Shaun Tuton

Shaun Tuton

Personal information
Date of birth	3 December 1991
Place of birth	Sheffield, England
Playing position	Forward
Club information
Current team	Barnsley
Number	25
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps^†	(Gls)^†
	Teversal
	Matlock Town
2012–2013	Belper Town
2013–2014	Matlock Town
2014–2015	Buxton
2015–2016	FC Halifax Town	27	(10)
2016–	Barnsley	2	(0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 00:00, 29 February 2016 (UTC). † Appearances (goals)

Shaun Tuton (born 3 December 1991) is an English professional footballer who plays as a forward for League One side Barnsley.

Playing career

Tuton played lower league football for Teversal, Matlock Town, Belper Town, and Buxton.^[1] He trials at Carlisle United in January 2015 and Morecambe in February 2015.^[2][3] He was signed by FC Halifax Town manager Neil Aspin in August 2015.^[4] His performances for Halifax earned him comparison with Jamie Vardy, a striker who played for Halifax before working his way up into the Premier League.^[5] He was signed by League One side Barnsley in February 2016, getting his chance in the Football League at the age of 24; Barnsley paid Halifax an undisclosed fee. Shaun tuton has so far made 2 appearances for Barnsley this season.

Statistics

As of 1 March 2015.

Season	Club	Division	League		FA Cup		League Cup		Other[6]		Total
			Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals
2015–16[7]	FC Halifax Town	National League	27	10	3	0	0	0	2	1	32	11
Total			27	10	3	0	0	0	2	1	32	11
2015–16[8]	Barnsley	League One	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	0
Total			2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	0
Career total			29	10	3	0	0	0	2	1	34	11

Notes

• Statistics for Teversal, Matlock Town, Belper Town, and Buxton not known.

References

1. "Shaun Tuton rejoins Matlock Town from Belper Town". Derby Telegraph. 6 December 2013. Retrieved 29 February 2016.
2. Charlesworth, Ricky (4 February 2015). "Buxton star Shaun Tuton in no rush to leave as pro contract offer looms large". Buxton Advertiser. Retrieved 29 February 2016.
3. "Morecambe take a look at Buxton striker Tuton". Lancaster Guardian. 26 February 2015. Retrieved 29 February 2016.
4. "Hotshot Tuton relishing new challenge after Halifax move". Buxton Advertiser. 5 August 2015. Retrieved 29 February 2016.
5. Pyke, Chris (14 December 2015). "Cardiff City linked with striker being hailed as the new Jamie Vardy - reports". Wales Online. Retrieved 29 February 2016.
6. Includes other competitive competitions, including the FA Trophy & Football League Trophy.
7. Shaun Turton profile at Soccerway
8. "Games played by Shaun Tuton in 2015/2016". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 1 January 2015.

External links

• Shaun Tuton career statistics at Soccerbase