- Ian Westlake
Infobox Football biography
playername = Ian Westlake
fullname = Ian John Westlake
dateofbirth = birth date and age|1983|7|10|dfs
cityofbirth =Clacton
countryofbirth =England
height = height|ft=5|in=10
currentclub = Leeds United
clubnumber = 37
position =Midfielder
years = 2002-2006
2006-
2008
clubs = Ipswich Town
Leeds United
→ Brighton (loan)
caps(goals) = 113 (16)
047 0(3)
008 0(1)
nationalyears =
nationalteam =
nationalcaps(goals) =
pcupdate = 25th March 2008
ntupdate =Ian John Westlake (born
10 July ,1983 inClacton ) is an English professional footballer currently playing forLeague One side Leeds United.He was a trainee at Ipswich Town and signed as a professional in 2002. He won the coveted Player of the Year award in 2004. He moved to Leeds United in a part exchange deal for
Dan Harding in August 2006 [ [http://home.skysports.com/list.aspx?hlid=407762&plid=14922&clid=2&cpid=10 One in, one out for Leeds] Sky Sports,04 August 2006] . Westlake had featured in many of Leeds' matches in the 2006-07 Championship season, playing alongside the likes ofShaun Derry ,Kevin Nicholls andJonathan Douglas in central midfield.Westlake admitted he was frustated at being sidelined with a groin injury [ [http://home.skysports.com/list.aspx?hlid=451447&plid=14922&clid=2&cpid=10 Westlake blow for Leeds] Sky Sports,
01 March 2007] and wanted to help the club avoid relegation. However, Leeds were relegated in May 2007.On the
3 March 2008, it was revealed that Westlake had agreed an initial one-month loan deal atLeague One play-off rivals Brighton & Hove Albion. [ [http://www.seagulls.premiumtv.co.uk/page/Latest/0,,10433~1255978,00.html Brighton sign Westlake] Seagulls World,03 March 2008]On the
3 April 2008 , Westlake, Leeds United and Brighton & Hove Albion agreed that the player would remain on loan at the Withdean for the remainder of the 2007/08 season. [ [http://www.seagulls.premiumtv.co.uk/page/Latest/0,,10433~1280538,00.html Westlake agrees Extended Brighton stay] Seagulld World,03 April 2008] Leeds are now trying to offload Westlake as he is deemed surplus to requirements at Elland Road. Brighton is his likely destination.References
External links
* [http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/funny_old_game/3965687.stm Westlake races international swimmer] - BBC
* [http://www.soccerbase.com/players_details.sd?playerid=33440 Ian's Soccerbase Player Profile]
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