Alex Whitmore Explained

Alex Whitmore
Fullname:Alexander James Whitmore
Birth Date:7 September 1995
Birth Place:Newcastle upon Tyne, England
Height:[1]
Position:Centre back
Currentclub:Solihull Moors
Youthclubs1:Wallsend Boys Club
Youthyears2:2012–2015
Youthclubs2:Burnley
Years1:2015–2018
Clubs1:Burnley
Caps1:0
Goals1:0
Years2:2015
Clubs2:Chester (loan)
Caps2:5
Goals2:0
Years3:2016
Clubs3:Gateshead (loan)
Caps3:19
Goals3:2
Years4:2016–2017
Clubs4:Morecambe (loan)
Caps4:15
Goals4:0
Years5:2017
Clubs5:Morecambe (loan)
Caps5:20
Goals5:0
Years6:2017–2018
Clubs6:Bury (loan)
Caps6:8
Goals6:0
Years7:2018
Clubs7:Chesterfield
Caps7:15
Goals7:1
Years8:2018–2019
Clubs8:Grimsby Town
Caps8:31
Goals8:1
Years9:2019–2023
Clubs9:AFC Fylde
Caps9:120
Goals9:8
Years10:2023–
Clubs10:Solihull Moors
Caps10:15
Goals10:1
Club-Update:19:07, 10 March 2024 (UTC)

Alexander James Whitmore[2] (born 7 September 1995)[3] is an English professional footballer who plays as a central defender for club Solihull Moors.

After playing youth football with Wallsend Boys Club, Whitmore turned professional with Burnley in 2014, and had spells at Chester, Gateshead, Morecambe, Bury and Chesterfield. He signed for Grimsby Town in May 2018 and joined AFC Fylde in June 2019. Whitmore signed for Solihull Moors for an undisclosed fee in November 2023.

Career

Born in Newcastle upon Tyne, Whitmore started his career with local youth side Wallsend Boys Club, where he played until the age of sixteen.[4] In July 2012, he joined Burnley on a two-year scholarship deal.[4] He progressed through the youth side and was named as captain in his second season at the club, signing his first professional contract in March 2014.[5] He was moved into the development squad and remained there for one season before he signed a new one-year contract extension in April 2015.[6] He received a place in the first team squad for the pre-season tour of Scotland in the summer of 2015.[7]

In November 2015, he joined National League side Chester on a one-month youth loan deal.[8] He made his senior debut in the 1–1 league draw with Dover Athletic, playing the full ninety minutes. He made five appearances during his month at the Deva Stadium, however, he turned down the option to extend his loan despite interest from Chester manager Steve Burr.[9]

In January 2016, he instead chose to join National League rivals Gateshead on a loan deal until the end of the season, preferring to move closer to his North East roots.[9] [10] He was a first team regular for the club and made twenty-three appearances in all competitions, scoring twice. His performances during the spell convinced Burnley to extend his contract for a further year.[11]

In July 2016, he joined League Two side Morecambe on a loan deal until January 2017.[12] He made his debut in August 2016, in the opening day 2–0 defeat to Grimsby Town. He made 23 appearances for Morecambe during his loan spell, playing regularly despite missing seven games due to suspension after receiving two red cards.[13] Later in January 2017, Whitmore returned to Morecambe until the end of the season on loan after their transfer embargo was lifted.[14]

On 31 July 2017, Whitmore signed for Football League One side Bury on loan until January 2018.[15] He made a total of eleven appearances in all competitions before returning to Burnley having found it difficult to hold down a first team place.[16]

On 18 January 2018, Whitmore signed for Football League Two side Chesterfield on a -year deal.[17] [18]

On 30 May 2018, Whitmore signed a one-year contract with League Two side Grimsby Town on a free transfer.[19] [20]

In June 2019, he signed for AFC Fylde.[21] He captained the club to the National League North title in the 2022–23 season,[22] subsequently being named in the division's team of the season.[23]

He signed for Solihull Moors in November 2023.[24]

