Jonathan Tuffey
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Jonathan "Jonny" Tuffey (born 20 January 1987 in Banbridge
, Northern Ireland
) is a Northern Irish
professional association football player who plays as a goalkeeper for Inverness Caledonian Thistle
.
club Coventry City
, brought to the club by highly respected scout Willie McKeown. He progressed his way through the academy system with the Sky Blues but failed to make a first-team appearance. Tuffey was third choice at Coventry but was a near ever-present for the reserves.
Tuffey signed for Scottish
club Partick Thistle
in May 2006. He made his debut for Partick Thistle in September 2006 in a 2–1 win against Hamilton Academical
. In the very next game he conceded six goals in a 6–0 defeat to Gretna
. He would go on to make 14 more appearances and keeping four clean sheets.
By the 2007–08 season, and with Thistle under new management, Tuffey had become Thistle's first-choice goalkeeper. In March 2008 he won the First Division player of the month award, in a month in which Thistle were unbeaten, including a 1–1 draw away to Rangers
. During the 2008–09 season Tuffey started all 36 league games for Partick Thistle and kept 14 clean sheets.
Tuffey turned down a new contract with Partick, signing with Inverness prior to the 2010/11 season.
on several occasions. On 1 June 2007, Northern Ireland earned a 1–0 in their opening European Championship qualifier in Moldova. He produced three saves before half-time to keep his team ahead.
. In gaining his first full international cap, Tuffey became the 28th player to be capped for his country while playing for Partick Thistle and became the sixth Partick Thistle player to be capped by a country other than Scotland, and the first since Adrian Madaschi
who played four times for Australia in the summer of 2004. After the game he said "It was fantastic, it was something that I have dreamed about since I was a boy. It's been a long journey to get here but now that the cap has come I'm over the moon."
He gained his second full cap and first start on 6 June 2009 in the 3–0 defeat to Italy
. He produced a number of saves including a Giampaolo Pazzini penalty.
His third cap came in the 1–1 friendly draw against Israel
. Tuffey came on at half time replacing Maik Taylor
and keeping a clean sheet in the second half, which included a block with his left leg in the 80th minute from a Roberto Collauti turn and shot.
Tuffey started for Northern Ireland in an international friendly against Morocco
on November 17, 2010 in which he kept a clean sheet in the first half before being replaced at half time. He then played in the 2011 Nations Cup match against Scotland
on 9 February 2011, a 3–0 defeat for Northern Ireland.
Banbridge
Banbridge is a town in County Down, Northern Ireland. It lies on the River Bann and the A1 road. It was named after a bridge built over the Bann in 1712. The town grew as a coaching stop on the road from Belfast to Dublin and thrived from Irish linen manufacturing...
, Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland is one of the four countries of the United Kingdom. Situated in the north-east of the island of Ireland, it shares a border with the Republic of Ireland to the south and west...
) is a Northern Irish
Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland is one of the four countries of the United Kingdom. Situated in the north-east of the island of Ireland, it shares a border with the Republic of Ireland to the south and west...
professional association football player who plays as a goalkeeper for Inverness Caledonian Thistle
Inverness Caledonian Thistle F.C.
Inverness Caledonian Thistle Football Club are a Scottish football club from Inverness who compete in the Scottish Premier League. They are currently managed by Terry Butcher and assistant manager Maurice Malpas...
.
Club career
Tuffey started his career in 2003 at EnglishEngland
England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental...
club Coventry City
Coventry City F.C.
Coventry City Football Club, otherwise known as the Sky Blues owing to the traditional colour of their strip, are a professional English Football league club based in Coventry...
, brought to the club by highly respected scout Willie McKeown. He progressed his way through the academy system with the Sky Blues but failed to make a first-team appearance. Tuffey was third choice at Coventry but was a near ever-present for the reserves.
Tuffey signed for Scottish
Scotland
Scotland is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. Occupying the northern third of the island of Great Britain, it shares a border with England to the south and is bounded by the North Sea to the east, the Atlantic Ocean to the north and west, and the North Channel and Irish Sea to the...
club Partick Thistle
Partick Thistle F.C.
Partick Thistle Football Club are a professional association football club from Glasgow. Despite their name, the club are based in the Maryhill area of the city, and have not played in Partick since 1908...
in May 2006. He made his debut for Partick Thistle in September 2006 in a 2–1 win against Hamilton Academical
Hamilton Academical F.C.
Hamilton Academical Football Club, often known as Hamilton Academical, or Accies, are a Scottish football club from Hamilton in South Lanarkshire. They were established in 1874 from the school football team at Hamilton Academy. They remain the only professional club in British football to have...
. In the very next game he conceded six goals in a 6–0 defeat to Gretna
Gretna F.C.
Gretna Football Club was a Scottish football club that represented the town of Gretna, Dumfries and Galloway, close to the border between England and Scotland...
. He would go on to make 14 more appearances and keeping four clean sheets.
By the 2007–08 season, and with Thistle under new management, Tuffey had become Thistle's first-choice goalkeeper. In March 2008 he won the First Division player of the month award, in a month in which Thistle were unbeaten, including a 1–1 draw away to Rangers
Rangers F.C.
