Scott Doe
Encyclopedia
Scott Mark Doe is an English footballer who plays for Dagenham & Redbridge
as a defender
, either in the centre or on the right. He started his career with Swindon Town
as a youth player before joining Conference National
club Weymouth
. In February 2009, he left Weymouth due to financial problems at the club and registered with Kettering Town
to allow him to join Dagenham & Redbridge on loan
until the end of the 2008–09
season. He was refused permission to join Dagenham on a permanent basis by The Football Association
as the move was outside the transfer window
. Doe has also represented the England C team, making one appearance against Malta under-21s.
and Newbury and District Schools alongside Theo Walcott
, before the duo signed for Swindon Town
. They played together for four years. He said in one season, that his partnership with Walcott consisted of them scoring about 150 goals. During a tournament in Cardiff
, Doe was converted into a centre back. Doe was with Swindon Town from the age of 10, until he was deemed surplus to requirements by manager
Paul Sturrock
, and he left in July 2007.
club Weymouth
on 1 July 2007, along with Swindon Town
youth team-mate Jonathan Stewart, where he signed a one-year contract. His debut for Weymouth was in the 3–0 home win during a pre-season friendly against League Two
side Bournemouth
on 17 July. He made his competitive debut for his new club on 15 September in the 3–1 away win at Droylsden
, replacing Conal Platt
as a substitute in the 65th minute. Doe's first start for Weymouth was against Torquay United
on 25 September, in their 3–2 away defeat. His first goal for the club was scored on 26 January 2008, away at Rushden & Diamonds
, as Weymouth were defeated 3–2. Paolo Vernazza
took a free kick
in the 25th minute after Stuart Beavon
was fouled just outside the penalty area
by Curtis Osano
. Doe scored with a header, which took a slight deflection as the ball crossed the goal line. During Weymouth's 2–1 away defeat on 1 March to Halifax Town
, Doe was controversially sent off
three minutes into stoppage time. He was sent off for a tackle on Andy Campbell
, but manager John Hollins
claimed "there is no doubt that Scott got the ball". Weymouth finished the season in 18th position, defying relegation, with Doe ending the 2007–08 season having made 33 appearances in the Conference, scoring once. Doe won the "Supporters Player of The Year" award, describing it as "the best thing in the World". He admitted he did not expect to play more than 15 games during the season, saying "when I first came to the club I thought I might play 15 games throughout the whole season but I have ended up playing over twice that and it has just been fantastic" stated Doe.
Along with Anton Robinson
, Marcus Browning
, and Stuart Beavon
, Doe signed a new contract with Weymouth in May 2008. His only goal for Weymouth in the 2008–09
season was against Forest Green Rovers
on 25 August, after scoring the equalizer to make the score 1–1 in the 71st minute, with a tap-in following a cross from Ryan Williams
. In September, Doe was transfer listed
, alongside James Coutts
, Danny Knowles, Josh Webb and Michael Malcolm
to generate money and bring new players to the club. He responded to being transfer listed by saying "I do not see it as a big deal. It's not like the club has said to me we are putting you on the transfer list because we do not want you anymore", and suggested it could benefit both parties if a bigger club were willing to "pay a bit of money". On 4 October, Doe was sent off in Weymouth's 3–2 home win over Eastbourne Borough
, after he committed a foul on Andy Atkin in the penalty area, which resulted in a penalty kick
that was later saved. Southern League Premier Division club Farnborough approached Doe on 30 December. He turned the offer down saying; "moving to Farnborough would mean stepping down two levels which is not what I want to do". His last game for Weymouth was against Stevenage Borough
on 14 February, in the 3–0 home defeat.
side Dagenham & Redbridge
on a two-and-a-half-year contract in February 2009, initially on loan
. He was also offered a contract at League One
club Peterborough United
. Financial troubles at Weymouth resulted in a number of first-team players not being paid. Due to the situation at Weymouth, The Football Association
gave him special dispensation to move anywhere, although the Football League
refused to allow him to join Dagenham as it was outside the transfer window
. Subsequently, Doe registered for another Conference National team, Kettering Town
, and joined Dagenham on an emergency loan until the end of the 2008–09 season. He signed for Dagenham on a permanent basis on a two-and-a-half-year contract in March. He made his debut on the opening day of the 2009–10
season, after starting in a 2–1 victory over Crewe Alexandra
. At the end of the season, Doe was runner-up to Mark Arber
for Dagenham & Redbridge's "Player of the Year" award.
