Stuart Green
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Stuart Green is an English
professional footballer currently playing for Workington A.F.C..
but did not break into the first team. He played 16 games on loan at Carlisle United
in the 2001-02 season
.
Later in 2002 he joined Hull City
on loan, before then Hull manager, Peter Taylor
, signed him on a three-and-half-year contract, in a £150,000 deal just before the club moved to the KC Stadium
. Green scored in the first league game at the stadium on 26 December 2002, in a 2-0 victory over league-leaders Hartlepool United
. Following a dip in form, Peter Taylor informed Green that he would be left out of the Hull team to face Lincoln City
. When Green then attended a Carlisle United match rather than the Lincoln City match, Green was initially disciplined by the club, and then on 19 February he was sent on loan to Carlisle United until the end of the 2002-03 season
with a view to a permanent move. Carlisle had to pay a non-returnable £30,000 fee.
Subsequently, he also fell out with Carlisle manager Roddy Collins
, and before the club's match against Torquay United
in April, Green was thrown off the Carlisle team coach by Collins who claimed that Green had been trying to negotiate a transfer back to Hull. Collins said, "How can you ask a man like that to run through a brick wall for you?" He subsequently returned to Hull and admitted that the move to Carlisle had been "a massive mistake".
Green remained a first-team squad member at Hull and turned down a move to MK Dons
in January 2006 in order to fight for a regular place in the Hull team. However, on 31 August 2006, he joined Peter Taylor at Crystal Palace
in a £75,000 deal. By early October, Green's longest appearance for Crystal Palace came at an away match against Hull City when he came on as a half-time substitute. Green scored on his full debut for the club in a home match against Cardiff City
on 14 October which they lost 2-1. He scored again on his next full match for the club, on 1 January 2007, against Norwich City
However, he did not play many games after Peter Taylor was sacked as manager, and on 31 January 2008, transfer deadline day, he signed an 18-month contract with Blackpool
. However, after making just six appearances, five of which were from the substitutes bench, and struggling to get in the Seasiders squad, Green was sent on loan to League One
club Crewe Alexandra
on 14 November 2008. He made his debut the following day in a 0-2 home defeat to Leyton Orient
.
On 9 June 2009, Blackpool confirmed that Green had not been offered a new deal and that he was being released.
On 15 July 2009, it was confirmed that Green would pen a two year deal at recently promoted Wycombe Wanderers
. This saw him play under Peter Taylor for the third time, however after Taylor was sacked, in October 2009 after a poor start to the 2009/2010 seasons, Green has not made another appearance.
On 11 May 2011, Green was released by Wycombe Wanderers and was made a free agent.
He then signed a two year contract with Blue Square Bet North Workington AFC on 29th July 2011 after he moved home to his native north west. Later the same day he scored on his Workington 'Reds' début against Cumbrian rivals Barrow AFC in a 1 - 1 draw.
England
England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental...
professional footballer currently playing for Workington A.F.C..
Career
An attacking midfielder who is often used on the right-hand side of midfield, Green started his career at Newcastle UnitedNewcastle United F.C.
Newcastle United Football Club is an English professional association football club based in Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear. The club was founded in 1892 by the merger of Newcastle East End and Newcastle West End, and has played at its current home ground, St James' Park, since the merger...
but did not break into the first team. He played 16 games on loan at Carlisle United
Carlisle 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....
in the 2001-02 season
2001-02 in English football
The 2001-02 season was the 122nd season of competitive football in England.-Arsenal cruise to title glory:In what had earlier been one of the most closely fought Premiership title races for years, Arsenal won the championship by seven points. Their crown was won in the penultimate game of the...
.
Later in 2002 he joined Hull City
Hull City A.F.C.
Hull City Association Football Club is an English association football club based in Kingston upon Hull, East Riding of Yorkshire, founded in 1904. The club participates in the Football League Championship, the second tier of English football...
on loan, before then Hull manager, Peter Taylor
Peter John Taylor
Peter John Taylor is an English football manager and former player and current head coach of the Bahrain national football team...
, signed him on a three-and-half-year contract, in a £150,000 deal just before the club moved to the KC Stadium
KC Stadium
The KC Stadium, often shortened to the KC, is a multi-purpose facility in the city of Kingston upon Hull , England. Conceived as early as the late 1990s, it was completed in 2002 at a cost of approximately £44 million. It is named after the stadium's sponsors, telecommunications provider KC,...
. Green scored in the first league game at the stadium on 26 December 2002, in a 2-0 victory over league-leaders 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...
