Jlloyd Samuel (born March 29, 1981 in San Fernando, Trinidad and Tobago) is an English football defender of Trinidadian descent, who currently is under contract to Aston Villa until 1st July and then he will move to Bolton Wanderers. March 29 is the 88th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (89th in leap years). ... 1981 (MCMLXXXI) was a common year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... The City of San Fernando is the larger of the two cities, and the second largest municipality in Trinidad and Tobago. ... Motto (French) God and my right Anthem God Save the King (Queen) England() – on the European continent() – in the United Kingdom() Capital (and largest city) London (de facto) Official languages English (de facto) Government Constitutional monarchy  -  Queen Queen Elizabeth II  -  Prime Minister Tony Blair MP Unification  -  by Athelstan 967  Area... Football (soccer) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia /**/ @import /skins-1. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... This article or section does not cite any references or sources. ...

Football career

Jlloyd attended St Joseph's Academy, Blackheath, London through the 90's. He was a valuable member of the school football teams as well as the London Schoolboys teams. Jlloyd spent his youth football at Charlton Athletic, before signing a proffesional contract Aston Villa poached him. John Gregory at the [FA] tribunal for the poaching was incongruously quoted as saying that he'd signed Jloyd and didn't expect him to play for the first team. Founded in 1905, Charlton Athletic F.C. play at The Valley, in Charlton, southeast London. ... John Charles Gregory (born November 5, 1954 in Scunthorpe) is a former player and football manager of Plymouth Argyle, Portsmouth F.C., Aston Villa, Derby County and other clubs. ...

As a youth, he played for sunday league team Senrab F.C.^[1] and West Ham United, and was released from the East London club on the same day as Paul Konchesky, Bobby Zamora (who have both now returned to the Hammers) and Fitz Hall, now of Wigan Athletic.^[1] Sunday league football is a term used in England to describe those association football leagues which play on Sunday, as opposed to the more usual Saturday. ... West Ham United Football Club are based in Upton Park, Newham, East London and have played their home matches at the 35,647 capacity Boleyn Ground stadium since 1904. ... Paul Martyn Konchesky (born May 15, 1981 in Barking, London) is a professional English football player currently playing for West Ham United in the left-back position. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... Fitz Hall (born December 20, 1980) is an English footballer who plays for Crystal Palace in The Championship. ... Crystal Palace Football Club are an English professional football team based in SE25, South East London and currently play in the Coca-Cola Championship, the second level of English football. ...

Samuel's Aston Villa debut came after 51 minutes of a second-leg League Cup match against Chester City F.C., on September 21, 1999 which finished 5-0 in Aston Villa's favour. The Football League Cup, commonly known as the League Cup, is an English football competition. ... For the Local Government District of Chester City, see Chester City (district). ... September 21 is the 264th day of the year (265th in leap years). ... 1999 (MCMXCIX) was a common year starting on Friday, and was designated the International Year of Older Persons by the United Nations. ...

Since the beginning of his Aston Villa career, he has also been on loan to Gillingham F.C., for whom he made seven full appearances and one substitute appearance, between October 25 and December 3, 2001. For the team based in Dorset, see Gillingham Town F.C. Gillingham Football Club is an English professional football club based in the town of Gillingham, Kent, currently playing in the Football League One. ... October 25 is the 298th day of the year (299th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... December 3 is the 337th (in leap years the 338th) day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2001 (MMI) was a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

Though looking set for the 2002 European Under-21 Championships, Samuel picked up a groin injury which ensured his being out of action for a sustained period of time. For album titles with the same name, see 2002 (album). ...

When Graham Taylor took over the reins at Aston Villa, Samuel became more assured of a place on the team, despite his nervousness on the pitch. His best season, however, was 2003-04, as, under newly appointed Villa boss David O'Leary, he rose to become one of the best left-backs in the Premiership and was selected in the England squad for the game against Sweden, although his involvement only went as far as being an unused substitute. Graham Taylor OBE (born September 15, 1944, Worksop, Nottinghamshire) is a football manager and a former player. ... The 2003-2004 season was the 124th season of competitive football in England. ... David Anthony OLeary is an Irish football manager and former player. ... First international Scotland 0 - 0 England (Partick, Scotland; 30 November 1872) Biggest win Ireland 0 - 13 England (Belfast, Ireland; 18 February 1882) Biggest defeat Hungary 7 - 1 England (Budapest, Hungary; 23 May 1954) World Cup Appearances 12 (First in 1950) Best result Winners, 1966 European Championship Appearances 7 (First in...

He claimed that he wanted to change back to represent Trinidad and Tobago in World Cup 2006, but the application rejected by FIFA.^[2]

However in 2004-05, Samuel's place in the team was due to a severe lack of options in the squad rather than his own form as he soon began to look like the player he had been earlier on in his career, nervous and indecisive on the ball. Samuel lost his place in the team to Netherlands international defender Wilfred Bouma, who signed from Dutch side PSV Eindhoven at the start of the 2005-06 season, though throughout the few appearances Samuel did make during this season due to Bouma's severe lack of basic match fitness, he showed promise that he was gaining in confidence and game awareness once again. The 2004-2005 season was the 125th season of competitive football in England. ... Wilfred Bouma (born June 15, 1978 in Helmond, the Netherlands) is a Dutch soccer player who currently plays for English club Aston Villa. ... Philips Sport Vereniging (English: Philips Sports Union), widely known either as PSV or PSV Eindhoven, is a sports club from Eindhoven, Netherlands. ... The 2005-2006 season was the 126th season of competitive football in England. ...

During his appearance on MTV's Footballers Cribs, Samuel revealed he calls himself 'Sweetboy' and calls his girlfriend Emma Pritchard 'Sweetgirl'.

In March 2007 he hinted on his personal website that his time with Aston Villa could be about to come to an end due to lack of recent opportunities. Samuel has been a professional at Villa for the last decade but the signing of Wilfred Bouma and various injury problems have limited his match action over the last two years. Newcastle United and Middlesbrough F.C are believed to be watching contract developments with a keen interest with Newcastle manager Sam Allardyce having previously spoken of his admiration for the full back and Boro manager Gareth Southgate a former defensive colleague of the player during their days together at Villa. Wilfred Bouma (born June 15, 1978 in Helmond, the Netherlands) is a Dutch soccer player who currently plays for English club Aston Villa. ... For the Australian soccer club see Newcastle United (Australia). ... Middlesbrough F.C. are an English football team, commonly known as Boro. ... Samuel Allardyce (born October 19, 1954 in Dudley, West Midlands) is an English former professional football player and is the manager of Newcastle United. ... Gareth Harold Southgate (born 3 September 1970 in Crawley, Sussex) is a former English footballer, currently manager of Middlesbrough in the English Premiership. ...

Jlloyd will sign a four year contract with Bolton Wanderers on 1 July 2007. He was new Wanderers' boss, Sammy Lee's first signing.^[3] July 1 is the 182nd day of the year (183rd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar, with 183 days remaining. ... Sammy Lee (born February 7, 1959 in Liverpool) was a diminutive but skilful midfield player in the great Liverpool team of the early 1980s. ...

References

• ^  Sam Pilger (October 2003). "The Boy's A Bit Special". FourFourTwo (110): 31. 

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External links

• Jlloyd Samuel Official Website at Icons.com
• Jlloyd Samuel career stats at Soccerbase