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Michael Husbands 
Michael Husbands (left) receives the 2011 Royal Marines Player of The Year award from Nick Barmby.Personal information Full name Michael Husbands Date of birth 13 November 1983 Place of birth Birmingham, England Height 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) Playing position Winger/Forward Youth career Aston Villa Senior career* Years Team Apps† (Gls)† 2002–2003 Aston Villa 0 (0) 2002–2003 → Hereford United (loan) 5 (0) 2003–2005 Southend United 11 (0) 2005 Bristol Rovers 0 (0) 2005 Walsall 4 (0) 2005–2007 Port Vale 47 (5) 2007–2008 Macclesfield Town 2 (0) 2007–2008 → Telford United (loan) 25 (3) 2008 Oxford United 2 (0) 2010– Royal Marines FA 10 (9) * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 00:00, 1 July 2011 (UTC).
† Appearances (Goals).Michael Husbands (born 13 November 1983) is an English former professional footballer, now serving as an Elite Commando in the Royal Marines. He is of Saint Lucian descent and was at one point considered for selection for the Saint Lucia national team.[1]
He began his professional football career with Aston Villa in 2002. He was loaned out to Hereford United, before signing with Southend United in 2003. In 2005 he moved to Port Vale via Bristol Rovers and Walsall. After two seasons with Vale he joined Macclesfield Town. There he was loaned out to Telford United, before he finished his career with Oxford United in 2008.
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Club career
Husbands, a forward, began his career at Aston Villa, where he was a member of their FA Youth Cup winning team of 2002. He joined Hereford United on loan in December 2002, he made five substitute appearances over his 2 months at Edgar Street.
He was allowed to join Southend United in July 2003; he spent two years at the club, but played only 16 games due to a number of injuries including a pelvic problem.[2] In August 2005 he joined Bristol Rovers for a short spell on a non-contract basis[3] before moving on to Walsall the next month[4] and then Port Vale in October 2005. Husbands made 47 league appearances for the Valiants. The highlight of his time at Vale Park was on 26 September 2006 against Nottingham Forest, he scored within 14 seconds[5] – the fastest goal of that season.
He was released by Port Vale in July 2007,[6] and joined Macclesfield Town, where he became Ian Brightwell's first signing as manager.[7] He joined Telford United of the Conference North on a one month loan in November, which was extended by a month after he impressed at New Bucks Head,[8] before the loan was eventually extended until the end of the season.[9][10] Husbands made 25 appearances for the Shropshire side scoring three times. He rejected the opportunity to sign permanently at the end of the campaign[11] and so after a trial at Cheltenham Town in July,[12] he opted to join Oxford United in the Conference National in August 2008.[13] Manager Darren Patterson urged him to make the most of this opportunity, saying, "For whatever reason he's had lots of clubs, but you can see his sharpness. Maybe this is the last chance saloon for Michael. He needs a club where he plays regularly and scores goals."[14] However he was released by Oxford at the end of the month after his contract expired.[15]
After leaving the professional game, Husbands joined the Royal Marines.[16] He made his debut for the Marines football team against the Devon & Somerset Fire Service on 18 May 2010, scoring twice in the game.[17]
Statistics
Club performance League Cup League Cup Total Season Club League Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals England League FA Cup League Cup Total 2002–03[18] Aston Villa Premier League 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2002–03[18] Hereford United Conference National 5 0 0 0 0 0 5 0 2003–04[19] Southend United Third Division 9 0 2 0 1 0 14 0 2004–05[20] Southend United League Two 2 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 2005–06[21] Bristol Rovers League Two 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2005–06[21] Walsall League One 4 0 0 0 0 0 4 0 2005–06[21] Port Vale League One 24 4 5 1 0 0 30 5 2006–07[22] Port Vale League One 23 1 0 0 3 0 27 1 2007–08[23] Macclesfield Town League Two 2 0 0 0 1 0 3 0 2007–08 Telford United Conference North 25 3 0 0 0 0 25 3 2008–09[24] Oxford United Conference National 2 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 Total England 96 8 7 1 5 0 112 9 Career total 96 8 7 1 5 0 112 9 - Notes
- Football League Trophy results included in totals.
- Caps for the Royal Marines not included.
Honours
- with Aston Villa
- FA Youth Cup winner: 2002
References
- ^ "Bucks set for international call". Shropshire Star. 10 May 2008. http://www.shropshirestar.com/2008/05/10/bucks-set-for-international-call/. Retrieved 2009-11-20.
