Simon Baldry
Encyclopedia
Simon Jonathon Baldry is an English
professional footballer who is currently playing for Guiseley AFC
.
Centre Of Excellence system. He was also a well known player at amateur clubs Stile Common and Deighton
, before signing a professional contract with Huddersfield Town in 1994 at the age of 17. He would spend the next 9 years at the club before leaving in May 2003.
While playing for Huddersfield he won numerous footballing awards including Player Of The Year Award and the Pontins Holidays League Player Of The Year Award. He also scored one of the most valuable goals in the club's history and became well known for his physical strength, pace and skills on the football field.
The same year that he signed his first professional contract with Huddersfield, Baldry became the youngest footballer in the club's history to have played in a cup final at Wembley Stadium
.
The player also had double features in football magazines FourFourTwo
and Match
, who described Baldry as "a confident, young Keith Gillespie
with a keen eye for goal". He was also hailed as "a teenage wizkid" and referred to as "Huddersfield Town's most naturally talented apprentice". In May 1995, Baldry was named Young Player Of The Year by Shoot magazine.
On 30 April 1994 Baldry scored the first goal in Huddersfield's 2–1 win against Blackpool
. This goal is very well remembered as it was scored in the club's final game at their former Leeds Road
ground before moving to the then Alfred McAlpine Stadium
.
On 18 April 1998 in the 1997–98 season, Baldry scored the goal that saved Huddersfield Town from relegation of the old First Division
. Huddersfield played West Bromwich Albion
in a game which resulted in a 1–0 victory for the home side.
Considering the importance of the game, the goal christened Baldry a hero amongst Town fans and is still very much talked about to this day. It marked the end of Huddersfield's "Great Escape" campaign and confirmed Baldry a club legend. He was named Man Of The Match and was substituted five minutes from the game end to receive his own reception from the fans, which was an emotional standing ovation.
Throughout his time at Huddersfield and his career in general, Baldry has often been hampered by injuries. This has sometimes resulted in him missing some of the biggest games of his career, most notably against Liverpool
in the FA Cup
quarter finals in December 1999.
The player's injuries also deterred other clubs from offering him a contract. In the Autumn of 2000 Middlesbrough
, a then Premier League club, offered Huddersfield £1 million for the player after previously noticing Baldry in a friendly. The move was a complete deal until Baldry became injured while involved in a medical at the club.
Other clubs such as Barnsley
, Nottingham Forest
and Sheffield United
all showed a strong interest in Baldry, but each deal fell through due to the player either failing a medical or undergoing some other form of personal sickness. It always seemed like once the player was set for a move to a higher club his fitness would be suffering or begin to suffer with some type of injury.
Despite the players health issues, in late 2000 Huddersfield offered Baldry a 3 year contract extension. A deal that would make Baldry a Huddersfield Town player up to the year of 2003.
On 2 July 2010, Baldry was named one of eight footballers selected to take part in Huddersfield Town's squad for the 2010 Yorkshire Masters tournament. The event took place on 25 July 2010 at the Sheffield Arena and was televised by Sky Sports
.
As well as Huddersfield Town the competition featured other football clubs from the Yorkshire region, such as Barnsley
, Hull City
, Sheffield United
, Sheffield Wednesday and Doncaster Rovers
.
Huddersfield made it to the second round of the competition before been knocked out by Sheffield Wednesday
. Baldry received a bottle of Magnus Champagne for winning the Golden Boot Award and was also said to be the most skilful, entertaining player in the tournament.
On 19 July 2010, Baldry was named one of a number of former Huddersfield players selected to take part in a Huddersfield Town charity game. The match was played against a David Brown 11 and took place at Warrenside, the home of Huddersfield based amateur club Yorkshire Lions FC.
The charity involved was the Hollybank Trust, which is a company dedicated to helping people with learning difficulties and donating money to orphaned children. The charity also supports specialist schools, residential homes and provides medical treatment to patients alongside the National Health Service
.
The Huddersfield Examiner provided coverage of the game and there were appearances from former Town favourites Kevin Gray
, Rodney Rowe
, Martin Smith
, Rob Edwards
, Jon Dyson
, Chris Billy and Club Ambassador Andy Booth
amongst others.
in the early stages of the 1998–99 season
. While at the club the player made 5 first team appearances and 5 reserve team appearances, scoring one goal for the reserves and claiming various goal assists in both teams.
