- Mike Share
Football player infobox
playername = Mike Share
fullname = Mike Stewart Share
height = 1.77m
nickname =
dateofbirth = birth date and age|1983|12|12
cityofbirth =Bergen op Zoom
countryofbirth =Netherlands
formerclub = A.S Monaco>Sheffield United
Gillingham
Coventry City
Dagenham & Redbridge
Exeter City
currentclub =Queen City FC
clubnumber =
position =Midfielder Mike Stewart Share (born
December 12 ,1983 , inBergen op Zoom in theNetherlands ) is a Dutch professional footballer currently the head coach of American soccer team Queen City FC. The club are based in New York.Share, a midfielder, began his career as a trainee with
AS Monaco FC from France. After learning his trade in France Share moved to England to play for several clubs includingSheffield United F.C. ,Gillingham F.C. ,Coventry City F.C. andDagenham & Redbridge F.C. before moving to play professional in Spain. During the 2006-07 season, Share spent time on trial atExeter City F.C. . but was soon released as Share was not in the manager Paul Tisdale's Plans.In December 2006, Share was accepted for the 2006 USL combine which he was offered several contracts to play in the United States. As well as other opportunities in Asia and South America.
In January 2007, Share agreed to sign for the San Francisco Seals for the upcoming season. Shortly after arriving things did not go to plan. In the summer Share decided to leave the United States to concentrate on a career in Europe.
Very soon after Share returned to Europe rumours suggested that Share would sign for a Spanish club, But reports in April 2008 suggest Share was back in the United States to finalise a deal with a undisclosed American team. There was a big anticipation surrounding Share returning to America but no such deal materialized.
On the 15th of September 2008, It was announced that Share had agreed to become head coach of American soccer club Queen City FC who are based in New York. Queen City FC quoted Share saying that his aim was to make the 2009 season the most successful season in the club's history. Mike is currently also working closely with the FA and working on youth football development programmes for Queen City FC. This will enhance talented kids a better chance to make the grade at the highest level.
External links
* [http://queencityfc.myeliteclub.com//loadPage.asp?iPage=323-19 Mike Share announced as head coach of Queen City FC]
* [http://queencityfc.com Queen City FC official website]
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