Scott Colcombe
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Scott Colcombe is an English former professional footballer.
Colcombe began his career as an apprentice with his local side West Bromwich Albion
, turning professional in July 1990. He was released without making his league debut at the end of the following season, joining Torquay United
in August 1991. He made his debut on the opening day of the following season, playing in Torquay's 3-1 win at home to Hartlepool United
. He played in the following game, a 3-0 defeat away to Preston North End
, but was substituted and replaced by Paul Holmes
for the next game. He established himself in the second half of the season, but was only on the bench as the 1992-93 season began. Three games into the season he dislodged Arron Davis from the Torquay side and had a run in the side at left-back. He began the following season as first choice at left-back in the Torquay side and played 27 times as Torquay reached the play-offs, losing in controversial circumstances against Preston North End
. He played just ten times in the 1994-95 season, kept out of the Torquay side by Scott Stamps
and then Gregory Goodridge
, and was released at the end of the season.
He joined Doncaster Rovers
, along with fellow Torquay players Duane Darby
and Darren Moore, on a free transfer in July 1995. His two seasons at Doncaster were plagued by injuries and he was released in May 1997 having played only 42 times (scoring 3 goals) for Rovers. He joined Telford United
on 18 July 1997, but struggled to establish himself in their Conference side. He moved onto to Stourbridge
on a free transfer the following summer and then to Blakenall
during the 1999-2000 season. In June 2000, he left Blakenall to join Redditch United
and despite being linked with Bromsgrove Rovers
the following close season remained with Redditch for the start of the 2001-02 season. He was revealed to involved with Sky Sports
presenter and Torquay United fan Helen Chamberlain
in September 2001.
He was released by Redditch in January 2002 and joined Willenhall Town
the following week. He strruggled with injuries over an 18-month spell, but returned to the side for the start of the 2004-05 season.
In November 2005, Colcombe was jailed for five years having admitted 'conspiracy to supply a class A drug' after a police operation had uncovered £120,000 worth of cocaine
.
He attempted to resume his football career and played one cup game for Chasetown
in the 2007-08 season.
Colcombe began his career as an apprentice with his local side West Bromwich Albion
West Bromwich Albion F.C.
West Bromwich Albion Football Club, also known as West Brom, The Baggies, The Throstles, Albion or WBA, are an English Premier League association football club based in West Bromwich in the West Midlands...
, turning professional in July 1990. He was released without making his league debut at the end of the following season, joining Torquay United
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...
in August 1991. He made his debut on the opening day of the following season, playing in Torquay's 3-1 win at home to 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...
. He played in the following game, a 3-0 defeat away to Preston North End
Preston North End F.C.
Preston North End Football Club is an English professional football club located in the Deepdale area of the city of Preston, Lancashire, currently playing in the third tier of English league football, League One...
, but was substituted and replaced by Paul Holmes
Paul Holmes (footballer)
Paul Holmes is a retired English football midfielder. He is the son of Albert Holmes, who played football for Chesterfield.-Clubs:*1986-1988 : Doncaster Rovers*1988-1992 : Torquay United*1992-1993 : Birmingham...
for the next game. He established himself in the second half of the season, but was only on the bench as the 1992-93 season began. Three games into the season he dislodged Arron Davis from the Torquay side and had a run in the side at left-back. He began the following season as first choice at left-back in the Torquay side and played 27 times as Torquay reached the play-offs, losing in controversial circumstances against Preston North End
Preston North End F.C.
Preston North End Football Club is an English professional football club located in the Deepdale area of the city of Preston, Lancashire, currently playing in the third tier of English league football, League One...
. He played just ten times in the 1994-95 season, kept out of the Torquay side by Scott Stamps
Scott Stamps
Scott Stamps is a professional football currently playing for Southern Football League Division One Midlands side Sutton Coldfield Town where he plays as a defender.-Torquay United:...
and then Gregory Goodridge
Gregory Goodridge
Gregory Ronald St Clair Goodridge is a former professional footballer.He has captained the Barbados national team and played professionally in the English Football League.-Club career:...