. Following a dip in form, Peter Taylor informed Green that he would be left out of the Hull team to face 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....
. When Green then attended a Carlisle United match rather than the Lincoln City match, Green was initially disciplined by the club, and then on 19 February he was sent on loan to Carlisle United until the end of the 2002-03 season
2002-03 in English football
The 2002-03 season was the 123rd season of competitive football in England.-Most Memorable rise:*Wigan Athletic marked their 25th season of Football League membership by winning the Division Two championship and reaching the league's second tier for the very first time.-Most Memorable...
with a view to a permanent move. Carlisle had to pay a non-returnable £30,000 fee.
Subsequently, he also fell out with Carlisle manager Roddy Collins
Roddy Collins
Roderick 'Roddy' Collins , is a Irish former professional football player and current manager of Monaghan United. He has also worked as a television pundit, and is the brother of acclaimed former boxer, Steve Collins....
, and before the club's match 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...
in April, Green was thrown off the Carlisle team coach by Collins who claimed that Green had been trying to negotiate a transfer back to Hull. Collins said, "How can you ask a man like that to run through a brick wall for you?" He subsequently returned to Hull and admitted that the move to Carlisle had been "a massive mistake".
Green remained a first-team squad member at Hull and turned down a move to MK Dons
Milton Keynes Dons F.C.
.Milton Keynes Dons Football Club is an English professional football club founded in 2004 and based since 2007 at Stadium mk, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire...
in January 2006 in order to fight for a regular place in the Hull team. However, on 31 August 2006, he joined Peter Taylor at Crystal Palace
Crystal Palace F.C.
Crystal Palace Football Club are an English Football league club based in South Norwood, London. The team plays its home matches at Selhurst Park, where they have been based since 1924. The club currently competes in the second tier of English Football, The Championship.Crystal Palace was formed in...
in a £75,000 deal. By early October, Green's longest appearance for Crystal Palace came at an away match against Hull City when he came on as a half-time substitute. Green scored on his full debut for the club in a home match against Cardiff City
Cardiff City F.C.
Cardiff City Football Club are a Welsh professional football club based in Cardiff, Wales. The club competes in the English football pyramid and is currently playing in the Football League Championship. Cardiff City is the best supported football club in Wales, averaging approximately 22,500 for...
on 14 October which they lost 2-1. He scored again on his next full match for the club, on 1 January 2007, against Norwich City
Norwich City F.C.
Norwich City Football Club is an English professional football club based in Norwich, Norfolk. As of the 2011–12 season, Norwich City are again playing in the Premier League after a six-year absence, having finished as runner up in the Championship in 2010–11 and winning automatic promotion.The...
However, he did not play many games after Peter Taylor was sacked as manager, and on 31 January 2008, transfer deadline day, he signed an 18-month contract with Blackpool
Blackpool F.C.
Blackpool Football Club are an English football club founded in 1887 from the Lancashire seaside town of Blackpool. They are competing in the 2011–12 season of the The Championship, the second tier of professional football in England, having been relegated from the Premier League at the end of the...
. However, after making just six appearances, five of which were from the substitutes bench, and struggling to get in the Seasiders squad, Green was sent on loan to 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 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...
on 14 November 2008. He made his debut the following day in a 0-2 home defeat to Leyton Orient
Leyton Orient F.C.
Leyton Orient F.C. are an English professional football club in East London. They currently play in Football League One and are known to their fans as the O's.Leyton Orient have spent one season in the top flight of English football, in 1962–63...
.
On 9 June 2009, Blackpool confirmed that Green had not been offered a new deal and that he was being released.
On 15 July 2009, it was confirmed that Green would pen a two year deal at recently promoted Wycombe Wanderers
Wycombe Wanderers F.C.
Wycombe Wanderers Football Club is an English professional football team from High Wycombe in Buckinghamshire, which has been promoted to Football League One after finishing third in Football League Two in the season 2010–11. The club's nicknames are "The Chairboys" and "The Blues", and they play...
. This saw him play under Peter Taylor for the third time, however after Taylor was sacked, in October 2009 after a poor start to the 2009/2010 seasons, Green has not made another appearance.
On 11 May 2011, Green was released by Wycombe Wanderers and was made a free agent.
He then signed a two year contract with Blue Square Bet North Workington AFC on 29th July 2011 after he moved home to his native north west. Later the same day he scored on his Workington 'Reds' début against Cumbrian rivals Barrow AFC in a 1 - 1 draw.
External links
- Stuart Green profile at blackpoolfc.co.uk
- Stuart Green profile at hullcityafc.co.uk