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Moses Ashikodi
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Ashikodi playing for York City
Personal information
Full name Moses Ashikodi[1]
Date of birth 27 June 1987 (1987-06-27) (age 24)[1]
Place of birth Lagos, Nigeria
Height 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)[1]
Playing position Striker
Club information
Current club York City
Number 28
Youth career
000?–2003 Millwall
Senior career*
Years Team Apps† (Gls)†
2003–2004 Millwall 5 (0)
2004–2006 West Ham United 0 (0)
2005 → Gillingham (loan) 4 (0)
2006–2007 Rangers 1 (0)
2007–2009 Watford 2 (0)
2007 → Bradford City (loan) 8 (2)
2008 → Swindon Town (loan) 10 (0)
2008–2009 → Hereford United (loan) 6 (0)
2009 Shrewsbury Town 8 (1)
2009–2010 Kettering Town 14 (6)
2010 Ebbsfleet United 16 (11)
2010–2012 Kettering Town 23 (7)
2011–2012 → York City (loan) 5 (1)
2012– York City 0 (0)
National team‡
2002–2003 England U16 9 (0)
2006 England U19 1 (0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 00:08, 3 February 2012 (UTC).

† Appearances (Goals).

‡ National team caps and goals correct as of 00:08, 3 February 2012 (UTC)

Moses Ashikodi (born 27 June 1987) is a footballer who plays for York City as a striker.

Contents

[edit] Club career

[edit] Millwall

Born in Lagos, Lagos State, Ashikodi started his career at Millwall as an associated schoolboy.[1] Aged 15 years and 240 days, he became the youngest player to make a first team appearance for Millwall on 22 February 2003 following his debut at Brighton & Hove Albion as a 73rd minute substitute.[2] This also made him the youngest player to make his Football League debut between 1988 and 2008.[3] Ashikodi went on to record another four substitute appearances for the Bermondsey club in the 2002–03 season. After the season's completion he was named Millwall's Schoolboy of the Year award for the second successive season, with the winner of the award being chosen by the club's youth academy staff.[4]

Ashikodi's career at Millwall effectively ended in February 2004 after a training ground incident that reportedly saw Ashikodi threaten a team-mate with a plastic knife.[5] The club launched an investigation into the events,[5] and the following month he left the club by mutual consent.[6] A club statement read that "The disciplinary process has been concluded. We wish him the best of luck in his future career."[6]

[edit] West Ham United

Ashikodi joined Championship club West Ham United in August 2004 on a two-year contract after impressing during a trial.[7] Manager Alan Pardew said, "We’ve given him a chance. He had a fall-out with his former club so this is a last chance for him. He is a major talent and hopefully he will have learned his lesson with what happened at his last club. Everybody deserves a second chance and to be fair he seems a lot calmer than Tomas Repka!"[8] He did not make a first-team appearance for West Ham and joined Gillingham in August 2005 on loan until December 2005.[9][10] He made four substitute appearances for Gillingham.[11]

[edit] Rangers

Released by West Ham, Ashikodi moved to Scottish Premier League club Rangers during the January 2006 transfer window after a successful trial period, signing a six-month contract.[12][13] He made his only appearance for the first team as a late substitute away to Celtic on 23 April 2006.[14]

[edit] Watford

In January 2007, Ashikodi moved to Premier League side Watford for a nominal fee, signing a two-and-a-half-year contract.[15][16] He made his debut for Watford in January 2007, scoring the final goal in a 4–1 FA Cup win over Stockport County, his first goal at senior level.[17] He played his first Premier League game against Aston Villa on 20 January 2007.[18]

[edit] Loan moves

Ashikodi was loaned to League One side Bradford City in March 2007. He played eight times for the Bantams, scoring twice. His loan spell was cut short after he sustained a broken leg in a fixture against Brighton & Hove Albion, which ruled him out for the remainder of the season.[19]

After recovering from his broken leg, he was quickly loaned out in January 2008 to another League One side, Swindon Town, for the remainder of the 2007–08 season.[20] He played ten times for Swindon, and scored a hat-trick for their reserves. He returned to Watford in April 2008 after a loose screw on a plate in his leg required surgery, ruling him out of the remainder of the season.[21][22]