, and was released at the end of the season.
He joined Doncaster Rovers
Doncaster 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...
, along with fellow Torquay players Duane Darby
Duane Darby
Duane Darby is a professional footballer who has made over 400 senior appearances in English football, and scored over 100 goals. He played a significant number of games for Torquay United and Hull City, and also helped both Rushden & Diamonds and Shrewsbury Town gain promotion from the Conference...
and Darren Moore, on a free transfer in July 1995. His two seasons at Doncaster were plagued by injuries and he was released in May 1997 having played only 42 times (scoring 3 goals) for Rovers. He joined Telford United
Telford United F.C.
Telford United F.C. was an English football club based in Telford, Shropshire.The club existed under various names for a total of 132 years from its formation in 1872. The club was founder members of the Alliance Premier League in 1979 and played at this level for 25 years before being wound up in...
on 18 July 1997, but struggled to establish himself in their Conference side. He moved onto to Stourbridge
Stourbridge F.C.
Stourbridge Football Club is an English association football club based in the town of Stourbridge, West Midlands. The club currently plays in the Southern League Premier Division.-Early years:The club was founded in 1876 and was originally known as Stourbridge Standard...
on a free transfer the following summer and then to Blakenall
Bloxwich United F.C.
Bloxwich United F.C. was a football club based in Bloxwich, England. The club was formed by a merger between Blakenall F.C. and Bloxwich Town F.C. in 2001 and took over the former's place in the Southern League Western Division...
during the 1999-2000 season. In June 2000, he left Blakenall to join Redditch United
Redditch United F.C.
Redditch United F.C. is an English football club based in Redditch, Worcestershire. The club are currently members of the Southern League Premier Division and play at the Valley.-Birmingham Combination:...
and despite being linked with Bromsgrove Rovers
Bromsgrove Rovers F.C.
Bromsgrove Rovers F.C. were a non-League football club from the town of Bromsgrove in Worcestershire. The peak of the club's success was in 1993 when Rovers finished runner-up in the Football Conference...
the following close season remained with Redditch for the start of the 2001-02 season. He was revealed to involved with Sky Sports
Sky Sports
Sky Sports is the brand name for a group of sports-oriented television channels operated by the UK and Ireland's main satellite pay-TV company, British Sky Broadcasting. Sky Sports is the dominant subscription television sports brand in the United Kingdom and Ireland...
presenter and Torquay United fan Helen Chamberlain
Helen Chamberlain
Helen Marie Chamberlain is an English television presenter.She previously worked as a holiday camp entertainer and Disc Jockey before working on a variety of radio and television programmes...
in September 2001.
He was released by Redditch in January 2002 and joined Willenhall Town
Willenhall Town F.C.
Willenhall Town F.C. are a football club based in Willenhall, Metropolitan Borough of Walsall, West Midlands, England, currently playing in the Midland Alliance.-History:...
the following week. He strruggled with injuries over an 18-month spell, but returned to the side for the start of the 2004-05 season.
In November 2005, Colcombe was jailed for five years having admitted 'conspiracy to supply a class A drug' after a police operation had uncovered £120,000 worth of cocaine
Cocaine
Cocaine is a crystalline tropane alkaloid that is obtained from the leaves of the coca plant. The name comes from "coca" in addition to the alkaloid suffix -ine, forming cocaine. It is a stimulant of the central nervous system, an appetite suppressant, and a topical anesthetic...
.
He attempted to resume his football career and played one cup game for Chasetown
Chasetown F.C.
Chasetown Football Club is an English football club based in the Chasetown area of Burntwood, Staffordshire. The club currently plays in the Northern Premier League Premier Division and is nicknamed The Scholars, having been formed by affiliates of nearby Chase Terrace High School in the Chase...
in the 2007-08 season.