As a result of the loan deal Bury made Huddersfield an offer of £200,000 for the midfielder. The move looked a done deal until Huddersfield recalled Baldry back to the club and marked the player as "not for sale" on his return. It is thought that Bury were asking for a price-cut on Baldry, under-valuing the player and causing the move to come to a permanent halt out of disagreement. Baldry then became largely involved in Huddersfield Town's "Great Escape" campaign and would later go on to score the goal that saved the club from relegation.
Bury were then managed by former Huddersfield boss Neil Warnock
, the man that signed Baldry to his first professional football contract in 1994. Despite being unsuccessful in again signing the player in 1998, Warnock always maintained a strong interest in Baldry and would again attempt to sign the player after becoming the manager of Sheffield United
a year later. He would also try again in late 2000, offering the player guaranteed first team football and the number 11 shirt, before Baldry then signed extended terms on his contract with Huddersfield.
in the summer of 2003, Baldry started training with Boston United
before signing for Notts County
following a strong interest from the club. In his debut season he produced some of the best football of his career and instantly became a fan favourite. He was named club captain for a short period and was involved in every game the club played up until becoming injured mid-season.
On 23 September 2003 Baldry scored his first goal for the club in Notts County
's 2–1 Carling Cup
win over Ipswich Town
. Baldry was credited with a man of the match performance and was also named in the Football League's team of the week for the old Division Two
.
When Baldry first signed for Notts County
the club were financially unstable as they were just coming out of administration. This meant that Baldry would only be signed on a month to month basis until the club were in a better position to offer the player a stable contract.
On 16 February 2004 Baldry signed a deal with the club that would make him a Notts County
player until the end of the season. However, despite the player securing a permanent contract with the club, Baldry became injured during a training session and was out of action for almost 5 weeks. He wouldn't return until 18 March 2004 when Notts County
would take on Wycombe Wanderers
in the old Division Two
.
Baldry made a total of 41 appearances in all competitions for Notts County
. His last game for the club came when they played Oldham Athletic
in the final match of the 2003–04 season
, a 1–1 draw on 8 May 2004.
Baldry was then released by the club and took part in unsuccessful trials at Blackpool
and Telford United
, before undergoing a number of operations for a hernia problem. The player would not return to the football field until over 3 years later with unibond giants Ossett Town
.
club Ossett Town
, then managed by former Huddersfield Town player Simon Collins
.
club Bradford Park Avenue
. He enjoyed a very successful time with the club becoming first team captain in his first season, as well as first team coach.
He won the Player Of The Year Award in his first season and also guided the club to the play-off finals, where Bradford Park Avenue
missed out on promotion after losing to Boston United.
outfit Guiseley AFC
in a permanent deal in December 2010.
estate in Huddersfield.
The player is also a former pupil of the old Deighton
High School, which was based in Huddersfield and has now closed.
England
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professional footballer who is currently playing for Guiseley AFC
Guiseley A.F.C.
Guiseley A.F.C. are an English football club from Guiseley, West Yorkshire, England.-History:Founded in 1909 by a local group of enthusiasts, the club’s first success came in 1913 when they won the local Wharfedale League...
.
Huddersfield Town
Simon Baldry was a youth player who came through the 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...
Centre Of Excellence system. He was also a well known player at amateur clubs Stile Common and Deighton
Deighton
People named Deighton* Jeremy Deighton, American soccer player* John Deighton * Len Deighton * Michelle Deighton * Ernest Deighton Places named Deighton*Deighton, Hambleton, North Yorkshire...
, before signing a professional contract with Huddersfield Town in 1994 at the age of 17. He would spend the next 9 years at the club before leaving in May 2003.
While playing for Huddersfield he won numerous footballing awards including Player Of The Year Award and the Pontins Holidays League Player Of The Year Award. He also scored one of the most valuable goals in the club's history and became well known for his physical strength, pace and skills on the football field.
The same year that he signed his first professional contract with Huddersfield, Baldry became the youngest footballer in the club's history to have played in a cup final at Wembley Stadium
Wembley Stadium
The original Wembley Stadium, officially known as the Empire Stadium, was a football stadium in Wembley, a suburb of north-west London, standing on the site now occupied by the new Wembley Stadium that opened in 2007...
.
