Sean Newton
Encyclopedia
Sean Michael Newton is an English footballer who plays for AFC Telford United
. He predominantly plays as a left-back.
in May 2007. He made his first-team debut for the Blues on 1 January 2008 against Grimsby Town
at left-back, after being an unused substitute in previous matches.
Newton spent time on loan with Southport
in the early weeks of the 2007–08
season, allowing him to gain first-team experience. This spell included him scoring from a free-kick against Tamworth
. After thirteen league and four cup appearances, he returned to Chester City in November 2007.
At the end of February 2008, Newton and teammate Stephen Vaughan
joined Droylsden
on loan, where he enjoyed regular first–team football for the remainder of the season.
On August 28, Newton signed a loan deal with Conference North
team AFC Telford United
following a move in the opposite direction by leftback Gareth Jelleyman
.
Second Round FA Cup
replay against Chesterfield
. Newton scored twice for Droylsden in a 2-1 victory to secure a third round tie against Ipswich Town
. However, it emerged after the game that Newton was due to serve a one game suspension
on the day after picking up his fifth yellow card of the season on 9 December. Droylsden had been informed of the suspension by the Football Association
on 10 December. This meant that Newton was ineligible to play in the game against Chesterfield. The FA investigated the incident with the matter dealt with by an FA Cup committee on 29 December, after which the three clubs involved were informed of the decision, which was that the club were expelled from the competition, after being found guilty of fielding an ineligible player. The club has lodged an appeal.
A.F.C. Telford United
A.F.C. Telford United are an English football club based in Telford, Shropshire, playing in the Conference National league at the fifth level of the English football pyramid. The club plays its home matches in Wellington, which forms part of the new town of Telford...
. He predominantly plays as a left-back.
Career
A product of the club’s youth system, Newton signed professional forms with Chester CityChester City F.C.
Chester City Football Club was an English football team from Chester. The club was founded as Chester F.C., and joined the Football League in 1931, spending most of their time in the lower divisions. They changed their name to Chester City in 1983. Chester won their first league title in 2004, the...
in May 2007. He made his first-team debut for the Blues on 1 January 2008 against Grimsby Town
Grimsby Town F.C.
Grimsby Town Football Club is an English football club based in the seaside town of Cleethorpes, in North East Lincolnshire, England, who compete in the Conference National. They were formed in 1878 as Grimsby Pelham and later became Grimsby Town...
at left-back, after being an unused substitute in previous matches.
Newton spent time on loan with Southport
Southport F.C.
Southport Football Club are an English football club, based in Southport, Merseyside. They are currently in the Conference National, and play their home matches at Haig Avenue, which has a capacity of 6,008...
in the early weeks of the 2007–08
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...
season, allowing him to gain first-team experience. This spell included him scoring from a free-kick against Tamworth
Tamworth F.C.
Tamworth Football Club are an English semi-professional football club based in the town of Tamworth, Staffordshire. Nicknamed 'The Lambs', they are currently members of the Conference National, the fifth highest tier in the English league system....
. After thirteen league and four cup appearances, he returned to Chester City in November 2007.
At the end of February 2008, Newton and teammate Stephen Vaughan
Stephen Vaughan
Stephen James Vaughan is a BBBofC licensed boxing promoter and ex English football midfielder who played for Premier League club Liverpool.-Boxing Promotions :Stephen Vaughan Jr. is the youngest licensed boxing promoter in the UK...
joined 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:...
on loan, where he enjoyed regular first–team football for the remainder of the season.
On August 28, Newton signed a loan deal with 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...
team AFC Telford United
A.F.C. Telford United
A.F.C. Telford United are an English football club based in Telford, Shropshire, playing in the Conference National league at the fifth level of the English football pyramid. The club plays its home matches in Wellington, which forms part of the new town of Telford...
following a move in the opposite direction by leftback Gareth Jelleyman
Gareth Jelleyman
Gareth Jelleyman is a Welsh footballer who plays as a defender. He has previously played for Peterborough United, Boston United, Mansfield Town, Rushden & Diamonds and Barrow AFC...
.
FA Cup controversy
Newton was in the headlines on 24 December 2008, the day after he played in an FA CupFA Cup
The Football Association Challenge Cup, commonly known as the FA Cup, is a knockout cup competition in English football and is the oldest association football competition in the world. The "FA Cup" is run by and named after The Football Association and usually refers to the English men's...
Second Round FA Cup
FA Cup
The Football Association Challenge Cup, commonly known as the FA Cup, is a knockout cup competition in English football and is the oldest association football competition in the world. The "FA Cup" is run by and named after The Football Association and usually refers to the English men's...
replay against Chesterfield
Chesterfield F.C.
Chesterfield Football Club is an English football club based in Chesterfield, Derbyshire. The club currently plays in Football League One, the third tier of English football. Despite being the fourth oldest Football League club in England, they have spent most of their existence in the lower...
. Newton scored twice for Droylsden in a 2-1 victory to secure a third round tie against Ipswich Town
Ipswich Town F.C.
Ipswich Town Football Club are an English professional football team based in Ipswich, Suffolk. As of 2011, they play in the Football League Championship, having last appeared in the Premier League in 2001–02....
. However, it emerged after the game that Newton was due to serve a one game suspension
Suspension (punishment)
Suspension is a form of punishment that people receive for violating rules and regulations.- Workplace :Suspension is a common practice in the workplace for being in violation of an organization's policy...
on the day after picking up his fifth yellow card of the season on 9 December. Droylsden had been informed of the suspension 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...
on 10 December. This meant that Newton was ineligible to play in the game against Chesterfield. The FA investigated the incident with the matter dealt with by an FA Cup committee on 29 December, after which the three clubs involved were informed of the decision, which was that the club were expelled from the competition, after being found guilty of fielding an ineligible player. The club has lodged an appeal.