Alex Marrow
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Alexander James Marrow is an English footballer who plays for Crystal Palace
as a defender
or midfielder
. He signed for Palace on the 5th January 2011 for an undisclosed fee, after a successful three months on loan from Blackburn Rovers
. He started his football career at Under 7’s for Hindsford Juniors Football Club before moving to Bolton Wanderers Academy at Under 8’s. He then played for Hindsford Juniors again before moving to Ashton Athletic FC and then onto Blackburn Rovers
.
On 6 August 2009, Marrow joined Oldham Athletic
on an initial one-month loan. He made his professional league debut in the 0–0 draw against Stockport County
on 8 August 2009. On 22 August, Marrow scored his first goal for Oldham Athletic
against Swindon Town.
Marrow's loan to Oldham was first extended until January 2010 and then until the end of that season. He went on to make 36 appearances for the club in all competitions.
On 21 August 2010, Marrow signed for Crystal Palace
on a six-month loan. He made 18 appearances before signing permanently for the Eagles for an undisclosed fee, on a contract lasting until 2013.
Crystal Palace F.C.
Crystal Palace Football Club are an English Football league club based in South Norwood, London. The team plays its home matches at Selhurst Park, where they have been based since 1924. The club currently competes in the second tier of English Football, The Championship.Crystal Palace was formed in...
as a defender
Defender (association football)
Within the sport of association football, a defender is an outfield player whose primary role is to prevent the opposition from attacking....
or midfielder
Midfielder
A midfielder is an association football position. Some midfielders play a more defensive role, while others blur the boundaries between midfielders and forwards. The number of midfielders a team uses during a match may vary, depending on the team's formation and each individual player's role...
. He signed for Palace on the 5th January 2011 for an undisclosed fee, after a successful three months on loan from Blackburn Rovers
Blackburn Rovers F.C.
Blackburn Rovers Football Club is an English professional association football club based in the town of Blackburn, Lancashire. The team currently competes in the Premier League, the top tier of English football....
. He started his football career at Under 7’s for Hindsford Juniors Football Club before moving to Bolton Wanderers Academy at Under 8’s. He then played for Hindsford Juniors again before moving to Ashton Athletic FC and then onto Blackburn Rovers
Blackburn Rovers F.C.
Blackburn Rovers Football Club is an English professional association football club based in the town of Blackburn, Lancashire. The team currently competes in the Premier League, the top tier of English football....
.
On 6 August 2009, Marrow joined Oldham Athletic
Oldham Athletic A.F.C.
Oldham Athletic Association Football Club is an English association football club based at Boundary Park, on Sheepfoot Lane in Oldham, Greater Manchester. The club currently competes in the Football League One, the third tier of the English league...
on an initial one-month loan. He made his professional league debut in the 0–0 draw against Stockport County
Stockport County F.C.
Stockport County Football Club is an English football club based in Stockport, Greater Manchester. The club formed in 1883 as Heaton Norris Rovers, shortly afterwards merging with Heaton Norris F.C., and adopted the current name on 24 May 1890 on the creation of the County Borough of Stockport...
on 8 August 2009. On 22 August, Marrow scored his first goal for Oldham Athletic
Oldham Athletic A.F.C.
Oldham Athletic Association Football Club is an English association football club based at Boundary Park, on Sheepfoot Lane in Oldham, Greater Manchester. The club currently competes in the Football League One, the third tier of the English league...
against Swindon Town.
Marrow's loan to Oldham was first extended until January 2010 and then until the end of that season. He went on to make 36 appearances for the club in all competitions.
On 21 August 2010, Marrow signed for Crystal Palace
Crystal Palace F.C.
Crystal Palace Football Club are an English Football league club based in South Norwood, London. The team plays its home matches at Selhurst Park, where they have been based since 1924. The club currently competes in the second tier of English Football, The Championship.Crystal Palace was formed in...
on a six-month loan. He made 18 appearances before signing permanently for the Eagles for an undisclosed fee, on a contract lasting until 2013.
Club career statistics
- (correct as of 20 September 2011)
Club Season League Cup Europe UEFAThe Union of European Football Associations , almost always referred to by its acronym UEFA is the administrative and controlling body for European association football, futsal and beach soccer....Play-Offs Total Apps Goals Assists Apps Goals Assists Apps Goals Assists Apps Goals Assists Apps Goals Assists Oldham Athletic Oldham Athletic A.F.C.Oldham Athletic Association Football Club is an English association football club based at Boundary Park, on Sheepfoot Lane in Oldham, Greater Manchester. The club currently competes in the Football League One, the third tier of the English league...
(loan)2009–10 2009–10 in English footballThe 2009–10 season was the 130th season of competitive football in England.The season began on 8 August 2009 for the Championship, League One and League Two and 15 August 2009 for the Premier League...32 1 1 1 0 0 33 1 1 Crystal Palace Crystal Palace F.C.Crystal Palace Football Club are an English Football league club based in South Norwood, London. The team plays its home matches at Selhurst Park, where they have been based since 1924. The club currently competes in the second tier of English Football, The Championship.Crystal Palace was formed in...
(loan)2010–11 17 0 1 1 0 0 18 0 1 Crystal Palace Crystal Palace F.C.Crystal Palace Football Club are an English Football league club based in South Norwood, London. The team plays its home matches at Selhurst Park, where they have been based since 1924. The club currently competes in the second tier of English Football, The Championship.Crystal Palace was formed in...2010–11 4 0 0 0 0 0 4 0 0 Crystal Palace Crystal Palace F.C.Crystal Palace Football Club are an English Football league club based in South Norwood, London. The team plays its home matches at Selhurst Park, where they have been based since 1924. The club currently competes in the second tier of English Football, The Championship.Crystal Palace was formed in...2011–12 0 0 0 2 0 0 2 0 0 Total 2010–present 21 0 1 3 0 0 24 0 1 Career totals 53 1 2 4 0 0 0 0 0 57 1 2