The player also had double features in football magazines FourFourTwo
FourFourTwo
FourFourTwo is a football magazine published by Haymarket. Published monthly, costing £4.50, and at about 164 pages long, it published its 200th edition in February 2011...
and Match
Match
A match is a tool for starting a fire under controlled conditions. A typical modern match is made of a small wooden stick or stiff paper. One end is coated with a material that can be ignited by frictional heat generated by striking the match against a suitable surface...
, who described Baldry as "a confident, young Keith Gillespie
Keith Gillespie
Keith Robert Gillespie is a Northern Irish professional footballer who plays in midfield for Longford Town....
with a keen eye for goal". He was also hailed as "a teenage wizkid" and referred to as "Huddersfield Town's most naturally talented apprentice". In May 1995, Baldry was named Young Player Of The Year by Shoot magazine.
On 30 April 1994 Baldry scored the first goal in Huddersfield's 2–1 win against Blackpool
Blackpool F.C.
Blackpool Football Club are an English football club founded in 1887 from the Lancashire seaside town of Blackpool. They are competing in the 2011–12 season of the The Championship, the second tier of professional football in England, having been relegated from the Premier League at the end of the...
. This goal is very well remembered as it was scored in the club's final game at their former Leeds Road
Leeds Road
Leeds Road may refer to:* Leeds Road, former football and rugby league stadium in Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, England* A660 road, West Yorkshire, England, between Golden Acre Park and the Otley bypass...
ground before moving to the then Alfred McAlpine 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:...
.
On 18 April 1998 in the 1997–98 season, Baldry scored the goal that saved Huddersfield Town from relegation of the old First Division
Football League First Division
The First Division was a division of The Football League between 1888 and 2004 and the highest division in English football until the creation of the Premier League in 1992. The secondary tier in English football has since become known as the Championship....
. Huddersfield played West Bromwich Albion
West Bromwich Albion F.C.
West Bromwich Albion Football Club, also known as West Brom, The Baggies, The Throstles, Albion or WBA, are an English Premier League association football club based in West Bromwich in the West Midlands...
in a game which resulted in a 1–0 victory for the home side.
Considering the importance of the game, the goal christened Baldry a hero amongst Town fans and is still very much talked about to this day. It marked the end of Huddersfield's "Great Escape" campaign and confirmed Baldry a club legend. He was named Man Of The Match and was substituted five minutes from the game end to receive his own reception from the fans, which was an emotional standing ovation.
Throughout his time at Huddersfield and his career in general, Baldry has often been hampered by injuries. This has sometimes resulted in him missing some of the biggest games of his career, most notably against Liverpool
Liverpool F.C.
Liverpool Football Club is an English Premier League football club based in Liverpool, Merseyside. Liverpool has won eighteen League titles, second most in English football, seven FA Cups and a record seven League Cups...
in the FA Cup
FA Cup
The Football Association Challenge Cup, commonly known as the FA Cup, is a knockout cup competition in English football and is the oldest association football competition in the world. The "FA Cup" is run by and named after The Football Association and usually refers to the English men's...
quarter finals in December 1999.
The player's injuries also deterred other clubs from offering him a contract. In the Autumn of 2000 Middlesbrough
Middlesbrough F.C.
Middlesbrough Football Club , also known as Boro, are an English football club based in Middlesbrough, who play in the Football League Championship. Formed in 1876, they have played at the Riverside Stadium since August 1995, their third ground since turning professional in 1889...
, a then Premier League club, offered Huddersfield £1 million for the player after previously noticing Baldry in a friendly. The move was a complete deal until Baldry became injured while involved in a medical at the club.
Other clubs such as 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...
, Nottingham Forest
Nottingham Forest F.C.
Nottingham Forest Football Club is an English Association Football club based in West Bridgford, Nottingham, that plays in the Football League Championship...
and Sheffield United
Sheffield United F.C.
Sheffield United Football Club is a professional English football club based in the city of Sheffield, South Yorkshire.They were the first sporting team to use the name 'United' and are nicknamed 'The Blades', thanks to Sheffield's worldwide reputation for steel production...
all showed a strong interest in Baldry, but each deal fell through due to the player either failing a medical or undergoing some other form of personal sickness. It always seemed like once the player was set for a move to a higher club his fitness would be suffering or begin to suffer with some type of injury.
Despite the players health issues, in late 2000 Huddersfield offered Baldry a 3 year contract extension. A deal that would make Baldry a Huddersfield Town player up to the year of 2003.
