Aaron Wilbraham
Encyclopedia
Aaron Thomas Wilbraham is an English
footballer who plays as a striker for Premier League club Norwich City
. He joined the club on 1 January 2011, from Milton Keynes Dons
, on an 18 month contract for an undisclosed fee.
, where he made 118 league appearances. During that time he also went out on loan to Norwegian club Moss FK. He then signed for Hull City
for £100,000 but made just ten starting appearances for the club in the League. He was subsequently released and MK Dons snapped him up on the same day.
, he was loaned out to Bradford City
for two months. In 2006–07 season
, Wilbraham became a first team regular for the Dons. In January 2007 he was rewarded for his performances earlier in the season with a new contract until 2009. Wilbraham helped the MK Dons to win the 2007–08 Football League Two title by scoring seven goals in their last 11 matches. He scored a hat-trick in a 5–3 victory against Cheltenham Town
, whose own striker Damian Spencer also scored three goals, in January 2009. He scored his 50th and 51st goal in the 3–3 draw against Brentford on 13 March 2010.
on 1 January 2011 for an undisclosed fee on an 18 month deal. He would join the club on loan to enable him to play the match versus Queens Park Rangers
before making the deal permanent later that day. He made his debut in the 1–0 victory over QPR.
He opened his canary account against Leicester City in a 3-2 win on 8 March 2011.
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...
footballer who plays as a striker for Premier League club Norwich City
Norwich City F.C.
Norwich City Football Club is an English professional football club based in Norwich, Norfolk. As of the 2011–12 season, Norwich City are again playing in the Premier League after a six-year absence, having finished as runner up in the Championship in 2010–11 and winning automatic promotion.The...
. He joined the club on 1 January 2011, from Milton Keynes Dons
Milton Keynes Dons F.C.
.Milton Keynes Dons Football Club is an English professional football club founded in 2004 and based since 2007 at Stadium mk, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire...
, on an 18 month contract for an undisclosed fee.
Early career
Wilbraham started his career at Stockport CountyStockport County F.C.
Stockport County Football Club is an English football club based in Stockport, Greater Manchester. The club formed in 1883 as Heaton Norris Rovers, shortly afterwards merging with Heaton Norris F.C., and adopted the current name on 24 May 1890 on the creation of the County Borough of Stockport...
, where he made 118 league appearances. During that time he also went out on loan to Norwegian club Moss FK. He then signed for 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...
for £100,000 but made just ten starting appearances for the club in the League. He was subsequently released and MK Dons snapped him up on the same day.
Milton Keynes Dons
In the 2005–06 season2005-06 in English football
The 2005–06 season was the 126th season of competitive football in England.-Overview:*The rebuilt Wembley Stadium was due to open in time for the FA Cup final in May. However, in August 2005, The Football Association reserved the Millennium Stadium as a backup, as there was some doubt whether...
, he was loaned out to Bradford City
Bradford City A.F.C.
Bradford City Association Football Club is an English association football club based in Bradford, West Yorkshire, playing in League Two....
for two months. In 2006–07 season
2006-07 in English football
The 2006–07 season was the 127th season of competitive football in England.-Overview:* The number of divisions at Level 8 of the English football league system increased from four to five...
, Wilbraham became a first team regular for the Dons. In January 2007 he was rewarded for his performances earlier in the season with a new contract until 2009. Wilbraham helped the MK Dons to win the 2007–08 Football League Two title by scoring seven goals in their last 11 matches. He scored a hat-trick in a 5–3 victory against 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...
, whose own striker Damian Spencer also scored three goals, in January 2009. He scored his 50th and 51st goal in the 3–3 draw against Brentford on 13 March 2010.
Norwich City
On 30 December 2010, it was announced he was to join Norwich CityNorwich City F.C.
Norwich City Football Club is an English professional football club based in Norwich, Norfolk. As of the 2011–12 season, Norwich City are again playing in the Premier League after a six-year absence, having finished as runner up in the Championship in 2010–11 and winning automatic promotion.The...
on 1 January 2011 for an undisclosed fee on an 18 month deal. He would join the club on loan to enable him to play the match versus Queens Park Rangers
Queens Park Rangers F.C.
Queens Park Rangers Football Club is an English professional football club, based in White City, Hammersmith and Fulham, west London. As the 2010-11 Football League Championship champions, they now play in the top tier of English football the Premier League, for the first time in 15 years...
before making the deal permanent later that day. He made his debut in the 1–0 victory over QPR.
He opened his canary account against Leicester City in a 3-2 win on 8 March 2011.
Honours
- Division Two Runner Up: 1996–971996-97 in English footballThe 1996–1997 season was the 117th season of competitive football in England.Arrival into the league and exit out of the league returns in the fourth tier for the first time after its 3 season absence with only 1 relegation spot.- Premier League :...
- League TrophyFootball League TrophyThe 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...
Winner: 2007–08Football League Trophy 2007-08The Football League Trophy 2007–08, known as the Johnstone's Paint Trophy 2007–08 for sponsorship reasons, was the 24th staging of the Football League Trophy, a knockout competition for English football clubs in Leagues One and Two... - League TwoFootball League TwoFootball League Two is the third-highest division of The Football League and fourth-highest division overall in the English football league system....
Champion: 2007–082007-08 in English footballThe 2007–08 season was the 128th season of competitive football in England.-European competitions:In October 2007 Arsenal equalled the UEFA Champions League record victory with a 7–0 win over Slavia Prague at the Emirates Stadium. The record was broken the following month when Liverpool...