Byron Anthony
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Byron Joseph Anthony is a Wales
under-21 international footballer currently playing for Bristol Rovers
as a defender
's youth system, was capped five times by Wales
at Under-21 level. His chances for the senior Cardiff City side were few and far between, however, with his only appearances coming in the League Cup
. Unusually for a defender, he scored on his professional debut, in a game against Milton Keynes Dons
.
In February 2006
, Anthony joined Football Conference
side Forest Green Rovers
on a month's loan.
After being released by Cardiff, he joined Bristol Rovers
on 1 July 2006, linking up with former Cardiff manager Lennie Lawrence
.
Byron Anthony is known among Bristol Rovers fans as 'Lord Byron Of The Anthony' or 'Lord Byron' or 'The Lord' for short, a nickname awarded in recognition of his performances for the first team, helping Bristol Rovers to their promotion from League Two
in the 2006–07 season.
He suffered a setback at the start of Rovers 2007–08 campaign in League One
in October when he sustained a broken metatarsal in the club's match against Bournemouth
in the Johnstone's Paint Trophy
and was expected to be out for twelve weeks.
On 25 April 2009 in a match against Swindon Town he suffered severe concussion, resulting in his inability to remember his name.
Wales
Wales is a country that is part of the United Kingdom and the island of Great Britain, bordered by England to its east and the Atlantic Ocean and Irish Sea to its west. It has a population of three million, and a total area of 20,779 km²...
under-21 international footballer currently playing for 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....
as a defender
Defender (association football)
Within the sport of association football, a defender is an outfield player whose primary role is to prevent the opposition from attacking....
Career
Anthony, a product of Cardiff CityCardiff 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...
's youth system, was capped five times by Wales
Wales national football team
The Wales national football team represents Wales in international football. It is controlled by the Football Association of Wales , the governing body for football in Wales, and the third oldest national football association in the world. The team have only qualified for a major international...
at Under-21 level. His chances for the senior Cardiff City side were few and far between, however, with his only appearances coming in the 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...
. Unusually for a defender, he scored on his professional debut, in a game against 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...
.
In February 2006
2005-06 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...
, Anthony joined Football Conference
Football Conference
The Football Conference is a football league in England which consists of three divisions called Conference National, Conference North, and Conference South. Some Football Conference clubs are fully professional, such as Luton Town, but most of them are semi-professional...
side Forest Green Rovers
Forest Green Rovers F.C.
Forest Green Rovers Football Club is an English football club based in Nailsworth, Gloucestershire, currently the longest-serving members of the Conference National. The club is affiliated to the Gloucestershire County FA.-Early years:...
on a month's loan.
After being released by Cardiff, he joined 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....
on 1 July 2006, linking up with former Cardiff manager Lennie Lawrence
Lennie Lawrence
Robin Michael Lawrence, commonly known as Lennie Lawrence, is a British football manager who is assistant manager of Crystal Palace. He has managed a number of English clubs and one Welsh club in a coaching career spanning over 30 years...
.
Byron Anthony is known among Bristol Rovers fans as 'Lord Byron Of The Anthony' or 'Lord Byron' or 'The Lord' for short, a nickname awarded in recognition of his performances for the first team, helping Bristol Rovers to their promotion from 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....
in the 2006–07 season.
He suffered a setback at the start of Rovers 2007–08 campaign in League One
Football League One
Football League One is the second-highest division of The Football League and third-highest division overall in the English football league system....
in October when he sustained a broken metatarsal in the club's match against Bournemouth
A.F.C. Bournemouth
A.F.C. Bournemouth is an English football club currently playing in Football League One. The club plays at Dean Court in Kings Park, Boscombe, Bournemouth, Dorset and have been in existence since 1899....
in the Johnstone's Paint Trophy
Football League Trophy
The 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...
and was expected to be out for twelve weeks.
On 25 April 2009 in a match against Swindon Town he suffered severe concussion, resulting in his inability to remember his name.
Club stats
As of 6 May 2009| Club | Season | League | National Cup | League Cup | Other | Total | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| App | Goals | App | Goals | App | Goals | App | Goals | App | Goals | ||
| 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... |
2004–05 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| Forest Green Rovers Forest Green Rovers F.C. Forest Green Rovers Football Club is an English football club based in Nailsworth, Gloucestershire, currently the longest-serving members of the Conference National. The club is affiliated to the Gloucestershire County FA.-Early years:... (loan) |
2005–06 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| 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.... |
2006–07 | 26 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 30 | 1 |
| 2007–08 | 20 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 23 | 1 | |
| 2008–09 | 29 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 32 | 3 | |
| Total | 79 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 91 | 6 | |
Honours
Bristol RoversBristol 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....
- Football 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...
runner up 2007 - Football 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....
play off winner 20072007 Football League Two play-off FinalThe 2007 Football League Two play-off Final was a football match played at Wembley Stadium on 26 May 2007, at the end of the 2006–07 season. It was the third League Two play-off final since the Football League's 2004 rebranding, the 21st play-off final in all at the fourth level of English football...
External links
- Byron Anthony player profile at bristolrovers.co.uk
- Byron Anthony player profile at cardiffcityfc.co.uk