Rangers Football Club are an association football club based in Glasgow, Scotland, who play in the Scottish Premier League. The club are nicknamed the Gers, Teddy Bears and the Light Blues, and the fans are known to each other as bluenoses...
. During the 2008–09 season Tuffey started all 36 league games for Partick Thistle and kept 14 clean sheets.
Tuffey turned down a new contract with Partick, signing with Inverness prior to the 2010/11 season.
Under-21s
Tuffey received 13 caps and during 2007 and 2008 he featured as the captain of the Northern Ireland under-21 teamNorthern Ireland national under-21 football team
The Northern Ireland national under-21 football team is the national under-21 football team of Northern Ireland.-Former coaches:* To 20 August 2008.-2008/09 Matches:-Current squad:Squad to play San Marino.-Other Recent Call-Ups:...
on several occasions. On 1 June 2007, Northern Ireland earned a 1–0 in their opening European Championship qualifier in Moldova. He produced three saves before half-time to keep his team ahead.
Northern Ireland
Tuffey gained his first full cap on 19 November 2008 in a 2–0 defeat to HungaryHungary national football team
The Hungary national football team represents Hungary in international football and is controlled by the Hungarian Football Federation....
. In gaining his first full international cap, Tuffey became the 28th player to be capped for his country while playing for Partick Thistle and became the sixth Partick Thistle player to be capped by a country other than Scotland, and the first since Adrian Madaschi
Adrian Madaschi
Adrian Anthony Madaschi in Perth, Australia is an Australian Football player who currently plays for Melbourne Heart in Australia's A-League. He is a left-footed defender whose position is Centre Back and can also play Full Back....
who played four times for Australia in the summer of 2004. After the game he said "It was fantastic, it was something that I have dreamed about since I was a boy. It's been a long journey to get here but now that the cap has come I'm over the moon."
He gained his second full cap and first start on 6 June 2009 in the 3–0 defeat to Italy
Italy national football team
The Italy National Football Team , represents Italy in association football and is controlled by the Italian Football Federation , the governing body for football in Italy. Italy is the second most successful national team in the history of the World Cup having won four titles , just one fewer than...
. He produced a number of saves including a Giampaolo Pazzini penalty.
His third cap came in the 1–1 friendly draw against Israel
Israel national football team
The Israel national football team is the national football team of Israel, controlled by the Israel Football Association .Israel National Football is the direct successor of the Eretz Yisrael National Team during British Mandate...
. Tuffey came on at half time replacing Maik Taylor
Maik Taylor
Maik Stefan Taylor is a professional footballer who plays for Leeds United and is a former Northern Ireland international....
and keeping a clean sheet in the second half, which included a block with his left leg in the 80th minute from a Roberto Collauti turn and shot.
Tuffey started for Northern Ireland in an international friendly against Morocco
Morocco national football team
The Morocco national football team , nicknamed أسود الأطلس , is the national team of Morocco and is managed by Eric Gerets. Winners of the African Nations Cup in 1976, they were the first African team to win a group at the World Cup, which they did in 1986, finishing ahead of Portugal, Poland, and...
on November 17, 2010 in which he kept a clean sheet in the first half before being replaced at half time. He then played in the 2011 Nations Cup match against Scotland
Scotland national football team
The Scotland national football team represents Scotland in international football and is controlled by the Scottish Football Association. Scotland are the joint oldest national football team in the world, alongside England, whom they played in the world's first international football match in 1872...
on 9 February 2011, a 3–0 defeat for Northern Ireland.
Career statistics
| Club | Season | League | Cup | Other | Total | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Partick Thistle Partick Thistle F.C. Partick Thistle Football Club are a professional association football club from Glasgow. Despite their name, the club are based in the Maryhill area of the city, and have not played in Partick since 1908... |
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| 2006–07 2006-07 in Scottish football The 2006–07 season was the 110th season of competitive football in Scotland.-2006:*9 July: Rangers defender Fernando Ricksen is banned for the club's pre-season trip to South Africa, following an incident on the outbound flight. Manager Paul Le Guen cited "wholly inappropriate and... |
15 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 0 | |
| 2007–08 2007-08 in Scottish football The 2007-08 season was the 111th season of competitive football in Scotland.-Overview:* Gretna were competing in the Scottish Premier League for the first time, their first ever season in the top-flight, after being promoted as First Division champions the previous season.* Dunfermline Athletic... |
26 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 34 | 0 | |
| 2008–09 2008-09 in Scottish football The 2008–09 season was the 112th season of competitive football in Scotland.-Overview:* Hamilton Academical competed in the Scottish Premier League for the first time, their first season in the top-flight since the 1988–89 season, after being promoted as First Division champions the... |
36 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 41 | 0 | |
| 2009–10 | 33 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 37 | 0 | |
| Total | 110 | 0 | 16 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 129 | 0 | |
| Inverness Caledonian Thistle Inverness Caledonian Thistle F.C. Inverness Caledonian Thistle Football Club are a Scottish football club from Inverness who compete in the Scottish Premier League. They are currently managed by Terry Butcher and assistant manager Maurice Malpas... |
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| 2010-11 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | |
| Total | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | |