Luke Norris

Luke Norris
Personal information
Full name Luke Michael Norris[1]
Date of birth (1993-06-03) 3 June 1993
Place of birth Stevenage, England
Height 1.84 m (6 ft 1⁄2 in)
Playing position Forward
Club information
Current team
 Gillingham
Number 19
Youth career
2009–2010[2] Hitchin Town
2010–2011 Brentford
Senior career*
Years Team Apps† (Gls)†
2011–2014 Brentford 3 (0)
2012–2013 → Boreham Wood (loan) 7 (3)
2013–2014 → Northampton Town (loan) 10 (4)
2014 → Dagenham & Redbridge (loan) 20 (4)
2014– Gillingham 69 (14)

* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 23 April 2016 (UTC).

† Appearances (goals)

Luke Michael Norris (born 3 June 1993) is an English professional footballer who plays as a forward for Gillingham. He is a product of the Brentford academy. He was known as Luke Hacker until 2012.[3]

Career

Hitchin Town

Norris began his career in the youth system at Hitchin Town.[4] He made an appearance for Hitchin Town Arena in a 2–0 Hertfordshire Senior County League Cup defeat to Baldock Town Letchworth on 18 October 2008.[5][6]

Brentford

Norris joined League One side Brentford in the summer of 2010 on a two-year scholarship.[7] Norris was awarded the number 35 shirt and received his maiden call into the senior squad for a league match versus Southampton on 30 April 2011.[8] Beginning the match on the bench, he made his professional debut when he came on as a 75th-minute substitute for Jeffrey Schlupp during the 2–0 defeat.[9] He was an unused substitute for the final game of the 2010–11 season, a 4–4 draw away at Huddersfield Town.[10] Norris sustained an injury in pre-season which kept him out for the majority of the 2011–12 campaign, though he managed to score 4 goals in 7 Development Squad appearances[11] and in April 2012 he made his second first team appearance in a 2–1 home defeat to Sheffield Wednesday, coming on as a substitute for Shaleum Logan after 81 minutes.[12] That same month he was offered his first professional contract, a one-year deal to be part of the Development Squad.[13] During the 2012/13 season, Norris failed to receive a call into the first team squad,[14] but was Brentford's top scorer in the Professional Development League 2 South, netting 10 times in 18 appearances.[15] He added a further three goals to his tally from as many Middlesex Senior Charity Cup appearances.[16]

Norris signed a further one year Development Squad contract in June 2013.[15] He made his third Brentford first team appearance on 27 August 2013, coming on after 61 minutes for Farid El Alagui in a 5–0 League Cup defeat away at Derby County.[17] In early September, Norris crowned his first Brentford start with a goal, scoring in a 5–3 victory over AFC Wimbledon in the Johnstone's Paint Trophy.[18] He made his first league appearance in eighteen months when he replaced Marcello Trotta after 70 minutes of a 2–1 away defeat to Stevenage on 12 October.[19] On 2 May 2014, it was reported that Norris had been offered a new contract, after impressing in his loan spells away from Griffin Park during the 2013/14 season.[20] Norris made three appearances and scored one goal for the Bees during the 2013/14 season,[21] in addition to scoring one goal in five appearances for the Development Squad.[22] Norris was tracked in late May by League Two clubs Stevenage, Dagenham & Redbridge and Northampton Town[23] and it was reported on 21 June that he had 48 hours to decide his future.[24] Norris left the club on 3 July, after turning down a new contract,[25] later saying "after four years it was just time for me to move on. I have a lot to be thankful to Brentford for, as they took a risk on me at 16 and gave me a chance".[26]

Boreham Wood (loan)

