Nathan Arnold
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Nathan Anthony Arnold is an English footballer, primarily a winger who can play on either flank, who plays for Alfreton Town
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, and made his debut against Hereford United
in October 2005. He scored his first career goal against Bristol Rovers
in December 2005 in his third appearance for Mansfield. By the end of the 2006–07 season, he had made over 30 appearances for Mansfield, scoring four goals, and was offered a new contract in May 2007. By the end of the 2007–08 season, Arnold had made 70 appearances in all competitions for Mansfield.
On 27 August 2008, Nathan Arnold received an England C call-up by manager Paul Fairclough along with his Mansfield team mate Jonathan D'Laryea
for the match against Bosnia-Herzegovina, which England lost 6-2. Nathan's playing style is often compared to Aaron Lennon
, pacy and likes to run at defenders, he's also got a nice first touch but some critics may say he is too inconsistent.
Arnold joined Grimsby Town
on trial with a view to earning a contract on 9 July 2009 after wanting to stay at Mansfield but refused the salary offered. He was included in the squad to play in the Errea South West Challenge Cup
and scored a late winner against Yeovil Town
. Just a day later he featured against Rushden & Diamonds
and scored in a 4–1 win to book Grimsby's place in the final of the Errea South West Challenge Cup
. Unfortunately the final was postponed after Luton Town
and Grimsby could not decide on a kick-off time. Arnold was offered a six-month contract by Grimsby but he turned the opportunity down as he wanted a more substantial offer and a longer contract.
of the Conference North
for free, but with a sell-on clause in his contract stating that if he is sold in the future, Mansfield will gain some of the profits. His competitive debut for Hyde came with his first goal in a 1–0 win against Stafford Rangers
, and then in the very next game he netted again in a 1–1 draw with Fleetwood Town
. He also scored a 25-yard free kick against Salford City
in the second qualifying round of the FA Cup
.
At the end of his first season with Hyde he was one of the stand out players in their team scoring 11 goals in 38 games in all competitions, that making him Hyde's second top scorer, two goals behind David McNiven
.
, signing on for Conference North
outfit, Alfreton Town
. He helped them to promotion to the Conference National
in his first season with the club.
Alfreton Town F.C.
Alfreton Town F.C. is an English football club based in Alfreton, Derbyshire. The club was reformed after a merger between Alfreton Miners Welfare and Alfreton United in 1959...
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Mansfield Town
Arnold came up through the youth team at 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...
, and made his debut against Hereford United
Hereford United F.C.
Hereford United Football Club is an English professional football club based in the city of Hereford. Founded in 1924, they are competing in Football League Two in the 2011–12 season. Hereford have played at Edgar Street for their entire history and are nicknamed 'The Whites' or 'The Lilywhites',...
in October 2005. He scored his first career goal against 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....
in December 2005 in his third appearance for Mansfield. By the end of the 2006–07 season, he had made over 30 appearances for Mansfield, scoring four goals, and was offered a new contract in May 2007. By the end of the 2007–08 season, Arnold had made 70 appearances in all competitions for Mansfield.
On 27 August 2008, Nathan Arnold received an England C call-up by manager Paul Fairclough along with his Mansfield team mate Jonathan D'Laryea
Jonathan D'Laryea
Jonathan Amar D'Laryea is an English footballer who plays for Conference North side Gainsborough Trinity as a midfielder...
for the match against Bosnia-Herzegovina, which England lost 6-2. Nathan's playing style is often compared to Aaron Lennon
Aaron Lennon
Aaron Justin Lennon is an English footballer who plays as a right winger for Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League and the England national team.-Early life:...
, pacy and likes to run at defenders, he's also got a nice first touch but some critics may say he is too inconsistent.
Arnold joined Grimsby Town
Grimsby Town F.C.
Grimsby Town Football Club is an English football club based in the seaside town of Cleethorpes, in North East Lincolnshire, England, who compete in the Conference National. They were formed in 1878 as Grimsby Pelham and later became Grimsby Town...
on trial with a view to earning a contract on 9 July 2009 after wanting to stay at Mansfield but refused the salary offered. He was included in the squad to play in the Errea South West Challenge Cup
Errea South West Challenge Cup
The South West Challenge Cup is an annual pre-season football tournament, held in North Devon, England in July and hosted by various non-league clubs in the area. Twenty-four clubs have participated in the tournament since its inception...
and scored a late winner against Yeovil Town
Yeovil Town F.C.