On 2 July 2010, Baldry was named one of eight footballers selected to take part in Huddersfield Town's squad for the 2010 Yorkshire Masters tournament. The event took place on 25 July 2010 at the Sheffield Arena and was televised by Sky Sports
Sky Sports
Sky Sports is the brand name for a group of sports-oriented television channels operated by the UK and Ireland's main satellite pay-TV company, British Sky Broadcasting. Sky Sports is the dominant subscription television sports brand in the United Kingdom and Ireland...
.
As well as Huddersfield Town the competition featured other football clubs from the Yorkshire region, such as 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...
, Hull City
Hull City A.F.C.
Hull City Association Football Club is an English association football club based in Kingston upon Hull, East Riding of Yorkshire, founded in 1904. The club participates in the Football League Championship, the second tier of English football...
, Sheffield United
Sheffield United F.C.
Sheffield United Football Club is a professional English football club based in the city of Sheffield, South Yorkshire.They were the first sporting team to use the name 'United' and are nicknamed 'The Blades', thanks to Sheffield's worldwide reputation for steel production...
, Sheffield Wednesday and Doncaster Rovers
Doncaster Rovers F.C.
Doncaster Rovers Football Club is an English football club, based at the Keepmoat Stadium in Doncaster, South Yorkshire. The team currently competes in the Football League Championship, after being promoted via the League One play-offs in 2008, and have remained there since.The club was founded in...
.
Huddersfield made it to the second round of the competition before been knocked out by Sheffield Wednesday
Sheffield Wednesday F.C.
Sheffield Wednesday Football Club are a football club based in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England, who are currently competing in the Football League One in the 2011-12 season, in England. Sheffield Wednesday are one of the oldest professional clubs in the world and the fourth oldest in the...
. Baldry received a bottle of Magnus Champagne for winning the Golden Boot Award and was also said to be the most skilful, entertaining player in the tournament.
On 19 July 2010, Baldry was named one of a number of former Huddersfield players selected to take part in a Huddersfield Town charity game. The match was played against a David Brown 11 and took place at Warrenside, the home of Huddersfield based amateur club Yorkshire Lions FC.
The charity involved was the Hollybank Trust, which is a company dedicated to helping people with learning difficulties and donating money to orphaned children. The charity also supports specialist schools, residential homes and provides medical treatment to patients alongside the National Health Service
National Health Service (England)
The National Health Service or NHS is the publicly funded healthcare system in England. It is both the largest and oldest single-payer healthcare system in the world. It is able to function in the way that it does because it is primarily funded through the general taxation system, similar to how...
.
The Huddersfield Examiner provided coverage of the game and there were appearances from former Town favourites Kevin Gray
Kevin Gray
Kevin John Gray is an English footballer, playing as a defender for Workington.-Football career:He started his career at Mansfield Town signing as a trainee in July 1990 and had a successful four year period at Mansfiled...
, Rodney Rowe
Rodney Rowe
Rodney Carl Rowe is an English former footballer who played for a number of clubs in Northern England.-Huddersfield Town:...
, Martin Smith
Martin Smith
Martin Smith may refer to:*Martin Smith , British professor of robotics at the Open University*Martin Smith , British actor, singer and composer*Martin Smith , Irish boxer...
, Rob Edwards
Rob Edwards
Robert Owen "Rob" Edwards is an English-born Welsh international footballer who plays for Barnsley as a centre back.-Aston Villa:...
, Jon Dyson
Jon Dyson
Jonathan Paul "Jon" Dyson is a central defender who plays for Farsley Celtic. Dyson was a firm fans' favourite who played his entire 13-year professional career for Huddersfield Town before being released in 2003 as part of the cost-cutting required as the club went into administration, having...
, Chris Billy and Club Ambassador Andy Booth
Andy Booth
Andrew David "Andy" Booth is a retired professional footballer. Whilst at Huddersfield he announced his retirement on 22 April 2009, but remains at the club as an ambassador.-Huddersfield Town:...
amongst others.
Bury (loan)
Baldry spent a month on loan at BuryBury F.C.
