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Clayton Donaldson
Personal information
Full name Clayton Andrew Donaldson
Date of birth February 7 1984 (1984-02-07) (age 24)
Place of birth    Bradford, England
Height 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Playing position Striker
Club information
Current club Hibernian
Number 8
Youth clubs
Bradford City
Senior clubs1
Years Club App (Gls)*
2002-2005
2002-2003
2003
2004
2004
2005-2007
2007-		 Hull City
→ Harrogate Town (loan)
→ Scarborough (loan)
→ Halifax Town (loan)
→ Harrogate Town (loan)
York City
Hibernian		 02 0(0)
13 0(4)
02 0(0)
04 0(0)
08 0(3)
86 (42)
08 0(4)   
National team2
2006-2007 England C 02 0(0)

1 Senior club appearances and goals
counted for the domestic league only and
correct as of 1 December 2007.
2 National team caps and goals correct
as of 20:03, 29 September 2007 (UTC).
* Appearances (Goals)

Clayton Andrew Donaldson (born February 7 1984, in Bradford, England) is an English-Jamaican footballer, currently playing for Hibernian in the Scottish Premier League. Donaldson previously played for York City and Hull City. He joined Hibernian in July 2007 after signing a pre-contract agreement with them in January 2007 whilst with York City. Donaldson plays football in the position of striker. Donaldson has played internationally for the England National Game XI, where he has two caps to his name.

Contents

Biography

Born in Bradford[1] of Jamaican parents, Donaldson played football from an early age and was spotted by Bradford City when playing as a midfielder for his school side.

Career

Hull City

Donaldson turned professional with Hull City in August 2002, scoring on his first team debut in Hull's LDV Vans Trophy match against Port Vale on October 22 2002, having replaced Gary Alexander as a second half substitute.[2] Donaldson was sent out on loan to Harrogate Town in November 2002, where he spent three months, scoring five goals,[3] before returning to Hull. Donaldson made his league debut on February 8, 2003, coming on as a late substitute for Damien Delaney in a 1-0 defeat at home to Lincoln City. He made one further appearance, as a substitute away to Boston United that season. In August 2003, Donaldson joined Conference side Scarborough on a month's loan.[4] On his return to Hull he made two further first team appearances (both as a substitute in the LDV Vans Trophy) before joining Halifax Town on a month's loan in February 2004.[5] With little prospect of a first team place at Hull, Donaldson rejoined Harrogate Town on a month's loan in September 2004,[3] and was voted Conference North player of the month in October.[6] At the end of the 2004–05 season Donaldson was released by Hull, as manager Peter Taylor couldn't guarantee him first team football.[7]

