David Artell
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David John "Dave" Artell (born 22 November 1980 in Rotherham
) is a professional footballer who plays as a defender for Crewe Alexandra
.
, making his Football League debut as a substitute in a 2-0 defeat by Swansea City in October 1999, his only appearance as the Millers were runners-up in Division Three. But the following season saw him enjoy a regular first-team spot as Rotherham surprisingly won a second successive promotion.
Sadly Artell was to not play for Rotherham again and he spent most of the 2002-03
on loan with Shrewsbury Town
. Although this period saw Artell be part of the side that surprisingly knocked Premier League giants Everton
out of the FA Cup
, it was largely a bitterly disappointing season that ended with Shrewsbury suffering relegation due largely to a poor defensive record.
, where he was to spend two years. The first saw Mansfield reach the Division Three play-off final in 2003-04
, but Artell was to be an unused substitute - something that had frustratingly been the case for him in the closing weeks of the season. However, he regained his place under Keith Curle
early the following season and followed him to Chester
in the summer of 2005 for a nominal sum.
Artell was to also spend two years at Chester, as the imposing centre-half established cult-figure status with the fans due to his no-nonsense attitude, which regularly saw him playing through the pain barrier after getting injured in heavy challenges. He was voted runner-up in the club's player of the season awards to John Danby
in 2006-07
, having played regularly under Mark Wright during the season.
However, Artell's contract was not renewed by new manager Bobby Williamson
in the summer of 2007 and he joined league newcomers Morecambe
on a free transfer. In only his second competitive game for the club, he achieved hero status by scoring a late winner in a shock Carling Cup 2-1 success at neighbouring giants Preston North End. In his time with the Shrimps, he struck up an effective central defensive partnership with Morecambe legend Jim Bentley
which helped the club achieve two 11th place finishes before making the Playoffs in 2009-2010. In the 2009-2010 play-off semi-final against Dagenham & Redbridge F.C.
he netted the final goal ever for Morecambe at Christie Park.
However, Artell's was only offered a further one year contract extension Sammy McIlroy
in the summer of 2010 and Artell opted, instead, to join Crewe Alexandra F.C.
on a two year-deal.
on a free transfer.
In early August 2011, he gave an interview to BBC Stoke, about Crewe's first game of the season against Swindon Town. He stated that he wanted to spoil Paolo Di Canio's first game in charge of Swindon, and give him a bitter taste of what League 2 is really like. Members of the Swindon Town faithful have vowed to give Artell some fearful abuse come August 6th when the game takes place.
at Chester College
.
Mansfield Town
Rotherham
Rotherham is a town in South Yorkshire, England. It lies on the River Don, at its confluence with the River Rother, between Sheffield and Doncaster. Rotherham, at from Sheffield City Centre, is surrounded by several smaller settlements, which together form the wider Metropolitan Borough of...
) is a professional footballer who plays as a defender for Crewe Alexandra
Crewe Alexandra F.C.
Crewe Alexandra Football Club is an English professional football club based in Crewe, Cheshire. Nicknamed The Railwaymen due to the town's links with the rail industry, they currently play in Football League Two, the fourth tier of English football, and are based at the Alexandra Stadium.The club...
.
The Rotherham years
David began his career with hometown club Rotherham UnitedRotherham United F.C.
Rotherham United Football Club are an English professional football club based in Rotherham, South Yorkshire, who compete in League Two, the fourth tier of English football. The club's colours have traditionally been red and white, although these have evolved through history...
, making his Football League debut as a substitute in a 2-0 defeat by Swansea City in October 1999, his only appearance as the Millers were runners-up in Division Three. But the following season saw him enjoy a regular first-team spot as Rotherham surprisingly won a second successive promotion.
Sadly Artell was to not play for Rotherham again and he spent most of the 2002-03
2002-03 in English football
The 2002-03 season was the 123rd season of competitive football in England.-Most Memorable rise:*Wigan Athletic marked their 25th season of Football League membership by winning the Division Two championship and reaching the league's second tier for the very first time.-Most Memorable...
on loan with Shrewsbury Town
Shrewsbury Town F.C.
Shrewsbury Town Football Club is an English Association football club based in Shrewsbury, Shropshire, who play in League Two, the fourth tier of English football. The club was formed in 1886 and has played in all the bottom three divisions in various guises since being elected into the Football...
. Although this period saw Artell be part of the side that surprisingly knocked Premier League giants Everton
Everton F.C.
Everton Football Club are an English professional association football club from the city of Liverpool. The club competes in the Premier League, the highest level of English football...
out of the FA Cup
FA Cup
The Football Association Challenge Cup, commonly known as the FA Cup, is a knockout cup competition in English football and is the oldest association football competition in the world. The "FA Cup" is run by and named after The Football Association and usually refers to the English men's...
, it was largely a bitterly disappointing season that ended with Shrewsbury suffering relegation due largely to a poor defensive record.
Mansfield, Chester and Morecambe
In the summer of 2003, Artell joined Mansfield TownMansfield Town F.C.
Mansfield Town Football Club is an English football club from the former mining town of Mansfield, Nottinghamshire. The club was formed in 1897 as Mansfield Wesleyans and changed its name to Mansfield Wesley in 1906 before settling on Mansfield Town in 1910...
, where he was to spend two years. The first saw Mansfield reach the Division Three play-off final in 2003-04
2003-04 in English football
The 2003-04 season was the 124th season of competitive football in England.-Overview:Arsenal completed the entire campaign without losing a single league game....
