Karl Dodd
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Karl Dodd is an Australian football (soccer)
player who plays for Hong Kong First Division League
club TSW Pegasus.
before being recruited by the Queensland Roar
for the revamped A-League
competition. After half a season with the Queensland Roar he signed for Romania
n club FC Universitatea Craiova
in January 2006. However, after failing to settle with the club he quickly moved on, joining Falkirk
on a short-term contract in March 2006. After impressing manager John Hughes, it was announced on 15 May 2006 that Dodd had agreed a new one-year deal to stay at the club.
On 19 May 2007, After turning down a contract extension at Falkrik, he signed a two-year contract with new A-League
franchise Wellington Phoenix. He scored his first professional goal for Phoenix on 19 October 2008.
After 2 years at Wellington Dodd turned down a 3 year contract, and a offer from Newcastle Jets to try his luck in South Korea, “Karl’s been an integral member of the Phoenix,” Pignata said. “It’s disappointing that we’re parting company but we wish him all the best for the future.” A cartilage problem in his knee prevented his fortune and returned to Australia for surgery and on return from injury signed for the remainder of the 2008/09 season with NSW Premier League team Sydney United FC.[5].
After a strong pre-season he signed with A-League newcomer North Queensland Fury and made his debut against Sydney FC. Unfortunately, early into the 2009/10 season Karl injured his knee worst than expected and will be out of action for the 10/11 season by undertaking a new form of knee surgery called a MACI graft which will basically give Karl a new knee. He is currently recovered and physically fit. He is actively participated in the pre-season training and friendly matches of Melbourne Hearts.
side TSW Pegasus
signed Dodd, who is given number 5 in the following season.
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...
player who plays for Hong Kong First Division League
Hong Kong First Division League
Hong Kong First Division League is the top division football league in Hong Kong which was established in 1908, the oldest in Asia. It does not affiliate to any football leagues in the People's Republic of China.-Competition format:...
club TSW Pegasus.
Club career
He played for the Brisbane StrikersBrisbane Strikers
The Brisbane Strikers are an Australian football club from Brisbane, Queensland, Australia who play in the Queensland State League.-National Soccer League:...
before being recruited by the Queensland Roar
Queensland Roar FC
Brisbane Roar Football Club is a professional football club from Brisbane, Queensland, Australia competing in the Hyundai A-League national competition, playing their home games at Suncorp Stadium...
for the revamped A-League
A-League
The A-League is the top Australasian professional football league. Run by Australian governing body Football Federation Australia , it was founded in 2004 following the folding of the National Soccer League and staged its inaugural season in 2005–06. It is sponsored by Hyundai Motor Company...
competition. After half a season with the Queensland Roar he signed for Romania
Romania
Romania is a country located at the crossroads of Central and Southeastern Europe, on the Lower Danube, within and outside the Carpathian arch, bordering on the Black Sea...
n club FC Universitatea Craiova
FC Universitatea Craiova
Fotbal Club Universitatea Craiova is a Romanian professional football club from Craiova. They became the first Romanian football team to reach the semi-finals of a European tournament, during the UEFA Cup in 1982–83...
in January 2006. However, after failing to settle with the club he quickly moved on, joining Falkirk
Falkirk F.C.
Falkirk Football Club is a Scottish professional football club based in Falkirk. It is one of two professional football teams from the town, the other being East Stirlingshire...
on a short-term contract in March 2006. After impressing manager John Hughes, it was announced on 15 May 2006 that Dodd had agreed a new one-year deal to stay at the club.
On 19 May 2007, After turning down a contract extension at Falkrik, he signed a two-year contract with new A-League
A-League
The A-League is the top Australasian professional football league. Run by Australian governing body Football Federation Australia , it was founded in 2004 following the folding of the National Soccer League and staged its inaugural season in 2005–06. It is sponsored by Hyundai Motor Company...
franchise Wellington Phoenix. He scored his first professional goal for Phoenix on 19 October 2008.
After 2 years at Wellington Dodd turned down a 3 year contract, and a offer from Newcastle Jets to try his luck in South Korea, “Karl’s been an integral member of the Phoenix,” Pignata said. “It’s disappointing that we’re parting company but we wish him all the best for the future.” A cartilage problem in his knee prevented his fortune and returned to Australia for surgery and on return from injury signed for the remainder of the 2008/09 season with NSW Premier League team Sydney United FC.[5].
After a strong pre-season he signed with A-League newcomer North Queensland Fury and made his debut against Sydney FC. Unfortunately, early into the 2009/10 season Karl injured his knee worst than expected and will be out of action for the 10/11 season by undertaking a new form of knee surgery called a MACI graft which will basically give Karl a new knee. He is currently recovered and physically fit. He is actively participated in the pre-season training and friendly matches of Melbourne Hearts.
TSW Pegasus
On 3 September 2011, Hong Kong First Division LeagueHong Kong First Division League
Hong Kong First Division League is the top division football league in Hong Kong which was established in 1908, the oldest in Asia. It does not affiliate to any football leagues in the People's Republic of China.-Competition format:...
side TSW Pegasus
TSW Pegasus
TSW Pegasus Football Club is a football team in Hong Kong, formed in 2008. Its new head coach is Chan Hiu Ming, with Yeung Ching Kwong, Shum Kwok Pui and Leung Cheuk Cheung as assistant coaches.-History:...
signed Dodd, who is given number 5 in the following season.