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On 7 January 2009 Duffy then signed permanently for Mansfield Town, managed by [[David Holdsworth]], twin brother of his manager at Newport County, [[Dean Holdsworth]].<ref name="Mansfield">{{cite news| url=http://www.thisisnottingham.co.uk/news/Stags-sign-striker-Duffy-say-Newport/article-592611-detail/article.html|title=Stags sign striker Duffy|date=January 7, 2009 |work=Nottingham Evening Post|publisher=Harmsworth Printing|accessdate=2010-01-10}}</ref> Despite his lack of goals at Newport, David Holdsworth's faith in Duffy was repaid as he scored the winning goal on his Mansfield debut, going on to score eight further times as Mansfield pulled away from the [[Conference National|Conference]] relegation zone to finish in mid-table.<ref name="soccerbase">{{cite news| url=http://www.soccerbase.com/players_details.sd?playerid=23802|title=Robert Duffy career statistics|work=[[Soccerbase]]|publisher=Centurycomm|accessdate=2010-01-10}}</ref>
On 7 January 2009 Duffy then signed permanently for Mansfield Town, managed by [[David Holdsworth]], twin brother of his manager at Newport County, [[Dean Holdsworth]].<ref name="Mansfield">{{cite news| url=http://www.thisisnottingham.co.uk/news/Stags-sign-striker-Duffy-say-Newport/article-592611-detail/article.html|title=Stags sign striker Duffy|date=January 7, 2009 |work=Nottingham Evening Post|publisher=Harmsworth Printing|accessdate=2010-01-10}}</ref> Despite his lack of goals at Newport, David Holdsworth's faith in Duffy was repaid as he scored the winning goal on his Mansfield debut, going on to score eight further times as Mansfield pulled away from the [[Conference National|Conference]] relegation zone to finish in mid-table.<ref name="soccerbase">{{cite news| url=http://www.soccerbase.com/players_details.sd?playerid=23802|title=Robert Duffy career statistics|work=[[Soccerbase]]|publisher=Centurycomm|accessdate=2010-01-10}}</ref>
===Grimsby Town===
===Grimsby Town===
On Monday 24th January 2011 it was stated on [[BBC Radio Humberside]] that Duffy had failed to agree personal terms with [[Grimsby Town F.C.|Grimsby Town]] after a fee was agreed between the two clubs. After further negotiation, it was announced on 28th January that Duffy had signed a two-year deal with the Mariners.<ref>http://www.grimsby-townfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10417~2278596,00.html</ref> Duffy scored 28 seconds into his Grimsby debut in their 3-2 win over Eastbourne on 29th January 2011. Duffy got his second goal in two games for the Mariners after 74 minutes in the 2-2 draw with Southport on the 1st February 2011. <ref>http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_conf/9376618.stm</ref>
On Monday 24th January 2011 it was stated on [[BBC Radio Humberside]] that Duffy had failed to agree personal terms with [[Grimsby Town F.C.|Grimsby Town]] after a fee was agreed between the two clubs. After further negotiation, it was announced on 28th January that Duffy had signed a two-year deal with the Mariners.<ref>http://www.grimsby-townfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10417~2278596,00.html</ref> Duffy scored 28 seconds into his Grimsby debut in their 3-2 win over [[Eastbourne Borough F.C.|Eastbourne Borough]] on 29th January 2011 and three days later he scored again as Town drew 2-2 away at [[Southport F.C.|Southport]]. <ref>http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_conf/9376618.stm</ref>


==References==
==References==

Revision as of 15:06, 3 February 2011

Robert Duffy
Personal information
Full name Robert Duffy
Height 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Position(s) Striker
Team information
Current team
 Grimsby Town
Number 12

Robert "Rob" Duffy (born 2 December 1982 in Swansea) is a Welsh professional footballer who plays as a striker for Conference National side Grimsby Town. He is a former Welsh Youth and Under-21 international, and has also played for Rushden & Diamonds, Stamford, Cambridge United, Kettering Town, Gainsborough Trinity, Stevenage Borough, Oxford United, Wrexham, Newport County and Mansfield Town.

