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{{short description|Scottish footballer}} |
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{{Infobox football biography |
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| name = Grant Kerr |
| name = Grant Kerr |
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| image = G Kerr.jpg |
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| fullname = Grant Kerr |
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| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1985|12|1|df=y}} |
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1985|12|1|df=y}} |
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| birth_place = [[Irvine, North Ayrshire|Irvine]], Scotland |
| birth_place = [[Irvine, North Ayrshire|Irvine]], Scotland |
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| position = [[Midfielder]] |
| position = [[Midfielder]] |
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| clubs2 = [[Digenis Akritas Morphou]] |
| clubs2 = [[Digenis Akritas Morphou]] |
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| goals2 = 0<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cfa.com.cy/Gr/page/302/63/15/2010-2011|script-title=el:Σκόρερ Πρωταθλήματος Β' Κατηγορίας 2010/2011 |
| goals2 = 0<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cfa.com.cy/Gr/page/302/63/15/2010-2011|script-title=el:Σκόρερ Πρωταθλήματος Β' Κατηγορίας 2010/2011|language=Greek|access-date=23 June 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150923224258/http://www.cfa.com.cy/Gr/page/302/63/15/2010-2011|archive-date=23 September 2015|url-status=dead}}</ref> |
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| years3 = 2011 |
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| clubs3 = [[Fort Lauderdale Strikers]] |
| clubs3 = [[Fort Lauderdale Strikers (2006–2016)|Fort Lauderdale Strikers]] |
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At 19, Kerr accepted an invitation from [[Fordham University]] to play [[NCAA Division I]] college soccer in the United States. He joined the [[Fordham Rams]] in August 2005. He was voted to the All-Rookie team in the [[Atlantic 10]] Championships. In 2009, Kerr graduated with the 5th highest number of appearances in the tit history of [[Fordham University|Fordham]] Men's Soccer, only missing one game throughout his four years in [[New York City]]. In 2008, he made the All-[[Atlantic 10]] First-Team. He graduated from [[Fordham University]] with a Marketing degree from the College of Business Administration. |
At 19, Kerr accepted an invitation from [[Fordham University]] to play [[NCAA Division I]] college soccer in the United States. He joined the [[Fordham Rams]] in August 2005. He was voted to the All-Rookie team in the [[Atlantic 10]] Championships. In 2009, Kerr graduated with the 5th highest number of appearances in the tit history of [[Fordham University|Fordham]] Men's Soccer, only missing one game throughout his four years in [[New York City]]. In 2008, he made the All-[[Atlantic 10]] First-Team. He graduated from [[Fordham University]] with a Marketing degree from the College of Business Administration. |
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After a deal with [[Motherwell]] fell through due to the departure of [[Jim Gannon]] in late 2009, Kerr moved to [[Southend United F.C.|Southend United]] on non-contract terms. Due to the club's financial difficulties and transfer embargo, which would eventually lead to the club being relegated to [[League Two]], his stay was short lived. |
After a deal with [[Motherwell]] fell through due to the departure of [[Jim Gannon]] in late 2009, Kerr moved to [[Southend United F.C.|Southend United]] on non-contract terms. Due to the club's financial difficulties and transfer embargo, which would eventually lead to the club being relegated to [[EFL League Two|League Two]], his stay was short lived. |
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In May 2010, after leaving Southend, [[Charlton Athletic F.C.|Charlton Athletic]] invited Kerr janke to train for a month, with a view to signing for the following [[League One]] season but on 17 May, he signed for [[Digenis Akritas Morphou]] in [[Cyprus First Division]] for the 2010–2011 season, on a one-year deal. |
In May 2010, after leaving Southend, [[Charlton Athletic F.C.|Charlton Athletic]] invited Kerr janke to train for a month, with a view to signing for the following [[EFL League One|League One]] season but on 17 May, he signed for [[Digenis Akritas Morphou]] in [[Cyprus First Division]] for the 2010–2011 season, on a one-year deal. |
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After terminating his contract in January due to late wage payments, Kerr signed for [[Fort Lauderdale Strikers (2011)|Fort Lauderdale Strikers]] in early 2011. He missed the first three months of the season with an ankle injury but returned to full fitness in June. On 21 August 2011, Fort Lauderdale Strikers loaned Kerr to [[Atlanta Silverbacks]] on a one-month loan.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.atlantasilverbacks.com/pro/index.php?id=9&newsid=154|title=Silverbacks Lose Quinones, Add Kerr| |
After terminating his contract in January due to late wage payments, Kerr signed for [[Fort Lauderdale Strikers (2011)|Fort Lauderdale Strikers]] in early 2011. He missed the first three months of the season with an ankle injury but returned to full fitness in June. On 21 August 2011, Fort Lauderdale Strikers loaned Kerr to [[Atlanta Silverbacks]] on a one-month loan.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.atlantasilverbacks.com/pro/index.php?id=9&newsid=154|title=Silverbacks Lose Quinones, Add Kerr|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20111017110506/http://atlantasilverbacks.com/pro/index.php?id=9&newsid=154|archivedate=17 October 2011}}</ref> |
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For the 2012 season, Kerr signed with [[FK Tønsberg]] in the [[2. |
For the 2012 season, Kerr signed with [[FK Tønsberg]] in the [[2. divisjon]] of Norway. On the last day of the August transfer window, he was loaned to [[Kvik Halden FK|Kvik Halden]] for the rest of the season.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.fotball.no/Community/Profil/?fiksId=2802711|title=Grant Kerr - Norwegian Football Federation}}</ref> |
