One Step 6 club from the non league system sign an ex-Luton, Northampton, Southend, Cambridge midfielder in Luke Guttridge.
Newton Abbot Spurs from the South West Peninsula League Premier Division East have brought in the very experience EFL footballer Luke Guttridge, pleasing many fans.
He is among many new recruits brought into the club along with Brad Crocombe, Callum Leech and Ashley Dove.
The club are absolutely delighted to announce we have secured the services of ex Torquay United, Cambridge United, Southend United, Leyton Orient, Colchester United, Northampton Town, Aldershot Town, Luton Town and Dagenham & Redbridge midfielder, Luke Guttridge. (1/2)…… pic.twitter.com/xSJYKxRJJp
— Newton Abbot Spurs (@NewtonSpurs) June 8, 2020
The non league outfit revealed the news via Twitter with the caption: “The club are absolutely delighted to announce we have secured the services of ex Torquay United, Cambridge United, Southend United, Leyton Orient, Colchester United, Northampton Town, Aldershot Town, Luton Town and Dagenham & Redbridge midfielder, Luke Guttridge.
“With 562 appearances and 82 goals in the EFL, Luke has agreed to come and play as and when he can, to help bolster options for the reserves. At 38 years of age, such a top profile signing will be an inspiration to the young lads throughout the club. Huge news.”
GUTTRIDGE’S PLAYING CAREER:
1999–2000 – Torquay United – 1 game (0 goals)
2000–2005 – Cambridge United – 136 games (17 goals)
2005–2007 – Southend United – 63 games (5 goals)
2006–2007 → Leyton Orient (loan) – 7 games (1 goal)
2007 – Leyton Orient – 10 games (0 goals)
2007–2008 – Colchester United – 14 games (0 goals)
2008–2010 – Northampton Town – 56 games (6 goals)
2010–2012 – Aldershot Town – 66 games (12 goals)
2012–2013 – Northampton Town – 44 games (4 goals)
2013–2016 – Luton Town – 67 games (18 goals)
2016–2017 – Dagenham & Redbridge – 30 games (9 goals)
HONOURS:
Cambridge United
Football League Trophy runner-up: 2001–02
Southend United
Football League Trophy runner-up: 2004–05
Football League Two play-offs: 2004–05
Football League One: 2005–06
Luton Town
Conference Premier: 2013–14
Fans gave their reaction after seeing that the Step 6 club sign an ex-Luton, Northampton, Southend, Cambridge midfielder…
A young player that should never have been let go after not being offered a pro contract at TUFC he had the heart of a lion hated losing he was a gem that got away and he went on and had a good career top man top player
— Paul Compton (@PaulCom14314123) June 8, 2020
Quality player at Aldershot. A 110%er no matter who he played for. Good Luck Luke.
— brian.mark.foster@gm (@brianfoster4274) June 9, 2020
Legend
— Jody Slatter (@JodySlatts) June 8, 2020
Quality player in his time with the Cobblers, never less than 100%.
— Ian Swain (@cobblerswainy) June 8, 2020
Great player at Northampton, should do well
— David Bevan (@dbevanturfie) June 8, 2020
Tidy player
— ROBERTO LEVATORI (@RLEVATORI) June 9, 2020
Decent acquisition
— Nick Hancock ?? (@nickhancock741) June 8, 2020
Really good for us at Luton, good luck Gutts ??
— LTFC 1885 ⚽️ (@LTFC_1885) June 11, 2020
Good luck Luke
— Paul Arnold (@Paularnold37) June 9, 2020
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