Wes Atkinson

Wes Atkinson
Personal information
Full name Wesley Atkinson
Date of birth (1994-10-13) 13 October 1994
Place of birth West Bromwich, England
Playing position Right back
Club information
Current team
Notts County
Number 29
Youth career
West Bromwich Albion
Senior career*
Years Team Apps† (Gls)†
2014–2015 West Bromwich Albion 0 (0)
2014–2015 → Cambridge United (loan) 2 (0)
2015– Notts County 12 (0)
2015 → Eastleigh 2 (0)

* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 19:13, 17 January 2016 (UTC).

† Appearances (goals)

Wesley 'Wes' Atkinson (born 13 October 1994) is an English footballer who plays for Notts County as a right back.

Career

West Bromwich Albion

Atkinson was born in West Bromwich. A West Bromwich Albion youth graduate, he was handed a third-year scholarship deal on 7 June 2013.[1] On 22 May 2013 Atkinson signed his first professional deal with WBA, running until 2015.[2]

On 27 November, after featuring regularly in the club's under-21 side, he was loaned to Cambridge United until 3 January.[3] On 13 December, Atkinson made his professional debut, replacing Tom Naylor in the 77th minute of a 0–0 home draw against Shrewsbury Town for the League Two championship.[4]

At the end of the 2014–15 season, Atkinson was released by the club.[5]

Notts County

Atkinson joined Notts County on a one-year contract on 20 July 2015.[6]

References

  1. ↑ "West Brom hand out contracts to kids". Express & Star. 7 June 2013. Retrieved 29 December 2014.
  2. ↑ "Local Baggies quintet earn first pro deals". West Bromwich Albion FC. 22 May 2014. Archived from the original on 8 July 2015. Retrieved 29 December 2014.
  3. ↑ "Atkinson joins Cambridge on loan". West Bromwich Albion FC. 27 November 2014. Archived from the original on 8 July 2015. Retrieved 29 December 2014.
  4. ↑ "Cambridge 0–0 Shrewsbury". BBC Sport. 13 December 2014. Retrieved 29 December 2014.
  5. ↑ "Albion begin plans for next season". West Bromwich Albion F.C. 24 May 2015. Archived from the original on 8 July 2015. Retrieved 8 July 2015.
  6. ↑ "Wesley Atkinson: Notts County sign defender". BBC Sport. 20 July 2015. Retrieved 29 July 2015.

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