Norris joined Conference South side Boreham Wood on a one-month loan in December 2012[11] and made his debut in a 0–0 draw with Truro City on 8 December, replacing Cliff Akurang on 65 minutes.[27] He made his first start in the following game, lasting 80 minutes of a 3–0 victory over Farnborough, before being brought off for Mario Noto.[28] He found himself getting picked ahead of more experienced strikers Cliff Akurang and Ömer Rıza.[29] Norris notched his first goal for the club with the opener in a 1–1 draw with Staines Town on 1 January 2013.[30] On 4 January, Norris' loan was extended until the end of the month.[3] Norris scored both goals in a 2–1 win over Maidenhead United on 9 January.[31] The match proved to be Norris' swansong with the Wood, as he returned to Brentford shortly afterwards, having scored three goals in seven appearances.[32][33] Looking back on his time with the club, Norris said "it's been very good, it's given me a lot more experience in the more physical side of football compared to where I am. It's nice to get some competitive games under my belt and hopefully I've done well here for the club".[29]

Northampton Town (loan)

On 18 October 2013, Norris moved to League Two side Northampton Town on loan until 16 November, linking up with fellow Brentford loanee Stuart Dallas.[7] The following day he started in Northampton's match against Dagenham & Redbridge and scored the first league goal of his career in a 2–2 draw.[34] He scored again in the following game, netting from 25 yards in a 3–2 away defeat to Rochdale[35] and he bagged his third in three games with the equaliser in a 1–1 home draw with Cheltenham Town.[36] Norris took his tally to four goals in five games when he scored Northampton's second in a 2–1 away win over Bishop's Stortford in a televised[37] FA Cup first round match on 10 November.[38] Norris continued his excellent goalscoring run and made it five goals in six games when he converted a game-winning injury time free kick against Fleetwood Town on 16 November.[39] On 18 November, Norris' loan was extended until 4 January 2014.[40] The return of Clive Platt and Izale McLeod to the team in late November saw Norris' goalscoring run end, as he lost his starting place and was relegated to the bench. Norris' final Cobblers appearance came with a start in a 0–0 draw with Portsmouth on 29 December.[41] He was forced off after 34 minutes with an injury and returned to Brentford on 2 January 2014.[42] During his time at Northampton, Norris made 12 appearances and scored five goals.[43]

Dagenham & Redbridge (loan)

On 23 January 2014, Norris joined League Two side Dagenham & Redbridge on a one-month youth loan.[44] He made his debut in a league match against Scunthorpe United on 25 January.[45] Norris replaced Luke Howell just prior to half time and scored an 89th-minute equaliser as the Daggers battled back from 3–0 down to draw the match 3–3. In the following game, Norris made his first Dagenham start and scored the equaliser in a 1–1 draw with Southend United.[46] Norris' loan was extended by a further month on 24 February.[47] Norris bagged his third goal for the club with a "curled fine effort" in a 2–2 draw away to Exeter City on 8 March.[48] A finish at the end of a jinking run saw Norris score his fourth goal for the club with the equaliser in a 1–1 draw with Bury on 22 March.[49] On 24 March 2014, Norris extended his loan spell with the Daggers until the end of the 2013–14 season.[50] Though he failed to score further goals, Norris made regular appearances through to the end of the season and played his final match for the club on 26 April, a 3–0 defeat to former side Northampton Town.[51] Norris made 19 appearances and scored four goals for the Daggers.[52] Upon returning to Griffin Park, Brentford academy director Ose Aibangee said "Luke has now proved he can score goals at League Two level and contribute in other ways".[53]

Gillingham

Norris joined League One side Gillingham on 3 July 2014,[25] with a compensation deal being agreed with Brentford six months later.[54]

Career statistics

As of 26 April 2014.
Club Season League FA Cup League Cup Other Total
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Brentford
2010–11[55]
 League One 1000000010
2011–12[56]
 League One 1000000010
2012–13[14]
 League One 0000000000
2013–14[21]
 League One 1000101[lower-alpha 1]131
Total 3000101151
Boreham Wood (loan)
2012–13[33]
 Conference South 7300—0073
Northampton Town (loan)
2013–14[43]
 League Two 104210000125
Dagenham & Redbridge (loan)
2013–14[52]
 League Two 194000000194
Career totals 39112110114313
  1. ↑ Appearance(s) in Football League Trophy

