Josh Low
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Joshua David Low is a professional footballer
who has represented the Wales national under-21 football team
. He is currently playing for Football League Two
side Cheltenham Town
.
After spells at Bristol Rovers
, Farnborough Town
and Leyton Orient
he made his name at Cardiff City
, before being transferred to Oldham Athletic, where he spent one season before becoming Northampton Town's
record signing, costing the club £165,000 in July 2003.
Low became a popular figure amongst the Northampton fans, who gave him the nickname J-Lo. Predominantly a right winger, he can also play in defence or central midfield. He scored 5 goals in 29 League Two
appearances in the 2005/06 season.
In the summer of 2006, Low was signed by Leicester City
manager Rob Kelly
, after his contract expired at Northampton.
Low made his debut for the Leicester City first team as a substitute in the 1–0 home defeat to Burnley
.
After struggling to adapt to Championship
level football, Low was sold to Peterborough United
for a fee that could rise to £100,000 but was released at the end of the 2007–08 season
However, after Cheltenham Town
came calling, he quickly moved on, signing a two year deal with the Robins.
After failing to make an impact at his new club, on the 23rd September, Low was one of six squad members placed on the transfer list by Cheltenham Town manager Martin Allen
. In November 2008 Low signed on a months loan with Conference National
side Forest Green Rovers. After a month at Forest Green, Low returned to first team action at Cheltenham.
Football (soccer)
Association football, more commonly known as football or soccer, is a sport played between two teams of eleven players with a spherical ball...
who has represented the Wales national under-21 football team
Wales national under-21 football team
The Wales national under-21 football team, also known as the Wales U21s, is the national under-21 football team of Wales and is controlled by the Football Association of Wales. The team competes in the UEFA European Under-21 Football Championship, held every two years...
. He is currently playing for Football League Two
Football League Two
Football League Two is the third-highest division of The Football League and fourth-highest division overall in the English football league system....
side Cheltenham Town
Cheltenham Town F.C.
Cheltenham Town Football Club is an English football club playing in League Two, the fourth tier of English football. Founded in 1887, the team has played at four different grounds, namely Agg-Gardner's Recreation Ground, Carter's Field and now the Abbey Business Stadium, although it is more...
.
After spells at Bristol Rovers
Bristol Rovers F.C.
Bristol Rovers Football Club is an English professional football club, based in Bristol, that competes in Football League Two. The team plays its home matches at the Memorial Stadium, in the Horfield area of the city....
, Farnborough Town
Farnborough Town F.C.
Farnborough Football Club is an English football team currently in the Conference South after finishing top of Southern League Premier Division in 2009–10. Their home ground is known as the Rushmoor Stadium, formerly Cherrywood Road, based in Farnborough, Hampshire...
and Leyton Orient
Leyton Orient F.C.
Leyton Orient F.C. are an English professional football club in East London. They currently play in Football League One and are known to their fans as the O's.Leyton Orient have spent one season in the top flight of English football, in 1962–63...
he made his name at Cardiff City
Cardiff City F.C.
Cardiff City Football Club are a Welsh professional football club based in Cardiff, Wales. The club competes in the English football pyramid and is currently playing in the Football League Championship. Cardiff City is the best supported football club in Wales, averaging approximately 22,500 for...
, before being transferred to Oldham Athletic, where he spent one season before becoming Northampton Town's
Northampton Town F.C.
Northampton Town Football Club are an English professional football club based in Northampton, Northamptonshire. They currently play in Football League Two, the lowest league division, after being relegated from League One on the last day of the 2008–09 season...
record signing, costing the club £165,000 in July 2003.
Low became a popular figure amongst the Northampton fans, who gave him the nickname J-Lo. Predominantly a right winger, he can also play in defence or central midfield. He scored 5 goals in 29 League Two
Football League Two
Football League Two is the third-highest division of The Football League and fourth-highest division overall in the English football league system....
appearances in the 2005/06 season.
In the summer of 2006, Low was signed by Leicester City
Leicester City F.C.
Leicester City Football Club , also known as The Foxes, is an English professional football club based at the King Power Stadium in Leicester...
manager Rob Kelly
Rob Kelly
Robert Anthony "Rob" Kelly is an English former footballer and manager. Recently caretaker manager at Nottingham Forest, after Steve McClaren's departure and prior to the appointment of Steve Cotterill...
, after his contract expired at Northampton.
Low made his debut for the Leicester City first team as a substitute in the 1–0 home defeat to Burnley
Burnley F.C.
Burnley Football Club are a professional English Football League club based in Burnley, Lancashire. Nicknamed the Clarets, due to the dominant colour of their home shirts, they were founder members of the Football League in 1888...
.
After struggling to adapt to Championship
Football League Championship
The Football League Championship is the highest division of The Football League and second-highest division overall in the English football league system after the Premier League...
level football, Low was sold to Peterborough United
Peterborough United F.C.
Peterborough United Football Club are a professional English football club based in Peterborough. Peterborough United formed in 1934 and played in the old Midland League, which they won six times; eventually being admitted to the Football League in 1960, replacing Gateshead. Their home ground is...
for a fee that could rise to £100,000 but was released at the end of the 2007–08 season
However, after Cheltenham Town
Cheltenham Town F.C.
Cheltenham Town Football Club is an English football club playing in League Two, the fourth tier of English football. Founded in 1887, the team has played at four different grounds, namely Agg-Gardner's Recreation Ground, Carter's Field and now the Abbey Business Stadium, although it is more...
came calling, he quickly moved on, signing a two year deal with the Robins.
After failing to make an impact at his new club, on the 23rd September, Low was one of six squad members placed on the transfer list by Cheltenham Town manager Martin Allen
Martin Allen
Martin James Allen is a former football player and current manager of Notts County. He played more than 100 games for each Queens Park Rangers and West Ham United before finishing his playing career with Portsmouth and Southend United. Five years later, he took his first job in management, at...
. In November 2008 Low signed on a months loan with Conference National
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...
side Forest Green Rovers. After a month at Forest Green, Low returned to first team action at Cheltenham.