Marc Newsham

Marc Newsham
Marc Newsham
Personal information
Full name Marc Anthony Newsham
Date of birth 24 March 1987 (1987-03-24) (age 24)
Place of birth Rotherham, England
Height 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Playing position Striker
Club information
Current club Boston United
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2005-2009 Rotherham United 48 (7)
2005 Sheffield FC (loan) 0 (0)
2008-2009 Gainsborough Trinity (loan) ? (?)
2009 Ilkeston Town (loan) ? (?)
2009- Boston United 100 (40)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 15:49, 18 April 2010 (UTC).
† Appearances (Goals).

Marc Anthony Newsham (born March 24, 1987 in Rotherham, England) is an English footballer, currently playing for Boston United. His primary position is as a striker.

Career

Newsham is a product of the Rotherham United youth team and made his first team debut in March 2005. He scored his first goal for the club against Accrington Stanley in the Football League Trophy in October 2005 to take the tie to penalties. Following the 2007–08 season, he signed a new one-year contract with Rotherham in May 2008.[1]

Due to the instant popularity of young Newsham, the Millers' fans were often heard singing "There's Only One Marc Newsham" at the top of their lungs. The Boston fans cottoned on to the affection of the chants for Newsham by passionately singing, 'THE NEWSH, THE NEWSH, THE NEWSH IS ON FIRE'. This is not to be taken literally however, and the emergency services have never been called when the pilgrims fans sing that he is on 'fire'. It is a reference to him being a sikly soccer player.

Newsham signed on a months loan for Gainsborough Trinity in November 2008, but failed to make an impact in the first team, mainly due to the signing of Luke Beckett. He also spent time on loan with Ilkeston Town helping te club earn a play-off spot in the Unibond Premier Division. Newsham was released by Rotherham on his return and signed for Boston United in June 2009.

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