Aidan Newhouse
Encyclopedia
Aidan Robert Newhouse was an English
former footballer. He holds the record for being the youngest player to appear for Chester City
in a Football League
match. He also played top-flight football for Wimbledon
and has represented England at Youth level.
at Bury
. As a 16-year old apprentice, Newhouse enjoyed a regular place in the Chester side during the 1988–89 season, with his first goal coming in a 3-0 win over Huddersfield Town
in September 1988. By the following season Newhouse was a member of the England youth squad and a full-time professional, and in February 1990 he moved to Wimbledon
for an initial £100,000.
Newhouse managed just seven starting league appearances in as many years with the Dons. He did though gain some first-team experience in loan spells with Port Vale
, Portsmouth
and Torquay United
. In June 1997 Newhouse finally moved on when he joined Fulham
, but four months later he signed for Swansea City, who paid Fulham £30,000 to secure his services. Again appearances were limited and Newhouse joined Brighton & Hove Albion
in August 1999 on a monthly contract. He played twelve times for Brighton, but only started once and in December 1999 he joined Conference
club Sutton United
, followed by a spell with Northwich Victoria
the following season.
.
English people
The English are a nation and ethnic group native to England, who speak English. The English identity is of early mediaeval origin, when they were known in Old English as the Anglecynn. England is now a country of the United Kingdom, and the majority of English people in England are British Citizens...
former footballer. He holds the record for being the youngest player to appear for Chester City
Chester City F.C.
Chester City Football Club was an English football team from Chester. The club was founded as Chester F.C., and joined the Football League in 1931, spending most of their time in the lower divisions. They changed their name to Chester City in 1983. Chester won their first league title in 2004, the...
in a Football League
The Football League
The Football League, also known as the npower Football League for sponsorship reasons, is a league competition featuring professional association football clubs from England and Wales. Founded in 1888, it is the oldest such competition in world football...
match. He also played top-flight football for Wimbledon
Wimbledon F.C.
Wimbledon Football Club was an English professional association football club from Wimbledon, south-west London. Founded in 1889 as Wimbledon Old Central Football Club, the club spent most of its history in amateur and semi-professional non-League football before being elected to the Football...
and has represented England at Youth level.
Playing career
Newhouse was just 15 years and 350 days old when he was brought on a substitute on the final day of the 1987–88 season in a 1-0 win for Chester CityChester City F.C.
Chester City Football Club was an English football team from Chester. The club was founded as Chester F.C., and joined the Football League in 1931, spending most of their time in the lower divisions. They changed their name to Chester City in 1983. Chester won their first league title in 2004, the...
at Bury
Bury F.C.
Bury Football Club is an association football team based in Bury, Greater Manchester. The team currently play in League One. The club's nickname is The Shakers which was bestowed upon them by club chairman JT Ingham, an industrialist and ironmonger of the late 1890s.-Formation of the club and the...
. As a 16-year old apprentice, Newhouse enjoyed a regular place in the Chester side during the 1988–89 season, with his first goal coming in a 3-0 win over Huddersfield Town
Huddersfield Town F.C.
Huddersfield Town Football Club is an English football club formed in 1908 and based in Huddersfield, West Yorkshire. They currently play in League One...
in September 1988. By the following season Newhouse was a member of the England youth squad and a full-time professional, and in February 1990 he moved to Wimbledon
Wimbledon F.C.
Wimbledon Football Club was an English professional association football club from Wimbledon, south-west London. Founded in 1889 as Wimbledon Old Central Football Club, the club spent most of its history in amateur and semi-professional non-League football before being elected to the Football...
for an initial £100,000.
Newhouse managed just seven starting league appearances in as many years with the Dons. He did though gain some first-team experience in loan spells with Port Vale
Port Vale F.C.
Port Vale Football Club is an English football club currently playing in Football League Two. They are based in Burslem, Staffordshire — one of six towns that make up the city of Stoke-on-Trent. The club's traditional rivals in the city are Stoke City, and games between the two clubs are known as...
, Portsmouth
Portsmouth F.C.
Portsmouth Football Club is an English football club based in the city of Portsmouth. The club is nicknamed Pompey. Portsmouth's home matches have been played at Fratton Park since the club's formation in 1898. The team currently play in the Football League Championship after being relegated from...
and 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 June 1997 Newhouse finally moved on when he joined Fulham
Fulham F.C.
Fulham Football Club is a professional English Premier League club based in southwest London Fulham, in the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham. Founded in 1879, they play in the Premier League, their 11th current season...
, but four months later he signed for Swansea City, who paid Fulham £30,000 to secure his services. Again appearances were limited and Newhouse joined Brighton & Hove Albion
Brighton & Hove Albion F.C.
Brighton & Hove Albion Football Club are an English association football club based in the coastal city of Brighton & Hove, East Sussex. They currently play in the Football League Championship, the second tier of the English football league system....
in August 1999 on a monthly contract. He played twelve times for Brighton, but only started once and in December 1999 he joined Conference
Conference National
Conference National is the top division of the Football Conference in England. It is the highest level of the National League System and fifth highest of the overall English football league system...
club Sutton United
Sutton United F.C.
Sutton United Football Club is an English football club currently playing in the Conference South. They are based in Sutton, London, and play their home games at the Borough Sports Ground in Gander Green Lane....
, followed by a spell with Northwich Victoria
Northwich Victoria F.C.
Northwich Victoria Football Club are an English football club who play at the Victoria Stadium in Wincham, Northwich, Cheshire in the Northern Premier League Premier Division, the seventh tier of the English football league system.Northwich are an old club, founded in 1874 and named in honour of...
the following season.
Post-retirement
After going in to retirement in football, he has become a maths teacher, and currently works in Rainhill High SchoolRainhill High School
Rainhill High School Media Arts College is a purpose built 11-18 comprehensive secondary school in Rainhill, Merseyside, England. The school is the official Liverpool F.C...
.