Yeovil Town F.C. are an English association football team based in Yeovil, Somerset. The club play in League One after having won the League Two championship in 2004–05...
. Just a day later he featured against Rushden & Diamonds
Rushden & Diamonds F.C.
Rushden & Diamonds Football Club was an association football club based in Irthlingborough, Northamptonshire, England. Formed by a merger of Rushden Town and Irthlingborough Diamonds in 1992, the club played in the Conference National following a short spell in the Football League at the start of...
and scored in a 4–1 win to book Grimsby's place in the final of the Errea South West Challenge Cup
Errea South West Challenge Cup
The South West Challenge Cup is an annual pre-season football tournament, held in North Devon, England in July and hosted by various non-league clubs in the area. Twenty-four clubs have participated in the tournament since its inception...
. Unfortunately the final was postponed after Luton Town
Luton Town F.C.
Luton Town Football Club is an English professional football club based since 1905 at Kenilworth Road, Luton, Bedfordshire. The club currently competes in the fifth tier of English football, the Conference National, for the third consecutive season during the 2011–12 season.Formed in 1885, it was...
and Grimsby could not decide on a kick-off time. Arnold was offered a six-month contract by Grimsby but he turned the opportunity down as he wanted a more substantial offer and a longer contract.
Hyde
In August 2009, Arnold signed for Hyde UnitedHyde F.C.
Hyde F.C. are an English semi-professional football club from Hyde, Greater Manchester, who are nicknamed The Tigers. Formed in 1885 the club changed its name to Hyde United in 1919, before reverting to Hyde F.C. in June 2010...
of the Conference North
Conference North
The Conference North also known as Blue Square Bet North for sponsorship reasons, is a division of the Football Conference in England, taking its place immediately below the Conference National. Along with Conference South it is at Step 2 of the National League System and the sixth overall tier of...
for free, but with a sell-on clause in his contract stating that if he is sold in the future, Mansfield will gain some of the profits. His competitive debut for Hyde came with his first goal in a 1–0 win against Stafford Rangers
Stafford Rangers F.C.
Stafford Rangers Football Club is a semi-professional English football team from Stafford which plays in the Northern Premier League Premier Division.The team wear black and white stripes with black shorts...
, and then in the very next game he netted again in a 1–1 draw with Fleetwood Town
Fleetwood Town F.C.
Fleetwood Town F.C. is an English football club based in Fleetwood, Lancashire. They currently play in the Conference National having been defeated in the Conference National play-off semi-final by AFC Wimbledon in the 2010–11 season.-History:...
. He also scored a 25-yard free kick against Salford City
Salford City F.C.
Salford City F.C. are a semi-professional football club based in the Kersal area of Salford, Greater Manchester, England. They are the only semi-professional side in the City of Salford, with Manchester United the closest league club. Salford City currently play in the Northern Premier League...
in the second qualifying round 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...
.
At the end of his first season with Hyde he was one of the stand out players in their team scoring 11 goals in 38 games in all competitions, that making him Hyde's second top scorer, two goals behind David McNiven
David McNiven (footballer born 1978)
David Jonathan McNiven is an English-born Scottish footballer. He plays as a striker and is a well travelled player, he has predominantly played in England but has also played football in Scotland and Sweden.-Early life:...
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Alfreton Town
Arnold spent only a single season at Hyde before returning to the East MidlandsEast Midlands
The East Midlands is one of the regions of England, consisting of most of the eastern half of the traditional region of the Midlands. It encompasses the combined area of Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire, Leicestershire, Rutland, Northamptonshire and most of Lincolnshire...
, signing on for Conference North
Conference North
The Conference North also known as Blue Square Bet North for sponsorship reasons, is a division of the Football Conference in England, taking its place immediately below the Conference National. Along with Conference South it is at Step 2 of the National League System and the sixth overall tier of...
outfit, Alfreton Town
Alfreton Town F.C.
Alfreton Town F.C. is an English football club based in Alfreton, Derbyshire. The club was reformed after a merger between Alfreton Miners Welfare and Alfreton United in 1959...
. He helped them to promotion to the 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...
in his first season with the club.