Shaun Vipond
Encyclopedia
Shaun David Vipond is an English
footballer who plays as a midfielder
for Blyth Spartans
.
, where he progressed through their ranks and onto the first team stage. He was given the squad number 24 after being named to the substitutes bench
in the 5-0 defeat against Swansea City
on 10 December 2006, He made his Football League
debut as a stoppage time substitute in the 2-0 defeat by Millwall
on 10 March 2007. Vipond signed a two year professional contract in May 2007 after breaking into the Brunton Park
first team. making his first start in the league on 5 May 2007 in the 3-0 loss against Scunthorpe United
at Glanford Park
.
Leeds United were reported to have bid 100,000 at the end of the season 2007, but no move came about.
He was loaned to Workington
for three months in 2008. After being released by Carlisle, he signed for Workington on a permanent basis on 21 November 2008.
In 2009 he moved to the Swedish club Östersunds FK
. He played three matches before a bad shoulder injury ended his time there.
In January 2010, Shaun scored the winning goal as Workington
defeated Blue Square Premier
side AFC Wimbledon
in the 3rd Round of the FA Trophy
.
In June 2011 he signed for Blyth Spartans
.
English people
The English are a nation and ethnic group native to England, who speak English. The English identity is of early mediaeval origin, when they were known in Old English as the Anglecynn. England is now a country of the United Kingdom, and the majority of English people in England are British Citizens...
footballer who plays as a midfielder
Midfielder
A midfielder is an association football position. Some midfielders play a more defensive role, while others blur the boundaries between midfielders and forwards. The number of midfielders a team uses during a match may vary, depending on the team's formation and each individual player's role...
for Blyth Spartans
Blyth Spartans A.F.C.
Blyth Spartans A.F.C. are a professional football club who play in the Conference North, and are based in the town of Blyth, Northumberland, England. They are often the most Northerly team in whichever league or cup they are playing in. They are managed by former Spartans player Steve Cuggy.They...
.
Biography
Vipond started a youth team player at Carlisle UnitedCarlisle United F.C.
Carlisle United F.C. is an English football club based in Carlisle, Cumbria, where they play at Brunton Park. Formed in 1904, the club currently compete in League One, the third tier of the English football league system....
, where he progressed through their ranks and onto the first team stage. He was given the squad number 24 after being named to the substitutes bench
Substitute (football)
In association football, a substitute is a player who is brought on to the pitch during a match in exchange for an existing player. Substitutions are generally made to replace a player who has become tired or injured, or who is not performing well; there may also be tactical reasons such as...
in the 5-0 defeat against Swansea City
Swansea City A.F.C.
Swansea City Association Football Club are a Welsh professional football club based in Swansea, Wales. One of the most successful clubs in Welsh football, it has won 10 Welsh Cups and led the English Football League First Division in December 1981, before finishing the season in 6th position...
on 10 December 2006, He made his 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...
debut as a stoppage time substitute in the 2-0 defeat by Millwall
Millwall F.C.
Millwall Football Club is an English professional football club based in South Bermondsey, south east London, that plays in the Football League Championship, the second tier of English football. Founded as Millwall Rovers in 1885, the club has retained its name despite having last played in the...
on 10 March 2007. Vipond signed a two year professional contract in May 2007 after breaking into the Brunton Park
Brunton Park
Brunton Park is a football stadium and the home of Carlisle United F.C. It is situated in the city of Carlisle, Cumbria and has a certified capacity for the 2011/2012 season of 18,202. The ground opened in 1909...
first team. making his first start in the league on 5 May 2007 in the 3-0 loss against Scunthorpe United
Scunthorpe United F.C.
Scunthorpe United Football Club is an English association football team based in the town of Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire, who play in the Football League One....
at Glanford Park
Glanford Park
Glanford Park is a football stadium in Scunthorpe, Lincolnshire, England, and the current home of Scunthorpe United. It is the smallest stadium by capacity in the Championship ....
.
Leeds United were reported to have bid 100,000 at the end of the season 2007, but no move came about.
He was loaned to Workington
Workington A.F.C.
Workington A.F.C. is an English football club from Workington, Cumbria. They are in the Conference North, and play their home matches at Borough Park, which has a capacity of 3,101 . The club play in red, and are known locally as the Reds...
for three months in 2008. After being released by Carlisle, he signed for Workington on a permanent basis on 21 November 2008.
In 2009 he moved to the Swedish club Östersunds FK
Östersunds FK
Östersunds FK is a soccer club located in Östersund, Sweden. The club, formed 31 October 1996, is currently playing in the third highest Swedish league, Norrettan .-Background:...
. He played three matches before a bad shoulder injury ended his time there.
In January 2010, Shaun scored the winning goal as Workington
Workington A.F.C.
Workington A.F.C. is an English football club from Workington, Cumbria. They are in the Conference North, and play their home matches at Borough Park, which has a capacity of 3,101 . The club play in red, and are known locally as the Reds...
defeated Blue Square Premier
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...
side AFC Wimbledon
AFC Wimbledon
AFC Wimbledon is a professional English football club that traces its origins to Wimbledon in the London Borough of Merton. Based at Kingsmeadow, Kingston upon Thames, the club are members of Football League Two, the fourth tier of English football....
in the 3rd Round of the FA Trophy
FA Trophy
The Football Association Challenge Trophy, commonly known as the FA Trophy, is a knockout cup competition in English football, run by and named after The Football Association and competed for primarily by semi-professional teams...
.
In June 2011 he signed for Blyth Spartans
Blyth Spartans A.F.C.
Blyth Spartans A.F.C. are a professional football club who play in the Conference North, and are based in the town of Blyth, Northumberland, England. They are often the most Northerly team in whichever league or cup they are playing in. They are managed by former Spartans player Steve Cuggy.They...
.