George Sykes-Kenworthy

George William Sykes-Kenworthy (born 1 October 1999) is an English semi-professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Bradford (Park Avenue).

George Sykes-Kenworthy
Personal information
Full name George William Sykes-Kenworthy[1]
Date of birth (1999-10-01) 1 October 1999
Place of birth Huddersfield, England
Height 1.82 m (6 ft 0 in)[2]
Position(s) Goalkeeper
Team information
Current team
 Bradford (Park Avenue)
Youth career
Bradford City
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2017–2020 Bradford City 0 (0)
2018 → Stalybridge Celtic (loan) 10 (0)
2018–2019 → Stafford Rangers (loan) 5 (0)
2019 → Guiseley (loan) 9 (0)
2020–2021 Derby County 0 (0)
2021 Boston United 5 (0)
2021– Bradford (Park Avenue) 74 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of end of 2022–23 season

Career

Born in Huddersfield,[2] Sykes-Kenworthy began playing for Bradford City at under-8 level, and signed a two-year professional contract in March 2018.[3] Later that month he joined Stalybridge Celtic on loan, making 11 appearances in all competitions.[4] His loan spell was intended by Bradford City to help the player's growth.[5]

In May 2018 he was named Bradford City's 'Youth Team Player of the Year' for the 2017–18 season.[6]

He signed a one-month loan deal with Stafford Rangers in December 2018.[7] He made 5 league appearances.[8][9][10][11][12]

In July 2019 he signed on loan for Guiseley.[13] His loan ended in September 2019, with Bradford City manager Gary Bowyer saying he was considering sending him back out on loan.[14] He made his senior debut for Bradford City later that month, in the EFL Trophy.[15][16]

On 26 May 2020 it was announced that he was one of 10 players who would leave Bradford City when their contract expired on 30 June 2020.[17]

On 15 October 2020 it was announced that he had joined Derby County, joining the club's under-23 side.[18] On 14 June 2021 it was announced that he would leave Derby at the end of the season, following the expiry of his contract.[19]

On 7 August 2021, after a series of games as a trialist, it was announced that he had signed a deal with Boston United for the 2021–22 season. [20]

On 4 December 2021, Sykes-Kenworthy signed for National League North side Bradford (Park Avenue).[21] He was "ever-present" in the first team, and in January 2023 said he hoped one day to return to League football.[22]

References
  1. "Notification of shirt numbers: Bradford City" (PDF). English Football League. 7 February 2020. p. 11. Retrieved 2 July 2020.
  2. George Sykes-Kenworthy at Soccerway. Retrieved 11 January 2023.
  3. "YOUNG TRIO COMPLETE DEALS". Bradford City A.F.C. 5 March 2018. Retrieved 6 March 2018.
  4. "Profile". Stalybridge Celtic F.C. Retrieved 5 June 2018.
  5. Mike Crowther (5 June 2018). "Young Bantams keeper Sykes-Kenworthy ahead of schedule". Telegraph & Argus. Retrieved 5 June 2018.
  6. "KILGALLON DOMINATES PLAYER OF THE YEAR AWARDS EVENING". Bradford City A.F.C. 2 May 2018. Retrieved 3 May 2018.
  7. "New Signings". Stafford Rangers F.C. 7 December 2018. Retrieved 10 December 2018.
  8. "Stafford Rangers 2–2 Stalybridge Celtic". 9 December 2018.
  9. "Stafford Rangers 4–1 Hednesford Town". 16 December 2018.
  10. "Matlock Town 3–2 Stafford Rangers". 24 December 2018.
  11. "Stafford Rangers 1–4 Nantwich Town". 27 December 2018.
  12. "Mickleover Sports 3–2 Stafford Rangers". 2 January 2019.
  13. "Bantams keeper makes loan switch". Bradford Telegraph and Argus.
  14. "Bantams boss: No pressure on Reeves for return". Bradford Telegraph and Argus.
  15. "Local loans pay off for Bradford City youngsters". Bradford Telegraph and Argus.
  16. "Games played by George Sykes-Kenworthy in 2019/2020". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 26 September 2019.
  17. "TEN BANTAMS TO DEPART". www.bradfordcityfc.co.uk.
  18. "Derby Sign Free Agent Kazim-Richards". 15 October 2020. Retrieved 15 October 2020.
  19. "202021 End Of Season Retained List". www.dcfc.co.uk.
  20. "Sykes-Kenworthy added to United squad". bufc.co.uk.
  21. "Avenue sign Sykes-Kenworthy". Bradford (Park Avenue) A.F.C. 4 December 2021. Retrieved 7 December 2021.
  22. "Former Bantams stopper prioritising Avenue aims over Football League return". Bradford Telegraph and Argus.
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