York City

After his release by Hull, Donaldson was spoken to by Barrow,[8] but was eventually signed by York City in June 2005, with manager Billy McEwan saying: "He's a young player who is very hungry for his chance and he'll bring competition up front".[6] He made his debut for the team against Crawley Town in August 2005.[9] His first goal for the team came in a 1–0 win against Cambridge United in September.[10] During his first season with York, Donaldson scored 16 goals and won the 'Clubman of the Year' award.[11][12] Donaldson agreed a contract extension with York for the 2006–07 season in July 2006.[13] York City manager Billy McEwan compared Donaldson to Costa Rican footballer Paulo Wanchope in September 2006, saying: "When I first saw Clayton play he reminded me of a poor man's Paulo Wanchope, whom I first saw when Jim Smith asked me to look at him as a trialist during a reserve game at Manchester City and he, obviously, went on to become a really good player and enjoyed a great career. Clayton's gait and movement is very similar and, if he keeps improving, he can achieve things in the game as all our players can".[14] After York City's 2-0 loss against Oxford United in September 2006, manager Billy McEwan hit out against Donaldson's selfishness in front of goal, saying it cost them the game.[15] In late 2006 Donaldson became subject of much transfer speculation. Mick McCarthy of Wolverhampton Wanderers watched in November 2006 as Donaldson scored his 12th goal of the season, with Billy McEwan saying: "I brought Clayton here to build York up. We want to progress up the Conference and hopefully get back into the League. It's not my job to sell players unless we get a ridiculous offer and we could use that money to buy four players".[16] Donaldson was also watched by Scottish Premier League side Hibernian.[17] In response to this speculation, Donaldson said: "I don't read too much into the speculation. I've heard it before and nothing has happened so I will just keep my head down and enjoy my football until a point comes when the manager or board come and tell me they have had an offer they want to consider".[17] On 18 December 2006 he rejected the offer of a new contract at York City, with his current deal at the club ending at the end of the 2006–07 season.[18] Scunthorpe United and Peterborough United Director of Football Barry Fry both watched Donaldson in December 2006.[19][20] Fry was believed to have tabled a £100,000 bid for Donaldson, but this came nowhere near York City's valuation.[20] Peterborough United halted their bid at this amount, with Barry Fry saying: "From my point of view, I know he's out of contract at the end of the season. I have offered more than a fair price of £100,000. I won't be increasing it."[21] Donaldson was reportedly given a £500,000 transfer valuation by York City in January 2007.[22] York City rejected a bid from Accrington Stanley for Donaldson in January 2007, with a cash-plus player offer being turned down.[23] Accrington Stanley then upped their bid to a six-figure fee but were told that Donaldson was not for sale.[23] According to York City, Accrington Stanley offered just £25,000 plus a player in exchange for Donaldson.[24] York City manager Billy McEwan dismissed Accrington Stanley's £25,000 plus a player bid for Donaldson as an "embarrassment".[25] Donaldson was suspended for three games following his 51st-minute sending off for using his elbow in York City's 2-1 defeat at Kidderminster Harriers on January 20 2007.[26] York rejected a bid by Scunthorpe United for Donaldson, with their approach falling short of the £500,000 York City's board have said would be needed to take Donaldson away from the club.[27] After Scunthorpe's bid was rejected, manager Nigel Adkins said he would not pay "stupid money" for Donaldson.[28] Donaldson was to return from his suspension for York City's reserves against Sheffield United at KitKat Crescent on 6 February 2007,[29] although the game was frozen off.[30] Donaldson returned for York City against Altrincham.[31] He scored for the first time for York since his suspension against Cambridge United, scoring a hat-trick on 13 March 2007.[32] After Donaldson scored two goals against Rushden & Diamonds on 10 April 2007, York City manager Billy McEwan said: "I'm pleased for Clayton getting back on the scoresheet. Now, he's got to try to catch Benson and become the top scorer in the Conference. That was his target at the start of the season and that's his goal still."[33] Donaldson insisted he remained fully committed on taking York City back into the Football League, after speculation concerning his commitment to York grew in April 2007.[34] Donaldson scored 24 goals in the Conference National during the 2006–07 season, meaning he was third top scorer of the league.[35]

Hibernian

Hibernian announced that Donaldson had signed a pre-contract agreement with them for a three-year deal on 29 January, 2007.[36] As Donaldson was 23 years old a month later, York City were not entitled to any compensation under FIFA regulations.[37] Hibernian manager John Collins said he was delighted Donaldson was coming to the club. He said: "Clayton has pace, lots of pace. He has scored goals in the past couple of seasons, albeit at a lower level. He is two-footed, but there is plenty of room for improvement as he is still just a young lad."[38] York City turned down a £50,000 offer in January 2007 which would have allowed Hibernian to bring Donaldson to the club immediately.[39] Before leaving York City, Donaldson said: "I am still contracted at York and I will still give 100 per cent to York. My aim was always to honour my contract and I've still got a job to do. Some will say his mind is elsewhere' but people know what I'm like."[40] York City boss Billy McEwan wanted Donaldson to carry on playing for the club before he joined Hibernian at the end of the 2006–07 season, but demanded 100% commitment,[41] and also revealed that the club intended to fight against the "international loophole" that meant Donaldson could join Hibernian for nothing at the end of the 2006–07 season.[42] Donaldson's agent, Andy Sprott, said suggestions he deliberately found Donaldson a deal in Scotland so York City would not receive any compensation was "not the case".[43] Donaldson admitted he was stunned by the £500,000 price tag York placed on him.[44] Donaldson said he was targeting to score 15 goals in his first season at Hibernian.[45] He scored his first goal for Hibernian in a pre-season friendly against Brechin City on 10 July 2007.[46] He made his league debut against Hib's rivals Hearts in August 2007.[47] He scored his first league goal for Hibs against Falkirk in September, after winning and scoring a penalty.[48] Donaldson was later sent off in this match,[49] which resulted in a suspension.[50] His first game back was against Motherwell in the Scottish League Cup, who he scored against, after a solo run and shot.[51] He went on to score his first hat-trick for Hibs against Kilmarnock in the SPL later that month.[52]