, to face the Malta under-21 team. He came on as a second half substitute in the 4–0 victory at Hibernians Football Ground
, Paola
, on 17 February.
Dagenham & Redbridge F.C.
Dagenham & Redbridge Football Club , informally known as Daggers, is an English association football club based in Dagenham, in the London Borough of Barking & Dagenham, East London. It was formed in 1992 after a merger between Redbridge Forest and Dagenham...
as a defender
Defender (association football)
Within the sport of association football, a defender is an outfield player whose primary role is to prevent the opposition from attacking....
, either in the centre or on the right. He started his career with Swindon Town
Swindon Town F.C.
Swindon Town Football Club are a team based in Swindon, Wiltshire. Currently in League Two, Swindon have been managed by Paolo Di Canio since 23 May 2011...
as a youth player before joining Conference National
Conference National
Conference National is the top division of the Football Conference in England. It is the highest level of the National League System and fifth highest of the overall English football league system...
club Weymouth
Weymouth F.C.
Weymouth F.C. are an English football club based in the town of Weymouth, who currently play in the Southern League Premier Division.-History:Weymouth Football Club were founded in 1890 and played their first game on 24 September of that year...
. In February 2009, he left Weymouth due to financial problems at the club and registered with 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...
to allow him to join Dagenham & Redbridge 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....
until the end of 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. He was refused permission to join Dagenham on a permanent basis by The Football Association
The Football Association
The Football Association, also known as simply The FA, is the governing body of football in England, and the Crown Dependencies of Jersey, Guernsey and the Isle of Man. It was formed in 1863, and is the oldest national football association...
as the move was outside the transfer window
Transfer window
The transfer window is the period during the year in which a football club can transfer players from other countries into their playing staff. Such a transfer is completed by registering the player into the new club through FIFA...
. Doe has also represented the England C team, making one appearance against Malta under-21s.
Early career
As a youth player, Doe played as a forward for AFC NewburyA.F.C. Newbury
A.F.C. Newbury were a football club based in Newbury, Berkshire, in England. At their peak they were a strong force in the Wessex League and had over 30 teams from seven years old through to veterans including junior teams, a senior squad, a ladies and several girls teams competing in national,...
and Newbury and District Schools alongside Theo Walcott
Theo Walcott
Theo James Walcott is an English footballer of Jamaican descent who plays for Arsenal and the England national team. Walcott is a product of the Southampton F.C. Academy. He is a striker who is usually deployed on the right wing as a wide forward to exploit his speed...
, before the duo signed for Swindon Town
Swindon Town F.C.
Swindon Town Football Club are a team based in Swindon, Wiltshire. Currently in League Two, Swindon have been managed by Paolo Di Canio since 23 May 2011...
. They played together for four years. He said in one season, that his partnership with Walcott consisted of them scoring about 150 goals. During a tournament in Cardiff
Cardiff
Cardiff is the capital, largest city and most populous county of Wales and the 10th largest city in the United Kingdom. The city is Wales' chief commercial centre, the base for most national cultural and sporting institutions, the Welsh national media, and the seat of the National Assembly for...
, Doe was converted into a centre back. Doe was with Swindon Town from the age of 10, until he was deemed surplus to requirements by manager
Coach (sport)
In sports, a coach is an individual involved in the direction, instruction and training of the operations of a sports team or of individual sportspeople.-Staff:...
