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David Prutton Personal information Full name David Thomas Michael Prutton Date of birth 12 September 1981 Place of birth Hull, England Height 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) Playing position Midfielder Club information Current club Sheffield Wednesday Number 7 Youth career 1995–1998 Nottingham Forest Senior career* Years Team Apps† (Gls)† 1998–2003 Nottingham Forest 143 (7) 2003–2007 Southampton 82 (3) 2007 → Nottingham Forest (loan) 12 (2) 2007–2010 Leeds United 72 (4) 2010 Colchester United 19 (3) 2010–2011 Swindon Town 41 (3) 2011– Sheffield Wednesday 9 (1) National team‡ 2000–2003 England U21 25 (0) * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 14:58, 08 May 2011 (UTC).
† Appearances (Goals).
‡ National team caps and goals correct as of 16:36, 14 March 2011 (UTC)David Thomas Michael Prutton (born 12 September 1981) is an English footballer, currently playing for Sheffield Wednesday after leaving Swindon Town, having previously played for Nottingham Forest, Southampton and Leeds United, as well as representing England at Under 21 level 25 times.
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Playing career
Nottingham Forest
Prutton was born in Hull, and came through the hugely successful Nottingham Forest youth system, going on to make 155 appearances for the club where his career started. Having starred for Nottingham Forest and in the England under-21 squad the versatile midfielder was signed by Southampton, then of the Premiership, on the final day of the transfer window for £2.5 million in 2003.[1]
Southampton
Prutton is a versatile player, having played across the midfield and at right-back for Southampton, and despite being a very important player in the 2002–03 season missed out on the FA Cup Final as he was cup-tied having played for Nottingham Forest against West Ham in the third round. Despite only being at Southampton for less than four months Prutton played 12 games for Southampton and impressed in Gordon Strachan’s squad.
In the 2003–04 season Prutton featured heavily for Southampton, playing 30 games and scoring one goal against Charlton Athletic, on the last day of the season.
The 2004–05 season was one to forget, despite scoring 2 goals (one against European champions Liverpool) and playing 28 games in all competitions. Following Southampton's home game with Arsenal on 26 February 2005, Prutton was charged by the FA on two counts for the events following his red card for a tackle on Robert Pirès. First was for his failure to leave the field of play promptly following his dismissal and his attempt to remonstrate with the assistant referee, during which he pushed the referee on at least one occasion. The second charge relates to his threatening words and/or behaviour towards a match official. Prutton was handed a 10-match ban and fined £6,000 after admitting the two charges of improper conduct.[2] Prutton returned on the final day of the season for Southampton's game against Manchester United, which the side needed to win to stay in the Premiership. Southampton lost the game 2–1 and the club were relegated to the Football League Championship.
In 2005–06 the versatile midfielder’s season was marred by a broken metatarsal which he picked up in September against Queens Park Rangers.
A lack of first team opportunities forced him to seek employment elsewhere and in January 2007 he left Southampton to return to Nottingham Forest. In total he played 94 games for the Saints, scoring 5 goals. He was released by Southampton on 23 May 2007.