International

Donaldson was named in the initial 22-man squad,[53] then eventually in the final 16-man squad for the England National Game XI team which played The Netherlands in November 2006.[54] Donaldson made his debut for the England National Game XI in this match, where he came on as a substitute in the last 15 minutes and set up Dagenham & Redbridge striker Craig Mackail-Smith for the final goal, which England won 4-1.[55]

“ "I thought I had a decent chance of starting so I was a bit disappointed when the side was named but really I was just happy to be there because I've missed out on the final squad a few times. The manager (Paul Fairclough) had also seen the other strikers play before but had never seen me play so he was only going on what scouts told him, but I got a winners' medal from the tournament and an England cap, which I was delighted with and I hope there's more to come"

- Donaldson on his inclusion to the team.[17]

 ”

Donaldson was included in the England National Game XI squad which played Northern Ireland in February 2007.[56] Billy McEwan contemplated withdrawing Donaldson from the game, after Donaldson's comeback for York City against Altrincham in February.

“ "We will try and pull him out of the Ireland game because he got kicked all over the place and I don't think it's right that we should send him there. He got targeted and was marked very tight and closely but you are going to get that and you need to be strong and win your individual battles. He was also rusty because he's not played football for three weeks. If he was razor-sharp he could have had four goals himself and I lost count of the number of one-on-ones we had. We scored four goals but we could have possibly had ten on another day"

- McEwan on possibly withdrawing Donaldson from the England National Game XI side to play Northern Ireland.[57]

 ”

Donaldson did play in the game against Northern Ireland, but was substituted after 50 minutes.[58] England lost the match 3-1, and Donaldson was substituted for Paul Benson, who scored England's goal two minutes after coming on.[58] Donaldson said he believes he can become an England international at Hibernian.[59]

Career stats

As of 29 September 2007.[1][60]
Club Performance
Club Season League FA Cup League Cup Other Total
App Goals App Goals App Goals App Goals App Goals
Hull City 2002-03 2 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 3 1
2003-04 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 2 0
2004-05 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Subtotal 2 0 0 0 0 0 3 1 5 1
Harrogate Town (loan) 2002-03 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Subtotal 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Scarborough (loan) 2003-04 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0
Subtotal 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0
Halifax Town (loan) 2003-04 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0
Subtotal 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0
Harrogate Town (loan) 2004-05 8 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 8 3
Subtotal 8 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 8 3
York City 2005-06 42 16 1 0 0 0 0 0 43 16
2006-07 43 24 1 0 0 0 3 0 47 24
Subtotal 85 40 2 0 0 0 3 0 90 40
Hibernian 2007-08 3 4 0 0 2 1 0 0 5 5
Subtotal 3 4 0 0 2 1 0 0 5 5
Total 104 47 2 0 2 1 6 1 114 49

