Billy Knott
Personal information | |||
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Full name | Billy Steven Knott[1] | ||
Date of birth | [2] | 28 November 1992||
Place of birth | Canvey Island,England[2] | ||
Height | 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in)[3] | ||
Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
Team information | |||
Current team | Concord Rangers | ||
Youth career | |||
Concord Rangers | |||
2003–2007 | West Ham United | ||
2007–2010 | Chelsea | ||
2010–2011 | Sunderland | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2011–2014 | Sunderland | 1 | (0) |
2012 | →AFC Wimbledon(loan) | 20 | (3) |
2012–2013 | →Woking(loan) | 20 | (8) |
2013–2014 | →Wycombe Wanderers(loan) | 17 | (1) |
2014 | →Port Vale(loan) | 17 | (2) |
2014–2016 | Bradford City | 64 | (3) |
2016–2017 | Gillingham | 17 | (1) |
2017 | →Lincoln City(loan) | 13 | (1) |
2017–2018 | Lincoln City | 14 | (1) |
2018 | →Rochdale(loan) | 4 | (0) |
2018–2019 | Concord Rangers | 11 | (1) |
2019–2020 | Chelmsford City | 26 | (0) |
2020–2021 | Bowers & Pitsea | 5 | (5) |
2020–2021 | →Billericay Town(loan) | 7 | (0) |
2021 | Canvey Island | 2 | (0) |
2021–2022 | Great Wakering Rovers | 3 | (0) |
2022–2023 | Bowers & Pitsea | 6 | (0) |
2022 | →Southend Manor(dual-registration) | 6 | (0) |
2023 | Erith Town | 1 | (0) |
2023 | Margate | 1 | (0) |
2023– | Concord Rangers | 17 | (0) |
International career | |||
2007 | England U16 | 1 | (0) |
2008 | England U17 | 6 | (1) |
2011 | England U20 | 4 | (0) |
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 10:54, 14 May 2024 (UTC) |
Billy Steven Knott(born 28 November 1992) is an Englishfootballerwho plays as amidfielderforIsthmian LeagueNorth Division clubConcord Rangers.
He has represented England atunder-16,under-17andunder-20level. He joinedSunderlandafter being released from theChelsea Academyin 2011. He played one game for the club and spent periods onloanatAFC Wimbledon,Woking,Wycombe Wanderers,andPort Vale.He joinedBradford Cityin May 2014 and remained with the club for two seasons before he joined Gillingham in June 2016. He joinedLincoln Cityon loan in January 2017 and joined the club permanently after he helped Lincoln to the 2016–17National Leaguetitle. He joinedRochdaleon loan in January 2018 before transferring toConcord Rangersin June 2018. He switched toChelmsford Cityin March 2019 and joinedBowers & Pitseain September 2020. He later played forBillericay Town,Canvey Island,Great Wakering Rovers,Southend Manor,Erith Town,Margate,and Concord Rangers.
