Anthony Pulis
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Anthony James Pulis is a footballer who currently plays for Aldershot Town
. He joined Southampton after moving from Stoke City
where his father Tony
is manager. He has made four appearances for the Wales under-21 team
, but is yet to represent his country at senior level.
-born Pulis began his career as a trainee with Portsmouth
whilst his father Tony
managed the club, turning professional
in July 2003. Despite his father's sacking after only 10 months in charge, Pulis Jnr. stayed at Fratton Park
, hoping to break into the club's first team. He made just one first team appearance for Pompey, as a substitute in the 2–0 League Cup
win away to Cardiff City
on 9 November 2004.
for Stoke City
in December 2004, on a two and a half year deal, where Pulis Snr. was manager.
Almost immediately after his arrival at Stoke, Pulis Jnr. joined Torquay United
on loan
, making his league debut as a first-half substitute for Alex Russell
as Torquay lost 2–1 at home to Stockport County
on 1 January 2005. However his appearances were limited and his loan spell was cut short.
In the 2005–06 season, with his father replaced as manager by Johan Boskamp
, Pulis found first team opportunities scarce. In February 2006, Pulis Jnr. joined Doncaster Rovers
on trial, however no permanent deal materialised and he returned to Stoke. Towards the end of the 2005–06 season he was loaned to Plymouth Argyle
, linking up with his father for the third time in his career.
Pulis remained at Stoke for the 2006–07 season. Pulis Snr. returned to Stoke as manager in June 2006. Pulis Jnr. moved, along with Martin Paterson
, to Grimsby Town
on loan on 23 November 2006. However, he made only nine appearances before his loan spell was cut short due to injury. In his penultimate appearance, he was substituted at half-time as Grimsby suffered a 4–0 loss to Rochdale.
The 2007–08 season started brightly for Pulis. He gained his first assist for the club, as his corner set up a Jon Parkin
header in a 3–2 defeat to Southampton
, however injury problems kept him sidelined for several months following. Pulis was loaned out again, on this occasion to Bristol Rovers
, however he made only one appearance for the club before his loan spell was curtailed due to injury. In his only appearance for the club, a 14 minute cameo in a 2–0 defeat to Doncaster Rovers
, Pulis conceded a penalty kick
and was booked.
He joined League Two
team Lincoln City
on a month's loan in October 2009 making his debut on 10 October in a 1-0 away win against Macclesfield Town
. Pulis became an instant first team regular at Lincoln but left the club when his loan contract expired on 7 January 2010. He had spent the previous six weeks on the injured list.
In October 2010, he joined Stockport County
on loan for a month and made his debut for the club on 9 October 2010 in a match against Gillingham, a club his father managed, in which he scored a
consolation goal for Stockport. The loan was extended into a second, then third month.
Pulis joined Barnet
on loan in February 2011 and got sent off 29 minutes into his debut, a 3-0 defeat at home to Torquay United
.
Anthony Pulis was released by Southampton on 21 May 2011, never having made a first-team appearance for the club.
side Aldershot Town
, on a one year contract.
Aldershot Town F.C.
Aldershot Town Football Club is an association football club based in Aldershot, Hampshire, England, founded in the spring of 1992 just after the closure of debt-ridden Fourth Division club Aldershot Football Club...
. He joined Southampton after moving from Stoke City
Stoke City F.C.
Stoke City Football Club is an English professional football club based in Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire that plays in the Premier League. Founded in 1863, it is the oldest club in the Premier League, and considered to be the second oldest professional football club in the world, after Notts...
where his father Tony
Tony Pulis
Anthony Richard "Tony" Pulis is a Welsh former football player and is currently the manager of Stoke City. Pulis obtained his FA coaching badge at the age of 19, followed by his UEFA 'A' licence aged 21 – making him one of the youngest professional players ever to have obtained the qualification...
is manager. He has made four appearances for the Wales under-21 team
Wales national under-21 football team
The Wales national under-21 football team, also known as the Wales U21s, is the national under-21 football team of Wales and is controlled by the Football Association of Wales. The team competes in the UEFA European Under-21 Football Championship, held every two years...
