Rene Howe
Encyclopedia
Jermaine Renee Howe, commonly known as "Rene Howe" (born 22 October 1986) is an English footballer who plays as a striker for Torquay United
. Howe was on the reality television programme 'Dating in the Dark' on LivingTV on 31 August 2010.
, Bedfordshire
, Howe was educated in Bedford at Mark Rutherford Upper School
. He also has trained as an electrician. He was signed by Kettering Town
in 2006 from his home town club, Bedford Town
, after impressing for them. After scoring 25 goals and helping Kettering to finish as runners-up in the Conference North
, he was signed by Peterborough United
on 2 May 2007 for an undisclosed fee. He scored his first Posh goal against Brentford
in November 2007.
With few appearances in his first Peterborough season, Howe went out on loan at Rochdale
. After impressing, Howe later joined Morecambe
on loan
for the 2008–09
season on 22 July 2008. He returned to Peterborough on 28 April 2009, one game before the end of Morecambe's season. On 3 August Howe signed a six-month loan deal with Lincoln City
. He scored for Lincoln in their 3–1 defeat to Morecambe. In December 2009, he was sent back to Peterborough United after sustaining an injury.
On 20 January 2010, he joined Gillingham
on loan until the end of the season.
He scored his first goal for the Gills in his twelfth appearance during a 3–0 win against Southend United
on 5 April.
until the following January.
Rene returned to Peterborough on January 1 following Rushden & Diamonds 3–0 defeat to Luton Town with manager Justin Edinburgh claiming there were numerous league clubs interested in signing Howe.
on 29 January when he came on as a substitute, replacing Jo Kuffour. Howe scored his first Rovers goal against Oldham Athletic on the 19 February 2011
on a two-year contract on 13 July 2011 at Torquay United having been released by Peterborough United in the summer. Howe scored in all three pre season home friendlies against Bristol City, Exeter City and Burnley after missing the first friendly against Tiverton Town. Howe also scored on his league debut for Torquay, in the 2–2 draw with Burton Albion.
Torquay United F.C.
Torquay United Football Club, nicknamed the Gulls, are an English association football club based in the tourist resort town of Torquay, Devon. They played in the Conference National in 2008–09, but were promoted to Football League Two after a 2–0 win over Cambridge United on 17 May 2009 at Wembley...
. Howe was on the reality television programme 'Dating in the Dark' on LivingTV on 31 August 2010.
Career
Born in BedfordBedford
Bedford is the county town of Bedfordshire, in the East of England. It is a large town and the administrative centre for the wider Borough of Bedford. According to the former Bedfordshire County Council's estimates, the town had a population of 79,190 in mid 2005, with 19,720 in the adjacent town...
, Bedfordshire
Bedfordshire
Bedfordshire is a ceremonial county of historic origin in England that forms part of the East of England region.It borders Cambridgeshire to the north-east, Northamptonshire to the north, Buckinghamshire to the west and Hertfordshire to the south-east....
, Howe was educated in Bedford at Mark Rutherford Upper School
Mark Rutherford Upper School
Mark Rutherford Upper School is a coeducational upper school located in the Putnoe area of Bedford, Bedfordshire, England. The school is named in honour of the writer William Hale White who used 'Mark Rutherford' as a pseudonym....
. He also has trained as an electrician. He was signed by Kettering Town
Kettering Town F.C.
Kettering Town Football Club are a football club originating in Kettering, Northamptonshire but currently based in the nearby village of Irthlingborough. The club play in the Conference National after winning the Conference North in 2007–08...
in 2006 from his home town club, Bedford Town
Bedford Town F.C.
Bedford Town F.C. is an English football club based in the Borough of Bedford. The club are currently members of the Southern League Premier Division and play at The New Eyrie in Cardington, a parish on the outskirts of Bedford....
, after impressing for them. After scoring 25 goals and helping Kettering to finish as runners-up in the 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...
, he was signed by Peterborough United
Peterborough United F.C.
Peterborough United Football Club are a professional English football club based in Peterborough. Peterborough United formed in 1934 and played in the old Midland League, which they won six times; eventually being admitted to the Football League in 1960, replacing Gateshead. Their home ground is...
on 2 May 2007 for an undisclosed fee. He scored his first Posh goal against Brentford
Brentford F.C.
Brentford Football Club are a professional English football club based in Brentford in the London Borough of Hounslow. They are currently playing in Football League One....
in November 2007.
With few appearances in his first Peterborough season, Howe went out on loan at Rochdale
Rochdale A.F.C.
Rochdale Association Football Club is an English professional football club based in Rochdale, Greater Manchester. They play their home matches at Spotland Stadium. Formed in 1907, they were accepted into the Football League in 1921...
. After impressing, Howe later joined Morecambe
Morecambe F.C.
Morecambe Football Club is an English football club based in Morecambe, Lancashire. It plays its football in League Two, the fourth division of English football, having been promoted in 2007 for the first time in their history to the Football League. They played their home matches at Christie Park...
on loan
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....
for the 2008–09
2008–09 in English football
The 2008–09 season was the 129th season of competitive football in England.-Overview:* West Bromwich Albion, Stoke City and Hull City were all playing in the Premier League after winning promotion from the Championship last season. Stoke returned to the top flight after a 23-year absence, while...
season on 22 July 2008. He returned to Peterborough on 28 April 2009, one game before the end of Morecambe's season. On 3 August Howe signed a six-month loan deal with 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 scored for Lincoln in their 3–1 defeat to Morecambe. In December 2009, he was sent back to Peterborough United after sustaining an injury.
On 20 January 2010, he joined 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...
on loan until the end of the season.
He scored his first goal for the Gills in his twelfth appearance during a 3–0 win against 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...
on 5 April.
Rushden & Diamonds
After a playing on trial for the club in an August 2010 friendly against a West Brom XI side, Howe signed on loan for Rushden & DiamondsRushden & Diamonds F.C.
Rushden & Diamonds Football Club was an association football club based in Irthlingborough, Northamptonshire, England. Formed by a merger of Rushden Town and Irthlingborough Diamonds in 1992, the club played in the Conference National following a short spell in the Football League at the start of...
until the following January.
Rene returned to Peterborough on January 1 following Rushden & Diamonds 3–0 defeat to Luton Town with manager Justin Edinburgh claiming there were numerous league clubs interested in signing Howe.
Bristol Rovers
Howe joined Bristol Rovers on loan less than a month after his return from Rushden & Diamonds, and made his first team debut away to WalsallWalsall F.C.
Walsall Football Club are an English association football club based in Walsall, West Midlands. They currently play in League One. The club was founded in 1888 as Walsall Town Swifts, an amalgamation of Walsall Town F.C. and Walsall Swifts F.C. The club was one of the founder members of the Second...
on 29 January when he came on as a substitute, replacing Jo Kuffour. Howe scored his first Rovers goal against Oldham Athletic on the 19 February 2011
Torquay United
Howe joined Torquay UnitedTorquay United F.C.
Torquay United Football Club, nicknamed the Gulls, are an English association football club based in the tourist resort town of Torquay, Devon. They played in the Conference National in 2008–09, but were promoted to Football League Two after a 2–0 win over Cambridge United on 17 May 2009 at Wembley...
on a two-year contract on 13 July 2011 at Torquay United having been released by Peterborough United in the summer. Howe scored in all three pre season home friendlies against Bristol City, Exeter City and Burnley after missing the first friendly against Tiverton Town. Howe also scored on his league debut for Torquay, in the 2–2 draw with Burton Albion.
External links
- Rene Howe profile at the Peterborough United website
- Rene Howe Profile at The Forgotten Imp