Paul Sturrock
Paul Sturrock
Paul Whitehead Sturrock is a Scottish football manager who, since July 2010, is the manager of Southend United. Until this appointment, Sturrock had most recently been at English League 1 club Plymouth Argyle in a business support role, having been relieved of his managerial duties, until he quit...
, and he left in July 2007.
Weymouth
Doe joined Conference NationalConference National
Conference National is the top division of the Football Conference in England. It is the highest level of the National League System and fifth highest of the overall English football league system...
club Weymouth
Weymouth F.C.
Weymouth F.C. are an English football club based in the town of Weymouth, who currently play in the Southern League Premier Division.-History:Weymouth Football Club were founded in 1890 and played their first game on 24 September of that year...
on 1 July 2007, along with Swindon Town
Swindon Town F.C.
Swindon Town Football Club are a team based in Swindon, Wiltshire. Currently in League Two, Swindon have been managed by Paolo Di Canio since 23 May 2011...
youth team-mate Jonathan Stewart, where he signed a one-year contract. His debut for Weymouth was in the 3–0 home win during a pre-season friendly against League Two
Football League Two
Football League Two is the third-highest division of The Football League and fourth-highest division overall in the English football league system....
side Bournemouth
A.F.C. Bournemouth
A.F.C. Bournemouth is an English football club currently playing in Football League One. The club plays at Dean Court in Kings Park, Boscombe, Bournemouth, Dorset and have been in existence since 1899....
on 17 July. He made his competitive debut for his new club on 15 September in the 3–1 away win at Droylsden
Droylsden F.C.
Droylsden F.C. is an English football club based in Droylsden, near Manchester. As of the 2011–12 season, they play in the Conference North.-History:...
, replacing Conal Platt
Conal Platt
Conal James Platt is a professional footballer who plays for Cambridge United. He is noted as an attacking footballer and his best position is centre forward or left forward.-Career:...
as a substitute in the 65th minute. Doe's first start for Weymouth was against 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...
on 25 September, in their 3–2 away defeat. His first goal for the club was scored on 26 January 2008, away at Rushden & Diamonds
Rushden & 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...
, as Weymouth were defeated 3–2. Paolo Vernazza
Paolo Vernazza
Paolo Vernazza is a retired English footballer.-Career:Vernazza started his career at Arsenal but struggled to break into the first team...
took a free kick
Direct free kick
A direct free kick is a method of restarting play in a game of association football following a foul. Unlike an indirect free kick, a goal may be scored directly against the opposing side without the ball having first touched another player.-Award:...
in the 25th minute after Stuart Beavon
Stuart Beavon (footballer born 1984)
Stuart Leigh Beavon is an English footballer who plays for Wycombe Wanderers as a striker.-Career:Born in Reading, Berkshire, Beavon was playing Hellenic League football for Ardley United as a 16 year old when he was transferred to Combined Counties side Wallingford in 2004.Beavon, along with a...
was fouled just outside the penalty area
Penalty area
The penalty area , is an area of an association football pitch. It is rectangular and extends to each side of the goal and in front of it. Within the penalty area is the penalty spot , which is from the goal line, directly in-line with the centre of the goal...
by Curtis Osano
Curtis Osano
Curtis Osano is a Kenyan footballer who plays as a defender for Conference National side Luton Town.-Career:Born in Nakuru, Kenya, Osano is a defender who rose through the ranks at Reading. He has been involved with the English youth set-up, but he failed to make a league appearance...
. Doe scored with a header, which took a slight deflection as the ball crossed the goal line. During Weymouth's 2–1 away defeat on 1 March to Halifax Town
Halifax Town A.F.C.
Halifax Town Association Football Club were an English football team who most recently played in the Conference National, although prior to that they participated in the Football League for over eighty years...