, but Artell was to be an unused substitute - something that had frustratingly been the case for him in the closing weeks of the season. However, he regained his place under Keith Curle
Keith Curle
Keith Curle is an English former professional football player, who is currently first team coach at Queens Park Rangers.As a player, he was capped three times by England at senior level.-Playing career:...
early the following season and followed him to Chester
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 the summer of 2005 for a nominal sum.
Artell was to also spend two years at Chester, as the imposing centre-half established cult-figure status with the fans due to his no-nonsense attitude, which regularly saw him playing through the pain barrier after getting injured in heavy challenges. He was voted runner-up in the club's player of the season awards to John Danby
John Danby
John Danby is an English footballer who plays for Chester as a goalkeeper.-Career:Born in Stoke, Danby spent five seasons with Kidderminster Harriers before signing for Chester City in 2006...
in 2006-07
2006-07 in English football
The 2006–07 season was the 127th season of competitive football in England.-Overview:* The number of divisions at Level 8 of the English football league system increased from four to five...
, having played regularly under Mark Wright during the season.
However, Artell's contract was not renewed by new manager Bobby Williamson
Bobby Williamson
Robert "Bobby" Williamson is a former association footballer who is currently manager of the Uganda national football team. He previously managed Kilmarnock and Hibernian in the Scottish Premier League and Plymouth Argyle in the Football League Championship.-Playing career:As a player, Williamson...
in the summer of 2007 and he joined league newcomers Morecambe
Morecambe F.C.
Morecambe Football Club is an English football club based in Morecambe, Lancashire. It plays its football in League Two, the fourth division of English football, having been promoted in 2007 for the first time in their history to the Football League. They played their home matches at Christie Park...
on a free transfer. In only his second competitive game for the club, he achieved hero status by scoring a late winner in a shock Carling Cup 2-1 success at neighbouring giants Preston North End. In his time with the Shrimps, he struck up an effective central defensive partnership with Morecambe legend Jim Bentley
Jim Bentley
Jim Bentley is an English footballer, currently employed as player-manager for League Two club Morecambe.Bentley, who debuted for Telford United in 1997, moved to Morecambe in 2002...
which helped the club achieve two 11th place finishes before making the Playoffs in 2009-2010. In the 2009-2010 play-off semi-final against Dagenham & Redbridge F.C.
Dagenham & Redbridge F.C.
Dagenham & Redbridge Football Club , informally known as Daggers, is an English association football club based in Dagenham, in the London Borough of Barking & Dagenham, East London. It was formed in 1992 after a merger between Redbridge Forest and Dagenham...
he netted the final goal ever for Morecambe at Christie Park.
However, Artell's was only offered a further one year contract extension Sammy McIlroy
Sammy McIlroy
Samuel Baxter "Sammy" McIlroy is a former Northern Ireland international footballer whose clubs included Manchester United....
in the summer of 2010 and Artell opted, instead, to join Crewe Alexandra F.C.
Crewe Alexandra F.C.
Crewe Alexandra Football Club is an English professional football club based in Crewe, Cheshire. Nicknamed The Railwaymen due to the town's links with the rail industry, they currently play in Football League Two, the fourth tier of English football, and are based at the Alexandra Stadium.The club...
on a two year-deal.
Crewe Alexandra
On 16 June 2010 Artell signed for Crewe AlexandraCrewe Alexandra F.C.
Crewe Alexandra Football Club is an English professional football club based in Crewe, Cheshire. Nicknamed The Railwaymen due to the town's links with the rail industry, they currently play in Football League Two, the fourth tier of English football, and are based at the Alexandra Stadium.The club...
on a free transfer.
In early August 2011, he gave an interview to BBC Stoke, about Crewe's first game of the season against Swindon Town. He stated that he wanted to spoil Paolo Di Canio's first game in charge of Swindon, and give him a bitter taste of what League 2 is really like. Members of the Swindon Town faithful have vowed to give Artell some fearful abuse come August 6th when the game takes place.
Personal life
He is currently doing a degree in forensic biologyForensic biology
Forensic biology is the application of biology to law enforcement.It includes the subdisciplines of Forensic anthropology, Forensic botany, Forensic entomology, Forensic odontology and various DNA or protein based techniques.- Applications :...
at Chester College
University of Chester
The University of Chester is a public research university located in Chester, United Kingdom. The University, based on a main campus in Chester and a smaller campus in Warrington, offers a range of foundation, undergraduate and postgraduate courses, as well as undertaking academic research.Chester...
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Honours
Rotherham United- Division TwoDivision TwoDivision Two may refer to either:* Football League Two the current fourth tier of the English football league system* The Football League Second Division, the former second and later third tier of the English football league system...
runners-up: 2000-012000-01 in English footballThe 2000–01 season was the 121st season of competitive football in England.-Overview:Manchester United secured their 3rd Premiership title in succession and their 7th title in just nine seasons...
(36 apps) - Division Three runners-up: 1999-20001999-2000 in English football-Premier League:Manchester United were crowned FA Premier League champions with an 18-point margin over runners-up Arsenal and with just 3 league defeats all season. This was despite their failure to retain the European Cup and withdrawal from the FA Cup in order to compete in the FIFA Club World...
(1 app)
Mansfield Town
- Division Three play-off finalists: 2003-042003-04 in English footballThe 2003-04 season was the 124th season of competitive football in England.-Overview:Arsenal completed the entire campaign without losing a single league game....
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