Stuart Parnaby
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Stuart Parnaby is an English footballer who plays as a right back.
Parnaby graduated from Middlesbrough F.C.
's Academy
, which was run by his father, Dave
. He went on to make more than 100 appearances for Middlesbrough's first team before joining Birmingham City
in 2007. After four years with the club, a time disrupted by injury, he was released at the end of the 2010–11 season.
, began his senior career for Middlesbrough
in September 2000 in a League Cup
match against Macclesfield Town
. The next month, he was loaned to Halifax Town
, during which time he played six games and won Division Three's Player of the Month award.
Parnaby did not feature in the 2001–02 season, due to long-lasting injuries. Again, during the 2003–04 season, he found himself struggling to feature in the team after a four-month layoff for a knee injury. The following year, he played in over half Middlesbrough's Premier League matches, and in the 2005–06 season, he played a full part in their progress to the semi-final of the FA Cup and the final of the UEFA Cup
, in which he started. He was first choice right-back at the start of the 2006–07 season, but the form and performances of fellow defenders Andrew Davies
and Abel Xavier
made him lose his place in the starting line-up.
on a free transfer on 1 June 2007.
In the 2007–08 Premier League season, Parnaby struggled with injuries and loss of form, so was unable to dislodge former Tottenham Hotspur player Stephen Kelly from the right-back spot. Kelly retained the jersey for the whole campaign, becoming the only player to play every Premiership game. However in pre-season in preparation for the 2008–09 season Kelly picked up a groin strain, so manager Alex McLeish
picked Parnaby for the first game of the season against Sheffield United in the Championship
.
Parnaby was a substitute in Birmingham's first match after their return to the Premier League, against Portsmouth
, replacing Grégory Vignal
in a 1–0 victory in August 2009.
Parnaby scored his first goal for Birmingham against Coventry City in the FA Cup on 29 January 2011.
He was an unused substitute as Birmingham won the 2011 League Cup
, defeating favourites Arsenal
2–1. Following the club's relegation at the end of the 2010–11 season, Parnaby left the club when his contract expired.
On 28th September 2011, Leeds manager Simon Grayson revealed that Parnaby was on trial with the Yorkshire club. Stuart is one of many options we are looking at , some like Stuart are free agents, others are loans, obviously the defence is an area we are looking to strengthen, Parnaby is an experienced pro with proven quality and if he can prove his fitness he is an option we will seriously consider
Parnaby is currently looking for a club and featured for Charlton Athletic in a behind-closed-doors reserve friendly against Tottenham Hotspur on Tuesday 22nd November 2011.
Parnaby graduated from Middlesbrough F.C.
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...
's Academy
Middlesbrough F.C. Reserves and Academy
Middlesbrough Reserves and the Middlesbrough Academy are the reserve and under-18 teams of Middlesbrough F.C. respectively.Most reserve home fixtures and all Academy home fixtures are played at Rockliffe Park, near Hurworth, though the final reserve home game of the season is usually played at the...
, which was run by his father, Dave
Dave Parnaby
Dave Parnaby is an English football coach and head of the Middlesbrough youth academy.Parnaby is from County Durham. He was a teacher for 22 years, teaching physical education at Longfield Comprehensive School, in Darlington...
. He went on to make more than 100 appearances for Middlesbrough's first team before joining Birmingham City
Birmingham City F.C.
Birmingham City Football Club is a professional association football club based in the city of Birmingham, England. Formed in 1875 as Small Heath Alliance, they became Small Heath in 1888, then Birmingham in 1905, finally becoming Birmingham City in 1943.They were relegated at the end of the...
in 2007. After four years with the club, a time disrupted by injury, he was released at the end of the 2010–11 season.
Middlesbrough
Parnaby, a native of DurhamDurham
Durham is a city in north east England. It is within the County Durham local government district, and is the county town of the larger ceremonial county...
, began his senior career for 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...
in September 2000 in a League 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...
match against 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...
. The next month, he was loaned to Halifax Town
Halifax Town A.F.C.
Halifax Town Association Football Club were an English football team who most recently played in the Conference National, although prior to that they participated in the Football League for over eighty years...
, during which time he played six games and won Division Three's Player of the Month award.
