Gavin Cadwallader
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Gavin James Cadwallader is an English
professional footballer
who currently plays for Airbus UK Broughton in the Welsh Premier League. He used to play as a defender, but has converted to midfield with the Newtown.
, he made his first appearance in the 2-2 League Two
draw at Carlisle United
on 14 February, 2006. His second and final match of the 2005-06 season
came in the 1-1 draw at Grimsby Town
on 15 April, 2006.
At the end of the season, following the completion of his three-year scholarship programme, he was handed a professional contract despite failing to convince club manager Gary Peters
of his worth. Peters said, "[He] was injured most of the way through it so last year I gave a year pro contract to see if he could prove himself. He's not convinced me yet but is a late developer so I've given him another year to prove himself."
In January 2007, Cadwallader was released by Shrewsbury, along with fellow squad player Marco Adaggio
. He played for Kidderminster Harriers
reserves in late January, but signed for League of Wales club Aberystwyth Town
on 23 February, 2007.
In August 2008 Gavin signed for Newtown.
He has also started his foray into coaching, by taking on the role of Shrewsbury Towns under 13's coach, where he is earning his coaching badges
England
England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental...
professional footballer
Football (soccer)
Association football, more commonly known as football or soccer, is a sport played between two teams of eleven players with a spherical ball...
who currently plays for Airbus UK Broughton in the Welsh Premier League. He used to play as a defender, but has converted to midfield with the Newtown.
Career
Starting his career as a trainee with ShrewsburyShrewsbury 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...
, he made his first appearance in the 2-2 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....
draw at Carlisle United
Carlisle United F.C.
Carlisle United F.C. is an English football club based in Carlisle, Cumbria, where they play at Brunton Park. Formed in 1904, the club currently compete in League One, the third tier of the English football league system....
on 14 February, 2006. His second and final match of the 2005-06 season
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...
came in the 1-1 draw at 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...
on 15 April, 2006.
At the end of the season, following the completion of his three-year scholarship programme, he was handed a professional contract despite failing to convince club manager Gary Peters
Gary Peters (footballer)
Gary David Peters is an English former professional footballer and now manager. He is currently Director of Football at Hereford United.-Playing career:...
of his worth. Peters said, "[He] was injured most of the way through it so last year I gave a year pro contract to see if he could prove himself. He's not convinced me yet but is a late developer so I've given him another year to prove himself."
In January 2007, Cadwallader was released by Shrewsbury, along with fellow squad player Marco Adaggio
Marco Adaggio
Marco Adaggio is an Anglo-Italian association football player who plays for Redditch United.Born to Italian and English parents, Adaggio moved to Shropshire, England aged 11, having spent his earlier childhood in Naples and Rimini, Italy...
. He played for Kidderminster Harriers
Kidderminster Harriers F.C.
Kidderminster Harriers F.C. are an English football club based in Kidderminster, Worcestershire formed in 1886 They currently play in the Conference National and have played at Aggborough Stadium since they were formed...
reserves in late January, but signed for League of Wales club Aberystwyth Town
Aberystwyth Town F.C.
Aberystwyth Town F.C. is a football team, playing in the Welsh Premier League.The club was founded in 1884, and plays at Park Avenue, Aberystwyth, where their ground accommodates 5,000 spectators with 1,002 of that capacity seated....
on 23 February, 2007.
In August 2008 Gavin signed for Newtown.
He has also started his foray into coaching, by taking on the role of Shrewsbury Towns under 13's coach, where he is earning his coaching badges