References

  1. ↑ "The Football League Limited: Club list of registered players as at 16th May 2015" (PDF). The Football League. 16 May 2015. p. 49. Retrieved 20 June 2015.
  2. ↑ "Football : Luke Norris". Footballdatabase.eu. 3 June 1993. Retrieved 12 April 2014.
  3. 1 2 "Norris Loan Extended". Brentfordfc.co.uk. 4 January 2013. Retrieved 26 June 2014.
  4. ↑ "DEVELOPMENT SQUAD CONTRACTS". Brentford FC. 6 April 2012. Archived from the original on 2012-04-07.
  5. ↑ "The Herts Senior County Football League round-up – Sport". The Comet. Retrieved 12 April 2014.
  6. ↑ "northhertsarena". northhertsarena. Retrieved 12 April 2014.
  7. 1 2 "Norris Heads To Northampton". Brentfordfc.co.uk. 18 October 2013. Retrieved 12 April 2014.
  8. ↑ "BBC Sport – Brentford 0–3 Southampton". Bbc.co.uk. 30 April 2011. Retrieved 26 June 2014.
  9. ↑ "LUKE NORRIS". Brentford FC. 22 February 2012. Archived from the original on 14 October 2013.
  10. ↑ "BBC Sport – Huddersfield 4–4 Brentford". BBC News. 7 May 2011. Retrieved 12 April 2014.
  11. 1 2 "Wood Sign Luke Norris on Loan From Brentford " Bwfc". Borehamwoodfootballclub.co.uk. 8 December 2012. Retrieved 12 April 2014.
  12. ↑ "BBC Sport – Brentford 1–2 Sheffield Wed". Bbc.co.uk. 28 April 2012. Retrieved 26 June 2014.
  13. ↑ "Brentford striker tipped for bright future". Ealing Gazette. 30 April 2012.
  14. 1 2 "Brentford 2012/2013 player appearances". Soccerbase. Retrieved 20 March 2012. Select season required via dropdown menu.
  15. 1 2 "Trio Sign New Deals". Brentfordfc.co.uk. 18 June 2013. Retrieved 12 April 2014.
  16. ↑ "2012/13 DEVELOPMENT SQUAD STATS". Brentfordfc.co.uk. 11 May 2013. Retrieved 12 April 2014.
  17. ↑ "BBC Sport – Derby 5–0 Brentford". Bbc.co.uk. Retrieved 12 April 2014.
  18. ↑ "BBC Sport – Brentford v AFC Wimbledon". Bbc.co.uk. Retrieved 12 April 2014.
  19. ↑ "BBC Sport – Stevenage 2–1 Brentford". Bbc.co.uk. 12 October 2013. Retrieved 12 April 2014.
  20. ↑ Murtagh, Jacob (2 May 2014). "Brentford defender and striker offered new deals". Get West London. Retrieved 26 June 2014.
  21. 1 2 "Brentford 2013/2014 player appearances". Soccerbase. Retrieved 20 March 2012. Select season required via dropdown menu.
  22. ↑ 2013/14 Brentford Development Squad stats
  23. ↑ Murtagh, Jacob (28 May 2014). "Stevenage eye Brentford striker". Get West London. Retrieved 26 June 2014.
  24. ↑ Murtagh, Jacob (21 June 2014). "Brentford striker's future in the balance". Get West London. Retrieved 26 June 2014.
  25. 1 2 Striker Luke Norris turns down Brentford FC contract offer to join Sky Bet League One Gillingham
  26. ↑ Leaving Brentford was a 'no-brainer' - Get West London
  27. ↑ "Boreham Wood vs. Truro City – 8 December 2012 – Soccerway". Uk.soccerway.com. 8 December 2012. Retrieved 26 June 2014.
  28. ↑ "Farnborough vs. Boreham Wood – 15 December 2012 – Soccerway". Uk.soccerway.com. 15 December 2012. Retrieved 26 June 2014.
  29. 1 2 "Non-League Football News". Footballexclusives.co.uk. 16 January 2013. Archived from the original on 2014-04-24. Retrieved 26 June 2014.
  30. ↑ "Boreham Wood vs. Staines Town – 1 January 2013 – Soccerway". Uk.soccerway.com. 1 January 2013. Retrieved 26 June 2014.
