Reece Staunton
Personal information | |||
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Full name | Reece Joseph Staunton[1] | ||
Date of birth | 10 December 2001 | ||
Place of birth | Bradford, England | ||
Position(s) | Defender, defensive midfielder | ||
Team information | |||
Current team | Spennymoor Town | ||
Number | 3 | ||
Youth career | |||
Bradford City | |||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2017–2022 | Bradford City | 10 | (1) |
2019 | → Ossett United (loan) | 3 | (0) |
2019–2020 | → Bradford (Park Avenue) (loan) | ||
2021 | → Bradford (Park Avenue) (loan) | 4 | (0) |
2022–2023 | Bradford (Park Avenue) | 35 | (0) |
2023– | Spennymoor Town | 41 | (2) |
International career | |||
Republic of Ireland U18 | |||
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 12:49, 21 April 2024 (UTC) |
Reece Joseph Staunton (born 10 December 2001) is a professional footballer who plays as a defender or defensive midfielder for Spennymoor Town.
Born in England, he represents Ireland at youth international level.
Early and personal life
[edit]Staunton attended Bradford Academy.[2]
Club career
[edit]Bradford City
[edit]He made his senior debut for Bradford City on 7 November 2017, at the age of 15 years 332 days, becoming the club's youngest ever player.[3][4][5] He signed a two-year academy scholarship with the club in September 2017, having first joined at under-12 level.[6]
He made his first appearance of the 2018–19 season in a 4–1 home defeat in the EFL Trophy on 9 October 2018.[7] He was praised by manager David Hopkin for his performance in the match.[8]
In August 2019 he moved on loan to Ossett United.[9] He returned to Bradford City on 23 September 2019.[10] He made his first City appearance of the 2019–20 season a few days later, in the EFL Trophy.[11][12]
In November 2019 he moved on loan to Bradford (Park Avenue).[13] The loan was extended in December 2019 for a further month, with Park Avenue manager Mark Bower praising Staunton.[14] Later that month he turned professional with Bradford City, signing a contract until the end of the 2021–22 season.[15] On 8 January 2020 the loan deal was ended early.[16]
At the end of the 2019–20 season he was praised by new City manager Stuart McCall, who said Staunton was one of potentially four youngsters who would join the first-team for the 2020–21 season.[17] Staunton was praised by club captain Richard O'Donnell after an impressive performance on the opening day of the 2020–21 season.[18] In September 2020 he signed a new four-year contract with the club.[19] Later that month he suffered an ankle injury,[20] missing matches before being back in first-team contention towards the end of October.[21]
In November 2020 he was one of a number of young Bradford City players playing in the first team who were praised by manager Stuart McCall.[22] Later that month Staunton spoke about how his first-team run was improving his skills.[2] On 30 November he was ruled out for 3 months due following a hamstring injury sustained in a match the week before.[23] By March 2021 he was still continuing his recovery from the injury.[24]
In July 2021, ahead of the start of the 2021–22 season, Staunton's teammate Niall Canavan told him to remain positive as he continued his rehabilitation from injury.[25]
He was made available for loan to National League clubs in September 2021.[26] He moved on loan to Bradford (Park Avenue) in November 2021.[27] After returning from his loan in late 2021, he was made available for loan again in January 2022.[28] The next month, following the departure of club captain and fellow defender Canavan, Staunton was challenged by manager Derek Adams to "push forward" and challenge for a first-team spot.[29]
Bradford (Park Avenue)
[edit]In August 2022 he moved to Bradford (Park Avenue) for an undisclosed transfer fee, his third spell with the club.[30]
Spennymoor Town
[edit]On 8 June 2023, Staunton signed for National League North side Spennymoor Town.[31] At the end of the 2023–24 season, he won the Supporters' Player and Players' Player of the Year awards.[32]
International career
[edit]In November 2018 he was called up by the Republic of Ireland under-18 team,[33] having first been involved with the national team set-up since the previous year.[34]
Style of play
[edit]Speaking in May 2020, Bradford City manager Stuart McCall described Staunton by saying "he's adaptable because he can play left back, left centre half in a three and can sit in front of the back four. He's got a really good passing range".[17]
Career statistics
[edit]- As of 19 February 2022
Club | Season | League | FA Cup | EFL Cup | Other | Total | ||||||
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Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
Bradford City | 2017–18[35] | League One | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1[a] | 0 | 2 | 0 |
2018–19[7] | League One | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1[a] | 0 | 1 | 0 | |
2019–20[12] | League Two | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1[a] | 0 | 1 | 0 | |
2020–21[36] | League Two | 8 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2[a] | 0 | 13 | 1 | |
2021–22[37] | League Two | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2[a] | 0 | 3 | 0 | |
Total | 10 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 20 | 1 | ||
Ossett United (loan) | 2019–20[38] | Northern Premier League Division One North West | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
Bradford (Park Avenue) (loan) | 2021–22[39] | National League North | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1[b] | 0 | 5 | 0 |
Career total | 17 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 28 | 1 |
Honours
[edit]Individual
- Spennymoor Town Supporters' Player of the Year: 2023–24[32]
- Spennymoor Town Players' Player of the Year: 2023–24[32]
References
[edit]- ^ "Notification of shirt numbers: Bradford City" (PDF). English Football League. p. 11. Retrieved 19 September 2020.
