James Loveridge
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | James Loveridge | ||
| Date of birth | 16 May 1994 | ||
| Place of birth | Llanelli, Wales | ||
| Position(s) | Forward | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Llanelli Town | ||
| Number | 11 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2010–2012 | Swansea City | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2012–2015 | Swansea City | 0 | (0) |
| 2014 | → Milton Keynes Dons (loan) | 7 | (0) |
| 2014 | → Newport County (loan) | 7 | (0) |
| 2015–2017 | Port Talbot Town | 20 | (0) |
| 2017– | Llanelli Town | ||
| International career | |||
| 2010 | Wales U17 | 3 | (0) |
| 2011 | Wales U19 | 2 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 05 January 2019 | |||
James Loveridge (born 16 May 1994) is a Welsh footballer who plays as a forward for Welsh Premier League club Llanelli Town.
Club career
Swansea City
In 2010, Loveridge joined the youth academy of Swansea City. During his youth years, Loveridge scored goals against Liverpool, Portsmouth and Manchester United in the FA Youth Cup. In May 2012, Loveridge was offered his first professional contract with Swansea City. On 19 April 2013, Loveridge signed a new one-year contract with Swansea, keeping him at the club until June 2014.[1] After a loan spell at Milton Keynes Dons, Loveridge was rewarded with a new one-year contract with Swansea until June 2015.[2]
Milton Keynes Dons (loan)
In March 2014, Loveridge was loaned to Milton Keynes Dons of League One for one month.[3] Manager Karl Robinson commented "He's quick, he's a good size and I like the fact he's grounded in the Swansea way. He can play anywhere across the top three but wants to be a number nine."[4] Loveridge made his debut for the club against Stevenage coming as a 46th-minute substitute for Izale McLeod.[5] Loveridge's loan was subsequently extended for the final two games of the 2013–14 season.[6]
Newport County (loan)
On 2 October 2014, Loveridge joined League Two club Newport County on an initial one-month loan that was subsequently extended.[7][8] He made his debut for Newport on 4 October as a second-half substitute in the 1–0 defeat at Oxford United.
Port Talbot Town
Following his release from Swansea, Loveridge joined Welsh Premier League team Port Talbot Town.[9]
Llanelli Town
In January 2017, Loveridge signed for Llanelli Town.[10]
International career
Loveridge has represented Wales at both under-17 and under-19 level. On 15 March 2014, Loveridge received his first call-up for the Wales under-21 squad as a replacement for the injured Tom Lawrence.[11]
Career statistics
- As of 2 May 2015
| Club performance | League | Cup | League Cup | Continental | Total | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Club | Season | League | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals |
| England | League | FA Cup | League Cup | Europe | Total | |||||||
| Swansea City | 2012–13 | Premier League | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | |
| 2013–14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2014–15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | |||
| Total | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| MK Dons | 2013–2014 | League One | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 7 | 0 | |
| Newport County | 2014–2015 | League Two | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 8 | 0 | |
| Career total | 14 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 0 | ||
References
- ^ "Young guns get pro contracts". Swansea City A.F.C. Archived from the original on 19 April 2014. Retrieved 17 April 2014.
- ^ "Eight young Swans pros offered contract extensions". Swansea City A.F.C. 30 May 2014. Archived from the original on 3 May 2015. Retrieved 30 May 2014.
- ^ "Dons snap up Swansea striker". MK Dons. Retrieved 8 April 2014.
- ^ "MK Dons sign Swansea striker James Loveridge on month's loan". BBC. Retrieved 8 April 2014.
- ^ "Stevenage vs Milton Keynes Dons". Soccerway. Retrieved 8 April 2014.
- ^ "Monday's loan watch". Swansea City A.F.C. Retrieved 28 April 2014.
- ^ "Loveridge agrees Newport loan". Swansea City A.F.C. 2 October 2014.
- ^ Loveridge, Newport County loan
- ^ "Town slump at home to Rhyl". Port Talbot Town F.C. 17 October 2015.
- ^ https://clwbpeldroed.org/2017/01/20/llanelli-town-land-former-swan-loveridge/
- ^ "Man United's Tom Lawrence out of Wales Under-21 squad". BBC. Retrieved 15 May 2014.
External links
- Swansea City profile
- James Loveridge at Soccerway
- Soccerbase profile