Club career
[edit]Sunderland
[edit]Knott joined theAcademyatWest Ham Unitedat the age of ten before moving with his family to Spain after his mother was diagnosed withlupus.[4]In Spain, West Ham arranged for a trial withReal Madrid,but after the family returned to London, he elected to join theChelseaAcademyrather than rejoin West Ham.[4]He was signed byPremier LeagueclubSunderlandafter Chelsea released him in the2010–11season.[5]He had been dismissed from the Chelsea Academy and forced to sign aconfidentiality agreementafter a "smoke grenadeincident ".[6]
Knott joinedTerry Brown'sLeague TwosideAFC Wimbledononloanon 11 January 2012,[7]and made his debut in a 2–1 win againstPort Valethree days later.[8]He scored his first goal in professional football atKingsmeadowin a 2–1 win overMacclesfield Townon 24 January.[9]The 19-year-old received the "Dons" Young Player of the Year award, despite only playing half the2011–12season, having scored three goals in twenty appearances.[10]
On 8 October 2012, Knott joinedConference PremiersideWokingon a one-month loan.[11]He made his debut atKingfield Stadiumin a 2–1 win overCambridge Unitedthe following day.[12]His first goals came forGarry Hill's "Cardinals" came againstLuton Townon 1 January 2013, when he scored twice in a 3–1 win.[13]He scored another two goals on 2 February, in a 2–1 win overHyde.[14]He was awarded the club's Goal of the Season award for hiscurledeffort against Hyde, which was also nominated for the Conference's Goal of the Season competition.[15]Knott scored eight goals in twenty league games, and returned to theStadium of Light,at the end of Woking's season, after a 2–1 defeat toTamworth.[16]ManagerPaolo Di Caniohanded him his Sunderland debut on 19 May 2013, the last day of the2012–13 Premier Leagueseason, coming on as asubstitutein a 1–0 defeat toTottenham HotspuratWhite Hart Lane.[17]
Knott joined League Two sideWycombe Wandererson a one-month youth loan deal on 20 August 2013.[18]He made his Wycombe debut four days later in a 2–2 draw with local-rivalsOxford United,and managerGareth Ainsworthstated that: "Billy Knott had an immense debut. He has energy, passion, drive, everything that I like in a player, and on top of that he's got Premiership quality with his left foot."[19]He settled into the first-team atAdams Park,and his loan spell was twice extended.[20][21]On 14 September, he scored his first goal for the "Chairboys", in a 3–0 win overPlymouth Argyle.[22]Sunderland re-called him on 13 January, 16 days before his loan spell was due to end.[23]
On 22 January 2014, Knott joinedLeague Oneclub Port Vale on loan for the remainder of the2013–14season.[24]He scored his first goal atVale Parkwith a left-footed strike from 25 yards (23 m) on 22 March, in a 3–2 win overTranmere Rovers.[25]In doing so he boosted his chances of winning acontractfrom "Valiants" managerMicky Adamswhen his contract at Sunderland expired in the summer.[26]On 1 April, he scored with a 20-yard strike in a 2–1 home win overCrawley Townthat was later voted as the club's goal of the season.[27]
Bradford City
[edit]Knott signed a two-year contract with League One clubBradford Cityin May 2014 and stated that "[having heard] managerPhil Parkinson's plans to take the club forward, you can't really turn that down. "[28]Knott made his debut on 9 August in a 3–2 win againstCoventry CityatValley Parade.[29]Knott scored his first goal for the "Bantams" on 19 August in a 3–1 win away toCrawley Town.[30]On 27 August, he scored in a 2–1 win againstWest Yorkshire rivalsLeeds Unitedin the Second Round of theLeague Cup.[31]On 24 January, he played the first 80 minutes of City's 4–2FA Cupgiant-killingofPremier LeaguechampionsChelseaatStamford Bridge,which he described as the greatest achievement of his career.[32]After the game, he received a signed shirt from "Blues"captainJohn Terry,which he passed on to his Chelsea-supporting father.[33]In the next round he helped Bradford beat another Premier League team, as they ran out 2–0 winners over his former clubSunderland.[34]However, he lost his first-team place toJosh Cullen,and was released at the end of the2015–16season.[35]
Gillingham
[edit]In June 2016, Knott signed a two-year contract with League One clubGillingham.[36]ManagerJustin Edinburghsaid he was "a very bright talent".[37]He struggled for form atPriestfieldearly inthe seasonas he said he was "playing on the left in a diamond... but I would rather play top or bottom of the diamond to get on the ball"; he was then sidelined with a hamstring injury before manager Edinburgh was sacked in favour ofAdrian Pennockin January.[38]
Lincoln City