, but is yet to represent his country at senior level.
Portsmouth
BristolBristol
Bristol is a city, unitary authority area and ceremonial county in South West England, with an estimated population of 433,100 for the unitary authority in 2009, and a surrounding Larger Urban Zone with an estimated 1,070,000 residents in 2007...
-born Pulis began his career as a trainee with 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...
whilst his father Tony
Tony Pulis
Anthony Richard "Tony" Pulis is a Welsh former football player and is currently the manager of Stoke City. Pulis obtained his FA coaching badge at the age of 19, followed by his UEFA 'A' licence aged 21 – making him one of the youngest professional players ever to have obtained the qualification...
managed the club, turning professional
Professional
A professional is a person who is paid to undertake a specialised set of tasks and to complete them for a fee. The traditional professions were doctors, lawyers, clergymen, and commissioned military officers. Today, the term is applied to estate agents, surveyors , environmental scientists,...
in July 2003. Despite his father's sacking after only 10 months in charge, Pulis Jnr. stayed at Fratton Park
Fratton Park
Fratton Park is a football stadium in the English city-port of Portsmouth. It has been the home of professional club Portsmouth F.C. since its construction in 1898.-Description:...
, hoping to break into the club's first team. He made just one first team appearance for Pompey, as a substitute in the 2–0 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...
win away to Cardiff City
Cardiff City F.C.
Cardiff City Football Club are a Welsh professional football club based in Cardiff, Wales. The club competes in the English football pyramid and is currently playing in the Football League Championship. Cardiff City is the best supported football club in Wales, averaging approximately 22,500 for...
on 9 November 2004.
Stoke City
Having failed to make an impact on the first team, Pulis rejoined his father, signing alongside Lewis BuxtonLewis Buxton
Lewis Buxton is an English footballer. He currently plays for Sheffield Wednesday after signing on a permanent deal from Stoke City...
for Stoke City
Stoke City F.C.
Stoke City Football Club is an English professional football club based in Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire that plays in the Premier League. Founded in 1863, it is the oldest club in the Premier League, and considered to be the second oldest professional football club in the world, after Notts...
in December 2004, on a two and a half year deal, where Pulis Snr. was manager.
Almost immediately after his arrival at Stoke, Pulis Jnr. joined Torquay United
Torquay United F.C.
Torquay United Football Club, nicknamed the Gulls, are an English association football club based in the tourist resort town of Torquay, Devon. They played in the Conference National in 2008–09, but were promoted to Football League Two after a 2–0 win over Cambridge United on 17 May 2009 at Wembley...
on loan
Loan (football)
In sports, a loan involves a particular player being allowed to temporarily play for a club other than the one he is currently contracted to. Loan deals may last from a few weeks to all season-long....
, making his league debut as a first-half substitute for Alex Russell
Alex Russell
Alexander John Russell is an English professional footballer currently plays for Conference National side Bath City. He plays as a central midfielder...
as Torquay lost 2–1 at home to Stockport County
Stockport 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...
on 1 January 2005. However his appearances were limited and his loan spell was cut short.
In the 2005–06 season, with his father replaced as manager by Johan Boskamp
Johan Boskamp
Johannes Boskamp is a Dutch football manager, his most recent job was in Belgium managing KSK Beveren, but he was dismissed in late December 2009-Career:...
, Pulis found first team opportunities scarce. In February 2006, Pulis Jnr. joined 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...
on trial, however no permanent deal materialised and he returned to Stoke. Towards the end of the 2005–06 season he was loaned to Plymouth Argyle
Plymouth Argyle F.C.
Plymouth Argyle Football Club is an English professional football club, based in Plymouth, Devon, that plays in Football League Two.Since becoming professional in 1903, the club has won five Football League titles, five Southern League titles and one Western League title. The 2009–10 season was the...