, Doe was controversially sent off
Ejection (sports)
In sports, an ejection is one of several disqualifying actions assessed to a player or coach by a game official , usually for unsportsmanlike conduct....
three minutes into stoppage time. He was sent off for a tackle on Andy Campbell
Andy Campbell
Andrew Paul "Andy" Campbell is an English footballer, who plays for Whitby Town.-Career:Born in Middlesbrough, Campbell started his career with his hometown team Middlesbrough, whom he left for Cardiff City for £1m...
, but manager John Hollins
John Hollins
John William Hollins MBE is a retired English footballer and manager. He was initially a midfielder who, later in his career, became an effective centre back.Hollins' son, Chris Hollins is the main sport presenter on BBC Breakfast....
claimed "there is no doubt that Scott got the ball". Weymouth finished the season in 18th position, defying relegation, with Doe ending the 2007–08 season having made 33 appearances in the Conference, scoring once. Doe won the "Supporters Player of The Year" award, describing it as "the best thing in the World". He admitted he did not expect to play more than 15 games during the season, saying "when I first came to the club I thought I might play 15 games throughout the whole season but I have ended up playing over twice that and it has just been fantastic" stated Doe.
Along with Anton Robinson
Anton Robinson
Anton Dale Robinson is an English professional footballer who plays for Huddersfield Town as a midfielder.-Club career:...
, Marcus Browning
Marcus Browning
Marcus Trevor Browning is an English-born Welsh footballer and coach who plays as a midfielder.-Career:Browning was born in Bristol and signed for Bournemouth from Gillingham and has also played for Huddersfield Town and Bristol Rovers...
, and Stuart Beavon
Stuart Beavon (footballer born 1984)
Stuart Leigh Beavon is an English footballer who plays for Wycombe Wanderers as a striker.-Career:Born in Reading, Berkshire, Beavon was playing Hellenic League football for Ardley United as a 16 year old when he was transferred to Combined Counties side Wallingford in 2004.Beavon, along with a...
, Doe signed a new contract with Weymouth in May 2008. His only goal for Weymouth in 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 was against Forest Green Rovers
Forest Green Rovers F.C.
Forest Green Rovers Football Club is an English football club based in Nailsworth, Gloucestershire, currently the longest-serving members of the Conference National. The club is affiliated to the Gloucestershire County FA.-Early years:...
on 25 August, after scoring the equalizer to make the score 1–1 in the 71st minute, with a tap-in following a cross from Ryan Williams
Ryan Williams
Ryan Neil Williams is an English footballer who currently plays for Gainsborough Trinity.-Career:...
. In September, Doe was transfer listed
Transfer market
The Transfer market and Transfer list are common slang terms for the virtual arena in which football players are available for transfer to clubs.- Transfer market :...
, alongside James Coutts
James Coutts (footballer)
James Ryan Coutts is an English footballer who plays as a midfielder for Dorchester Town.-Career:Coutts started his career at Bournemouth and spent time on loan at Grays Athletic and Weymouth. He signed for Weymouth after being released by Bournemouth in 2007...
, Danny Knowles, Josh Webb and Michael Malcolm
Michael Malcolm (footballer)
Michael Duhaney Malcolm is an English football player who plays for Lewes as a striker. He has represented England at youth level.-Career:...
to generate money and bring new players to the club. He responded to being transfer listed by saying "I do not see it as a big deal. It's not like the club has said to me we are putting you on the transfer list because we do not want you anymore", and suggested it could benefit both parties if a bigger club were willing to "pay a bit of money". On 4 October, Doe was sent off in Weymouth's 3–2 home win over Eastbourne Borough
Eastbourne Borough F.C.
Eastbourne Borough are a semi-professional English football club, based in the town of Eastbourne, East Sussex, and are members of the Conference South. They are known as The Sports after their previous name as Langney Sports. Eastbourne Borough play their home matches at Priory Lane in Langney...
