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Bury fans bestowed the nickname 'The Shop' on John-Lewis, due to his tough build and with him having the same name as the UK high street store. The name soon caught on, and many famous move scene spoofs were made to include 'The Shop'. .<ref>{{cite web |url=http://menmedia.co.uk/manchestereveningnews/sport/football/bury/s/1488272_gigg-lane-faithful-lenell-john-lewis-buy-into-the-shop |title=Lenell John-Lewis Buys Into The Shop |publisher=Manchester Evening News |date=2012-03-14 |accessdate=2012-03-14}}</ref> |
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Revision as of 00:49, 16 March 2012
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Lenell Nicholas John-Lewis | ||
| Height | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) | ||
| Position(s) | Striker, winger | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Bury | ||
| Number | 12 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| ?–2006 | Grantham Town | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2006 | Grantham Town | 6 | (7) |
| 2006–2010 | Lincoln City | 72 | (8) |
| 2010– | Bury | 64 | (7) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 20:51, 3 March 2012 (UTC) | |||
Lenell Nicholas John-Lewis (born 17 May 1989) is an English footballer who plays for Bury.
Career
John-Lewis came through the Grantham Town youth system and made his senior debut for them on 1 April 2006 against Team Bath. He would make six appearances for Grantham in the 2005–06 season, scoring seven goals. After going on trial with Middlesbrough and being linked with Cardiff City, he joined Lincoln City. He made his Lincoln debut in the FA Cup against Port Vale on 11 November 2006. He scored his first goal in only his second league appearance, against Stockport County on 4 December 2007.
On 7 May 2010, John-Lewis was placed on the transfer list by Lincoln City manager Chris Sutton.[1] Two weeks later, he departed The Imps by mutual consent.[2]
On 5 August 2010, John-Lewis signed a twelve month contract for Bury, after impressing manager Alan Knill.[3] In May 2011 he was offered a new contract by the club.[4] He signed a new 12 month contract with Bury in June 2011.[5]
Nickname
Bury fans bestowed the nickname 'The Shop' on John-Lewis, due to his tough build and with him having the same name as the UK high street store. The name soon caught on, and many famous move scene spoofs were made to include 'The Shop'. .[6]
References
- ^ "Three Can Leave Lincoln City FC". The Forgotten Imp. 2010-05-07. Retrieved 2010-05-07.
- ^ "LJL Leaves The Bank". The Forgotten Imp. 2010-05-20. Retrieved 2010-05-20.
- ^ "Lenny joins the Shakers". Bury FC Official Website. 2010-07-05. Retrieved 2010-07-05.
- ^ "Bury offer new contracts to seven". BBC Sport. 10 May 2011. Retrieved 28 May 2011.
- ^ "Contract Update". Bury FC. 21 June 2011. Retrieved 21 June 2011.
- ^ "Lenell John-Lewis Buys Into The Shop". Manchester Evening News. 2012-03-14. Retrieved 2012-03-14.
External links
- Lenell John-Lewis at Soccerbase