Shane Killock
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Shane Adam Killock is an English footballer who plays for AFC Telford United
as a defender
. He played in the Football League
for Huddersfield Town
.
's youth system. He joined Ossett Albion, where he played in the Northern Premier League
as a 15-year-old schoolboy. He rejoined Huddersfield's Academy in early 2006, and in September 2007 received his first call-up to the first team squad for the Football League Trophy
match against Grimsby Town
. He made an unexpected Football League debut in Town's match at Gresty Road
against Crewe Alexandra
on 7 September, mainly because of injury to Nathan Clarke
and Frank Sinclair
and on-loan Richard Keogh
's absence on international duty with the Ireland under-21 team
.
In January 2008, the contracts of Killock and fellow Town youngster Simon Eastwood
were extended until 2009. On 15 February, he joined Conference North
side Hyde United on loan. He made his debut the next day in Hyde's 2–1 defeat to A.F.C. Telford United
. He was highly praised for his performances at the Tigers and received the man of the match award for his performance in Hyde's 3–1 win over Worcester City
a week later. He returned to the Galpharm Stadium
at the end of the season.
Killock spent September 2008 on loan at Conference North
side Harrogate Town
. He made his debut on 2 September in their 2–0 win over A.F.C. Telford United, and returned to Huddersfield on 7 October.
In January 2009, new manager Lee Clark sent Killock out on a month's loan to Oxford United
. He made his debut in the FA Trophy
loss to York City
, before making his league debut in a 1–0 win over Altrincham
. At the end of the loan spell, Killock was released from his Huddersfield contract and signed a permanent deal with Oxford United until the end of the season. Killock's contract was then extended, despite his progress having been disrupted by injuries, then, at the start of the 2009–10 season, he joined Conference North side A.F.C. Telford United on loan. The move was made permanent in November 2009.
Killock was named AFC Telford United captain in August 2010, and that season captained the Bucks to promotion via the play offs to the Blue Square Bet Premier division, he also won a player of the season award at the clubs awards night.
A.F.C. Telford United
A.F.C. Telford United are an English football club based in Telford, Shropshire, playing in the Conference National league at the fifth level of the English football pyramid. The club plays its home matches in Wellington, which forms part of the new town of Telford...
as a defender
Defender (association football)
Within the sport of association football, a defender is an outfield player whose primary role is to prevent the opposition from attacking....
. He played in 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...
for 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...
.
Career
As a youngster, Killock was released from Huddersfield TownHuddersfield 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...
's youth system. He joined Ossett Albion, where he played in the Northern Premier League
Northern Premier League
The Northern Premier League, is one of the regional English football leagues which sits directly below the Football Conference featuring semi-professional and amateur clubs. Geographically, the league covers all of Northern England, and the northern areas of the Midlands. Originally just one...
as a 15-year-old schoolboy. He rejoined Huddersfield's Academy in early 2006, and in September 2007 received his first call-up to the first team squad for 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...
match against 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...
. He made an unexpected Football League debut in Town's match at Gresty Road
Alexandra Stadium
The Alexandra Stadium is a multi-use stadium in Crewe, England. It is currently used mostly for football matches and is the home ground of Crewe Alexandra...
against Crewe Alexandra
Crewe Alexandra F.C.
Crewe Alexandra Football Club is an English professional football club based in Crewe, Cheshire. Nicknamed The Railwaymen due to the town's links with the rail industry, they currently play in Football League Two, the fourth tier of English football, and are based at the Alexandra Stadium.The club...
on 7 September, mainly because of injury to Nathan Clarke
Nathan Clarke
Nathan Clarke is a professional footballer who currently plays in central defence for Macclesfield Town on loan from Huddersfield Town in Football League One in England.-Playing career:...
and Frank Sinclair
Frank Sinclair
Frank Mohammed Sinclair is an English-born Jamaican footballer who plays for Hendon in the Isthmian League Premier Division.-Chelsea:...
and on-loan Richard Keogh
Richard Keogh
Richard John Keogh is an footballer defender who plays for Football League Championship side Coventry City.-Bristol City:...
