Pawel Abbott
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Paweł Tadeusz Howard Abbott (born 5 May 1982 in York
) is an English
-born Polish
footballer, currently playing for Polish
Ekstraklasa club Ruch Chorzów
.
father as the younger of two children, Abbott began his footballing career as a youth player at ŁKS Łódź in Poland, before moving to Preston North End
at the age of 19.
Abbott began his football for Beagle Boys in York before the team changed its name to York RI, Pav left York for Poland.
He did not have the best time at Preston making only 20 appearances in three years and having two loan spells at Bury
.
as a makeshift replacement for Jon Stead who had just been sold to Premiership side Blackburn Rovers
. He scored on his debut after coming off the bench against Bristol Rovers
, going on to score four times in six games on loan. He was then bought for a fee of around £125,000. He would score only once more that season, but in 2004/05 became the first Town striker in 6 years to hit more than 20 goals as he struck 27 times in all competitions.
The following season was less successful for Abbott. After an initial run of scoring in the season, including in six consecutive games in August and September, he suffered something of a goal-drought over the remainder of the campaign, being relegated to being a bit-part player from the bench following this loss of form. He scored a total of 14 times in 2005/06.
In July 2006, Abbott rejected a move to Milton Keynes Dons
as part of a deal or no deal with their defender Dean Lewington
. He said that he wanted to fight for a first-team place against Gary Taylor-Fletcher
, Andy Booth
, John McAliskey
and new signing Luke Beckett
.
on a 2-year deal.
On 15 August, Abbott scored his first two goals for the club, wrapping up a 2-1 victory for Oldham against Leyton Orient.
Abbott finished the season as the Latics highest goalscorer with thirteen goals.
side Ruch Chorzów
on a Free Transfer, after playing just 25 matches for Charlton scoring 5 goals.
On 30 July 2011 he scored his first goal for Ruch Chorzów
, giving his team a 2-1 victory over GKS Bełchatów on the first day match of the 2011-12 season.
team, where he also scored his first international goal.
York
York is a walled city, situated at the confluence of the Rivers Ouse and Foss in North Yorkshire, England. The city has a rich heritage and has provided the backdrop to major political events throughout much of its two millennia of existence...
) is an English
England
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...
-born Polish
Poland
Poland , officially the Republic of Poland , is a country in Central Europe bordered by Germany to the west; the Czech Republic and Slovakia to the south; Ukraine, Belarus and Lithuania to the east; and the Baltic Sea and Kaliningrad Oblast, a Russian exclave, to the north...
footballer, currently playing for Polish
Poland
Poland , officially the Republic of Poland , is a country in Central Europe bordered by Germany to the west; the Czech Republic and Slovakia to the south; Ukraine, Belarus and Lithuania to the east; and the Baltic Sea and Kaliningrad Oblast, a Russian exclave, to the north...
Ekstraklasa club Ruch Chorzów
Ruch Chorzów
Ruch Chorzów is a Polish association football club based in Chorzów, Upper Silesia. It is one of the most successful football teams in Poland: 14 time national champion, and 3 time winner of the Polish Cup. Currently the team plays in the top Polish league, the Ekstraklasa. Their stadium capacity...
.
Early career
Born to a Polish mother and an EnglishEnglish people
The English are a nation and ethnic group native to England, who speak English. The English identity is of early mediaeval origin, when they were known in Old English as the Anglecynn. England is now a country of the United Kingdom, and the majority of English people in England are British Citizens...
father as the younger of two children, Abbott began his footballing career as a youth player at ŁKS Łódź in Poland, before moving to Preston North End
Preston North End F.C.
Preston North End Football Club is an English professional football club located in the Deepdale area of the city of Preston, Lancashire, currently playing in the third tier of English league football, League One...
at the age of 19.
Abbott began his football for Beagle Boys in York before the team changed its name to York RI, Pav left York for Poland.
He did not have the best time at Preston making only 20 appearances in three years and having two loan spells at Bury
Bury F.C.
Bury Football Club is an association football team based in Bury, Greater Manchester. The team currently play in League One. The club's nickname is The Shakers which was bestowed upon them by club chairman JT Ingham, an industrialist and ironmonger of the late 1890s.-Formation of the club and the...
.
Huddersfield Town
In early 2004, Abbott was signed on loan by Huddersfield TownHuddersfield Town F.C.
Huddersfield Town Football Club is an English football club formed in 1908 and based in Huddersfield, West Yorkshire. They currently play in League One...
as a makeshift replacement for Jon Stead who had just been sold to Premiership side Blackburn Rovers
Blackburn Rovers F.C.
