Luke Howell
Encyclopedia
Luke Howell is an English
professional footballer who plays for Lincoln City
. He is a right sided full back or central midfielder who signed scholarship forms with Gillingham
in 2003 and his first professional contract in May 2006.
he signed a two-year scholarship deal with Gillingham
commencing from the 2003-2004 season. On 3 August 2004 he missed out on a substitute appearance in a friendly against Thamesmead Town
after being stung by a wasp as he retrieved the ball from a tree. In May 2005 his scholarship was extended into a third year and on 22 November 2005 he joined Welling United
on a one-month loan deal.
In May 2006 he signed his first professional contract, agreeing a one-year deal with the club. He made his debut as a second half substitute for Ian Cox
in the 1–0 home defeat to Nottingham Forest
on October 14, 2006 and got his first start in the Football League Trophy
first leg home defeat to Nottingham Forest. It was announced on 3 November 2006 that he had joined Folkestone Invicta
on a month's loan. He was released by Gillingham in May 2007.
season. He scored his first goal for MK Dons against Hereford United
in the 1-0 victory.
and Paul Brush
at Lincoln City
. He is subsequently signed on a one-month loan with the Imps after failing to break in to the MK Dons first team.
On 28 January 2011 he had his contract with MK Dons terminated by mutual consent and joined Lincoln until the end of the season. In May 2011 he was one of just three squad players to be offered a new contract after a mass clear out of players following relegation from the Football League
.
On August 1, 2011 Howell signed a deal with Dagenham and Redbridge F.C.
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 plays for Lincoln City
Lincoln City F.C.
Lincoln City Football Club is an English professional association football club based in Lincoln, Lincolnshire. The club are currently members of the Conference National in 2011–12 following relegation from the Football League....
. He is a right sided full back or central midfielder who signed scholarship forms with Gillingham
Gillingham F.C.
Gillingham Football Club is an English professional football club based in the town of Gillingham, Kent. The only Kent-based club in the Football League, they play their home matches at the Priestfield Stadium...
in 2003 and his first professional contract in May 2006.
Gillingham
Educated at Tunbridge Wells Grammar School for BoysTunbridge Wells Grammar School for Boys
Tunbridge Wells Grammar School for Boys, also known as Tunbridge Wells Boys' Grammar School, TWGSB or "Tech", is a grammar school in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent, England....
he signed a two-year scholarship deal with Gillingham
Gillingham F.C.
Gillingham Football Club is an English professional football club based in the town of Gillingham, Kent. The only Kent-based club in the Football League, they play their home matches at the Priestfield Stadium...
commencing from the 2003-2004 season. On 3 August 2004 he missed out on a substitute appearance in a friendly against Thamesmead Town
Thamesmead Town F.C.
Thamesmead Town F.C. is a football club based in the London district of Thamesmead, straddling the London Boroughs of Greenwich and Bexley. They joined the Kent League in 1991 and reached the 5th round of the FA Vase in the 1995-96 season...
after being stung by a wasp as he retrieved the ball from a tree. In May 2005 his scholarship was extended into a third year and on 22 November 2005 he joined Welling United
Welling United F.C.
Welling United Football Club are an English football club, based in Welling in the London Borough of Bexley. They currently play in the Conference South. The 2010–11 season was not a good one for them as the club had financial problems, nearly going bankrupt but lots of supporters chipped in and...
on a one-month loan deal.
In May 2006 he signed his first professional contract, agreeing a one-year deal with the club. He made his debut as a second half substitute for Ian Cox
Ian Cox
Ian Gary Cox is a former Trinidad and Tobago international footballer.Cox joined Crystal Palace from non-League side Carshalton Athletic for a fee of £40,000 in 1994...
in the 1–0 home defeat to Nottingham Forest
Nottingham Forest F.C.
Nottingham Forest Football Club is an English Association Football club based in West Bridgford, Nottingham, that plays in the Football League Championship...
on October 14, 2006 and got his first start in the Football League Trophy
Football League Trophy
The Football League Trophy, currently known as the Johnstone's Paint Trophy for sponsorship reasons, is an annual English association football knock-out competition open to the 48 clubs in Football League One and Football League Two, the bottom two divisions in the four fully professional top...
first leg home defeat to Nottingham Forest. It was announced on 3 November 2006 that he had joined Folkestone Invicta
Folkestone Invicta F.C.
Folkestone Invicta F.C. are a football club based in the town of Folkestone, Kent, England. They play their home matches at Cheriton Road, currently known under the terms of a sponsorship deal as the Buzzlines Stadium, and currently compete in the Isthmian League Division One South.-Kent County...
on a month's loan. He was released by Gillingham in May 2007.
Milton Keynes Dons
He signed for the Milton Keynes Dons on the opening day of the 2007–08The Football League 2007-08
The Football League is contested through three divisions in England and Wales. The divisions are the League Championship, League One and League Two. The winner and the runner up of the League Championship will be automatically promoted to the Premier League and they will be joined by the winner of...
season. He scored his first goal for MK Dons against Hereford United
Hereford United F.C.
Hereford United Football Club is an English professional football club based in the city of Hereford. Founded in 1924, they are competing in Football League Two in the 2011–12 season. Hereford have played at Edgar Street for their entire history and are nicknamed 'The Whites' or 'The Lilywhites',...
in the 1-0 victory.
Lincoln City
On 26 October 2010 he took part in an open training session, while under the supervision of Steve TilsonSteve Tilson
Stephen Brian "Steve" Tilson is an English football manager and former player. He is best known for his time in charge of Southend United...
and Paul Brush
Paul Brush
Paul Brush is an English former professional footballer who played in the Football League for West Ham United, Crystal Palace and Southend United...
at Lincoln City
Lincoln City F.C.
Lincoln City Football Club is an English professional association football club based in Lincoln, Lincolnshire. The club are currently members of the Conference National in 2011–12 following relegation from the Football League....
. He is subsequently signed on a one-month loan with the Imps after failing to break in to the MK Dons first team.
On 28 January 2011 he had his contract with MK Dons terminated by mutual consent and joined Lincoln until the end of the season. In May 2011 he was one of just three squad players to be offered a new contract after a mass clear out of players following relegation from the Football League
The Football League
The Football League, also known as the npower Football League for sponsorship reasons, is a league competition featuring professional association football clubs from England and Wales. Founded in 1888, it is the oldest such competition in world football...
.
On August 1, 2011 Howell signed a deal with Dagenham and Redbridge F.C.
External links
- Luke Howell player profile at mkdons.com
- Luke Howell permanent signing at redimps.co.uk