Luke Guttridge

Luke Guttridge

Guttridge playing for Aldershot Town in 2010
Personal information
Full name Luke Horace Guttridge[1]
Date of birth (1982-03-27) 27 March 1982[2]
Place of birth Barnstaple, England
Height 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in)[2]
Playing position Midfielder
Club information
Current team
 Dagenham & Redbridge
Number 22
Youth career
1998–1999 Torquay United
Senior career*
Years Team Apps† (Gls)†
1999–2000 Torquay United 1 (0)
2000–2005 Cambridge United 136 (17)
2005–2007 Southend United 63 (5)
2006–2007 → Leyton Orient (loan) 7 (1)
2007 Leyton Orient 10 (0)
2007–2008 Colchester United 14 (0)
2008–2010 Northampton Town 56 (6)
2010–2012 Aldershot Town 66 (12)
2012–2013 Northampton Town 44 (4)
2013–2016 Luton Town 67 (18)
2016– Dagenham & Redbridge 3 (1)

* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 22:16, 9 February 2016 (UTC).

† Appearances (goals)

Luke Horace Guttridge (born 27 March 1982) is an English footballer who plays as a midfielder for League Two side Dagenham & Redbridge. He previously played for Torquay United, Cambridge United, Southend United, Leyton Orient, Colchester United, Northampton Town, Aldershot Town and Luton Town. He has amassed more than 400 appearances in the Football League.

Career

Torquay United

Guttridge, a midfielder, began his career as a trainee with Torquay United after playing junior football for Paignton Pilgrims. He made his league debut whilst still a trainee as a late substitute, replacing Alex Watson in the 4–0 win against Mansfield Town on 10 April 2000. In May 2000, against the advice for a longer contract offer given by youth coaches Paul Compton and Richard Hancox, Guttridge was only offered a three-month professional contract by Torquay manager Wes Saunders, even though Cambridge United had offered him a one-year deal and the chance to play second division football.

Cambridge United

Unsurprisingly, Guttridge left for Cambridge, managed by Roy McFarland, on a free transfer. He had to wait until the following spring for his Cambridge league debut, after playing twice in the Football League Trophy, but when it came he scored within two minutes in a vital 2–0 home win against Oldham Athletic. In August 2001, McFarland, by now manager of Torquay, made a bid to bring Guttridge back to Plainmoor, but this was rejected and he remained at the Abbey Stadium. He became one of Cambridge's main performers to the extent that he was appointed captain of the side[3] and a move to Premier League club Charlton Athletic was in the pipeline, although in the end nothing materialised.[4]

Southend United

Guttridge joined Southend United in March 2005[5] and, after a slow start, firmly established himself as a mainstay in the side. A chance move to the centre of midfield from his usual wide berth (following a meeting with boss Steve Tilson) proved to be a turning point and Guttridge was a major factor in the Blues 2005/06 League One title winning side alongside Kevin Maher.

Leyton Orient

However, he lost his place in the Southend first team after their promotion and on 23 November 2006 was allowed to join Leyton Orient on loan,[6] scoring his first and what turned out to be only goal for the club against Nottingham Forest.[7] He returned in January 2007. On 30 January 2007, he left Southend to sign a permanent contract at Leyton Orient initially until the end of the 2006–07 season.[8] After rejecting a contract offer from Leyton Orient, he left the club in May 2007.[9]

Colchester United

Two months later Guttridge signed for Championship side Colchester United.[10] After only playing 14 league games in the season he was released.