Career statistics

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeagueFA CupLeague CupOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Burnley2015–16Championship00000000
2016–17Premier League0000
2017–18Premier League0000
Total00000000
Chester (loan)2015–16National League500050
Gateshead (loan)2015–16National League19240232
Morecambe (loan)2016–17League Two350202040430
Bury (loan)2017–18League One80001020110
Chesterfield2017–18League Two151000000151
Grimsby Town2018–19League Two311001030351
AFC Fylde2019–20National League3414040421
2020–21National League North1514020211
2021–22National League North922000112
Total58410060744
Career total1718120401902068

Honours

AFC Fylde

2022–23[22]

Solihull Moors

Individual

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Profile. 16 January 2016. Morecambe F.C.. https://web.archive.org/web/20160811080207/http://www.morecambefc.com/team/player-profile/alex-whitmore/16. 11 August 2016. dead.
  2. Web site: Retained List 2015-16 . 26 June 2016 . English Football League . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20160626205750/http://www.efl.com/documents/professional-retained-report-2015-16549-3151378.pdf . 26 June 2016 .
  3. Web site: Profile. 9 August 2016. 11v11.
  4. Web site: Burnley sign up nine new scholars. 5 July 2012. 18 November 2016. Lancashire Telegraph.
  5. Web site: Meet The New Professionals. 31 March 2014. 18 November 2016. Burnley F.C..
  6. Web site: New Deals For Clarets Starlets. 7 April 2015. 18 November 2016. Burnley F.C..
  7. Web site: Development Squad profiles. 18 November 2016. Burnley F.C..
  8. Web site: Chester FC: Burnley defender Alex Whitmore arrives on loan. 24 November 2015. 27 July 2016. Jim Green. Chester Chronicle.
  9. Web site: Chester FC: Alex Whitmore explains decision to choose Gateshead over Blues. 5 January 2016. 18 November 2016. Chester Chronicle.
  10. Web site: Burnley youngster Alex Whitmore has joined Gateshead on a youth loan deal. 2 January 2016. 27 July 2016. Jim Green. Sky Sports.
  11. Web site: Young Burnley trio offered new deals. 13 April 2016. 18 November 2016. Eurosport.
  12. Web site: Alex Whitmore: Burnley centre-back joins Morecambe on loan. 26 July 2016. 27 July 2016. BBC Sport.
  13. Web site: Whitmore is latest returning loan player. 5 January 2017. 5 January 2017. Up The Clarets.
  14. Web site: Alex Whitmore Return. 21 January 2017. 30 January 2017. Morecambe F.C..
  15. Web site: CONFIRMED: Clarets Alex Whitmore joins Bury on loan. www.buryfc.co.uk.
  16. Web site: Whitmore Loan Finishes. 4 January 2018. 9 January 2018. Bury F.C..
  17. Web site: Spireites Sign Burnley Defender. www.chesterfield-fc.co.uk.
  18. Web site: Alex Whitmore: Chesterfield sign Burnley defender on free transfer. 18 January 2018. BBC Sport.
  19. News: Grimsby Town complete first summer signing with arrival of defender Alex Whitmore. 30 May 2018. 30 May 2018. Liam Wood. Grimsbylive. Grimsby Telegraph.
  20. Web site: Alex Whitmore: Grimsby Town sign Chesterfield defender for undisclosed fee. 30 May 2018. BBC Sport.
  21. http://www.afcfylde.co.uk/signing-defender-whitmore-signs-for-afc-fylde/ DEFENDER WHITMORE SIGNS FOR AFC FYLDE
  22. Web site: AFC Fylde: Coasters clinch promotion to National League. BBC Sport. 29 April 2023. 10 May 2023.
  23. Web site: The National League North Big Winners Are Announced. www.thenationalleague.org.uk. 10 May 2023. 10 May 2023.
  24. Web site: Alex Whitmore signs for Moors on permanent deal! | Solihull Moors FC. www.solihullmoorsfc.co.uk.
  25. News: FA Trophy final: Gateshead 2–2 Solihull Moors (5–4 on pens) - Lineups . BBC Sport . 11 May 2024 . 12 May 2024.