, after he committed a foul on Andy Atkin in the penalty area, which resulted in a penalty kick
Penalty kick
A penalty kick is a type of direct free kick in association football, taken from twelve yards out from goal and with only the goalkeeper of the defending team between the penalty taker and the goal.Penalty kicks are performed during normal play...
that was later saved. Southern League Premier Division club Farnborough approached Doe on 30 December. He turned the offer down saying; "moving to Farnborough would mean stepping down two levels which is not what I want to do". His last game for Weymouth was against Stevenage Borough
Stevenage Borough F.C.
Stevenage Football Club is an English football club based in Stevenage, Hertfordshire. The club currently participate in League One, the third tier of English football, having won promotion from League Two in the 2010–11 season...
on 14 February, in the 3–0 home defeat.
Dagenham & Redbridge
Doe agreed to sign for League TwoFootball League Two
Football League Two is the third-highest division of The Football League and fourth-highest division overall in the English football league system....
side Dagenham & Redbridge
Dagenham & Redbridge F.C.
Dagenham & Redbridge Football Club , informally known as Daggers, is an English association football club based in Dagenham, in the London Borough of Barking & Dagenham, East London. It was formed in 1992 after a merger between Redbridge Forest and Dagenham...
on a two-and-a-half-year contract in February 2009, initially 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....
. He was also offered a contract at 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....
club 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...
. Financial troubles at Weymouth resulted in a number of first-team players not being paid. Due to the situation at Weymouth, The Football Association
The Football Association
The Football Association, also known as simply The FA, is the governing body of football in England, and the Crown Dependencies of Jersey, Guernsey and the Isle of Man. It was formed in 1863, and is the oldest national football association...
gave him special dispensation to move anywhere, although 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...
refused to allow him to join Dagenham as it was outside the transfer window
Transfer window
The transfer window is the period during the year in which a football club can transfer players from other countries into their playing staff. Such a transfer is completed by registering the player into the new club through FIFA...
. Subsequently, Doe registered for another Conference National team, 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...
, and joined Dagenham on an emergency loan until the end of the 2008–09 season. He signed for Dagenham on a permanent basis on a two-and-a-half-year contract in March. He made his debut on the opening day of the 2009–10
2009–10 in English football
The 2009–10 season was the 130th season of competitive football in England.The season began on 8 August 2009 for the Championship, League One and League Two and 15 August 2009 for the Premier League...
season, after starting in a 2–1 victory over Crewe Alexandra
Crewe Alexandra F.C.
Crewe Alexandra Football Club is an English professional football club based in Crewe, Cheshire. Nicknamed The Railwaymen due to the town's links with the rail industry, they currently play in Football League Two, the fourth tier of English football, and are based at the Alexandra Stadium.The club...
. At the end of the season, Doe was runner-up to Mark Arber
Mark Arber
Mark Andrew Arber is a South African footballer, currently playing for Dagenham & Redbridge.He can play a natural central defender who can also easily fit into the left full back slot as well...
for Dagenham & Redbridge's "Player of the Year" award.
International career
Doe was called up to the England C squad in February 2009, by manager Paul FaircloughPaul Fairclough
Paul Fairclough is the current manager of the England C national football team, formerly known as the National Game XI, England non-League team or the England semi-pro team, and in charge of youth development at Barnet having been caretaker for two months in 2011.As a player he made five...
, to face the Malta under-21 team. He came on as a second half substitute in the 4–0 victory at Hibernians Football Ground
Hibernians Ground
Hibernians Stadium is a multi-use stadium in Paola, Malta. The Hibernians football ground was inaugurated on 9 November 1986. Hibernians became the first Maltese club to have their own football pitch...
, Paola
Paola, Malta
Paola, , is a town in the Grand Harbour area of Malta, with a population of 8,856 people . It is named after its founder, the Grandmaster Antoine de Paule, but is commonly known as Raħal Ġdid, which means new town in Maltese.Paola is renowned for its shopping centres, Good Friday procession, its...
, on 17 February.
Style of play
Doe is able to play as a centre back or full back and is a "strong player" with good positional sense.External links
- Scott Doe player profile at daggers.co.uk