On 5 August 2008 he was loaned to League One side Hereford United until 3 January 2009. He followed in the footsteps of Theo Robinson and Toumani Diagouraga, both of whom were loaned from Watford to Hereford the previous season.[23] He scored in his second game for the club, a 2–1 loss to Championship side Crystal Palace in the League Cup.[24] In mid-September he had to return to Watford for treatment on an injury,[25] but subsequently returned to Hereford. Ashikodi had made only eight first team appearances for the Bulls, with one goal scored, by the expiration of his loan deal in January 2009.

[edit] Trials

Ashikodi's contract was terminated by Watford on 2 February 2009.[26]

Later the same month, Ashikodi played on trial for both Luton Town, scoring in the side's reserve team game against Peterborough United,[27] and Shrewsbury Town, where he scored twice in a reserve fixture.[28]

[edit] Shrewsbury Town

After a successful trial for Shrewsbury, Ashikodi signed on a contract until the end of the 2008–09 season.[29] He made his debut for Shrewsbury in a 3–0 defeat away at Macclesfield Town when he was substituted in the second half by Richard Walker.[30] Ashikodi scored his first goal for the club a week later in his third game to help Shrewsbury to a 3–2 win against Notts County.[31] He was released by Shrewsbury in May 2009.[32]

[edit] Kettering Town

On 31 August 2009 Ashikodi joined Conference National side Kettering Town.[33][34] He made his debut as a second half substitute against Altrincham, scoring once and setting up a second goal in a 2-0 victory.[35] Ashikodi's good start to the season continued with a goal against Ebbsfleet United on 26 September 2009.[36] Ashikodi played his last game for Kettering in the FA Cup game against Leeds United.

[edit] Ebbsfleet United

Following his release from Kettering, Ashikodi signed for Ebbsfleet on 19 January 2010.[37] On the same day he made his debut and scored a penalty against his former club Kettering.[38]

[edit] Return to Kettering

In September 2011, Ashikodi attracted negative attention following a red card in a 3-5 loss to Hayes & Yeading United, after he was shown the red card along with team mate Jean-Paul Marna for fighting following a dispute over who should take a penalty.[39]

[edit] York City

Ashikodi signed for Conference rivals York City on loan on 23 November until January 2012, when York would decide whether to extend the deal.[40] His first goal for York came against parent club Kettering in a 7–0 victory on 3 December.[41] Having scored one goal in six appearances he signed for York permanently on a contract until the end of the 2011–12 season on 2 January 2012.[42][43]

[edit] International career

Ashikodi has played for England at youth levels; he played in the 2002 under-16 Victory Shield, scoring in a 1–0 victory against Wales.[44] He also made appearances at the 2003 under-17 Pepsi Tournament,[45] and made a substitute appearance at under-18 level against Norway. At Under 19 level, he scored the only two goals in the game against Switzerland on 16 November 2005.[46]

[edit] Career statistics

As of 14 January 2012.
Club Season League[A] FA Cup League Cup Other[B] Total
Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Millwall 2002–03[47] 5 0 0 0 0 0 – 5 0
2003–04[48] 0 0 0 0 0 0 – 0 0
Total 5 0 0 0 0 0 – 5 0
West Ham United 2004–05[49] 0 0 0 0 0 0 – 0 0
2005–06[50] 0 0 0 0 0 0 – 0 0
Total 0 0 0 0 0 0 – 0 0
Gillingham (loan) 2005–06[51] 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0
Rangers 2005–06[52] 1 0 0 0 0 0 – 1 0
2006–07[53] 0 0 0 0 0 0 – 0 0
Total 1 0 0 0 0 0 – 1 0
Watford 2006–07[54] 2 0 1 1 0 0 – 3 1
2007–08[55] 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2008–09[56] 0 0 0 0 0 0 – 0 0
Total 2 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 3 1
Bradford City (loan) 2006–07[57] 8 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 8 2
Swindon Town (loan) 2007–08[58] 10 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 10 0
Hereford United (loan) 2008–09[59] 6 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 8 1
Shrewsbury Town 2008–09[60] 8 1 0 0 0 0 2 0 10 1
Kettering Town 2009–10[61] 14 6 4 2 – 0 0 18 8
Ebbsfleet United 2009–10[61] 16 11 0 0 – 0 0 16 11
Kettering Town 2010–11[62] 6 1 0 0 – 0 0 6 1
2011–12[42] 17 6 2 0 – 0 0 19 6
Total 23 7 2 0 – 0 0 25 7
York City (loan) 2011–12[42] 5 1 0 0 – 1 0 6 1
York City 0 0 0 0 – 1 0 1 0
Career totals 102 28 7 3 1 1 5 0 115 32