Return to Nottingham Forest
Narrowly beating the transfer deadline, Prutton re-joined his old club in January 2007 on loan until the end of the season, with a view to a permanent move if Forest were promoted.[3] He had piqued interest from Championship clubs Leeds United and his home-town club, Hull City.[4][5]
On 14 April, Prutton scored his first Forest goal since returning to the club against Brentford in a league match, heading in the first of Forest's four second-half goals to inspire a fightback that would win Forest the game 4–2, despite being 2–0 down after 50 minutes. He was sent-off in 90th minute of the League One play-off semi-final second leg match against Yeovil Town on 18 May 2007, leaving Forest with 10-men for extra time.[6]
Leeds United
Prutton joined Leeds United on trial during pre-season 2007 and officially joined the club on 7 August 2007. Prutton scored his first goal for Leeds against Swansea City on 22 September 2007 in a 2–0 victory as Leeds notched up their seventh consecutive victory. Prutton generally played in a right midfield role during Dennis Wise's rule at the club. When Gary McAllister became manager, Prutton was moved to his natural central midfield role, and put in several man-of-the-match performances.[7][8] He was one of Leeds' most consistent performers in the 2007–08 season, having started over 40 matches and winning several man of the match awards along the way. Leeds reached the playoff final that season but lost 1–0 to Doncaster Rovers. Prutton also became a cult hero amongst the Leeds fans, due to his humour in interviews, and also his Jesus-Like appearance. Leeds retained the services of Prutton for the next season, with his contract lasting a further year.[9] Following Simon Grayson's appointment as Leeds United manager, Prutton became somewhat of a peripheral figure in Leeds United's first team squads; despite starting in Grayson's first game on Boxing Day against Leicester City, Prutton found chances hard to come by for the remainder of the season. Leeds lost to Millwall in the playoff semi finals that season,[10] with Prutton having a bit part role since Grayson took over, with him having to settle for a place as a substitute.[citation needed]
With seven substitutes required for the 2009–10 season, Prutton made the bench regularly, and made a rare start for Leeds in the League game against Oldham Athletic. Prutton started for Leeds in the Football League Trophy game against Accrington Stanley and provided an assist for Hogan Ephraim's goal. The match was to be Prutton's last start for Leeds, with him having to settle for a place on the bench until he departed the club.[citation needed]
Colchester United
On 26 January 2010, Prutton joined League One side Colchester United on a month long loan deal,[11] with a view to make the move permanent.[citation needed] The same day Prutton made his debut for Colchester coming off the bench against Milton Keynes Dons and scoring a long range effort. Prutton's loan was set to be made permanent after Colchester played against Prutton's employers Leeds United. Prutton wasn't allowed to play in the game due to the terms of the loan deal.
On 1 February, Prutton was released from his contract at Leeds United and signed a six month deal at Colchester United.[12] Prutton was offered a new contract by Colchester manager Aidy Boothroyd in the close season, the deal remained on the table when John Ward took over following Boothroyd's departure to Coventry City, however Prutton rejected the deal.[13]
Swindon Town
On 5 July 2010, he signed for Swindon Town on a two-year deal, joining up with former Leeds team-mates David Lucas and Jonathan Douglas.[14] He scored his first goal for the club in a 1–1 draw with Brentford on 21 August 2010.[15] On the 26 March Prutton scored his third goal for the robins, netting away to long time leaders Brighton. He left Swindon in 2011 to play for Football League One team Sheffield Wednesday on a free transfer after Swindon were relegated to Football League Two.
Sheffield Wednesday
On 24 May 2011, Prutton signed for Sheffield Wednesday on a two-year deal.[16]
He made his debut for the Owls in their first game of the 2011/12 campaign, against Rochdale at Hillsborough. He scored his first goal for the club in that game, a sensational volley from the edge of the 18 yard box in the 72nd minute.
Career statistics
England Season Club Division League FA Cup League Cup Football League Trophy Play-Offs Total Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals 1999–00 Nottingham Forest Division One 34 2 3 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 39 2 2000–01 Division One 42 1 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 44 1 2001–02 Division One 43 3 1 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 46 3 2002–03 Division One 24 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 26 1 Club Total 143 7 5 0 7 0 0 0 0 0 155 5 2002–03 Southampton Premier League 12 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 12 0 2003–04 Premier League 27 1 1 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 30 1 2004–05 Premier League 23 1 3 0 2 1 0 0 0 0 28 2 2005–06 Championship 17 0 2 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 20 1 2006–07 Championship 3 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 1 Club Total 82 3 7 1 5 1 0 0 0 0 94 5 2006–07 Nottingham Forest (loan) League One 12 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 13 2 Club Total 12 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 13 2 2007–08 Leeds United League One 43 4 0 0 2 0 1 0 3 0 49 4 2008–09 League One 16 4 1 0 1 0 2 0 0 0 20 0 2009–10 League One 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 Club Total 62 4 1 0 3 0 3 0 3 0 72 4 2009–10 Colchester United (loan) League One 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 Club Total 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 2009–10 Colchester United League One 18 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 18 2 Club Total 19 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 19 3 2010–11 Swindon Town League One 41 3 3 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 46 3 Club Total 41 3 3 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 1 1 2011–12 Sheffield Wednesday League One 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 Club Total 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Total 360 23 13 1 15 1 3 0 4 0 234 18 References
- ^ "Saints swoop for Prutton". BBC Sport. 31 January 2003. http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/s/southampton/2713371.stm. Retrieved 17 August 2011.
