Shaun Tuton

Shaun Tuton
Personal information
Date of birth (1991-11-20) 20 November 1991
Place of birth Sheffield, England
Playing position Forward
Club information
Current team
Grimsby Town
(on loan from Barnsley)
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)
2016–Grimsby Town
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 00:00, 29 February 2016 (UTC).

Shaun Tuton (born 20 November 1991) is an English professional footballer

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. Tuton was loaned to Grimsby Town, on 31 August, until the end of the season.[6]

Statistics

As of 1 March 2015.
Season Club Division League FA Cup League Cup Other[7] Total
AppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
2015–16[8]FC Halifax TownNational League27103000213211
Total 27103000213211
2015–16[9]BarnsleyLeague One2000000020
Total 2000000020
Career total 29103000213411
Notes

References

  1. "Shaun Tuton rejoins Matlock Town from Belper Town". Derby Telegraph. London: Trinity Mirror. 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. London: Johnston Press. Retrieved 29 February 2016.
  3. Lord, Adam (26 February 2015). "Morecambe take a look at Buxton striker Tuton". Lancaster Guardian. London: Johnston Press. Retrieved 29 February 2016.
  4. "Hotshot Tuton relishing new challenge after Halifax move". Buxton Advertiser. London: Johnston Press. 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. London: Trinity Mirror Group. Retrieved 29 February 2016.
  6. "Shaun Tuton: Grimsby Town sign Barnsley striker on season-long loan". BBC Sport. Retrieved 31 August 2016.
  7. Includes other competitive competitions, including the FA Trophy & Football League Trophy.
  8. Shaun Turton profile at Soccerway
  9. "Games played by Shaun Tuton in 2015/2016". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 1 January 2015.

External links

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