[edit] Footnotes

A. ^ The "League" column constitutes appearances and goals (including those as a substitute) in the Football League, Football Conference and Scottish Premier League.
B. ^ The "Other" column constitutes appearances and goals (including those as a substitute) in the FA Trophy, Football League Trophy and play-offs.

[edit] References

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  5. ^ a b Dart, Tom (2009-02-09). "Millwall pair involved in knife incident". The Times (London). http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/sport/football/football_league/article1014967.ece. Retrieved 2009-05-25. 
  6. ^ a b Bailey, Graeme (March 2009). "Duo face New Den door". Sky Sports. http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,11735_2297605,00.html. Retrieved 2009-05-25. 
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  8. ^ Blackburn, Martin (2004-08-06). "Pardew hands Ashikodi a second chance". The Sun (London). http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/sport/article-12396173-pardew-hands-ashikodi-a-second-chance.do. Retrieved 2009-05-25. 
  9. ^ "Ashikodi completes Gills switch". BBC Sport. 15 August 2005. http://newsimg.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/4154152.stm. Retrieved 2011-11-23. 
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  12. ^ Esplin, Ronnie (2006-01-12). "Teenager Ashikodi aiming to cut a dash at Ibrox". The Guardian (London). http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2006/jan/12/newsstory.rangers. Retrieved 2009-05-25. 
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  14. ^ "Celtic 0 - 0 Rangers (23 April 2006)". Soccerbase. http://www.soccerbase.com/results3.sd?gameid=484124. Retrieved 2009-05-25. 
  15. ^ "Watford complete Ashikodi swoop". BBC Sport. 2007-01-01. http://newsimg.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/6222985.stm. Retrieved 2011-11-23. 
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  19. ^ Sporting Life, accessed 16 April 2007
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  23. ^ Moses Ashikodi Joins On Loan Hereford United F.C. 5 August 2008. Retrieved 2008-08-05.
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  28. ^ "Town 5 Sheffield United 0". Shrewsbury Town F.C.. http://www.shrewsburytown.com/page/Reserves/0,,10443~1569321,00.html. Retrieved 2009-02-26. 
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  30. ^ "Macclesfield 3-0 Shrewsbury". BBC Sport. 2009-02-28. http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_div_3/7899827.stm. Retrieved 2009-11-23. 
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  32. ^ Seven players released by Shrews BBC Sport
  33. ^ Exodus stays as Moses arrives
  34. ^ Moses comes to the Poppies
  35. ^ Kettering 2-0 Altrincham BBC Sport
  36. ^ Kettering 3-0 Ebbsfleet BBC Sport, 26 September 2009
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  38. ^ "Ebbsfleet United 1-2 Kettering". BBC Sport. 2010-01-19. http://newsimg.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_conf/8428692.stm. Retrieved 2011-11-23. 
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  40. ^ "Kettering Town's Moses Ashikodi moves to York City". BBC Sport. 2011-11-23. http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/15855978. Retrieved 2012-02-03. 
  41. ^ "York 7–0 Kettering". BBC Sport. 2011-12-03. http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/15901752. Retrieved 2012-02-03. 
  42. ^ a b c Appearances and goals for this season are taken from:
