 | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Gareth Richard Sheldon | ||
| Date of birth | (1980-01-31)31 January 1980 (age 45) | ||
| Place of birth | Birmingham, England | ||
| Position | Striker | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1997–2002 | Scunthorpe United | 89 | (8) |
| 2002–2005 | Exeter City | 80 | (13) |
| 2005–2006 | Kidderminster Harriers | 34 | (2) |
| 2006–2007 | Hereford United | 8 | (1) |
| 2007 | Halesowen Town | 7 | (0) |
| 2007–2009 | Tamworth | 41 | (10) |
| 2009 | King's Lynn | 7 | (6) |
| 2009–2010 | Atherstone Town | 0 | (0) |
| 2010–2011 | Bolehall Swifts | 17 | (4) |
| 2011–2012 | Bardon Hill | ||
| 2012–2013 | Bolehall Swifts | 10 | (2) |
| 2013–2014 | Polesworth | ||
| International career | |||
| 2004 | England C | 6 | (1) |
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Gareth Richard Sheldon (born 31 January 1980) is an English former professionalfootballer, who last played forMidland Football Combination Division Two side Polesworth, where he played as astriker.
On 22 May 2002, Sheldon signed a two-year deal with Third Division sideExeter City.[1]
Sheldon's career at Exeter had alerted the attentions ofKidderminster Harriers managerStuart Watkiss following the club's relegation to the Conference, and on 13 July 2005 they moved to sign him on a free transfer.[2] The move failed to bring out the best in Sheldon, and following a disappointing season and the dismissal of Watkiss, he was released from his contract on 23 June 2006,[3] having made 34 appearances and scored two goals.
He was picked up on the free transfer the same day by newly promotedLeague Two sideHereford United. However, Sheldon was unable to secure a regular first-team place. He made eight league appearances for the club, scoring once againstMansfield Town,[4] and his contract was terminated by mutual consent on 27 February 2007.[5]
On 16 May 2007, Sheldon signed forTamworth of theConference North division for the 2007–08 season. Playing in an advanced left-sided midfield position, he won player-of-the-year honours in an under-achieving side. Towards the end of the season, he was played in a central attacking position and his success here was carried over into Tamworth's encouraging start to the 2008–09 season.[6]
Following his recovery from his long-term injury, Sheldon joined former Adders manager Daren Fulford at his new clubBolehall Swifts.[7]
Scunthorpe United