- ^ "Prutton handed 10-game ban by FA". BBC Sport. 2 March 2005. http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/s/southampton/4310569.stm. Retrieved 27 August 2010.
- ^ http://www.nottinghamforest.premiumtv.co.uk/page/News/NewsDetail/0,,10308~972869,00.html
- ^ http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/h/hull_city/6260603.stm
- ^ http://www.leedsutd-mad.co.uk/news/loadnews.asp?cid=TMNW&id=290580
- ^ Nottm Forest 2–5 Yeovil (Yeovil win 4–5 on aggregate)
- ^ "Leeds United 1 Crewe Alexandra 1". Leeds United Mad. 2008-02-23. http://www.leedsunited-mad.co.uk/news/loadrprt.asp?cid=MTCH&id=379016. Retrieved 2008-04-10.
- ^ "Leeds United 2 Bournemouth 0". Leeds United Mad. 2008-03-08. http://www.leedsunited-mad.co.uk/news/loadrprt.asp?cid=MTCH&id=381513. Retrieved 2008-04-10.
- ^ "Prutton and Marques pen new deals.". BBC Sport. 2007-08-07. http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/l/leeds_united/6935642.stm. Retrieved 2007-08-07.
- ^ "Leeds United 1 Millwall 1: Match report". The Daily Telegraph (London). 14 May 2009. http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/competitions/league-one/5325188/Leeds-United-1-Millwall-1-Agg-1-2-Match-report.html.
- ^ "Leeds United's David Prutton joins Colchester on loan". BBC Sport. 2010-01-26. http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/c/colchester_united/8480574.stm. Retrieved 2010-02-01.
- ^ "Prutton completes Colchester move". BBC Sport. 2010-02-01. http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/c/colchester_united/8491203.stm. Retrieved 2010-02-01.
- ^ "Colchester summer clear out continues". Green 'Un. 2010-06-28. http://www.greenun24.co.uk/colchester-united/colchester_s_summer_clear_out_continues_1_468625. Retrieved 2010-06-28.
- ^ "Prutton agrees to Town move". Swindon Town official website. 5 July 2010. http://www.swindontownfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10341~2082034,00.html. Retrieved 5 July 2010.
- ^ "Prutton pleased to open Town account". Swindon Town FC. 21 August 2010. http://www.swindontownfc.co.uk/page/Interview/0,,10341~2130309,00.html. Retrieved 22 August 2010.
- ^ http://www.swfc.co.uk/page/News/0,,10304~2366051,00.html
External links
England squad – 2002 UEFA European Under-21 Football Championship 
Sheffield Wednesday F.C. – current squad 1 Weaver · 2 Buxton · 3 Bennett · 4 Batth · 5 R. Jones · 6 Semedo · 7 Prutton · 8 Lines · 9 O'Grady · 10 Marshall · 11 J. Johnson · 12 Palmer · 14 Madine · 15 Sedgwick · 16 O'Connor · 17 R. Johnson · 18 Reynolds · 20 Otsemobor · 21 D. Jones · 23 O'Donnell · 24 Jameson · 25 Tumilty · 26 Nyoni · 27 Uchechi · 29 Obileye · 30 Lowe · 31 Kašnik · 43 Bywater · Manager: Megson
Categories:- 1981 births
- Living people
- Sportspeople from Kingston upon Hull
- Old Hymerians
- English footballers
- England under-21 international footballers
- Association football midfielders
- Nottingham Forest F.C. players
- Southampton F.C. players
- Leeds United A.F.C. players
- Colchester United F.C. players
- Premier League players
- The Football League players
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