    "Games played by Moses Ashikodi in 2011/2012". Soccerbase. http://www.soccerbase.com/players/player.sd?player_id=34641&season_id=141. Retrieved 2012-01-02. 
    "Kettering Town 3 – 1 Southend Manor". Kettering Town F.C. http://www.ketteringtownfc.co.uk/story.php?story_id=878. Retrieved 2012-02-03. 
    Flett, Dave (2011-12-12). "Match report: York City 2, Solihull Moors 2 - FA Trophy". The Press (York). http://www.yorkpress.co.uk/sport/yorkcityfc/matchreports/9414376.York_City_2__Solihull_Moors_2___FA_Trophy/. Retrieved 2012-01-02. 
    Flett, Dave (2012-01-16). "Match report: Salisbury City 2, York City 6 - FA Trophy round two". The Press (York). http://www.yorkpress.co.uk/sport/yorkcityfc/matchreports/9473584.Salisbury_City_2__York_City_6/. Retrieved 2012-02-03. 
  43. ^ Flett, Dave (2012-01-02). "York City boss won’t panic buy during transfer window after Stags draw". The Press (York). http://www.yorkpress.co.uk/sport/yorkcityfc/news/9446836.York_City_boss_won___t_panic_buy_during_transfer_window_after_Stags_draw/. Retrieved 2012-01-02. 
  44. ^ Lloyd, Graeme (2002-11-02). "Outclassed Wales slip to second narrow defeat". Western Mail (Cardiff). http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1G1-93970366.html. Retrieved 2009-05-25. "A neatly taken goal midway through the first half by Millwall striker Moses Ashikodi proved decisive..." 
  45. ^ "Young stars show plenty of promise.". Nottingham Evening Post. 2003-07-08. http://www.accessmylibrary.com/coms2/summary_0286-23756062_ITM. Retrieved 2009-05-25. "England managed to net in the last minute through Millwall's Moses Ashikodi, a just reward for his efforts up front, but they couldn't muster an equaliser. ..." 
  46. ^ "Ashikodi at the double for England". East London Advertiser. 2005-03-24. http://www.eastlondonadvertiser.co.uk/content/towerhamlets/advertiser/sport/story.aspx?brand=ELAOnline&category=sportfootball&tBrand=northlondon24&tCategory=sportela&itemid=WeED24%20Nov%202005%2017%3A21%3A33%3A277. Retrieved 2009-05-25. "...Ashikodi, who recently returned to the Hammers after a loan spell at Gillingham, scored both goals after being introduced as a second half substitute..." 
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  51. ^ Hugman, ed. The PFA Footballers' Who's Who 2006–07. p. 459. 
  52. ^ "Games played by Moses Ashikodi in 2005/2006". Soccerbase. http://www.soccerbase.com/players/player.sd?player_id=34641&season_id=135. Retrieved 2012-02-03. 
  53. ^ "Games played by Moses Ashikodi in 2006/2007". Soccerbase. http://www.soccerbase.com/players/player.sd?player_id=34641&season_id=135. Retrieved 2012-02-03. 
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  60. ^ Hugman, ed. The PFA Footballers' Who's Who 2009–10. p. 469. 
  61. ^ a b Appearances and goals for this season are taken from:
    "Games played by Moses Ashikodi in 2009/2010". Soccerbase. http://www.soccerbase.com/players/player.sd?player_id=34641&season_id=139. Retrieved 2012-02-03. 
    "Replay for the Poppies". Kettering Town F.C. http://www.ketteringtownfc.co.uk/story.php?story_id=274. Retrieved 2012-02-03. 
    "Match report: Salisbury City 2, York City 6 - FA Trophy round two". Kettering Town F.C. http://www.yorkpress.co.uk/sport/yorkcityfc/matchreports/9473584.Salisbury_City_2__York_City_6/. Retrieved 2012-02-03. 
  62. ^ "Games played by Moses Ashikodi in 2010/2011". Soccerbase. http://www.soccerbase.com/players/player.sd?player_id=34641&season_id=140. Retrieved 2012-02-03. 

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