[edit]On 2 February 2017, Knott joinedNational LeaguesideLincoln Cityon loan for the remainder of the2016–17campaign.[39]On 1 April, he scored the only goal of the game againstBromleyatSincil Bankto send the "Imps" to the top of the table; speaking after the game, managerDanny Cowleysaid Knott was a "super-talented kid... [who] can be whatever he wants to be".[40]Lincoln achievedpromotionback to theEnglish Football Leagueas National League champions with a 2–1 home win overMacclesfield Townon 22 April.[41]He secured his release from Gillingham and signed a one-year deal at Lincoln City in June 2017.[42]
Speaking in September 2017, he stated that his growing maturity was the key to his recent good form.[43]However, he struggled for form after beingsent offlater in the month. He lost his place in the starting eleven.[44]On 11 January 2018, Knott moved toRochdaleon loan until the end of the2017–18season.[45]However, he started just once and made three substitute appearances forKeith Hill's "Dale". Having struggled with depression for years, his tough time atSpotlandled him to drink heavily and as a result he contacted theProfessional Footballers' Association;speaking in May 2018 he stated that "I know I still have a way to go but I will get through this".[46]Lincoln released him at the end of the 2017–18 season.[47]
Concord Rangers
[edit]On 4 June 2018, following his release from Lincoln, Knott dropped down two tiers to joinNational League SouthsideConcord Rangers.[48]On the opening day of the2018–19campaign, he made his Concord debut during their 2–0 home victory overGloucester City,featuring for 86 minutes before being replaced by D'sean Theobalds.[49]Just over a month later, he scored his first goal for the club against former side, Woking, netting a lateequaliserin the 92nd minute during the 1–1 draw.[50]
Chelmsford City
[edit]On 15 March 2019, Knott signed for fellowEssex-based National League South clubChelmsford City.[51]He made six league appearances to help the "Clarets" to qualify for the play-offs with a fourth-place finish at the end of the2018–19season. However, they lost 3–2 toWelling Unitedin the semi-finals.[52]He made 21 appearances during the2019–20season, which was ended early due to theCOVID-19 pandemic in England.[53]On 3 May 2020, Chelmsford announced Knott's departure from the club; managerRobbie Simpsonstated that "Billy is an extremely talented player but he struggled for consistency in terms of fitness last season and therefore I feel we are unable to offer him terms a player of his calibre would expect".[54]
Later career
[edit]On 4 September 2020, Knott signed forIsthmian LeaguePremier Division clubBowers & Pitsea.[55]In November 2020, Knott joined National League South sideBillericay Townwhile theCOVID-19 pandemichalted the Isthmian League season.[56]He played seven times for "Ricay" before the2020–21National League South season was also curtailed.[53]
On 11 August 2021, Knott signed for Isthmian League North Division sideCanvey Island.[57]On 31 December 2021, Knott signed for Isthmian League North Division rivalsGreat Wakering Rovers,after having featured just twice in the league for the "Gulls".[58]After three appearances for Great Wakering,[59]Knott re-signed for Bowers & Pitsea ahead of the2022–23 season.[60]In October 2022, Knott signed forEssex Senior LeagueclubSouthend Manoron a dual-registration deal.[61]
In January 2023, he joined Isthmian League Premier Division sideMargate,after a one-game spell atSouthern Counties East LeaguePremier Division clubErith Town.[62][63]He played three games in all competitions for Margate.[64]Ahead of the2023–24 season,Knott re-signed for Concord Rangers and went on to feature on 21 occasions as the club were relegated from the Isthmian League Premier Division.[65][66]
International career
[edit]Knott has represented England atunder-16,under-17andunder-20level. He scored for the under-17s in a 7–0 win overEstoniain aqualifierfor the2009 UEFA European Under-17 Championshipon 24 October 2008.[67]Brian Eastickselected Knott and Sunderland teammateBlair Adamsin the 21 man squad for the2011 FIFA U-20 World CupinColombia.[68]
Style of play
[edit]Knott is a left-footed midfielder with a 'high-intensity, high-energy' playing style.[69]He prefers to play as an attacking midfielder, but can also play on the left side of midfield.[70]
Career statistics
[edit]- As of match played 16 April 2024
Club | Season | League | FA Cup | EFL Cup | Other | Total | ||||||
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Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
Sunderland | 2010–11[71] | Premier League | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | |