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In early 2013, Kerr signed a contract with [[Vaasan Palloseura|VPS]] of Finland's premier division, [[Veikkausliiga]]. |
In early 2013, Kerr signed a contract with [[Vaasan Palloseura|VPS]] of Finland's premier division, [[Veikkausliiga]]. |
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[[Vaasan Palloseura|VPS]] finished in third place in 2013, qualifying for the [[UEFA Europa League]]. |
[[Vaasan Palloseura|VPS]] finished in third place in 2013, qualifying for the [[UEFA Europa League]]. |
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In early February 2014, Kerr signed a four-month contract in [[Greece]] until |
In early February 2014, Kerr signed a four-month contract in [[Greece]] until 30 June 2014, with a one-year option. |
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==References== |
==References== |
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==External links== |
==External links== |
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* [http://www.vps-vaasa.fi/grant-kerr.html Grant Kerr - VPS] |
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20131021044528/http://www.vps-vaasa.fi/grant-kerr.html Grant Kerr - VPS] |
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* [http://www.veikkausliiga.com/Player.aspx?id=13002193 Grant Kerr - Veikkausliiga] |
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20131026080127/http://www.veikkausliiga.com/Player.aspx?id=13002193 Grant Kerr - Veikkausliiga] |
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* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I8gXCZi8UII Grant Kerr - VPS Highlights] |
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I8gXCZi8UII Grant Kerr - VPS Highlights] |
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* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E6gSoPKN0eE Grant Kerr - Highlights 2013 Part Two] |
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E6gSoPKN0eE Grant Kerr - Highlights 2013 Part Two] |
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[[Category:1985 births]] |
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Personal information | |||
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Date of birth | 1 December 1985 | ||
Place of birth | Irvine, Scotland | ||
Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
Youth career | |||
2002–2004 | Everton | ||
2005–2008 | Fordham Rams | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2009 | Southend United | 0 | (0) |
2010 | Digenis Akritas Morphou | (0[1]) | |
2011 | Fort Lauderdale Strikers | 5 | (0) |
2011 | → Atlanta Silverbacks (loan) | 6 | (0) |
2012 | Tønsberg | 10 | (2) |
2012 | → Kvik Halden (loan) | 7 | (1) |
2013 | VPS | 22 | (2) |
2014 | Iraklis Psachna | 1 | (0) |
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Grant Kerr (born 1 December 1985) is a Scottish professional footballer.
Playing career[edit]
Kerr played for Hutchison Vale Boys Club in Edinburgh, Scotland from the age of 15. He spent time at Everton F.C. at their youth academy, due to Hutchison Vale's strong links with the Premier League club.
At 19, Kerr accepted an invitation from Fordham University to play NCAA Division I college soccer in the United States. He joined the Fordham Rams in August 2005. He was voted to the All-Rookie team in the Atlantic 10 Championships. In 2009, Kerr graduated with the 5th highest number of appearances in the tit history of Fordham Men's Soccer, only missing one game throughout his four years in New York City. In 2008, he made the All-Atlantic 10 First-Team. He graduated from Fordham University with a Marketing degree from the College of Business Administration.
After a deal with Motherwell fell through due to the departure of Jim Gannon in late 2009, Kerr moved to Southend United on non-contract terms. Due to the club's financial difficulties and transfer embargo, which would eventually lead to the club being relegated to League Two, his stay was short lived.
In May 2010, after leaving Southend, Charlton Athletic invited Kerr janke to train for a month, with a view to signing for the following League One season but on 17 May, he signed for Digenis Akritas Morphou in Cyprus First Division for the 2010–2011 season, on a one-year deal.
After terminating his contract in January due to late wage payments, Kerr signed for Fort Lauderdale Strikers in early 2011. He missed the first three months of the season with an ankle injury but returned to full fitness in June. On 21 August 2011, Fort Lauderdale Strikers loaned Kerr to Atlanta Silverbacks on a one-month loan.[2]
For the 2012 season, Kerr signed with FK Tønsberg in the 2. divisjon of Norway. On the last day of the August transfer window, he was loaned to Kvik Halden for the rest of the season.[3]
In early 2013, Kerr signed a contract with VPS of Finland's premier division, Veikkausliiga.
VPS finished in third place in 2013, qualifying for the UEFA Europa League.
In early February 2014, Kerr signed a four-month contract in Greece until 30 June 2014, with a one-year option.
References[edit]
- ^ Σκόρερ Πρωταθλήματος Β' Κατηγορίας 2010/2011 (in Greek). Archived from the original on 23 September 2015. Retrieved 23 June 2014.
- ^ "Silverbacks Lose Quinones, Add Kerr". Archived from the original on 17 October 2011.
- ^ "Grant Kerr - Norwegian Football Federation".
External links[edit]
- 1985 births
- Living people
- Footballers from Irvine, North Ayrshire
- Scottish men's footballers
- Men's association football midfielders
- Fordham Rams men's soccer players
- Southend United F.C. players
- Digenis Akritas Morphou FC players
- Fort Lauderdale Strikers players
- Atlanta Silverbacks FC players
- FK Tønsberg players
- Kvik Halden FK players
- Vaasan Palloseura players
- Iraklis Psachna F.C. players
- North American Soccer League (2011–2017) players
- Cypriot Second Division players
- Norwegian Second Division players
- Veikkausliiga players
- Scottish expatriate men's footballers
- Expatriate men's soccer players in the United States
- Expatriate men's footballers in Cyprus
- Expatriate men's footballers in Norway
- Expatriate men's footballers in Finland
- Scottish expatriate sportspeople in the United States
- Scottish expatriate sportspeople in Cyprus
- Scottish expatriate sportspeople in Norway
- Scottish expatriate sportspeople in Finland
- Lothian Thistle Hutchison Vale F.C. players