Jan Budtz
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Jan Budtz is a Danish
footballer, who plays as a goalkeeper for Stalybridge Celtic after leaving Eastwood Town . He is the twin brother of fellow football player Ole Budtz
.
when he replaced the injured Andy Warrington
during a League Cup
tie against Manchester City
in September 2005. He saved two of the three penalties taken by the Premier League side during the shootout to send Doncaster into the next round (the first penalty, by Darius Vassell
, hit the crossbar). His name was subsequently plastered all over local and national newspapers the following day and he also made several appearances on local TV news channels.
Following his initial day of glory, he largely failed to progress though. Although he enjoyed a good run in the first team in the 2005/06 season
, he was increasingly sidelined in Spring 2006. Budtz fractured a bone in his hand in January 2006, and Doncaster Rovers quickly signed replacement Alan Blayney
.
By the beginning of the 2006-07 season
, he was relegated to third choice behind Benjamin Smith
and Blayney. Budtz signed an emergency loan deal
with Wolverhampton Wanderers
of the Championship
. He eventually signed a six-week extension with Wolves, and made his debut on 17 March as a half-time substitute in a 2-2 draw at .
He was eventually recalled by his parent club on 24 April, following their own on-loan goalkeeper, Neil Sullivan
, returning to Leeds United
.
Budtz was signed by fellow League One
side Hartlepool United
on 29 June 2007.
He was their first-choice goalkeeper throughout the first half of the season, but lost his place for the final months after some poor performances.
On 14 February 2009, he was loaned out to Oldham Athletic
on a month's loan, making his debut on the same day in a 2–1 victory over Northampton Town
. He returned to Hartlepool but was released from his contract on 6 May after being deemed surplus to requirements.
He signed for Conference North
side Eastwood Town on 16 September 2010, but left with mutual consent in March 2010 after a 'financial disagreement.'
In summer 2010 he signed for Conference North
side Stalybridge Celtic
.
Denmark
Denmark is a Scandinavian country in Northern Europe. The countries of Denmark and Greenland, as well as the Faroe Islands, constitute the Kingdom of Denmark . It is the southernmost of the Nordic countries, southwest of Sweden and south of Norway, and bordered to the south by Germany. Denmark...
footballer, who plays as a goalkeeper for Stalybridge Celtic after leaving Eastwood Town . He is the twin brother of fellow football player Ole Budtz
Ole Budtz
Ole Budtz is a Danish professional football defender.Budtz has previously played in Belgium for Cercle Brugge and in Germany for the team Kickers Offenbach. He has also played for Roskilde, AGF and Brabrand IF. He is currently on a contract in the Danish 1st Division FC Roskilde, signed June 23,...
.
Career
Budtz became an instant hero in his first game for 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...
when he replaced the injured Andy Warrington
Andy Warrington
Andrew Clifford "Andy" Warrington is an English footballer who plays for Rotherham United as a goalkeeper.-Career:Warrington was on the bench for York City when they beat Manchester United 3–0 at Old Trafford in the League Cup in 1995...
during a League Cup
Football League Cup
The Football League Cup, commonly known as the League Cup or, from current sponsorship, the Carling Cup, is an English association football competition. Like the FA Cup, it is played on a knockout basis...
tie against Manchester City
Manchester City F.C.
Manchester City Football Club is an English Premier League football club based in Manchester. Founded in 1880 as St. Mark's , they became Ardwick Association Football Club in 1887 and Manchester City in 1894...
in September 2005. He saved two of the three penalties taken by the Premier League side during the shootout to send Doncaster into the next round (the first penalty, by Darius Vassell
Darius Vassell
Darius Vassell is an English footballer who plays for Championship side Leicester City, having previously played for Aston Villa, Manchester City and Ankaragücü, as well as the England national team....
, hit the crossbar). His name was subsequently plastered all over local and national newspapers the following day and he also made several appearances on local TV news channels.
Following his initial day of glory, he largely failed to progress though. Although he enjoyed a good run in the first team in 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...
, he was increasingly sidelined in Spring 2006. Budtz fractured a bone in his hand in January 2006, and Doncaster Rovers quickly signed replacement Alan Blayney
Alan Blayney
Alan Blayney is a professional footballer from Belfast, Northern Ireland, currently with Linfield. Blayney plays as a goalkeeper.-Footballing career:...
.
By the beginning of 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...
, he was relegated to third choice behind Benjamin Smith
Ben Smith (goalkeeper)
Benjamin James "Ben" Smith is an English football goalkeeper, currently playing for Shrewsbury Town.-Biography:Smith is son of the renowned goalkeeper and goalkeeping coach Simon Smith...
and Blayney. Budtz signed an emergency loan deal
Loan (football)
In sports, a loan involves a particular player being allowed to temporarily play for a club other than the one he is currently contracted to. Loan deals may last from a few weeks to all season-long....
with Wolverhampton Wanderers
Wolverhampton Wanderers F.C.
Wolverhampton Wanderers Football Club is an English professional association football club that represents the city of Wolverhampton in the West Midlands region. They are members of the Premier League, the highest level of English football. The club was founded in 1877 and since 1889 has played at...
of 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...
. He eventually signed a six-week extension with Wolves, and made his debut on 17 March as a half-time substitute in a 2-2 draw at .
He was eventually recalled by his parent club on 24 April, following their own on-loan goalkeeper, 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...
, returning to Leeds United
Leeds United A.F.C.
Leeds United Association Football Club are an English professional association football club based in Beeston, Leeds, West Yorkshire, who play in the Football League Championship, the second tier of the English football league system...
.
Budtz was signed by fellow 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 Hartlepool United
Hartlepool United F.C.
Hartlepool United Football Club is an English professional football club based in Hartlepool that currently play in League One. The team won promotion to League One in the 2006–07 season...
on 29 June 2007.
He was their first-choice goalkeeper throughout the first half of the season, but lost his place for the final months after some poor performances.
On 14 February 2009, he was loaned out to 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...
on a month's loan, making his debut on the same day in a 2–1 victory over Northampton Town
Northampton Town F.C.
Northampton Town Football Club are an English professional football club based in Northampton, Northamptonshire. They currently play in Football League Two, the lowest league division, after being relegated from League One on the last day of the 2008–09 season...
. He returned to Hartlepool but was released from his contract on 6 May after being deemed surplus to requirements.
He signed for Conference North
Conference North
The Conference North also known as Blue Square Bet North for sponsorship reasons, is a division of the Football Conference in England, taking its place immediately below the Conference National. Along with Conference South it is at Step 2 of the National League System and the sixth overall tier of...
side Eastwood Town on 16 September 2010, but left with mutual consent in March 2010 after a 'financial disagreement.'
In summer 2010 he signed for Conference North
Conference North
The Conference North also known as Blue Square Bet North for sponsorship reasons, is a division of the Football Conference in England, taking its place immediately below the Conference National. Along with Conference South it is at Step 2 of the National League System and the sixth overall tier of...
side Stalybridge Celtic
Stalybridge Celtic F.C.
Stalybridge Celtic are an English full time professional football club from Stalybridge, Greater Manchester in North West England. The club, which plays its home matches at Bower Fold, is currently in the Conference North in the sixth tier of the English football league system...
.