Bury Football Club is an association football team based in Bury, Greater Manchester. The team currently play in League One. The club's nickname is The Shakers which was bestowed upon them by club chairman JT Ingham, an industrialist and ironmonger of the late 1890s.-Formation of the club and the...
in the early stages of the 1998–99 season
1998-99 in English football
-Premier League:Manchester United overcame close competition from Arsenal, Aston Villa and Chelsea to win their fifth Premiership title in seven seasons thanks to the comeback of Roy Keane after his long-term injury and a transfer raid totalling nearly £30 million which netted Aston Villa striker...
. While at the club the player made 5 first team appearances and 5 reserve team appearances, scoring one goal for the reserves and claiming various goal assists in both teams.
As a result of the loan deal Bury made Huddersfield an offer of £200,000 for the midfielder. The move looked a done deal until Huddersfield recalled Baldry back to the club and marked the player as "not for sale" on his return. It is thought that Bury were asking for a price-cut on Baldry, under-valuing the player and causing the move to come to a permanent halt out of disagreement. Baldry then became largely involved in Huddersfield Town's "Great Escape" campaign and would later go on to score the goal that saved the club from relegation.
Bury were then managed by former Huddersfield boss Neil Warnock
Neil Warnock
Neil Warnock is an English former footballer who is currently manager of English Premier League club Queens Park Rangers....
, the man that signed Baldry to his first professional football contract in 1994. Despite being unsuccessful in again signing the player in 1998, Warnock always maintained a strong interest in Baldry and would again attempt to sign the player after becoming the manager of Sheffield United
Sheffield United F.C.
Sheffield United Football Club is a professional English football club based in the city of Sheffield, South Yorkshire.They were the first sporting team to use the name 'United' and are nicknamed 'The Blades', thanks to Sheffield's worldwide reputation for steel production...
a year later. He would also try again in late 2000, offering the player guaranteed first team football and the number 11 shirt, before Baldry then signed extended terms on his contract with Huddersfield.
Notts County
After leaving 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...
in the summer of 2003, Baldry started training with Boston United
Boston United F.C.
Boston United Football Club are an association football club based in Boston, Lincolnshire, England. They currently play in the Conference North. The club is known as 'the Pilgrims' in reference to the Pilgrim Fathers, who fled from Boston to the USA and founded Boston, Massachusetts. The club's...
before signing for Notts County
Notts County F.C.
Notts County Football Club are an English professional football club based in Nottingham. They are the oldest of all the clubs in the world that are now professional, having been formed in 1862. They currently play in League One of The Football League, the third tier of the English football system...
following a strong interest from the club. In his debut season he produced some of the best football of his career and instantly became a fan favourite. He was named club captain for a short period and was involved in every game the club played up until becoming injured mid-season.
On 23 September 2003 Baldry scored his first goal for the club in Notts County
Notts County F.C.
Notts County Football Club are an English professional football club based in Nottingham. They are the oldest of all the clubs in the world that are now professional, having been formed in 1862. They currently play in League One of The Football League, the third tier of the English football system...
's 2–1 Carling Cup
Football League Cup
The Football League Cup, commonly known as the League Cup or, from current sponsorship, the Carling Cup, is an English association football competition. Like the FA Cup, it is played on a knockout basis...
win over Ipswich Town
Ipswich Town F.C.
Ipswich Town Football Club are an English professional football team based in Ipswich, Suffolk. As of 2011, they play in the Football League Championship, having last appeared in the Premier League in 2001–02....
. Baldry was credited with a man of the match performance and was also named in the Football League's team of the week for the old Division Two
Football League Second Division
From 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...
.
When Baldry first signed for Notts County
Notts County F.C.
Notts County Football Club are an English professional football club based in Nottingham. They are the oldest of all the clubs in the world that are now professional, having been formed in 1862. They currently play in League One of The Football League, the third tier of the English football system...
the club were financially unstable as they were just coming out of administration. This meant that Baldry would only be signed on a month to month basis until the club were in a better position to offer the player a stable contract.
On 16 February 2004 Baldry signed a deal with the club that would make him a Notts County
Notts County F.C.
Notts County Football Club are an English professional football club based in Nottingham. They are the oldest of all the clubs in the world that are now professional, having been formed in 1862. They currently play in League One of The Football League, the third tier of the English football system...
player until the end of the season. However, despite the player securing a permanent contract with the club, Baldry became injured during a training session and was out of action for almost 5 weeks. He wouldn't return until 18 March 2004 when Notts County
Notts County F.C.