Parnaby did not feature in the 2001–02 season, due to long-lasting injuries. Again, during the 2003–04 season, he found himself struggling to feature in the team after a four-month layoff for a knee injury. The following year, he played in over half Middlesbrough's Premier League matches, and in the 2005–06 season, he played a full part in their progress to the semi-final of the FA Cup and the final of the UEFA Cup
2006 UEFA Cup Final
The 2006 UEFA Cup Final was a football match that took place at Philips Stadion, Eindhoven, on 10 May 2006. The match was contested by Middlesbrough of England and Sevilla of Spain. Sevilla won the UEFA Cup with a 4–0 win.-Match details:...
, in which he started. He was first choice right-back at the start of the 2006–07 season, but the form and performances of fellow defenders Andrew Davies
Andrew Davies (footballer)
Andrew John Davies is an English professional footballer who plays as a centre back for Bradford City, on loan from Stoke City. He has been capped for England at Under-21 level.-Middlesbrough:...
and Abel Xavier
Abel Xavier
Faisal Xavier is a retired Portuguese footballer who played as a full back. He last played for Los Angeles Galaxy and also made 20 appearances for the Portuguese national team.-Career:...
made him lose his place in the starting line-up.
Birmingham City
Parnaby signed a three-year contract with Birmingham CityBirmingham City F.C.
Birmingham City Football Club is a professional association football club based in the city of Birmingham, England. Formed in 1875 as Small Heath Alliance, they became Small Heath in 1888, then Birmingham in 1905, finally becoming Birmingham City in 1943.They were relegated at the end of the...
on a free transfer on 1 June 2007.
In the 2007–08 Premier League season, Parnaby struggled with injuries and loss of form, so was unable to dislodge former Tottenham Hotspur player Stephen Kelly from the right-back spot. Kelly retained the jersey for the whole campaign, becoming the only player to play every Premiership game. However in pre-season in preparation for the 2008–09 season Kelly picked up a groin strain, so manager Alex McLeish
Alex McLeish
Alexander "Alex" McLeish , is a Scottish former professional footballer and manager, who is currently managing English Premier League club Aston Villa...
picked Parnaby for the first game of the season against Sheffield United in the Championship
Football League Championship
The Football League Championship is the highest division of The Football League and second-highest division overall in the English football league system after the Premier League...
.
Parnaby was a substitute in Birmingham's first match after their return to the Premier League, against Portsmouth
Portsmouth F.C.
Portsmouth Football Club is an English football club based in the city of Portsmouth. The club is nicknamed Pompey. Portsmouth's home matches have been played at Fratton Park since the club's formation in 1898. The team currently play in the Football League Championship after being relegated from...
, replacing Grégory Vignal
Gregory Vignal
Grégory Vignal is a French footballer. A left full back or midfielder, he is currently a free agent, having played most recently for Premier League club Birmingham City....
in a 1–0 victory in August 2009.
Parnaby scored his first goal for Birmingham against Coventry City in the FA Cup on 29 January 2011.
He was an unused substitute as Birmingham won the 2011 League Cup
2011 Football League Cup Final
The 2011 Football League Cup Final was the final match of the 2010–11 Football League Cup, the 51st season of the Football League Cup, a football competition for the 92 teams in the Premier League and the Football League. The match was contested by Arsenal and Birmingham City, at Wembley Stadium in...
, defeating favourites Arsenal
Arsenal F.C.
Arsenal Football Club is a professional English Premier League football club based in North London. One of the most successful clubs in English football, it has won 13 First Division and Premier League titles and 10 FA Cups...
2–1. Following the club's relegation at the end of the 2010–11 season, Parnaby left the club when his contract expired.
On 28th September 2011, Leeds manager Simon Grayson revealed that Parnaby was on trial with the Yorkshire club. Stuart is one of many options we are looking at , some like Stuart are free agents, others are loans, obviously the defence is an area we are looking to strengthen, Parnaby is an experienced pro with proven quality and if he can prove his fitness he is an option we will seriously consider
Parnaby is currently looking for a club and featured for Charlton Athletic in a behind-closed-doors reserve friendly against Tottenham Hotspur on Tuesday 22nd November 2011.
External links
- Profile at bcfc.com