David Fox (footballer)
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David Lee Fox is an English professional footballer who currently plays for Norwich City
, having signed from Colchester United
on 4 June 2010.
Fox, a midfielder
, has also played for the England Under-20s
.
on 13 December 2000 (his 17th birthday). He was loaned to League Two side Shrewsbury Town
in October 2004, making his professional debut in a 1–0 home defeat to Rushden & Diamonds
, and scoring his first goal in his second game, a 4–1 defeat at Leyton Orient
.
He also spent time on loan to United's feeder club in Belgium, Royal Antwerp, and captained Manchester United's FA Premier Reserve League
North side. In his time with United, Fox made 56 Reserve League North appearances, scoring three goals.
at Bloomfield Road
.
On 9 June 2009, Fox was one of eight Blackpool players released by new manager Ian Holloway
. He joined Colchester United
on 1 July.
, in which he scored direct from a free-kick. Fox added a second goal to his tally for Colchester on his home debut Against Yeovil
. His 3rd goal came in the 2 -2 draw against Oldham Athletic
.
.
He was booked on his premier league debut setting the record for fastest booking ever on premier league debut having been booked just one minute into his premier league career on 13th of august in 1-1 draw with Wigan
.
in the 2003 FIFA World Youth Championship
.
goalkeeper Peter Fox
, who is currently Blackpool's goalkeeping coach. His brother also has footballing connections as he plays for Leek CSOB
.
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...
, having signed from Colchester United
Colchester United F.C.
Colchester United Football Club is an English football club based in Colchester. The club was formed in 1937, and briefly shared their old Layer Road home with now defunct side Colchester Town who had previously used the ground from 1910....
on 4 June 2010.
Fox, a midfielder
Midfielder
A midfielder is an association football position. Some midfielders play a more defensive role, while others blur the boundaries between midfielders and forwards. The number of midfielders a team uses during a match may vary, depending on the team's formation and each individual player's role...
, has also played for the England Under-20s
England national under-20 football team
- Round of 16 :-Friendlies:-Latest squad:The following players were named in the squad for the 2011 FIFA U-20 World Cup running from 29 July to the 20 August 2011.-Recent call-ups:...
.
Manchester United
Fox signed a professional contract with Manchester UnitedManchester United F.C.
Manchester United Football Club is an English professional football club, based in Old Trafford, Greater Manchester, that plays in the Premier League. Founded as Newton Heath LYR Football Club in 1878, the club changed its name to Manchester United in 1902 and moved to Old Trafford in 1910.The 1958...
on 13 December 2000 (his 17th birthday). He was loaned to League Two side Shrewsbury Town
Shrewsbury Town F.C.
Shrewsbury Town Football Club is an English Association football club based in Shrewsbury, Shropshire, who play in League Two, the fourth tier of English football. The club was formed in 1886 and has played in all the bottom three divisions in various guises since being elected into the Football...
in October 2004, making his professional debut in a 1–0 home defeat to Rushden & Diamonds
Rushden & Diamonds F.C.
Rushden & Diamonds Football Club was an association football club based in Irthlingborough, Northamptonshire, England. Formed by a merger of Rushden Town and Irthlingborough Diamonds in 1992, the club played in the Conference National following a short spell in the Football League at the start of...
, and scoring his first goal in his second game, a 4–1 defeat at Leyton Orient
Leyton Orient F.C.
Leyton Orient F.C. are an English professional football club in East London. They currently play in Football League One and are known to their fans as the O's.Leyton Orient have spent one season in the top flight of English football, in 1962–63...
.
He also spent time on loan to United's feeder club in Belgium, Royal Antwerp, and captained Manchester United's FA Premier Reserve League
FA Premier Reserve League
The Premier Reserve League is the reserve team league for the top English football teams in the Premier League...
North side. In his time with United, Fox made 56 Reserve League North appearances, scoring three goals.
Blackpool
Fox signed for Blackpool on a free transfer in January 2006. He scored his first goal for the Seasiders on 4 February 2006, in a 2–2 draw against Nottingham ForestNottingham Forest F.C.