Northampton Town

Guttridge impressed during a trial period at Northampton Town, and on 4 August 2008 after two commanding performances in pre-season friendlies, he signed a contract with the Cobblers which will keep him at the club until at least the summer of 2010.[11] His first goal for the club came as part of a 4–0 win over Stockport County on 21 March 2009. He was released by the club on 12 May 2010 along with five other players.[12]

Aldershot Town

In July 2010, Guttridge joined Aldershot Town after signing a 2-year contract.[13][14] He was voted Supporters Player of the Season after an impressive first year with the Shots. Having made 80 appearances for Aldershot in all competitions, scoring 14 goals, Guttridge was released in January 2012 after his contract was cancelled by mutual consent.[15]

Return to Northampton

He rejoined Northampton Town on 27 January 18-months after being released by former manager Ian Sampson, and signed a contract until the end of the 2012–13 season.[16] "Luke is a very experienced player and is just the sort of character we need," said Northampton manager Aidy Boothroyd.[17] Guttridge made 44 league appearances, but was not offered a new contract by the Cobblers and left the club in June 2013.

Luton Town

Guttridge signed for Conference Premier side Luton Town on a two-year contract on 5 July 2013.[18] He was played in an advanced creative midfielder role for much of the 2013–14 season, scoring 13 goals and assisting 9 others in 32 league games, making him one of the most effective performers as Luton won the Conference Premier title and with it promotion to League Two.[19][20] Guttridge's performances led his teammates to name him as the Players' Player of the Year.[21] Guttridge played in 30 games for Luton during the 2014–15 season upon his return to the Football League, scoring four goals, and triggered a contract extension to keep him at the club until the summer of 2016.[22]

Career statistics

As of match played 9 February 2016.
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League FA Cup League Cup Other Total
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Torquay United 1999–2000[23] Third Division 1000000010
Cambridge United 2000–01[24] Second Division 1100002[lower-alpha 1]031
2001–02[25] Second Division 29210104[lower-alpha 1]1353
2002–03[26] Third Division 43330105[lower-alpha 1]1524
2003–04[27] Third Division 461131101[lower-alpha 1]05112
2004–05[28] League Two 1700010—180
Total 13617714012215920
Southend United 2004–05[28] League Two 50——3[lower-alpha 2]080
2005–06[29] League One 415100000425
2006–07[30] Championship 1703020—220
Total 635402030725
Leyton Orient (loan) 2006–07[30] League One 71———71
Leyton Orient 2006–07[30] League One 100———100
Total 171———171
Colchester United 2007–08[31] Championship 1401010—160
Northampton Town 2008–09[32] League One 25210211[lower-alpha 1]0293
2009–10[33] League Two 31422001[lower-alpha 1]0346
Total 566322120639
Aldershot Town 2010–11[34] League Two 41830102[lower-alpha 1]0478
2011–12[35] League Two 25431411[lower-alpha 1]0336
Total 66126151308014
Northampton Town 2011–12[35] League Two 193———193
2012–13[36] League Two 25100203[lower-alpha 3]1302
Total 444002031495
Luton Town 2013–14[37] Conference Premier 321310—003313
2014–15[38] League Two 27311101[lower-alpha 1]0304
2015–16[39] League Two 8210002[lower-alpha 1]0112
Total 67183110307419
Dagenham & Redbridge 2015–16[39] League Two 31———31
Career total 4676424517226353474
  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Appearances in Football League Trophy
  2. ↑ Two appearances in Football League play-offs, one in Football League Trophy
  3. ↑ Appearances in Football League play-offs