  31. ↑ "Boreham Wood vs. Maidenhead United – 9 January 2013 – Soccerway". Uk.soccerway.com. 9 January 2013. Retrieved 26 June 2014.
  32. ↑ "Luke Norris Profile". Aylesbury United FC. Retrieved 26 June 2014.
  33. 1 2 "Boreham Wood 2012/2013 player appearances". Soccerway. Retrieved 23 January 2014. Select season required via dropdown menu.
  34. ↑ "BBC Sport – Northampton Town 2–2 Dagenham & Redbridge". Bbc.co.uk. Retrieved 12 April 2014.
  35. ↑ "BBC Sport – Rochdale 3–2 Northampton Town". Bbc.co.uk. 22 October 2013. Retrieved 12 April 2014.
  36. ↑ "BBC Sport – Northampton Town 1–1 Cheltenham Town". Bbc.co.uk. 26 October 2013. Retrieved 12 April 2014.
  37. ↑ "Watch FA Cup first round live on ITV – Bishop's Stortford v Northampton | FA Cup – ITV Sport". Itv.com. 28 October 2013. Archived from the original on 2014-02-03. Retrieved 12 April 2014.
  38. ↑ "FA Cup match report and highlights: Bishop's Stortford 1–2 Northampton | FA Cup – ITV Sport". Itv.com. 10 November 2013. Archived from the original on 2014-01-16. Retrieved 12 April 2014.
  39. ↑ "BBC Sport – Northampton Town 1–0 Fleetwood Town". Bbc.co.uk. Retrieved 12 April 2014.
  40. ↑ Murtagh, Jacob (18 November 2013). "Brentford striker extends Northampton loan". Get West London. Retrieved 12 April 2014.
  41. ↑ "BBC Sport – Portsmouth 0–0 Northampton Town". Bbc.com. 29 December 2013. Retrieved 12 April 2014.
  42. ↑ "Norris back with Bees | Football News". Sky Sports. Retrieved 12 April 2014.
  43. 1 2 "Northampton Town 2013/2014 player appearances". Soccerbase. Retrieved 28 October 2013. Select season required via dropdown menu.
  44. ↑ "Daggers Sign Brentford Striker". Dagenham & Redbridge FC. 23 January 2014.
  45. ↑ "BBC Sport – Dagenham & Redbridge 3–3 Scunthorpe United". Bbc.co.uk. 25 January 2014. Retrieved 12 April 2014.
  46. ↑ "BBC Sport – Dagenham & Redbridge 1–1 Southend United". Bbc.co.uk. Retrieved 12 April 2014.
  47. ↑ "Norris To Stay at Dagenham And Redbridge". Brentfordfc.co.uk. 24 February 2014. Retrieved 12 April 2014.
  48. ↑ "BBC Sport – Exeter City 2–2 Dagenham & Redbridge". Bbc.co.uk. Retrieved 12 April 2014.
  49. ↑ "BBC Sport – Bury 1–1 Dagenham & Redbridge". Bbc.co.uk. Retrieved 12 April 2014.
  50. ↑ "Striker Extends Daggers Stay". Dagenham & Redbridge FC. 24 March 2014.
  51. ↑ "BBC Sport – Dagenham & Redbridge 0–3 Northampton Town". Bbc.co.uk. 26 April 2014. Retrieved 26 June 2014.
  52. 1 2 "Dagenham & Redbridge 2013/2014 player appearances". Soccerbase. Retrieved 28 October 2013. Select season required via dropdown menu.
  53. ↑ "Development Squad duo Luke Norris and Aaron Pierre back at Brentford after loan spells at Sky Bet League Two Dagenham and Redbridge and Wycombe Wanderers". Brentfordfc.co.uk. 7 May 2014. Retrieved 26 June 2014.
  54. ↑ Brentford and Gillingham reach agreement over striker Luke Norris
  55. ↑ "Brentford 2010/2011 player appearances". Soccerbase. Retrieved 20 March 2012. Select season required via dropdown menu.
  56. ↑ "Brentford 2011/2012 player appearances". Soccerbase. Retrieved 20 March 2012. Select season required via dropdown menu.

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