Notes

  1. ^ a b Clayton Donaldson. Soccerbase. Retrieved on 2007-12-04.
  2. ^ "Port Vale 3-1 Hull", BBC Sport, 2002-10-22. Retrieved on 2007-02-15. 
  3. ^ a b "Harrogate snap up Duxbury", Non-League Daily, 2004-09-16. Retrieved on 2007-04-18. 
  4. ^ "Slade brings in Donaldson", Non-League Daily, 2003-08-23. Retrieved on 2007-04-18. 
  5. ^ "Halifax take Donaldson", BBC Sport, 2004-02-09. Retrieved on 2007-01-18. 
  6. ^ a b "York swoop for striker Donaldson", BBC Sport, 2005-06-23. Retrieved on 2007-02-13. 
  7. ^ "Hinds And Donaldson Released", Hull City AFC, 2005-05-17. Retrieved on 2007-09-30. 
  8. ^ "TURNBULL`S TARGETS", Non-League Daily, 2005-06-27. Retrieved on 2007-07-24. 
  9. ^ "York 0-0 Crawley Town", BBC Sport, 2005-08-13. Retrieved on 2007-10-01. 
  10. ^ "York 1-0 Cambridge", BBC Sport, 2005-09-02. Retrieved on 2007-10-01. 
  11. ^ York 2005/2006 player appearances. Soccerbase. Retrieved on 2007-09-30.
  12. ^ Former Clubman Of The Year Award Winners. York City FC. Retrieved on 2007-09-30.
  13. ^ "Clayton’s new City deal", The Press, 2006-07-11. Retrieved on 2007-04-11. 
  14. ^ "‘Donaldinho’ is our Wanchope to watch says McEwan", The Press, 2006-09-18. Retrieved on 2007-03-15. 
  15. ^ "Clayton – Don’t be greedy", The Press, 2006-10-02. Retrieved on 2007-01-18. 
  16. ^ "McEwan stands firm over Donaldson", BBC Sport, 2006-11-06. Retrieved on 2007-01-18. 
  17. ^ a b c "Clayton plays down bid talk", The Press, 2006-12-02. Retrieved on 2007-04-11. 
  18. ^ "Donaldson rejects down York deal", BBC Sport, 2006-12-18. Retrieved on 2007-01-18. 
  19. ^ "Donaldson’s touch of class", The Press, 2006-12-27. Retrieved on 2007-01-18. 
  20. ^ a b "Posh push for Donaldson", The Press, 2006-12-30. Retrieved on 2007-01-18. 
  21. ^ "Posh will not up Donaldson offer", BBC Sport, 2007-01-03. Retrieved on 2007-01-18. 
  22. ^ "York put half a million price tag on striker", Non-League Daily, 2007-01-14. Retrieved on 2007-04-19. 
  23. ^ a b "York turn down bid for Donaldson", BBC Sport, 2007-01-18. Retrieved on 2007-04-11. 
  24. ^ "Hartlepool midfielder joins York", BBC Sport, 2007-01-19. Retrieved on 2007-01-19. 
  25. ^ "Stanley £25,000 bid for Clayton ‘derisory’", The Press, 2007-01-19. Retrieved on 2007-01-19. 
  26. ^ "Billy steps up search after Clayton sees red", The Press, 2007-01-22. Retrieved on 2007-02-07. 
  27. ^ "City reject new Clayton bid", The Press, 2007-01-24. Retrieved on 2007-01-24. 
  28. ^ "Iron unlikely to up Clayton offer", The Press, 2007-01-25. Retrieved on 2007-04-11. 
  29. ^ "Clayton back – in City’s reserves", The Press, 2007-02-06. Retrieved on 2007-02-07. 
  30. ^ "Ex-City defender’s glowing testimony for new recruit", The Press, 2007-02-08. Retrieved on 2007-02-08. 
  31. ^ "Look who’s back – it’s Clayton", The Press, 2007-02-09. Retrieved on 2007-02-09. 
  32. ^ "McEwan salutes hat-trick ace Donaldson", The Press, 2007-03-14. Retrieved on 2007-03-14. 
