Stuart Giddings
Encyclopedia
Stuart James Giddings is an English footballer.
, Giddings career has been setback by a long-term knee ligament injury.
The left-back broke into the Coventry City
first-team for his debut at the end of the 2003–04 season
, when he came on as a late substitute in the final match of the season against Crystal Palace
.
His talents have also been recognised at international level, Giddings represented England at all youth age groups up to under-19
level, but missed out on the 2005 Under 19 European Championships through injury.
He returned to action as a substitute during a 2–2 draw with Cardiff City
in February 2007, but spent the rest of the campaign regaining his fitness ahead of a make-or-break 2007–08 season
.
Giddings struggled once again with injury during the 2007–08 season and once he regained fitness he was sent out on loan to Oldham Athletic
. New Coventry manager Chris Coleman
announced that Giddings would be one of eight players whose contracts would not be renewed at the end of the season so he was released. In September 2008, Giddings joined Hinckley United
debuting in the 4–1 FA Cup
second qualifying round home victory over Solihull Moors
on 27 September 2008.
On 10 November 2009, Giddings left Hinckley United to go on a week-long trial with Darlington
, then bottom of the Football League
. He earned a contract until the end of the season, and made 22 appearances, but was released early from his contract.
Having trialled with Kidderminster Harriers
during the pre-season, Giddings joined Ilkeston Town
for the 2010-2011 season.
After the demise of Ilkeston Town in September 2010, Giddings rejoined Hinckley United on 1 October 2010.
Career
Born in CoventryCoventry
Coventry is a city and metropolitan borough in the county of West Midlands in England. Coventry is the 9th largest city in England and the 11th largest in the United Kingdom. It is also the second largest city in the English Midlands, after Birmingham, with a population of 300,848, although...
, Giddings career has been setback by a long-term knee ligament injury.
The left-back broke into the 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...
first-team for his debut at the end of the 2003–04 season
2003-04 in English football
The 2003-04 season was the 124th season of competitive football in England.-Overview:Arsenal completed the entire campaign without losing a single league game....
, when he came on as a late substitute in the final match of the season against Crystal Palace
Crystal Palace F.C.
Crystal Palace Football Club are an English Football league club based in South Norwood, London. The team plays its home matches at Selhurst Park, where they have been based since 1924. The club currently competes in the second tier of English Football, The Championship.Crystal Palace was formed in...
.
His talents have also been recognised at international level, Giddings represented England at all youth age groups up to under-19
England national under-19 football team
-Other matches:-Latest squad:The following players were named in the squad for the friendly match against Denmark.- Recent call-ups :The following players have also been called up to the England under-19 squad and remain eligible.-Past squads:...
level, but missed out on the 2005 Under 19 European Championships through injury.
He returned to action as a substitute during a 2–2 draw with 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...
in February 2007, but spent the rest of the campaign regaining his fitness ahead of a make-or-break 2007–08 season
2007-08 in English football
The 2007–08 season was the 128th season of competitive football in England.-European competitions:In October 2007 Arsenal equalled the UEFA Champions League record victory with a 7–0 win over Slavia Prague at the Emirates Stadium. The record was broken the following month when Liverpool...
.
Giddings struggled once again with injury during the 2007–08 season and once he regained fitness he was sent out on loan to Oldham Athletic
Oldham 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...
. New Coventry manager Chris Coleman
Chris Coleman (footballer)
Christopher "Chris" Coleman is a Welsh football manager and former player. He is currently the manager of Greek Side Larissa....
announced that Giddings would be one of eight players whose contracts would not be renewed at the end of the season so he was released. In September 2008, Giddings joined Hinckley United
Hinckley United F.C.
Hinckley United Football Club are an English football club, from Hinckley, Leicestershire currently playing in the Conference North. Formed only in 1997, the club has risen from the Southern League Midland/West Division to the Conference North in those 14 years...
debuting in the 4–1 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...
second qualifying round home victory over Solihull Moors
Solihull Moors F.C.
Solihull Moors F.C. is an English football club, founded in 2007 by the merger of Moor Green and Solihull Borough.The club plays its games at Damson Park, Solihull and competes in the Conference North.-History:...
on 27 September 2008.
On 10 November 2009, Giddings left Hinckley United to go on a week-long trial with Darlington
Darlington F.C.
Darlington Football Club is a professional association football club based in Darlington, County Durham, currently playing in the Conference National. The club was founded in 1883, and originally played its games at Feethams, before moving to the Darlington Arena in 2003...
, then bottom of the Football League
The Football League
The Football League, also known as the npower Football League for sponsorship reasons, is a league competition featuring professional association football clubs from England and Wales. Founded in 1888, it is the oldest such competition in world football...
. He earned a contract until the end of the season, and made 22 appearances, but was released early from his contract.
Having trialled with Kidderminster Harriers
Kidderminster Harriers F.C.
Kidderminster Harriers F.C. are an English football club based in Kidderminster, Worcestershire formed in 1886 They currently play in the Conference National and have played at Aggborough Stadium since they were formed...
during the pre-season, Giddings joined Ilkeston Town
Ilkeston Town F.C.
Ilkeston Football Club is an English football club based at the New Manor Ground in Ilkeston, Derbyshire.-History:The club was established in 1894 as Ilkeston Town F.C.....
for the 2010-2011 season.
After the demise of Ilkeston Town in September 2010, Giddings rejoined Hinckley United on 1 October 2010.
As a player
- Coventry CityCoventry 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...
- Birmingham Senior CupBirmingham Senior CupThe Birmingham Senior Cup is a football competition for Birmingham County FA club teams, organized by the Birmingham County Football Association...
winner: 2006–072006-07 in English footballThe 2006–07 season was the 127th season of competitive football in England.-Overview:* The number of divisions at Level 8 of the English football league system increased from four to five...
- Birmingham Senior Cup
External links
- Stuart Giddings player profile at ccfc.co.uk