Nottingham Forest Football Club is an English Association Football club based in West Bridgford, Nottingham, that plays in the Football League Championship...
at Bloomfield Road
Bloomfield Road
Bloomfield Road is an all-seater football stadium in the English town of Blackpool, Lancashire. It has been the permanent home of Blackpool F.C. since 1901 and is named after the road on which the stadium's main entrance used to stand. The stadium has been in a process of redevelopment since 2000...
.
On 9 June 2009, Fox was one of eight Blackpool players released by new manager Ian Holloway
Ian Holloway
Ian Scott Holloway is an English football manager and former player. He became the manager of Blackpool in May 2009. Holloway is well-known amongst football fans for his off-the-wall interviews, with a wide selection of quotes and soundbites being printed. Holloway's playing career spanned 18...
. He joined Colchester United
Colchester United F.C.
Colchester United Football Club is an English football club based in Colchester. The club was formed in 1937, and briefly shared their old Layer Road home with now defunct side Colchester Town who had previously used the ground from 1910....
on 1 July.
Colchester United
Fox made his debut for Colchester in the opening game of the saeson on 8 August 2009, in their 7–1 away victory over 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...
, in which he scored direct from a free-kick. Fox added a second goal to his tally for Colchester on his home debut Against Yeovil
Yeovil Town F.C.
Yeovil Town F.C. are an English association football team based in Yeovil, Somerset. The club play in League One after having won the League Two championship in 2004–05...
. His 3rd goal came in the 2 -2 draw against Oldham Athletic
Oldham Athletic A.F.C.
Oldham Athletic Association Football Club is an English association football club based at Boundary Park, on Sheepfoot Lane in Oldham, Greater Manchester. The club currently competes in the Football League One, the third tier of the English league...
.
Norwich City
After one season at Colchester, Fox agreed to sign for Norwich on 2 June 2010 on a 2 year deal and was given the squad number 15. Initially used as a substitute, Fox became a regular selection in midfield. He scored his first goal for Norwich in the 1–1 draw at MillwallMillwall F.C.
Millwall Football Club is an English professional football club based in South Bermondsey, south east London, that plays in the Football League Championship, the second tier of English football. Founded as Millwall Rovers in 1885, the club has retained its name despite having last played in the...
.
He was booked on his premier league debut setting the record for fastest booking ever on premier league debut having been booked just one minute into his premier league career on 13th of august in 1-1 draw with Wigan
Wigan Athletic F.C.
Wigan Athletic Football Club is an English Premier League Association football club based in Wigan, Greater Manchester, having been promoted from the Championship in 2005. Wigan's current spell in the Premier League is the only top flight run in the club's history.They have played at the DW...
.
International career
Fox played for England Under-20sEngland national under-20 football team
- Round of 16 :-Friendlies:-Latest squad:The following players were named in the squad for the 2011 FIFA U-20 World Cup running from 29 July to the 20 August 2011.-Recent call-ups:...
in the 2003 FIFA World Youth Championship
2003 FIFA World Youth Championship
The 2003 FIFA World Youth Championship took place in United Arab Emirates between November 27 and December 19, 2003. The 2003 championship was the 14th contested...
.
Personal life
Fox's father is the former Stoke CityStoke 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...
goalkeeper Peter Fox
Peter Fox (footballer)
Peter Fox is an English former footballer, who recently worked as a goalkeeper coach at Blackpool.-Playing career:...
, who is currently Blackpool's goalkeeping coach. His brother also has footballing connections as he plays for Leek CSOB
Leek CSOB F.C.
Leek County School Old Boys Football Club is an English football club based in Leek, Staffordshire.-History:The club was formed in 1945 and has been in continuous existence since then...
.
Club
Blackpool- Football League One play-offsFootball League One play-offsThe Football League One Playoffs are a series of playoff matches, contested by the teams finishing from 3rd to 6th in the NPower Football League One table to determine the third spot for promotion to the second tier of English football, the Championship....
(1): 2006–072007 Football League One play-off FinalThe 2007 Football League One play-off Final was a football match played at Wembley Stadium on 27 May 2007, at the end of the 2006–07 season. It was the third League One play-off final since the Football League's 2004 rebranding, the 21st play-off final in all at the third level of English football,...
External links
- David Fox profile at canaries.co.uk
- Profile at PlayerHistory.com