Gary Woods (footballer)
Encyclopedia
Gary Woods is an English
footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Doncaster Rovers
.
from Cambridge United
in July 2007 after trials with a host of Premier League sides, including Arsenal
. Described by Manchester United's under-18 coach Paul McGuinness
as "a strong, brave goalkeeper with a strong personality", he made his only appearance for Manchester United in a pre season friendly against Aberdeen
. His final days at Old Trafford
were hampered with injuries and he was released in the summer of 2008.
on a free transfer on 26 March 2009, signing a contract which would end at the end of 2009–10 season. He made his professional debut one month later on 25 April 2009, when he replaced Neil Sullivan
in the final minute of a 2–0 victory against Crystal Palace
. Woods made his full debut in Doncaster Rovers' home game against Burnley on 1 February 2011 and went on to be first choice keeper for the rest of the 2010/11 season,replacing Neil Sullivan.
He lives with teammate Mustapha Dumbuya
.
football for England at under-16
level, Woods made his debut for the England under-18
side on 20 November 2007 as a substitute for Alex Smithies during a 2–0 friendly win over Ghana.
English people
The English are a nation and ethnic group native to England, who speak English. The English identity is of early mediaeval origin, when they were known in Old English as the Anglecynn. England is now a country of the United Kingdom, and the majority of English people in England are British Citizens...
footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for 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...
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Manchester United
Woods joined 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...
from Cambridge United
Cambridge United F.C.
Cambridge United Football Club is a professional football club from Cambridge, England. They are currently playing the 2011-2012 season in the Conference National, the fifth tier of the English league system, where they have competed since 2005 following their relegation from the Football League...
in July 2007 after trials with a host of Premier League sides, including Arsenal
Arsenal F.C.
Arsenal Football Club is a professional English Premier League football club based in North London. One of the most successful clubs in English football, it has won 13 First Division and Premier League titles and 10 FA Cups...
. Described by Manchester United's under-18 coach Paul McGuinness
Paul McGuinness (footballer)
Paul McGuinness is an English former footballer who played in the Football League for Crewe Alexandra and Chester City. Since 2005 he has been manager of Manchester United's under-18 team....
as "a strong, brave goalkeeper with a strong personality", he made his only appearance for Manchester United in a pre season friendly against Aberdeen
Aberdeen F.C.
Aberdeen Football Club are a Scottish professional football club based in Aberdeen...
. His final days at Old Trafford
Old Trafford
Old Trafford commonly refers to two sporting arenas:* Old Trafford, home of Manchester United F.C.* Old Trafford Cricket Ground, home of Lancashire County Cricket ClubOld Trafford can also refer to:...
were hampered with injuries and he was released in the summer of 2008.
Doncaster Rovers
Woods joined Doncaster RoversDoncaster 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 a free transfer on 26 March 2009, signing a contract which would end at the end of 2009–10 season. He made his professional debut one month later on 25 April 2009, when he replaced Neil Sullivan
Neil Sullivan
Neil Sullivan is an English-born Scottish ex-international professional Association footballer. A goalkeeper, Sullivan currently plays for Doncaster Rovers after signing on a permanent basis from Leeds United at the end of the 2006–07 season, following two loan moves to Doncaster...
in the final minute of a 2–0 victory against Crystal Palace
Crystal 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...
. Woods made his full debut in Doncaster Rovers' home game against Burnley on 1 February 2011 and went on to be first choice keeper for the rest of the 2010/11 season,replacing Neil Sullivan.
He lives with teammate Mustapha Dumbuya
Mustapha Dumbuya
Mustapha Dumbuya is a professional English footballer who plays as a defender for Doncaster Rovers.-Career:Dumbuya joined Doncaster Rovers in August 2009, having previously played for non-League clubs Wingate & Finchley and Maidenhead United...
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International career
Having previously played Victory ShieldVictory Shield
The Victory Shield is an annual football tournament competed for by the under-16 teams of England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales. The competition is broadcast live in the UK by Sky Sports who also sponsor the competition...
football for England at under-16
England national under-16 football team
-Latest squad:The following players were named in the squad for the Victory Shield match against Scotland.-Recent call-ups:The following players have also been called up to the England U-16 squad and remain eligible.-External links:*...
level, Woods made his debut for the England under-18
England national under-18 football team
-Latest squad:The following players were named in the squad for the friendly match against Slovakia.-Recent call-ups:The following players have also been called up to the England under-18 squad and remain eligible.-References:...
side on 20 November 2007 as a substitute for Alex Smithies during a 2–0 friendly win over Ghana.