James Loveridge

James Loveridge (born 16 May 1994) is a Welsh footballer who plays as a forward for Llanelli Town.

James Loveridge
Personal information
Full name James Loveridge
Date of birth (1994-05-16) 16 May 1994
Place of birth Llanelli, Wales
Position(s) Forward
Team information
Current team
 Llanelli Town
Number 11
Youth career
2010–2012 Swansea City
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2012–2015 Swansea City 0 (0)
2014 → Milton Keynes Dons (loan) 7 (0)
2014 → Newport County (loan) 7 (0)
2015–2017 Port Talbot Town 20 (0)
2017–2020 Llanelli Town
2020– Haverfordwest County
International career
2010 Wales U17 3 (0)
2011 Wales U19 2 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 05 January 2019

Club career

Swansea City

In 2010, Loveridge joined the youth academy of Swansea City. During his youth years, Loveridge scored goals against Liverpool, Portsmouth and Manchester United in the FA Youth Cup. In May 2012, Loveridge was offered his first professional contract with Swansea City. On 19 April 2013, Loveridge signed a new one-year contract with Swansea, keeping him at the club until June 2014.[1] After a loan spell at Milton Keynes Dons, Loveridge was rewarded with a new one-year contract with Swansea until June 2015.[2]

Milton Keynes Dons (loan)

In March 2014, Loveridge was loaned to Milton Keynes Dons of League One for one month.[3] Manager Karl Robinson commented "He's quick, he's a good size and I like the fact he's grounded in the Swansea way. He can play anywhere across the top three but wants to be a number nine."[4] Loveridge made his debut for the club against Stevenage coming as a 46th-minute substitute for Izale McLeod.[5] Loveridge's loan was subsequently extended for the final two games of the 2013–14 season.[6]

Newport County (loan)

On 2 October 2014, Loveridge joined League Two club Newport County on an initial one-month loan that was subsequently extended.[7][8] He made his debut for Newport on 4 October as a second-half substitute in the 1–0 defeat at Oxford United.

Port Talbot Town

Following his release from Swansea, Loveridge joined Welsh Premier League team Port Talbot Town.[9]

Llanelli Town

In January 2017, Loveridge signed for Llanelli Town.[10]

International career

Loveridge has represented Wales at both under-17 and under-19 level. On 15 March 2014, Loveridge received his first call-up for the Wales under-21 squad as a replacement for the injured Tom Lawrence.[11]

Career statistics
As of 2 May 2015
Club performance League Cup League Cup Continental Total
ClubSeasonLeague AppsGoals AppsGoals AppsGoals AppsGoals AppsGoals
England League FA Cup League Cup Europe Total
Swansea City2012–13Premier League000000—00
2013–140000000000
2014–15000000—00
Total 0000000000
MK Dons 2013–2014 League One 700000—70
Newport County 2014–2015 League Two 701000—80
Career total 140100000150

References
  1. "Young guns get pro contracts". Swansea City A.F.C. Archived from the original on 19 April 2014. Retrieved 17 April 2014.
  2. "Eight young Swans pros offered contract extensions". Swansea City A.F.C. 30 May 2014. Archived from the original on 3 May 2015. Retrieved 30 May 2014.
  3. "Dons snap up Swansea striker". MK Dons. Retrieved 8 April 2014.
  4. "MK Dons sign Swansea striker James Loveridge on month's loan". BBC. Retrieved 8 April 2014.
  5. "Stevenage vs Milton Keynes Dons". Soccerway. Retrieved 8 April 2014.
  6. "Monday's loan watch". Swansea City A.F.C. Retrieved 28 April 2014.
  7. "Loveridge agrees Newport loan". Swansea City A.F.C. 2 October 2014.
  8. Loveridge, Newport County loan
  9. "Town slump at home to Rhyl". Port Talbot Town F.C. 17 October 2015. Archived from the original on 18 October 2015. Retrieved 18 October 2015.
  10. Davies, Nick (20 January 2017). "Llanelli Town land former Swan Loveridge".
  11. "Man United's Tom Lawrence out of Wales Under-21 squad". BBC. Retrieved 15 May 2014.
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