- ^ a b "Bradford City's rising rookie Staunton coming of age under McCall". Bradford Telegraph and Argus.
- ^ Simon Parker (8 November 2017). "No pressure on young Bradford City record-breaker Reece Staunton". Telegraph & Argus. Retrieved 8 November 2017.
- ^ Simon Parker (8 November 2017). "Teenager Reece Staunton adds name to Bradford City record books". Telegraph & Argus. Retrieved 8 November 2017.
- ^ "Bradford City 0 Rotherham United 3: Night to remember for Staunton, 15, but record low for City". Yorkshire Post. 7 November 2017. Retrieved 8 November 2017.
- ^ "YOUNG PROSPECT HANDED NEW CLUB DEAL". Bradford City A.F.C. 19 September 2017. Retrieved 8 November 2017.
- ^ a b "Games played by Reece Staunton in 2018/2019". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 1 August 2018.
- ^ Simon Parker (10 October 2018). "Hopkin impressed with teenage duo in Bantams loss". Telegraph & Argus. Retrieved 10 October 2018.
- ^ "STAUNTON TO CONTINUE OSSETT LOAN SPELL". www.bradfordcityfc.co.uk.
- ^ City, Bradford [@officialbantams] (23 September 2019). "NEWS | @reece_staunton has returned to the club, following a successful work experience spell with @OssettUnited. / #BCAFC | #OurCitypic.twitter.com/oMTb6W8lxK" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
- ^ "Local loans pay off for Bradford City youngsters". Bradford Telegraph and Argus.
- ^ a b "Games played by Reece Staunton in 2019/2020". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 25 September 2019.
- ^ "Bradford (Park Avenue) loan in Bantams youngster". Bradford Telegraph and Argus.
- ^ "Bantams boy Reece is showing pieces of quality for Avenue". Bradford Telegraph and Argus.
- ^ "Bantams starlet signs professional contract". Bradford Telegraph and Argus.
- ^ "City recall youngster early from Avenue loan". Bradford Telegraph and Argus.
- ^ a b "Staunton seen as one for Bradford City future". Bradford Telegraph and Argus.
- ^ "Bantams young guns earn shot as Liverpool beckon in cup". Bradford Telegraph and Argus.
- ^ "New contract for Bradford City rising star Staunton". Bradford Telegraph and Argus.
- ^ "Staunton injury leaves Bantams facing defensive crisis". Bradford Telegraph and Argus.
- ^ "Fit-again Staunton back in the mix for Bradford City". Bradford Telegraph and Argus.
- ^ "McCall insists age is irrelevant as young guns look to help City turn a corner". Bradford Telegraph and Argus.
- ^ "New blow for Bradford City as expected length of Staunton's absence revealed". Bradford Telegraph and Argus.
- ^ "Bradford City refusing to rush back injured youngsters". www.yorkshirepost.co.uk.
- ^ ""Think positive": Advice for Bradford City starlet Staunton after long-awaited comeback". Bradford Telegraph and Argus.
- ^ "Why time away from Bradford City can help young trio develop". Bradford Telegraph and Argus.
- ^ "Staunton swaps Bantams for Park Avenue as second young player to go out on loan". Bradford Telegraph and Argus.
- ^ "Adams on Bradford City's plans for Staunton and Scales as Sikora departs". Bradford Telegraph and Argus.
- ^ "Adams earmarks Staunton for long-term role in City defence". Bradford Telegraph and Argus.
- ^ "Staunton quits Valley Parade to make permanent move to Bradford (Park Avenue)". Bradford Telegraph and Argus.
- ^ "Reece Staunton Signs For Spennymoor". Spennymoor Town. 8 June 2023. Retrieved 21 April 2024.
- ^ a b c "Staunton Proud After Triple Award Joy". Spennymoor Town. 21 April 2024. Retrieved 21 April 2024.
- ^ Simon Parker (13 November 2018). "Bradford City: Devine's chance to impress Hopkin". Telegraph & Argus. Retrieved 13 November 2018.
- ^ "YOUNG BANTAMS ENJOY INTERNATIONAL INVOLVEMENT". Bradford City A.F.C. 9 December 2018. Retrieved 14 December 2018.
- ^ "Games played by Reece Staunton in 2017/2018". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 8 November 2017.
- ^ "Games played by Reece Staunton in 2020/2021". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 5 September 2020.
- ^ "Games played by Reece Staunton in 2021/2022". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 4 August 2021.
- ^ "Ossett United | Appearances | Reece Staunton | 2019-2020 | Football Web Pages". www.footballwebpages.co.uk.
- ^ Reece Staunton at Soccerway. Retrieved 25 November 2021.
- 2001 births
- Living people
- Footballers from Bradford
- English men's footballers
- Men's association football defenders
- Men's association football midfielders
- Republic of Ireland men's association footballers
- Bradford City A.F.C. players
- Ossett United F.C. players
- Bradford (Park Avenue) A.F.C. players
- Spennymoor Town F.C. players
- English Football League players
- National League (English football) players
- Northern Premier League players
- 21st-century English sportsmen