Curtis Main
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Curtis Lee Main is an English footballer who plays for Middlesbrough
as a striker. He previously played in the Football League
and the Conference National
for Darlington
.
, Tyne and Wear
. He began his football career as a youngster at Sunderland A.F.C before being released to Darlington
, and made his professional debut for Darlington
as a substitute in the last seven minutes of the game against Peterborough United
on 3 May 2008, becoming at 15 years of age, the youngest player to play for Darlington. In February 2009, he scored his first goal, the 86th-minute winner in a match against Grimsby Town
, only two minutes after entering the game as a substitute.
In May 2009, Main spent a week on trial with Premier League club Fulham
, but the club preferred to monitor the player's progress rather than make an offer. Other clubs reported to be interested included Middlesbrough
and Newcastle United. In September 2009, Main scored an 81st-minute equaliser against Grimsby Town, in a match that ended 1–1 and saw Darlington manager Colin Todd
leave his post shortly after the final whistle.
In the early part of the 2010–11 season, Main had trials with Bury
. In April 2011, after his contract was paid up by Darlington and he left the club, he joined Hartlepool United on trial.
, Main joined the Championship
club on 12 May 2011, signing a one-year contract with an option for a second year. Manager Tony Mowbray
described him as "one for the future", and said he had been signed for the reserve team level.
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...
as a striker. He previously played in the Football League
The Football League
The Football League, also known as the npower Football League for sponsorship reasons, is a league competition featuring professional association football clubs from England and Wales. Founded in 1888, it is the oldest such competition in world football...
and the Conference National
Conference National
Conference National is the top division of the Football Conference in England. It is the highest level of the National League System and fifth highest of the overall English football league system...
for Darlington
Darlington F.C.
Darlington Football Club is a professional association football club based in Darlington, County Durham, currently playing in the Conference National. The club was founded in 1883, and originally played its games at Feethams, before moving to the Darlington Arena in 2003...
.
Darlington
Main was born in South ShieldsSouth Shields
South Shields is a coastal town in Tyne and Wear, England, located at the mouth of the River Tyne to Tyne Dock, and about downstream from Newcastle upon Tyne...
, Tyne and Wear
Tyne and Wear
Tyne and Wear is a metropolitan county in north east England around the mouths of the Rivers Tyne and Wear. It came into existence as a metropolitan county in 1974 after the passage of the Local Government Act 1972...
. He began his football career as a youngster at Sunderland A.F.C before being released to Darlington
Darlington F.C.
Darlington Football Club is a professional association football club based in Darlington, County Durham, currently playing in the Conference National. The club was founded in 1883, and originally played its games at Feethams, before moving to the Darlington Arena in 2003...
, and made his professional debut for Darlington
Darlington
Darlington is a market town in the Borough of Darlington, part of the ceremonial county of County Durham, England. It lies on the small River Skerne, a tributary of the River Tees, not far from the main river. It is the main population centre in the borough, with a population of 97,838 as of 2001...
as a substitute in the last seven minutes of the game against Peterborough United
Peterborough United F.C.
Peterborough United Football Club are a professional English football club based in Peterborough. Peterborough United formed in 1934 and played in the old Midland League, which they won six times; eventually being admitted to the Football League in 1960, replacing Gateshead. Their home ground is...
on 3 May 2008, becoming at 15 years of age, the youngest player to play for Darlington. In February 2009, he scored his first goal, the 86th-minute winner in a match against 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...
, only two minutes after entering the game as a substitute.
In May 2009, Main spent a week on trial with Premier League club Fulham
Fulham F.C.
Fulham Football Club is a professional English Premier League club based in southwest London Fulham, in the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham. Founded in 1879, they play in the Premier League, their 11th current season...
, but the club preferred to monitor the player's progress rather than make an offer. Other clubs reported to be interested included 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...
and Newcastle United. In September 2009, Main scored an 81st-minute equaliser against Grimsby Town, in a match that ended 1–1 and saw Darlington manager Colin Todd
Colin Todd
Colin Todd is an English football manager and former player. As a player, he made more than 600 appearances in the Football League, playing for Sunderland, Derby County, Everton, Birmingham City, Nottingham Forest, Oxford United and Luton Town, and also played in the North American Soccer League...
leave his post shortly after the final whistle.
In the early part of the 2010–11 season, Main had trials with Bury
Bury F.C.
Bury Football Club is an association football team based in Bury, Greater Manchester. The team currently play in League One. The club's nickname is The Shakers which was bestowed upon them by club chairman JT Ingham, an industrialist and ironmonger of the late 1890s.-Formation of the club and the...
. In April 2011, after his contract was paid up by Darlington and he left the club, he joined Hartlepool United on trial.
Middlesbrough
After a trial with MiddlesbroughMiddlesbrough 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...
, Main joined 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...
club on 12 May 2011, signing a one-year contract with an option for a second year. Manager Tony Mowbray
Tony Mowbray
Anthony Mark "Tony" Mowbray is an English former professional football player, who is currently the manager of Middlesbrough...
described him as "one for the future", and said he had been signed for the reserve team level.