's absence on international duty with the Ireland under-21 team
Republic of Ireland national under-21 football team
The Republic of Ireland national under-21 football team, is the national under-21 football team of the Republic of Ireland and is controlled by the Football Association of Ireland and competes in the biennial European Under-21 Football Championship and has competed since 1978.-Competition...
.
In January 2008, the contracts of Killock and fellow Town youngster Simon Eastwood
Simon Eastwood
Simon Christopher Eastwood is a professional footballer with Conference North side FC Halifax Town.-Huddersfield Town:Born in Luton, Eastwood was a Huddersfield Town academy goalkeeper who made two appearances on the substitutes bench in the 2005–06 season at the age of just 16 years old...
were extended until 2009. On 15 February, he joined Conference North
Conference North
The Conference North also known as Blue Square Bet North for sponsorship reasons, is a division of the Football Conference in England, taking its place immediately below the Conference National. Along with Conference South it is at Step 2 of the National League System and the sixth overall tier of...
side Hyde United on loan. He made his debut the next day in Hyde's 2–1 defeat to A.F.C. Telford United
A.F.C. Telford United
A.F.C. Telford United are an English football club based in Telford, Shropshire, playing in the Conference National league at the fifth level of the English football pyramid. The club plays its home matches in Wellington, which forms part of the new town of Telford...
. He was highly praised for his performances at the Tigers and received the man of the match award for his performance in Hyde's 3–1 win over Worcester City
Worcester City F.C.
Worcester City Football Club is an English football club based in Worcester, Worcestershire. The club are currently members of the Conference North and play at St George's Lane.-History:...
a week later. He returned to the Galpharm Stadium
Galpharm Stadium
The Galpharm Stadium, formerly the Alfred McAlpine Stadium, is a multi-use sports in Huddersfield in West Yorkshire, England. Since 1994, it has been the home ground of Huddersfield Town and Super League side, Huddersfield Giants.-The Stadium:...
at the end of the season.
Killock spent September 2008 on loan at Conference North
Conference North
The Conference North also known as Blue Square Bet North for sponsorship reasons, is a division of the Football Conference in England, taking its place immediately below the Conference National. Along with Conference South it is at Step 2 of the National League System and the sixth overall tier of...
side Harrogate Town
Harrogate Town F.C.
Harrogate Town Football Club is an English semi-professional football club based in Harrogate, North Yorkshire. The club was founded in 1914 and currently competes in the Conference North division of the Football Conference.-History:...
. He made his debut on 2 September in their 2–0 win over A.F.C. Telford United, and returned to Huddersfield on 7 October.
In January 2009, new manager Lee Clark sent Killock out on a month's loan to Oxford United
Oxford United F.C.
Oxford United Football Club is an English association football club based in Oxford, Oxfordshire. The club play in League Two, following promotion from the Conference National in May 2010. The club had been a non-League side since their relegation from the Football League in the 2005–06 season. The...
. He made his debut in the FA Trophy
FA Trophy
The Football Association Challenge Trophy, commonly known as the FA Trophy, is a knockout cup competition in English football, run by and named after The Football Association and competed for primarily by semi-professional teams...
loss to York City
York City F.C.
York City Football Club is an English football club based in York, North Yorkshire. The club participates in the Conference National, the fifth tier of English football. Founded in 1922, they joined the Football League in 1929, and have spent most of their history in the lower divisions...
, before making his league debut in a 1–0 win over Altrincham
Altrincham F.C.
Altrincham Football Club is an English association football club from Altrincham, Greater Manchester. They currently play in the Conference North, having been relegated from the Conference National at the end of the 2010–11 season.-History:...
. At the end of the loan spell, Killock was released from his Huddersfield contract and signed a permanent deal with Oxford United until the end of the season. Killock's contract was then extended, despite his progress having been disrupted by injuries, then, at the start of the 2009–10 season, he joined Conference North side A.F.C. Telford United on loan. The move was made permanent in November 2009.
Killock was named AFC Telford United captain in August 2010, and that season captained the Bucks to promotion via the play offs to the Blue Square Bet Premier division, he also won a player of the season award at the clubs awards night.