Lewis Hunt
Encyclopedia
Lewis James Hunt is an English
professional footballer who is currently unattached after having his contract with Bradford City
cancelled by mutual consent.
when he joined the club from Derby County
, making an initial loan deal permanent in the summer of 2004.
He featured 11 times for the Rams, but the chance of regular first team football convinced him to join the Blues.
Hunt's versatility could be seen as a blessing and a curse after never really settling in one position. Often used at right-back, Hunt has also played in a midfield holding role and also as a centre-half.
Hunt himself considers right-back to be his best position, though it appeared that the signing of Simon Francis
in 2006 could scupper a regular run in the side this term. On the 17 October, however, in a league match against Burnley
Hunt returned to his favoured position at right-back, with Francis moving into the position on the right-hand side of midfield previously occupied by Hunt.
Hunt was released by Southend United
at the end of the 2007-08 season
.
He subsequently signed a two year deal with Wycombe Wanderers
on 23 July 2008. After missing the first two months of the season with an injury, Hunt scored his first goal for Wycombe on 15 November in a 1–0 home win against Bradford City
.
On 30 July 2010, Hunt signed a one-year deal with Bradford City
, reuniting himself with manager Peter Taylor after a two week trial.
On the 9 May 2011, Bradford City confirmed that Lewis Hunt would remain at the club for the forthcoming season. However his contract was cancelled by mutual consent on October 25th 2011
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 who is currently unattached after having his contract with Bradford City
Bradford City A.F.C.
Bradford City Association Football Club is an English association football club based in Bradford, West Yorkshire, playing in League Two....
cancelled by mutual consent.
Career
Hunt's versatility was a big bonus to Southend UnitedSouthend United F.C.
Southend United Football Club is an English football club based at Roots Hall Stadium, Prittlewell, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, who play in Football League Two. Their home ground is Roots Hall, and the club plan to move into a new 22,000-seater stadium located at Fossetts Farm.-Stadium:The club has had...
when he joined the club from Derby County
Derby County F.C.
Derby County Football Club is an English football based in Derby. the club play in the Football League Championship and is notable as being one of the twelve founder members of the Football League in 1888 and is, therefore, one of only ten clubs to have competed in every season of the English...
, making an initial loan deal permanent in the summer of 2004.
He featured 11 times for the Rams, but the chance of regular first team football convinced him to join the Blues.
Hunt's versatility could be seen as a blessing and a curse after never really settling in one position. Often used at right-back, Hunt has also played in a midfield holding role and also as a centre-half.
Hunt himself considers right-back to be his best position, though it appeared that the signing of Simon Francis
Simon Francis (footballer)
Simon Charles Francis is an English footballer who plays for Charlton Athletic as a defender.-Career:Born in Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, Francis was rejected as a youngster by both hometown clubs Notts County and Nottingham Forest. Instead he joined Bradford City as a trainee in 2002 after being...
in 2006 could scupper a regular run in the side this term. On the 17 October, however, in a league match against Burnley
Burnley F.C.
Burnley Football Club are a professional English Football League club based in Burnley, Lancashire. Nicknamed the Clarets, due to the dominant colour of their home shirts, they were founder members of the Football League in 1888...
Hunt returned to his favoured position at right-back, with Francis moving into the position on the right-hand side of midfield previously occupied by Hunt.
Hunt was released by Southend United
Southend United F.C.
Southend United Football Club is an English football club based at Roots Hall Stadium, Prittlewell, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, who play in Football League Two. Their home ground is Roots Hall, and the club plan to move into a new 22,000-seater stadium located at Fossetts Farm.-Stadium:The club has had...
at the end of the 2007-08 season
2007-08 in English football
The 2007–08 season was the 128th season of competitive football in England.-European competitions:In October 2007 Arsenal equalled the UEFA Champions League record victory with a 7–0 win over Slavia Prague at the Emirates Stadium. The record was broken the following month when Liverpool...
.
He subsequently signed a two year deal with Wycombe Wanderers
Wycombe Wanderers F.C.
Wycombe Wanderers Football Club is an English professional football team from High Wycombe in Buckinghamshire, which has been promoted to Football League One after finishing third in Football League Two in the season 2010–11. The club's nicknames are "The Chairboys" and "The Blues", and they play...
on 23 July 2008. After missing the first two months of the season with an injury, Hunt scored his first goal for Wycombe on 15 November in a 1–0 home win against Bradford City
Bradford City A.F.C.
Bradford City Association Football Club is an English association football club based in Bradford, West Yorkshire, playing in League Two....
.
On 30 July 2010, Hunt signed a one-year deal with Bradford City
Bradford City A.F.C.
Bradford City Association Football Club is an English association football club based in Bradford, West Yorkshire, playing in League Two....
, reuniting himself with manager Peter Taylor after a two week trial.
On the 9 May 2011, Bradford City confirmed that Lewis Hunt would remain at the club for the forthcoming season. However his contract was cancelled by mutual consent on October 25th 2011