Honours

Club

Cambridge United[40]
Southend United[41][42]
Luton Town

References

  1. ↑ "Luke Guttridge". Barry Hugman's Footballers. Retrieved 22 January 2016.
  2. 1 2 "Luke Guttridge". 11v11. Retrieved 22 January 2016.
  3. ↑ Mongin set for Cambridge BBC Sport. 23 July 2004. Retrieved 2010-01-30.
  4. ↑ U's deny Guttridge move BBC Sport. 16 April 2004. Retrieved 2010-01-30.
  5. ↑ Guttridge pens deal with Southend BBC Sport. 18 March 2006. Retrieved 2010-01-30.
  6. ↑ Guttridge signs Orient loan deal BBC Sport. 23 November 2006. Retrieved 2010-01-30.
  7. ↑ "Nottm Forest 1–3 Leyton Orient". BBC. 16 December 2006. Retrieved 25 October 2010.
  8. ↑ Orient sign Southend's Guttridge BBC Sport. 30 January 2007. Retrieved 2010-01-30.
  9. ↑ Enger, Tron (29 May 2007) Five players reject new contracts Orient Supporter. Retrieved 30 January 2010.
  10. ↑ Guttridge seals Colchester switch BBC Sport. 5 July 2007. Retrieved 2010-01-30.
  11. ↑ Bailey, Graeme (4 August 2008) Cobblers capture Guttridge Sky Sports. Retrieved 30 January 2010.
  12. ↑ "Northampton Town release midfielder Luke Guttridge". BBC Sport. 12 May 2010.
  13. ↑ "Guttridge Signs". Aldershot Town FC. Retrieved 2 July 2010.
  14. ↑ "Cobblers midfielder Guttridge signs for Shots". www.gethampshire.co.uk. Retrieved 2 July 2010.
  15. ↑ "Luke Guttridge departs Aldershot Town by mutual consent". BBC Sport. 26 January 2012. Retrieved 27 January 2012.
  16. ↑ "Luke Guttridge makes Northampton Town return". BBC Sport. 27 January 2012. Retrieved 27 January 2012.
  17. ↑ "Guttridge Returns". Northampton Town F.C. 27 January 2012. Retrieved 27 January 2012.
  18. ↑ "Luke Guttridge: Luton Town sign ex-Northampton Town midfielder". BBC Sport. 5 July 2013. Retrieved 5 July 2013.
  19. ↑ "Luke Guttridge at ESPN". ESPN FC. Retrieved 28 April 2014.
  20. ↑ "Luton Town win Conference Premier and Football League spot". BBC Sport. 15 April 2014. Retrieved 28 April 2014.
  21. ↑ "Gallery: Awards Night 2014". Luton Town F.C. 14 April 2014. Retrieved 28 April 2014.
  22. ↑ "Luton Town: Twelve out of contract Hatters set to learn their fates". Luton On Sunday (Bedfordshire). 5 May 2015. Retrieved 15 June 2015.
  23. ↑ "Games played by Luke Guttridge in 1999/2000". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 22 January 2016.
  24. ↑ "Games played by Luke Guttridge in 2000/2001". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 22 January 2016.
  25. ↑ "Games played by Luke Guttridge in 2001/2002". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 22 January 2016.
  26. ↑ "Games played by Luke Guttridge in 2002/2003". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 22 January 2016.
  27. ↑ "Games played by Luke Guttridge in 2003/2004". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 22 January 2016.
  28. 1 2 "Games played by Luke Guttridge in 2004/2005". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 22 January 2016.
  29. ↑ "Games played by Luke Guttridge in 2005/2006". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 22 January 2016.
  30. 1 2 3 "Games played by Luke Guttridge in 2006/2007". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 22 January 2016.
  31. ↑ "Games played by Luke Guttridge in 2007/2008". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 22 January 2016.
  32. ↑ "Games played by Luke Guttridge in 2008/2009". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 22 January 2016.
  33. ↑ "Games played by Luke Guttridge in 2009/2010". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 22 January 2016.
  34. ↑ "Games played by Luke Guttridge in 2010/2011". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 22 January 2016.
  35. 1 2 "Games played by Luke Guttridge in 2011/2012". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 22 January 2016.
  36. ↑ "Games played by Luke Guttridge in 2012/2013". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 22 January 2016.
  37. ↑ "Games played by Luke Guttridge in 2013/2014". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 22 January 2016.
  38. ↑ "Games played by Luke Guttridge in 2014/2015". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 22 January 2016.
  39. 1 2 "Games played by Luke Guttridge in 2015/2016". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 22 January 2016.
  40. ↑ "Associate Members Cup Finalists". Coludaybyday.co.uk.
  41. ↑ "Tier Three (League One) Honours". Coludaybyday.co.uk.
  42. ↑ "Division Three (League Two) Play-off Finalists". Coludaybyday.co.uk.

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