2011–12[72] | Premier League | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | ||
2012–13[73] | Premier League | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 1 | 0 | ||
2013–14[74] | Premier League | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | ||
Total | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 1 | 0 | |||
AFC Wimbledon(loan) | 2011–12[72] | League Two | 20 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20 | 3 |
Woking(loan) | 2012–13[73] | Conference Premier | 20 | 8 | 0 | 0 | — | 2[a] | 2 | 22 | 10 | |
Wycombe Wanderers(loan) | 2013–14[74] | League Two | 17 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3[b] | 1 | 23 | 2 |
Port Vale(loan) | 2013–14[74] | League One | 17 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17 | 2 |
Bradford City | 2014–15[75] | League One | 40 | 3 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 51 | 7 |
2015–16[76] | League One | 24 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1[b] | 1 | 28 | 1 | |
Total | 64 | 3 | 11 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 79 | 8 | ||
Gillingham | 2016–17[77] | EFL League One | 17 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2[c] | 0 | 24 | 1 |
Lincoln City(loan) | 2016–17[77] | National League | 13 | 1 | — | — | 0 | 0 | 13 | 1 | ||
Lincoln City | 2017–18[78] | EFL League Two | 14 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4[c] | 0 | 21 | 2 |
Total | 27 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 34 | 3 | ||
Rochdale(loan) | 2017–18[78] | EFL League One | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
Concord Rangers | 2018–19[53] | National League South | 11 | 1 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 11 | 1 | |
Chelmsford City | 2018–19[53] | National League South | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 1[d] | 0 | 7 | 0 | |
2019–20[53] | National League South | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 1[a] | 1 | 21 | 1 | ||
Total | 26 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 28 | 1 | ||
Bowers & Pitsea | 2020–21[79] | Isthmian League Premier Division |
5 | 5 | 2 | 2 | — | 1[a] | 0 | 8 | 7 | |
Billericay Town(loan) | 2020–21[53] | National League South | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | |
Canvey Island | 2021–22[80] | Isthmian League North Division |
2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | |
Great Wakering Rovers | 2021–22[59] | Isthmian League North Division |
3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | |
Bowers & Pitsea | 2022–23[81] | Isthmian League Premier Division |
6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | |
Southend Manor | 2022–23[82] | Essex Senior League | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | |
Erith Town | 2023–24[62] | Southern Counties East Premier Division |
1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | |
Margate | 2022–23[64] | Isthmian League Premier Division |
1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 2[e] | 0 | 3 | 0 | |
Concord Rangers | 2023–24[65] | Isthmian League Premier Division |
17 | 0 | 2 | 0 | — | 2[f] | 0 | 21 | 0 | |
2024–25[65] | Isthmian League North Division |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
Total | 17 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 21 | 0 | ||
Career total | 272 | 25 | 23 | 5 | 7 | 2 | 19 | 5 | 321 | 37 |
- ^abcAppearance(s) inFA Trophy
- ^abAppearance(s) inFootball League Trophy
- ^abAppearance(s) inEFL Trophy
- ^Appearance(s) in play-offs
- ^1 appearance in theAlan Turvey Trophyand 1 appearance in theKent Senior Cup
- ^1 appearance in Alan Turvey Trophy and 1 appearance inEssex Senior Cup
Honours
[edit]Lincoln City
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- 1992 births
- Living people
- People from Canvey Island
- Footballers from Essex
- English men's footballers
- England men's youth international footballers
- Men's association football midfielders
- Sunderland A.F.C. players
- AFC Wimbledon players
- Woking F.C. players
- Wycombe Wanderers F.C. players
- Port Vale F.C. players
- Bradford City A.F.C. players
- Gillingham F.C. players
- Lincoln City F.C. players
- Rochdale A.F.C. players
- Concord Rangers F.C. players
- Chelmsford City F.C. players
- Bowers & Pitsea F.C. players
- Billericay Town F.C. players
- Canvey Island F.C. players
- Great Wakering Rovers F.C. players
- Southend Manor F.C. players
- Erith Town F.C. players
- Margate F.C. players
- English Football League players
- National League (English football) players
- Premier League players
- Isthmian League players
- Essex Senior Football League players
- Southern Counties East Football League players
- 21st-century English sportsmen