Aaron Lennox
Aaron Keith Lennox (born 19 February 1993) is an Australian professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Scottish club Montrose. Lennox has previously played for Queens Park Rangers, Maidenhead United, Concord Rangers, Hayes & Yeading United, Aberdeen, Raith Rovers, Cowdenbeath and Partick Thistle. He has represented Australia numerous times at youth level.
Personal information | |||
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Full name | Aaron Keith Lennox | ||
Date of birth | 19 February 1993 | ||
Place of birth | Hurstville, Australia | ||
Height | 1.91 m (6 ft 3 in) | ||
Position(s) | Goalkeeper | ||
Team information | |||
Current team | Montrose | ||
Number | 21 | ||
Youth career | |||
2009–2011 | AIS | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2011–2015 | Queens Park Rangers | 0 | (0) |
2012 | → Maidenhead United (loan) | 3 | (0) |
2014 | → Concord Rangers (loan) | 3 | (0) |
2015 | Hayes & Yeading United | 0 | (0) |
2016–2017 | Aberdeen | 1 | (0) |
2016–2017 | → Raith Rovers (loan) | 2 | (0) |
2017–2018 | Raith Rovers | 16 | (0) |
2018–2019 | Partick Thistle | 0 | (0) |
2019 | → Cowdenbeath (loan) | 8 | (0) |
2019– | Montrose | 52 | (0) |
International career‡ | |||
2009 | Australia U17 | 1 | (0) |
2012 | Australia U20 | 3 | (0) |
2014–2016 | Australia U23 | 7 | (0) |
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 05:15, 4 March 2023 (UTC) ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 15 May 2016 |
Club career
Queens Park Rangers
In 2011, Lennox joined Queens Park Rangers.
On 30 January 2013, Lennox signed a two-year extension with Queens Park Rangers,[1] but failed to make a single appearance.
In May 2015, at the end of his contract, Lennox was not offered an extension and was released by Queens Park Rangers.[2][3]
Maidenhead United (loan)
On 24 February 2012, Lennox joined Maidenhead United on short-term loan,[4] and a day later made his debut, playing a full game against Boreham Wood, conceding 3 goals.[5] He then went on to keep a clean sheet in the next game against top of the table Woking in a 2–0 victory. In the first half of the game he saved a penalty from midfielder Jack King.[6]
Concord Rangers (loan)
On 3 October 2014, Lennox joined Conference South club Concord Rangers on a 28-day loan.[7] After 3 appearances for Concord Rangers, Lennox broke his finger during training and returned early to Queens Park Rangers.[8]
Hayes & Yeading United
On 19 September 2015, Lennox joined Hayes & Yeading United,[9] but terminated his contract a week later after not making an appearance.[10]
Aberdeen
On 25 January 2016, Lennox signed for Scottish side Aberdeen until the end of the season.[11] He made his professional debut against Ross County in the final game of the 2015–16 Scottish Premiership.[12][13] In May 2016, he signed a new one-year contract with Aberdeen.[14] Following his loan to Raith Rovers, Lennox was released by Aberdeen on 31 May 2017.[15]
Raith Rovers
After extending his contract with Aberdeen, Lennox joined Scottish Championship side Raith Rovers on a season long loan in June 2016.[16] He made his debut for Raith Rovers against St Mirren in the second league match of the season.[17][18] He then kept a clean sheet in his second match for Raith Rovers making a string of saves despite tearing his hamstring in the first half of the match. He was forced to play through the injury as there was not a fit goalkeeper on the bench.[19][20] Five months later Lennox sustained significant injuries to his face and hand during a training match against Dundee United.[21][22] As a result Lennox returned to Aberdeen in March 2017.[23]
On 30 June 2017, it was announced that Lennox had re-joined Raith Rovers on a permanent transfer.[24] He played the first league match of the 2017–18 season, making a crucial save to allow Lewis Vaughan to score the equalising goal of a 1–1 draw with Alloa Athletic.[25] Lennox was released by Raith at the end of the 2017–18 season.[26]
Partick Thistle
Lennox signed a one-year contract with Scottish Championship club Partick Thistle in June 2018.[27]
Lennox made his debut for Partick Thistle against Stenhousemuir FC in July 2018. Tearing his cruiciate in a contact after punching clear at a corner. He then played 20 minutes until having to be substituted at half time.
Cowdenbeath (loan)
Lennox was loaned to Cowdenbeath in January 2019 until the end of the season.[28]
In his first game for Cowdenbeath, Lennox was named in the SPFL Team of the Week for a solid performance making multiple saves at crucial stages only to concede to a late penalty.[29]
Montrose
In July 2019, Lennox joined Montrose of Scottish League One on a one-year deal.[30][31]
In June 2023 Lennox made an announcement of his step back from football to become a father leaving Montrose a year before his contract expired.
