Alex Pursehouse
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| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 6 May 1992 | ||
| Place of birth | Sheffield, England | ||
| Height | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) | ||
| Playing position | Defender | ||
| Club information | |||
Current team | Worksop Town | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps†| (Gls)†|
| 2011 | Tranmere | 0 | (0) |
| 2011–2013 | Kilmarnock | 9 | (0) |
| 2013 - April 2014 | Brechin City | 12 | (0) |
| 2014 | Worksop Town | 0 | (0) |
| Feb 2015 | Bradford Park Avenue | 0 | (0) |
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* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 28 July 2014. | |||
Alex Pursehouse (born 6 May 1992 in Sheffield) is an English footballer who currently plays for National League North side Bradford Park Avenue, where he plays as a defender.
Playing career
Tranmere Rovers
He began his career on the youth side of Tranmere Rovers.[1] However he did not make a first team appearance for the Birkenhead club.
Kilmarnock
Pursehouse left Tranmere Rovers to join Scottish side Kilmarnock. He made his first-team debut for Kilmarnock on 8 May 2011 as a substitute in a 2-0 Scottish Premier League defeat against Celtic.[2] In 2011/12 season on 10 September 2011, Pursehouse made his first start and played 90 minutes at right back as Kilmarnock beat Dunfermline Athletic 3-2. After making his first start for Kilmarnock, Pursehouse said: "My priority is to make sure I'm solid as a defender but the gaffer encourages his full-backs to push on. That's enjoyable as you get the attacking side as well. It's the best of both worlds."
He went on to make a few rare appearances with the Kilmarnock squad under manager Kenny Shiels. In December 2011, Sky Sports reported that the club were set to give Pursehouse a new long-term contract.[3] After 5 months of negotiation, Pursehouse was handed a new three-year deal on 2 April 2012.[4] However, he was absolutely mince and was advised to pursue regular first team football elsewhere before the transfer deadline in February 2013.[5] Pursehouse says playing in Celtic Park was an Amazing atmosphere after being asked " the best ground you have played at".[6]
Brechin City
After being released by Kilmarnock, Pursehouse joined Brechin City until the end of the season. After making twelve appearance, Pursehouse was among players to be released.[7]
Worksop Town
After leaving Brechin City, Pursehouse moved back to England to join Worksop Town, club based in the Northern Premier League Premier Division.[8] He later cited in the interview that joining the club to have a "Good opportunity to play first team footbal"[6]
Bradford Park Avenue A.F.C.
Signed for Bradford Park Avenue A.F.C. for free on 11 Feb 2015.
Personal life
While growing up, Pursehouse supported Sheffield Wednesday.[6] He featured on Channel 4 television show Posh Pawnbrokers (broadcast 8 May 2015), selling two Krugerrands given to him by his great uncle to London Road Pawnbrokers in Sheffield for £1,550.[9]
References
- ↑ Baz, Allan (9 May 2011). "www.killiefc.com...Player Profile....Alex Pursehouse". Killie FC.
- ↑ McDaid, David (9 May 2011). "Kilmarnock 0 - 2 Celtic". BBC News.
- ↑ "Killie to deal in starlet". Sky Sports. 19 December 2011. Retrieved 12 April 2012.
- ↑ "Killie deal in full-back". Sky Sports. 4 April 2012. Retrieved 12 April 2012.
- ↑ "Alex Pursehouse leaves the club". kilmarnockfc.co.uk (Kilmarnock F.C.). 31 January 2013. Retrieved 31 January 2013.
- 1 2 3 "Player Interview – Alex Pursehouse". Worksop Town Official Website. 20 December 2013. Retrieved 15 April 2014.
- ↑ "Brechin City prepare for new season". Brechin Advertiser. 14 May 2013. Retrieved 15 April 2014.
- ↑ "Final touches to the squadFinal touches to the squad". Worksop Town Official Website. 13 August 2013. Retrieved 15 April 2014.
- ↑ "Posh Pawnbrokers". Channel4.com. Retrieved 8 May 2015.
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