Will Puddy
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Willem John Stanley "Will" Puddy (born 4 October 1987 in Salisbury
, England
) is a professional footballer. He is currently playing for Chippenham Town
after being most recently contracted to Cheltenham Town
. He plays as a goalkeeper.
His father is English and Mother Dutch making him eligible to play internationally for both countries though Will has already represented England at Schoolboy level.
, spending seven years with the side before being released.
, spending time on loan at Mangotsfield United
, Yate Town
, Stafford Rangers
and Tamworth
to gain experience, before being handed his professional debut for Cheltenham on 2 May 2009 in a 2–0 defeat to Southend United
.
At the start of the 2009–10 season, Puddy joined Conference South
side Bath City
on a three-month loan deal, making four appearances before returning to Cheltenham.
He was released by the club along with 7 other players in May 2010. and began training with Wolverhampton Wanderers as he recovered from an ankle operation.
. He made his first team start in the Red Insure Cup against Wimborne Town
, a day later.
On 5 November 2010, he joined Swindon Supermarine
.
. He made is first appearance for the club later that day in a Southern Football League
Premier Division game against Stourbridge. Since then, he has not missed a game.
Salisbury
Salisbury is a cathedral city in Wiltshire, England and the only city in the county. It is the second largest settlement in the county...
, England
England
England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental...
) is a professional footballer. He is currently playing for Chippenham Town
Chippenham Town F.C.
Chippenham Town are an English football club based in Chippenham, Wiltshire, currently playing in the Southern League Premier Division. They are nicknamed the Bluebirds and they play their home matches at Hardenhuish Park. Their home kit consists of a blue shirt, blue shorts and blue socks...
after being most recently contracted to Cheltenham Town
Cheltenham Town F.C.
Cheltenham Town Football Club is an English football club playing in League Two, the fourth tier of English football. Founded in 1887, the team has played at four different grounds, namely Agg-Gardner's Recreation Ground, Carter's Field and now the Abbey Business Stadium, although it is more...
. He plays as a goalkeeper.
His father is English and Mother Dutch making him eligible to play internationally for both countries though Will has already represented England at Schoolboy level.
Youth career
Puddy began his career as a youth player with Bristol CityBristol City F.C.
Bristol City Football Club is one of two football league clubs in Bristol, England . They play at Ashton Gate, located in the south-west of the City...
, spending seven years with the side before being released.
Cheltenham Town
In 2006 he joined Cheltenham TownCheltenham Town F.C.
Cheltenham Town Football Club is an English football club playing in League Two, the fourth tier of English football. Founded in 1887, the team has played at four different grounds, namely Agg-Gardner's Recreation Ground, Carter's Field and now the Abbey Business Stadium, although it is more...
, spending time on loan at Mangotsfield United
Mangotsfield United F.C.
Mangotsfield United F.C. is an English football club based in Mangotsfield, in the Greater Bristol area, who currently play in the Southern League Division One South and West. The club is affiliated to the Gloucestershire County FA and Somerset County FA....
, Yate Town
Yate Town F.C.
Yate Town F.C. is a football club based in Yate, South Gloucestershire, England. They were established in 1906 as Yate Rovers and changed their name to Yate YMCA in 1946, becoming Yate Town in 1969...
, Stafford Rangers
Stafford Rangers F.C.
Stafford Rangers Football Club is a semi-professional English football team from Stafford which plays in the Northern Premier League Premier Division.The team wear black and white stripes with black shorts...
and Tamworth
Tamworth F.C.
Tamworth Football Club are an English semi-professional football club based in the town of Tamworth, Staffordshire. Nicknamed 'The Lambs', they are currently members of the Conference National, the fifth highest tier in the English league system....
to gain experience, before being handed his professional debut for Cheltenham on 2 May 2009 in a 2–0 defeat to 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...
.
At the start of the 2009–10 season, Puddy joined Conference South
Conference South
Conference South is one of the second divisions of the Football Conference in England, taking its place immediately below the Conference National...
side Bath City
Bath City F.C.
Bath City Football Club are a semi-professional football club based in Bath, Somerset. They play in the Conference National league after gaining promotion from the Conference South via the play-offs in May 2010...
on a three-month loan deal, making four appearances before returning to Cheltenham.
He was released by the club along with 7 other players in May 2010. and began training with Wolverhampton Wanderers as he recovered from an ankle operation.
Salisbury City
On 25 October 2010, he joined Salisbury CitySalisbury City F.C.
Salisbury City Football Club is an English football club based in Salisbury, Wiltshire currently playing in the Conference South. They were formed in 1947 and play at The Raymond McEnhill Stadium...
. He made his first team start in the Red Insure Cup against Wimborne Town
Wimborne Town F.C.
Wimborne Town F.C. is a football club based in Wimborne Minster in Dorset, England. They were established in 1878 and won the FA Vase in 1992. They reached the First Round Proper of the FA Cup in the 1982-83 season for the first time...
, a day later.
On 5 November 2010, he joined Swindon Supermarine
Swindon Supermarine F.C.
Swindon Supermarine F.C. are a football club based in Swindon, Wiltshire, England. Currently they are members of the Southern League Premier Division...
.
Chippenham Town
On 13 August 2011, Will joined Chippenham TownChippenham Town F.C.
Chippenham Town are an English football club based in Chippenham, Wiltshire, currently playing in the Southern League Premier Division. They are nicknamed the Bluebirds and they play their home matches at Hardenhuish Park. Their home kit consists of a blue shirt, blue shorts and blue socks...
. He made is first appearance for the club later that day in a Southern Football League
Southern Football League
The Southern League is an English football competition featuring semi-professional and amateur clubs from the South West, South Central and Midlands of England and South Wales...
Premier Division game against Stourbridge. Since then, he has not missed a game.