Blackburn Rovers Football Club is an English professional association football club based in the town of Blackburn, Lancashire. The team currently competes in the Premier League, the top tier of English football....
. He scored on his debut after coming off the bench 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....
, going on to score four times in six games on loan. He was then bought for a fee of around £125,000. He would score only once more that season, but in 2004/05 became the first Town striker in 6 years to hit more than 20 goals as he struck 27 times in all competitions.
The following season was less successful for Abbott. After an initial run of scoring in the season, including in six consecutive games in August and September, he suffered something of a goal-drought over the remainder of the campaign, being relegated to being a bit-part player from the bench following this loss of form. He scored a total of 14 times in 2005/06.
In July 2006, Abbott rejected a move to Milton Keynes Dons
Milton Keynes Dons F.C.
.Milton Keynes Dons Football Club is an English professional football club founded in 2004 and based since 2007 at Stadium mk, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire...
as part of a deal or no deal with their defender Dean Lewington
Dean Lewington
Dean Scott Lewington is a football player who plays predominantly at left back for Milton Keynes Dons where he is currently captain...
. He said that he wanted to fight for a first-team place against Gary Taylor-Fletcher
Gary Taylor-Fletcher
Gary Taylor-Fletcher is an English footballer. He plays for Blackpool and is a midfielder who can also play as a forward...
, Andy Booth
Andy Booth
Andrew David "Andy" Booth is a retired professional footballer. Whilst at Huddersfield he announced his retirement on 22 April 2009, but remains at the club as an ambassador.-Huddersfield Town:...
, John McAliskey
John McAliskey
John James McAliskey is a professional English footballer who is currently playing for Northwich Victoria.- Career :He first played for Huddersfield Town during the 2003–04 season....
and new signing Luke Beckett
Luke Beckett
Luke John Beckett is an English professional footballer who plays as a striker and is currently without a club. Beckett played in the Football League for ten years notably appearing for Sheffield United, Huddersfield Town and Oldham Athletic, having also played for Chester City, Chesterfield,...
.
Darlington
Paweł Abbott found some of his best form for Darlington scoring 17 from in 31 appearances. He was prone to injuries during his two seasons at Darlington and was sold to Oldham Athletic.Oldham Athletic
On 26 June 2009, Abbott opted to sign for League 1 outfit Oldham AthleticOldham Athletic A.F.C.
Oldham Athletic Association Football Club is an English association football club based at Boundary Park, on Sheepfoot Lane in Oldham, Greater Manchester. The club currently competes in the Football League One, the third tier of the English league...
on a 2-year deal.
On 15 August, Abbott scored his first two goals for the club, wrapping up a 2-1 victory for Oldham against Leyton Orient.
Abbott finished the season as the Latics highest goalscorer with thirteen goals.
Charlton Athletic
On Friday, 30 July 2010, Paweł Abbott signed for Charlton Athletic for a fee of £20,000. Abbott netted twice against Shrewsbury Town in the Carling Cup to register his first goals for the club.Ruch Chorzów
On Monday, 28 February 2011, it was announced that Abbott had joined PolandPoland
Poland , officially the Republic of Poland , is a country in Central Europe bordered by Germany to the west; the Czech Republic and Slovakia to the south; Ukraine, Belarus and Lithuania to the east; and the Baltic Sea and Kaliningrad Oblast, a Russian exclave, to the north...
side Ruch Chorzów
Ruch Chorzów
Ruch Chorzów is a Polish association football club based in Chorzów, Upper Silesia. It is one of the most successful football teams in Poland: 14 time national champion, and 3 time winner of the Polish Cup. Currently the team plays in the top Polish league, the Ekstraklasa. Their stadium capacity...
on a Free Transfer, after playing just 25 matches for Charlton scoring 5 goals.
On 30 July 2011 he scored his first goal for Ruch Chorzów
Ruch Chorzów
Ruch Chorzów is a Polish association football club based in Chorzów, Upper Silesia. It is one of the most successful football teams in Poland: 14 time national champion, and 3 time winner of the Polish Cup. Currently the team plays in the top Polish league, the Ekstraklasa. Their stadium capacity...
, giving his team a 2-1 victory over GKS Bełchatów on the first day match of the 2011-12 season.
International career
Although born in England, Abbott was eligible to represent both England and Poland at International level. Abbott chose to represent Poland due to his mother. He has made one appearance for the Polish under-21'sPoland national under-21 football team
The Poland national under-21 football team is the national under-21 football team of Poland and is controlled by the Polish Football Association....
team, where he also scored his first international goal.