Gary Borrowdale
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Gareth Ian "Gary" Borrowdale (born 16 July 1985) is an English footballer who plays for Barnet
on loan from Queens Park Rangers
. A left-sided player, Borrowdale plays as a Left back. He has also been known to operate as a central defender.
, and made his debut aged 17 in December 2002. He gave a good performance and made a regular place for himself in the first team, quickly making the transition to first-team football and becoming a regular member of the first XI. At just age 21 he made his 100th appearance for Palace, and looked to have a big future, collecting the club's "Young Player of the Year" award to cap some strong performances in the 2006–07 season
. However, this would be his last at Selhurst Park
. With his contract expired, he opted to join former Palace boss Iain Dowie
to Coventry City
, for a tribunal
fee of £650k.
At Coventry his career has stuttered somewhat, with the team struggling and Dowie sacked, resulting in Borrowdale spending most of the season on the sidelines. In September 2008, he joined Colchester United
on a month long emergency loan. He started his first match for Colchester on 26 September.
On 23 November 2008, he became Queens Park Rangers
manager Paulo Sousa
's first loan signing since taking over at Loftus Road
. He signed with the club on a permanent contract on 2 January 2009.
Borrowdale joined League One
side Brighton & Hove Albion
on loan for the remainder of the season on 6 March 2009, after an injury to first choice left-back Jim McNulty
, making 12 appearances for Brighton.
On 18 March 2010, Borrowdale joined League One outfit Charlton Athletic on a 28-day emergency loan.
On 8 February 2011, Borrowdale agreed a one month loan deal with League One Carlisle United, and made his debut on the same day in a 3-0 defeat at Huddersfield Town.
On 30 September 2011, Borrowdale joined League Two club Barnet
on an emergency loan deal.
for the October 2006 play-offs against Germany
, although he did not appear for the team. He has also represented England at under-17
, under-18
, under-19
and under-20
levels.
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 from 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...
. A left-sided player, Borrowdale plays as a Left back. He has also been known to operate as a central defender.
Club career
Borrowdale began his career at Crystal PalaceCrystal Palace F.C.
Crystal Palace Football Club are an English Football league club based in South Norwood, London. The team plays its home matches at Selhurst Park, where they have been based since 1924. The club currently competes in the second tier of English Football, The Championship.Crystal Palace was formed in...
, and made his debut aged 17 in December 2002. He gave a good performance and made a regular place for himself in the first team, quickly making the transition to first-team football and becoming a regular member of the first XI. At just age 21 he made his 100th appearance for Palace, and looked to have a big future, collecting the club's "Young Player of the Year" award to cap some strong performances in the 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...
. However, this would be his last at Selhurst Park
Selhurst Park
Selhurst Park is an English football stadium located in the London suburb of South Norwood in the Borough of Croydon. It is the current home ground of Crystal Palace Football Club. Its present capacity is 26,309.-History:...
. With his contract expired, he opted to join former Palace boss Iain Dowie
Iain Dowie
Iain Dowie is a former footballer and manager. He is currently without a club. He has previously managed Hull City and Queens Park Rangers and was assistant manager of Newcastle United...
to Coventry City
Coventry City F.C.
Coventry City Football Club, otherwise known as the Sky Blues owing to the traditional colour of their strip, are a professional English Football league club based in Coventry...
, for a tribunal
Tribunal
A tribunal in the general sense is any person or institution with the authority to judge, adjudicate on, or determine claims or disputes—whether or not it is called a tribunal in its title....
fee of £650k.
At Coventry his career has stuttered somewhat, with the team struggling and Dowie sacked, resulting in Borrowdale spending most of the season on the sidelines. In September 2008, 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 a month long emergency loan. He started his first match for Colchester on 26 September.
On 23 November 2008, he became 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...
manager Paulo Sousa
Paulo Sousa
Paulo Manuel Carvalho de Sousa, CavIH is a retired Portuguese footballer who played as a defensive midfielder, and a current manager.He was a member of the “Portuguese Golden Generation”...
's first loan signing since taking over at Loftus Road
Loftus Road
Loftus Road is a football stadium in Shepherd's Bush, London. It is home to the English football team Queens Park Rangers of the Premier League and has a capacity of around 18,500. The four stands are called the Loftus Road End , Ellerslie Road Stand, South Africa Road Stand and the School End,...
. He signed with the club on a permanent contract on 2 January 2009.
Borrowdale joined 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....
side Brighton & Hove Albion
Brighton & Hove Albion F.C.
Brighton & Hove Albion Football Club are an English association football club based in the coastal city of Brighton & Hove, East Sussex. They currently play in the Football League Championship, the second tier of the English football league system....
on loan for the remainder of the season on 6 March 2009, after an injury to first choice left-back Jim McNulty
James McNulty (footballer)
James "Jimmy" McNulty is an English footballer who plays for Barnsley. McNulty is a versatile defender, who prefers to play in the left-back position.-Career:...
, making 12 appearances for Brighton.
On 18 March 2010, Borrowdale joined League One outfit Charlton Athletic on a 28-day emergency loan.
On 8 February 2011, Borrowdale agreed a one month loan deal with League One Carlisle United, and made his debut on the same day in a 3-0 defeat at Huddersfield Town.
On 30 September 2011, Borrowdale joined League Two club 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 an emergency loan deal.
International career
He received his first call-up to the England under-21 squadEngland national under-21 football team
England's national Under-21 football team, also known as England Under-21s or England U21, is considered to be the feeder team for the England national football team....
for the October 2006 play-offs against Germany
Germany national under-21 football team
The Germany national under-21 football team represents the under-21s of Germany in the UEFA European Under-21 Football Championship and is controlled by the German Football Association , the governing body of football in Germany....
, although he did not appear for the team. He has also represented England at under-17
England national under-17 football team
-Elite Qualifying Group 3:-Group stage:-Fifth place play-off:-FA International U17 Tournament:-Latest squad:The following players were named in the squad for the 2012 UEFA European Under-17 Football Championship qualifying round....
, under-18
England national under-17 football team
-Elite Qualifying Group 3:-Group stage:-Fifth place play-off:-FA International U17 Tournament:-Latest squad:The following players were named in the squad for the 2012 UEFA European Under-17 Football Championship qualifying round....
, under-19
England national under-19 football team
-Other matches:-Latest squad:The following players were named in the squad for the friendly match against Denmark.- Recent call-ups :The following players have also been called up to the England under-19 squad and remain eligible.-Past squads:...
and under-20
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:...
levels.
External links
- Gary Borrowdale player profile at the Queens Park Rangers website
- Gary Borrowdale Official Website at officialplayerwebsites.com