Playing career

Early career

Robert Duffy, who is older brother to footballer Richard Duffy, played his junior football in Swansea for Garden Village. He came through the youth system at Charlton Athletic, but was never offered a professional contract. Duffy followed Charlton's youth team manager Terry Westley to Rushden & Diamonds in 2001, where he made over 30 appearances, most as a substitute.[1] He fractured his kneecap in a training ground accident in August 2003 and did not play again until January 2004, when he played most of a reserve game.[2][3] He struggled to regain form,[1] was loaned to non-league club Stamford and had short spells with Cambridge United and Kettering Town before joining Gainsborough Trinity in January 2006.[1][4] Duffy ended the 2005–06 season at Stevenage Borough.[5]

Oxford United

Duffy was recommended to Oxford United by former youth development officer, Malcolm Elias, and joined the club on a one-month trial in July 2006.[5] He was signed by Oxford at the beginning of the 2006–07 season on a two-year contract,[6] and was Oxford United's top scorer in that season, including a hat-trick against Forest Green Rovers in October 2006.[7] In September 2007, Duffy broke his left arm after falling awkwardly during a match,[8] which sidelined him for two months. In November, he returned to action as a late substitute in the 78th minute against Ebbsfleet United, but was sent off just 20 seconds later after an off-the-ball incident with Ebbsfleet's Mark Ricketts as he went past him.[9]

Duffy was placed on the transfer list in January 2008 as manager Darren Patterson tried to free up funds to bring in new players,[10] and joined Wrexham on loan later that month.[11][12] He made only six substitute appearances for Wrexham and in April 2008, was released and returned to Oxford.[13]

Newport County

He was released by Oxford at the end of the season and, after an unsuccessful trial at Mansfield Town, he signed for Conference South side Newport County in July 2008.[14][15]

Mansfield Town

On 7 January 2009 Duffy then signed permanently for Mansfield Town, managed by David Holdsworth, twin brother of his manager at Newport County, Dean Holdsworth.[14] Despite his lack of goals at Newport, David Holdsworth's faith in Duffy was repaid as he scored the winning goal on his Mansfield debut, going on to score eight further times as Mansfield pulled away from the Conference relegation zone to finish in mid-table.[16]

Grimsby Town

On Monday 24th January 2011 it was stated on BBC Radio Humberside that Duffy had failed to agree personal terms with Grimsby Town after a fee was agreed between the two clubs. After further negotiation, it was announced on 28th January that Duffy had signed a two-year deal with the Mariners.[17] Duffy scored 28 seconds into his Grimsby debut in their 3-2 win over Eastbourne Borough on 29th January 2011 and three days later he scored again as Town drew 2-2 away at Southport. [18]

References

  1. ^ a b c "Trinity hand chance to Duffy". Non League Daily. January 5, 2006. Retrieved 2008-07-24.
  2. ^ "Talbot suffers Duffy blow". BBC Sport. August 5, 2003. Retrieved 2008-07-24.
  3. ^ "Duffy raring to go". BBC Sport. January 28, 2004. Retrieved 2008-07-24.
  4. ^ "Wilson finally gets his man". Non League Daily. December 23, 2005. Retrieved 2008-07-24.
  5. ^ a b "U's hand duo a chance to impress". Non League Daily. July 3, 2006. Retrieved 2008-07-24.
  6. ^ "Striker Duffy handed Oxford deal". BBC Sport. August 4, 2006. Retrieved 2008-07-24.
  7. ^ "Friday night's Nationwide Conference National round-up". Non League Daily. October 7, 2006. Retrieved 2008-07-24.
  8. ^ "Duffy sidelined with broken arm". BBC Sport. October 1, 2007. Retrieved 2008-07-24.
  9. ^ "Oxford Utd 0, Ebbsfleet Utd 0". The Oxford Times. Newsquest Media Group. November 17, 2007. Retrieved 2008-07-24.
  10. ^ "Oxford put six on transfer list". BBC Sport. January 15, 2008. Retrieved 2008-07-24.
  11. ^ "Wrexham net Oxford striker Duffy". BBC Sport. January 24, 2008. Retrieved 2008-07-24.
  12. ^ "Duffy extends Wrexham loan deal". BBC Sport. February 13, 2008. Retrieved 2008-07-24.
  13. ^ "Wrexham release loan strike trio". BBC Sport. April 17, 2008. Retrieved 2008-07-24.
  14. ^ a b "Stags sign striker Duffy". Nottingham Evening Post. Harmsworth Printing. January 7, 2009. Retrieved 2010-01-10.
  15. ^ "Robert Duffy Signs". Newport County AFC. July 24, 2008. Archived from the original on 2008-06-05. Retrieved 2008-07-24.
  16. ^ "Robert Duffy career statistics". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 2010-01-10.
  17. ^ http://www.grimsby-townfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10417~2278596,00.html
  18. ^ http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_conf/9376618.stm

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