  33. ^ "McEwan urges Clayton to capture Golden Boot", The Press, 2007-04-11. Retrieved on 2007-04-11. 
  34. ^ "Ascent into league fires City’s ‘Donaldo’", The Press, 2007-04-25. Retrieved on 2007-04-25. 
  35. ^ English Conference Top Scorers - 2006/07. ESPNsoccernet. Retrieved on 2007-10-01.
  36. ^ "Hibs net a ‘gem’ in Clayton", The Press, 2007-01-30. Retrieved on 2007-04-11. 
  37. ^ "Donaldson signs for Hibs", The Press, 2007-01-29. Retrieved on 2007-01-29. 
  38. ^ "Hibs sign York striker Donaldson", BBC Sport, 2007-01-29. Retrieved on 2007-02-15. 
  39. ^ "Hibees told to wait for Clayton", Yahoo! Sport, 2007-01-30. Retrieved on 2007-02-04. 
  40. ^ "I’ll fire Minstermen to promotion, says Hibs-bound Clayton", The Press, 2007-01-30. Retrieved on 2007-02-04. 
  41. ^ "Carry on Clayton - McEwan", The Press, 2007-01-31. Retrieved on 2007-02-06. 
  42. ^ "Minstermen to approach FA in effort to get Donaldson compensation", The Press, 2007-01-31. Retrieved on 2007-02-05. 
  43. ^ "Deal was best for Clayton - Sprott", The Press, 2007-02-01. Retrieved on 2007-02-04. 
  44. ^ "Hibs signing stunned by £500k price tag", Edinburgh News, 2007-05-31. Retrieved on 2007-05-31. 
  45. ^ "Donaldson relishes Hibs challenge", BBC Sport, 2007-05-31. Retrieved on 2007-05-31. 
  46. ^ Reports: Brechin 0 Hibernian 2. Hibernian FC. Retrieved on 2007-07-11.
  47. ^ "Hearts 0-1 Hibernian", BBC Sport, 2007-08-06. Retrieved on 2007-08-12. 
  48. ^ "Falkirk 1-1 Hibernian", BBC Sport, 2007-09-15. Retrieved on 2007-09-16. 
  49. ^ "Collins left to rue sending off", BBC Sport, 2007-09-15. Retrieved on 2007-09-30. 
  50. ^ "Clay just desperate to hear Hibees roar", Scotsman, 2007-09-26. Retrieved on 2007-09-30. 
  51. ^ "Hibernian 2-4 Motherwell", BBC Sport, 2007-09-26. Retrieved on 2007-09-30. 
  52. ^ "Hibernian 4-1 Kilmarnock", BBC Sport, 2007-09-29. Retrieved on 2007-09-30. 
  53. ^ "National call-up for Clayton", The Press, 2006-11-11. Retrieved on 2007-02-04. 
  54. ^ "Clayton makes the cut", The Press, 2006-11-21. Retrieved on 2007-02-04. 
  55. ^ "Billy lets rip at international snub", The Press, 2006-12-01. Retrieved on 2007-02-04. 
  56. ^ "Donaldson makes England XI squad", BBC Sport, 2007-01-31. Retrieved on 2007-01-31. 
  57. ^ "Billy hails strength in depth as Minstermen revel in top-notch win", The Press, 2007-02-12. Retrieved on 2007-02-13. 
  58. ^ a b "Donaldson takes first 50", The Press, 2007-02-14. Retrieved on 2007-04-11. 
  59. ^ "I'LL USE HIBS TO WIN AN ENGLAND CALL-UP SAYS EASTER ROAD NEWBOY CLAYTON DONALDSON", The Daily Record, 2007-05-10. Retrieved on 2007-05-10. 
  60. ^ Player Details: Season 2004-2005. SoccerFactsUK. Retrieved on 2007-07-24.

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NAME Donaldson, Clayton Andrew
ALTERNATIVE NAMES Donaldson, Clayton
SHORT DESCRIPTION Footballer
DATE OF BIRTH February 7, 1984
PLACE OF BIRTH Bradford, England
DATE OF DEATH
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