, linking up with his father for the third time in his career.
Pulis remained at Stoke for the 2006–07 season. Pulis Snr. returned to Stoke as manager in June 2006. Pulis Jnr. moved, along with Martin Paterson
Martin Paterson
Martin Andrew Paterson is an English born Northern Irish footballer who plays as a striker for English Championship side Burnley...
, to 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...
on loan on 23 November 2006. However, he made only nine appearances before his loan spell was cut short due to injury. In his penultimate appearance, he was substituted at half-time as Grimsby suffered a 4–0 loss to Rochdale.
The 2007–08 season started brightly for Pulis. He gained his first assist for the club, as his corner set up a Jon Parkin
Jon Parkin
Jon "The Beast" Parkin is a journeyman English footballer who plays for Huddersfield Town on loan from Cardiff City as a striker.-Early career:...
header in a 3–2 defeat to Southampton
Southampton F.C.
Southampton Football Club is an English football team, nicknamed The Saints, based in the city of Southampton, Hampshire. The club gained promotion to the Championship from League One in the 2010–2011 season after being relegated in 2009. Their home ground is the St Mary's Stadium, where the club...
, however injury problems kept him sidelined for several months following. Pulis was loaned out again, on this occasion to Bristol Rovers
Bristol Rovers F.C.
Bristol Rovers Football Club is an English professional football club, based in Bristol, that competes in Football League Two. The team plays its home matches at the Memorial Stadium, in the Horfield area of the city....
, however he made only one appearance for the club before his loan spell was curtailed due to injury. In his only appearance for the club, a 14 minute cameo in a 2–0 defeat to 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...
, Pulis conceded a penalty kick
Penalty kick
A penalty kick is a type of direct free kick in association football, taken from twelve yards out from goal and with only the goalkeeper of the defending team between the penalty taker and the goal.Penalty kicks are performed during normal play...
and was booked.
Southampton
In August 2008 Pulis moved to Southampton on a two-year contract a free transfer.He joined League Two
Football League Two
Football League Two is the third-highest division of The Football League and fourth-highest division overall in the English football league system....
team Lincoln City
Lincoln City F.C.
Lincoln City Football Club is an English professional association football club based in Lincoln, Lincolnshire. The club are currently members of the Conference National in 2011–12 following relegation from the Football League....
on a month's loan in October 2009 making his debut on 10 October in a 1-0 away win 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...
. Pulis became an instant first team regular at Lincoln but left the club when his loan contract expired on 7 January 2010. He had spent the previous six weeks on the injured list.
In October 2010, he joined Stockport County
Stockport 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...
on loan for a month and made his debut for the club on 9 October 2010 in a match against Gillingham, a club his father managed, in which he scored a
consolation goal for Stockport. The loan was extended into a second, then third month.
Pulis joined Barnet
Barnet F.C.
Barnet Football Club is an English football team from High Barnet, London, England, currently playing in Football League Two. The ground is in the town of Barnet within the London Borough of Barnet....
on loan in February 2011 and got sent off 29 minutes into his debut, a 3-0 defeat at home to Torquay United
Torquay United F.C.
Torquay United Football Club, nicknamed the Gulls, are an English association football club based in the tourist resort town of Torquay, Devon. They played in the Conference National in 2008–09, but were promoted to Football League Two after a 2–0 win over Cambridge United on 17 May 2009 at Wembley...
.
Anthony Pulis was released by Southampton on 21 May 2011, never having made a first-team appearance for the club.
Aldershot Town
At the start of August 2011, it was announced that Pulis had signed for League TwoFootball League Two
Football League Two is the third-highest division of The Football League and fourth-highest division overall in the English football league system....
side Aldershot Town
Aldershot Town F.C.
Aldershot Town Football Club is an association football club based in Aldershot, Hampshire, England, founded in the spring of 1992 just after the closure of debt-ridden Fourth Division club Aldershot Football Club...
, on a one year contract.
External links
- Anthony Pulis profile Southampton FC