- ^ "Husbands Revenge Mission". Southend United F.C.. 24 November 2005. http://www.southendunited.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10444~745817,00.html. Retrieved 2009-06-14.
- ^ "Pirates recruit non-contract pair". BBC Sport. 5 August 2005. http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/b/bristol_rovers/4749755.stm. Retrieved 2009-06-03.
- ^ "Husbands wants permanent contract". BBC Sport. 13 September 2005. http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/w/walsall/4242386.stm. Retrieved 2009-06-03.
- ^ "Port Vale 1-1 Nottm Forest". BBC Sport. 26 September 2006. http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_div_2/5373330.stm. Retrieved 2009-06-03.
- ^ "Vale boss Foyle clears the decks". BBC Sport. 9 May 2007. http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/p/port_vale/6638509.stm. Retrieved 2009-06-03.
- ^ "Husbands makes Macclesfield move". BBC Sport. 11 July 2007. http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/m/macclesfield_town/6290870.stm. Retrieved 2009-06-03.
- ^ "Husbands agrees to Telford return". BBC Sport. 20 December 2007. http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_conf/7154460.stm. Retrieved 2009-06-03.
- ^ "Telford want longer Husbands deal". BBC Sport. 17 January 2008. http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_conf/7193788.stm. Retrieved 2009-06-03.
- ^ "Telford complete double signing". BBC Sport. 31 January 2008. http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_conf/7220862.stm. Retrieved 2009-06-03.
- ^ "Bucks decide not to sign Husbands". BBC Sport. 1 July 2008. http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_conf/7483030.stm. Retrieved 2009-06-03.
- ^ "Striker 'hard' to find - Downing". BBC Sport. 7 July 2008. http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/c/cheltenham_town/7493873.stm. Retrieved 2009-06-03.
- ^ "Oxford snap up Husbands and Reid". BBC Sport. 6 August 2008. http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/o/oxford_utd/7545504.stm. Retrieved 2009-06-03.
- ^ "Husbands told to take opportunity". BBC Sport. 30 July 2008. http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/o/oxford_utd/7533143.stm. Retrieved 2009-06-03.
- ^ "Oxford release Husbands & Davies". BBC Sport. 28 August 2008. http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/o/oxford_utd/7585918.stm. Retrieved 2009-06-03.
- ^ "Royal marines test students' fitness". camsfc.ac.uk. http://www.camsfc.ac.uk/cmsfc-news.asp?newsid=122. Retrieved 11 July 2011.
- ^ "RMFA Caps". Royal Marines Football Association. http://www.royalmarinesfootball.co.uk/pageID_7545959.html. Retrieved 18 June 2010.
- ^ a b "Games played by Michael Husbands in 2002/2003". Soccerbase. http://www.soccerbase.com/players/player.sd?player_id=34339&season_id=132. Retrieved 11 September 2011.
- ^ "Games played by Michael Husbands in 2003/2004". Soccerbase. http://www.soccerbase.com/players/player.sd?player_id=34339&season_id=133. Retrieved 11 September 2011.
- ^ "Games played by Michael Husbands in 2004/2005". Soccerbase. http://www.soccerbase.com/players/player.sd?player_id=34339&season_id=134. Retrieved 11 September 2011.
- ^ a b c "Games played by Michael Husbands in 2005/2006". Soccerbase. http://www.soccerbase.com/players/player.sd?player_id=34339&season_id=135. Retrieved 11 September 2011.
- ^ "Games played by Michael Husbands in 2006/2007". Soccerbase. http://www.soccerbase.com/players/player.sd?player_id=34339&season_id=136. Retrieved 11 September 2011.
- ^ "Games played by Michael Husbands in 2007/2008". Soccerbase. http://www.soccerbase.com/players/player.sd?player_id=34339&season_id=137. Retrieved 11 September 2011.
- ^ "Games played by Michael Husbands in 2008/2009". Soccerbase. http://www.soccerbase.com/players/player.sd?player_id=34339&season_id=138. Retrieved 11 September 2011.
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Categories:- 1983 births
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- People from Birmingham, West Midlands
- English footballers
- English people of Saint Lucian descent
- Aston Villa F.C. players
- Hereford United F.C. players
- Southend United F.C. players
- Bristol Rovers F.C. players
- Walsall F.C. players
- Port Vale F.C. players
- Macclesfield Town F.C. players
- Oxford United F.C. players
- The Football League players
- Conference National players
- Black British sportspeople
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