Notts County Football Club are an English professional football club based in Nottingham. They are the oldest of all the clubs in the world that are now professional, having been formed in 1862. They currently play in League One of The Football League, the third tier of the English football system...
would take on Wycombe Wanderers
Wycombe Wanderers F.C.
Wycombe Wanderers Football Club is an English professional football team from High Wycombe in Buckinghamshire, which has been promoted to Football League One after finishing third in Football League Two in the season 2010–11. The club's nicknames are "The Chairboys" and "The Blues", and they play...
in the old Division Two
Football League Second Division
From 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...
.
Baldry made a total of 41 appearances in all competitions for Notts County
Notts County F.C.
Notts County Football Club are an English professional football club based in Nottingham. They are the oldest of all the clubs in the world that are now professional, having been formed in 1862. They currently play in League One of The Football League, the third tier of the English football system...
. His last game for the club came when they played 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...
in the final match of the 2003–04 season
2003-04 in English football
The 2003-04 season was the 124th season of competitive football in England.-Overview:Arsenal completed the entire campaign without losing a single league game....
, a 1–1 draw on 8 May 2004.
Baldry was then released by the club and took part in unsuccessful trials at Blackpool
Blackpool F.C.
Blackpool Football Club are an English football club founded in 1887 from the Lancashire seaside town of Blackpool. They are competing in the 2011–12 season of the The Championship, the second tier of professional football in England, having been relegated from the Premier League at the end of the...
and Telford United
Telford United F.C.
Telford United F.C. was an English football club based in Telford, Shropshire.The club existed under various names for a total of 132 years from its formation in 1872. The club was founder members of the Alliance Premier League in 1979 and played at this level for 25 years before being wound up in...
, before undergoing a number of operations for a hernia problem. The player would not return to the football field until over 3 years later with unibond giants Ossett Town
Ossett Town F.C.
Ossett Town Football Club are an English football club based in Ossett, in the City of Wakefield district, West Yorkshire, playing in the Northern Premier League in the 2011-12 season.-History:...
.
Ossett Town
On 5 January 2008 Baldry joined Northern Premier LeagueNorthern 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...
club Ossett Town
Ossett Town F.C.
Ossett Town Football Club are an English football club based in Ossett, in the City of Wakefield district, West Yorkshire, playing in the Northern Premier League in the 2011-12 season.-History:...
, then managed by former Huddersfield Town player Simon Collins
Simon Collins (footballer)
Simon Jonathan Collins is an English former professional footballer, born in Pontefract, Yorkshire, who made 200 appearances in the Football League playing as a defender for Huddersfield Town, Plymouth Argyle, Macclesfield Town and Shrewsbury Town...
.
Bradford Park Avenue
On 24 July 2009 Baldry joined Northern Premier LeagueNorthern 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...
club Bradford Park Avenue
Bradford Park Avenue A.F.C.
Bradford Association Football Club, previously also known as Bradford and since its reformation in the 1970s now referred to as Bradford Park Avenue, is a football club based in Bradford, West Yorkshire, England...
. He enjoyed a very successful time with the club becoming first team captain in his first season, as well as first team coach.
He won the Player Of The Year Award in his first season and also guided the club to the play-off finals, where Bradford Park Avenue
Bradford Park Avenue A.F.C.
Bradford Association Football Club, previously also known as Bradford and since its reformation in the 1970s now referred to as Bradford Park Avenue, is a football club based in Bradford, West Yorkshire, England...
missed out on promotion after losing to Boston United.
Guiseley AFC
Baldry joined Conference NorthConference 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...
outfit Guiseley AFC
Guiseley A.F.C.
Guiseley A.F.C. are an English football club from Guiseley, West Yorkshire, England.-History:Founded in 1909 by a local group of enthusiasts, the club’s first success came in 1913 when they won the local Wharfedale League...
in a permanent deal in December 2010.
Personal life
Baldry was raised on the old BrackenhallBrackenhall
Brackenhall is a district of Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, England located 2 miles north of Huddersfield town centre between Fixby and Sheepridge....
estate in Huddersfield.
The player is also a former pupil of the old Deighton
Deighton
People named Deighton* Jeremy Deighton, American soccer player* John Deighton * Len Deighton * Michelle Deighton * Ernest Deighton Places named Deighton*Deighton, Hambleton, North Yorkshire...
High School, which was based in Huddersfield and has now closed.