigers. Formed in 1885 the club changed its name to Hyde United in 1919, before reverting to Hyde F.C. in June 2010...
on 12 August 2011. He made his debut just a day later in a 2–1 win over , winning a penalty and scoring it himself. Spencer scored all four of Hyde's goals in a 4–0 victory away at Corby Town
Corby Town F.C.
Corby Town F.C. is an English football club based in Corby, Northamptonshire. They will be members of the Conference North for the 2011–12 season. The Steelmen play their home games at the newly built Steel Park, adjacent to their previous ground, Rockingham Triangle Sports Stadium, which is...
on 20 August. He carried on his good start for Hyde by scoring again when Hyde played in late August 2011. His seven goals in just four games earned him his first call-up to the England C team, which was announced on 25 August.
Style of play
He plays as a striker and was tipped to go-to-the-top of the game when he left for . Spencer was also described as a 'wonderkid'. After scoring all four goals in a 4–0 away win against whilst at Hyde, he was described as an 'undoubted star'.Personal life
As well as playing for HydeHyde F.C.
Hyde F.C. are an English semi-professional football club from Hyde, Greater Manchester, who are nicknamed The Tigers. Formed in 1885 the club changed its name to Hyde United in 1919, before reverting to Hyde F.C. in June 2010...
, Spencer works for his parents, helping out in their family cleaning business two days a week.
Career statistics
| Club | Season | League | FA Cup | League Cup | Other | Total | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Everton Everton F.C. Everton Football Club are an English professional association football club from the city of Liverpool. The club competes in the Premier League, the highest level of English football... |
2006–07 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007–08 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2008–09 2008–09 in English football The 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... |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Total | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 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... (loan) |
2007–08 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Macclesfield Town Macclesfield Town F.C. Macclesfield Town Football Club is an English football team. The club was formed in 1874 and is based in the town of Macclesfield in Cheshire. The team play its home games at the 6,355 capacity Moss Rose stadium... (loan) |
2007–08 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Rochdale Rochdale A.F.C. Rochdale Association Football Club is an English professional football club based in Rochdale, Greater Manchester. They play their home matches at Spotland Stadium. Formed in 1907, they were accepted into the Football League in 1921... |
2009–10 2009–10 in English football The 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... |
4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Southend United Southend United F.C. Southend United Football Club is an English football club based at Roots Hall Stadium, Prittlewell, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, who play in Football League Two. Their home ground is Roots Hall, and the club plan to move into a new 22,000-seater stadium located at Fossetts Farm.-Stadium:The club has had... |
2009–10 2009–10 in English football The 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... |
12 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 4 |
| 2010–11 2010–11 in English football The 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... |
5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | |
| Total | 17 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18 | 4 | |
| Lincoln City Lincoln City F.C. Lincoln City Football Club is an English professional association football club based in Lincoln, Lincolnshire. The club are currently members of the Conference National in 2011–12 following relegation from the Football League.... |
2010–11 2010–11 in English football The 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... |
9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Hyde Hyde F.C. Hyde F.C. are an English semi-professional football club from Hyde, Greater Manchester, who are nicknamed The Tigers. Formed in 1885 the club changed its name to Hyde United in 1919, before reverting to Hyde F.C. in June 2010... |
2011–12 2011–12 in English football The 2011–12 season is the 132nd season of competitive football in England.The season began on 5 August 2011 for the Football Leagues, with the Premier starting eight days later, League Football Conference Starting one day before Premier League starts.The Championship, League One, and League Two... |
9 | 13 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 13 |
| Career totals | 42 | 17 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 45 | 17 | |