International career
In December 2013 Lennox was named in Australia's U-23 squad for the AFC U-22 Championship.[32] He played in a goalless draw with Jordan U23s during Australia's showing at the 2016 AFC U-23 Championship.[33]
Career statistics
- As of match played 9 July 2023
Club | Season | League | National cup | League cup | Other | Total | ||||||
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Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
Queens Park Rangers | 2013–14 | Championship | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Maidenhead United (loan) | 2011–12[34] | Conference South | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | |
Concord Rangers (loan) | 2014–15[34] | Conference South | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | |
Hayes & Yeading United | 2015–16[34] | Conference South | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
Aberdeen | 2015–16[35] | Scottish Premiership | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Raith Rovers (loan) | 2016–17[36] | Scottish Championship | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Raith Rovers | 2017–18[37] | Scottish League One | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 1[lower-alpha 1] | 0 | 19 | 0 |
Raith Rovers total | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 21 | 0 | ||
Partick Thistle | 2018–19 | Scottish Championship | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Cowdenbeath (loan) | 2018–19 | Scottish League Two | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
Montrose | 2019–20 | Scottish League One | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2[lower-alpha 1] | 0 | 23 | 0 |
2020–21 | Scottish League One | 10 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — | 12 | 0 | ||
2021–22 | Scottish League One | 19 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2[lower-alpha 1] | 0 | 25 | 0 | |
2022–23 | Scottish League One | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 1[lower-alpha 1] | 0 | 13 | 0 | |
Total | 54 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 73 | 0 | ||
Career total | 85 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 15 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 110 | 0 |
- Appearance(s) in the Scottish Challenge Cup
References
- "Teenage keeper signs extension". Queens Park Rangers. 30 January 2013.
- "Andrade Heads Release List". Vital Football. 15 May 2015. Archived from the original on 4 June 2016. Retrieved 15 May 2016.
- "Furlong rewarded with new R's deal". Club Call. 15 May 2015. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 15 May 2016.
- Dobbs, June (25 February 2012). "G'day to new goalkeeper". Maidenhead United.
- "Maidenhead United vs. Boreham Wood". Soccerway. 25 February 2012.
- "Woking Football Club | First Team | Match Centre | Woking 0 - 2 Maidenhead United". www.wokingfc.co.uk. Retrieved 8 January 2017.
- "AARON LENNOX JOINS CONCORD RANGERS ON LOAN". Queens Park Rangers. 3 October 2014.
- Lambert, Luke (24 October 2014). "Concord Rangers face another goalkeeper crisis after Aaron Lennox breaks finger ahead of key FA Cup clash". The Echo.
- Raeburn, Andrew (19 September 2015). "Hayes & Yeading sign ex-QPR keeper after Fulham recall Norman". West London Sport.
- "Former QPR keeper Lennox leaves United". West London Sport. 28 September 2015.
- "Aberdeen sign Australia U23 goalkeeper Aaron Lennox". BBC Sport. 25 January 2016.
- Allan, Charlie (14 May 2016). "Rising Aberdeen FC talents to be given run-outs". Evening Express.
- Davie, Scott (15 May 2016). "Aberdeen 0–4 Ross County". BBC Sport.
- "Statement: players departing Pittodrie". Aberdeen. 16 May 2016. Archived from the original on 25 October 2017. Retrieved 17 May 2016.
- "Club Statement: Player Departures". Aberdeen. 31 May 2017. Archived from the original on 27 September 2021. Retrieved 31 May 2017.
- "G'day to Aaron Lennox". Raith Rovers. 20 June 2016. Retrieved 20 June 2016.
- "Raith Rovers 3 – 1 St Mirren". Raith Rovers. 13 August 2016.
- "Aaron Lennox Post match interview". Raith Rovers. 13 August 2016.
- "Dunfermline Athletic Football Club - Raith Rovers 2 Dunfermline 0". Dunfermline Athletic. 20 August 2016.
- Collin, Iain (22 August 2016). "Selection crisis for Raith Rovers after injury to on-loan Aberdeen goalkeeper Aaron Lennox". Deadline News.
- "Aussie keeper recovers from gruesome injury". The World Game. SBS. 17 April 2017. Retrieved 7 August 2017.
- "Keeper badly injured in 'bounce' game". Raith Rovers. 9 January 2017. Retrieved 7 August 2017.
- "Loan Update: Joe Nuttall and Aaron Lennox". Aberdeen. 31 March 2017. Archived from the original on 15 November 2022. Retrieved 10 April 2017.
- "Aaron Is Roaring Back!". Raith Rovers. 30 June 2017.
- "Alloa 1 Raith Rovers 1: Lewis Vaughan credits manager for boosting his confidence". The Courier. 7 August 2017.
- "RRFC retained/released list". Raith Rovers FC. 15 May 2018. Retrieved 15 May 2018.
- "SIGNING NEWS: Aaron Lennox is a Jag". Partick Thistle. 23 June 2018. Retrieved 23 June 2018.
- "Cammy Bell and Aaron Lennox depart on loan". Partick Thistle. 31 January 2019.
- "Team of the Week". Scottish Professional Football League. 12 February 2019.
- "GABLE ENDIES SIGN STOPPER LENNOX". Montrose. 5 July 2019. Archived from the original on 15 November 2022. Retrieved 7 July 2019.
- Young, Graeme (5 July 2019). "Transfer news RECAP: Look back over all of Friday's transfer action". Daily Record. Retrieved 7 July 2019.
Montrose have announced the signing of goalkeeper Aaron Lennox from Partick Thistle. The stopper joins on a one-year deal after leaving Firhill.
- "FFA names squad for AFC U-22 Championships". Football Federation Australia. 19 December 2013. Archived from the original on 11 January 2014.
- "Jordan 0–0 Australia". Asian Football Confederation. 20 January 2016.
- Aaron Lennox at Soccerway. Retrieved 21 October 2017.
- "Games played by Aaron Lennox in 2015/2016". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 21 October 2017.
- "Games played by Aaron Lennox in 2016/2017". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 21 October 2017.
- "Games played by Aaron Lennox in 2017/2018". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 21 October 2017.
External links
- Aaron Lennox at Soccerbase
- Aaron Lennox at Soccerway