Anthony Pulis Explained

Anthony Pulis
Fullname:Anthony James Pulis[1]
Birth Date:1984 7, df=y
Birth Place:Bristol, England
Height:5 ft 10 in
Position:Midfielder
Youthyears1:?–2002
Youthclubs1:Portsmouth
Years1:2002–2004
Clubs1:Portsmouth
Caps1:0
Goals1:0
Years2:2004–2008
Clubs2:Stoke City
Caps2:2
Goals2:0
Years3:2004–2005
Clubs3:Torquay United (loan)
Caps3:3
Goals3:0
Years4:2006
Clubs4:Plymouth Argyle (loan)
Caps4:5
Goals4:0
Years5:2006–2007
Clubs5:Grimsby Town (loan)
Caps5:9
Goals5:0
Years6:2008
Clubs6:Bristol Rovers (loan)
Caps6:1
Goals6:0
Years7:2008–2011
Clubs7:Southampton
Caps7:0
Goals7:0
Years8:2009–2010
Clubs8:Lincoln City (loan)
Caps8:7
Goals8:0
Years9:2010–2011
Clubs9:Stockport County (loan)
Caps9:10
Goals9:1
Years10:2011
Clubs10:Barnet (loan)
Caps10:4
Goals10:0
Years11:2011–2012
Clubs11:Aldershot Town
Caps11:5
Goals11:0
Years12:2012–2014
Clubs12:Orlando City
Caps12:44
Goals12:4
Totalcaps:90
Totalgoals:5
Nationalyears1:2005
Nationalteam1:Wales U21
Nationalcaps1:4
Nationalgoals1:0
Manageryears1:2016–2017
Managerclubs1:Orlando City B
Manageryears2:2018–2019
Managerclubs2:Saint Louis FC
Manageryears3:2020
Managerclubs3:Inter Miami CF (assistant)
Manageryears4:2021–2023
Managerclubs4:Miami FC
Manageryears5:2024–
Managerclubs5:Real Salt Lake (assistant)

Anthony James Pulis (born 21 July 1984) is a Welsh football coach and former player. He is currently an assistant coach for Major League Soccer club Real Salt Lake.

A journeyman for much of his career Pulis represented Portsmouth, Stoke City, Torquay United, Plymouth Argyle, Grimsby Town, Bristol Rovers, Southampton, Lincoln City, Stockport County, Barnet and Aldershot Town during 10 years spent playing in England before moving abroad and establishing himself in the USL Pro with Orlando City. He made four appearances for the Wales under-21 team,[2] [3] but did not represent his country at senior level.

Club career

Portsmouth

Bristol-born Pulis began his career in 2000 as a trainee with Portsmouth whilst his father Tony managed the club. Despite his father's sacking after only 10 months in charge, Anthony stayed at Fratton Park, turning professional in July 2002 under Harry Redknapp. He made just one first team appearance for Pompey as a substitute in the 2–0 League Cup win away to Cardiff City on 9 November 2004.[4]

Stoke City

In December 2004, after failing to make an impact on the Portsmouth first team, Anthony Pulis and teammate Lewis Buxton each signed two-and-a-half-year contracts with Stoke City.[5]

Almost immediately after his arrival at Stoke, Anthony joined Torquay United on loan, making his league debut as a first-half substitute for Alex Russell as Torquay lost 2–1 at home to Stockport County on 1 January 2005. However his appearances were limited and his loan spell was cut short.

Pulis once again found his first team opportunities scarce after his father was dismissed and replaced by Johan Boskamp prior to the 2005–06 season. Towards the end of the 2005–06 season he was loaned to Plymouth Argyle, linking up with his father for the third time in his career.[6]

After his loan spell, Pulis returned to the Britannia Stadium for the 2006–07 season. He moved, along with Martin Paterson, to Grimsby Town on loan on 23 November 2006.[7] However, he made only nine appearances before his loan spell was cut short due to injury.[8] In his second-last appearance, he was substituted at half-time as Grimsby suffered a 4–0 loss to Rochdale.[9]

The 2007–08 season started brightly for Pulis. He gained his first assist for the club, as his corner set up a Jon Parkin header in a 3–2 defeat to Southampton,[10] however injury problems kept him sidelined for several months thereafter. He was loaned out again, on this occasion to Bristol Rovers, however he made only one appearance for the club before his loan spell was curtailed due to another injury. In his only appearance for the club, a 14-minute cameo in a 2–0 defeat to Doncaster Rovers, Pulis conceded a penalty kick and was booked.[11]

Southampton

In August 2008 Pulis moved to Southampton on a two-year contract a free transfer.[12]

He joined League Two team Lincoln City on one-month loan in October 2009[13] making his debut on 10 October in a 1–0 away win against Macclesfield Town.[14] Pulis became an instant first team regular at Lincoln but left the club when his loan contract expired on 7 January 2010.[15] He had spent the previous six weeks on the injured list.

In October 2010, he joined Stockport County on loan for a month[16] [17] and made his debut for the club on 9 October 2010 in a match against Gillingham, a club his father managed, in which he scored a consolation goal for Stockport.[18] The loan was extended into a second and third month.[19]

Pulis joined Barnet on loan in February 2011 but was sent off 29 minutes into his debut, a 3–0 defeat at home to Torquay United.[20]

Anthony Pulis was released by Southampton on 21 May 2011, without making an first team appearances.[21]

Aldershot Town

At the start of August 2011, it was announced that Pulis had signed for League Two side Aldershot Town, on a one-year contract. He went on to make five league and two League Cup appearances for the club.[22]

Orlando City

In January 2012 Pulis joined USL Pro side Orlando City.[23] He scored his first goal for the Lions against the Richmond Kickers in a 2–0 win. In his three seasons at Orlando, the club won one USL Pro Championship and two Commissioner's Cups.

Pulis was a player-coach during his three years playing for Orlando and at the end of the 2014 season he announced his retirement from playing to move into coaching full-time.[24] [25]

Coaching career

Orlando City B

On 15 October 2015, after spending one year as an assistant coach with Orlando City in MLS, Pulis was announced as the head coach of USL Championship club Orlando City B.[26]

Saint Louis FC

On 20 November 2017, Pulis stepped down as the head coach of Orlando City B and signed as a head-coach with Saint Louis FC. Pulis spent two seasons with Saint Louis FC. They qualified for the USL Play Offs in his first year, for the first time in club history then they made history again the following season by reaching the US Open Cup Quarter Finals, after beating MLS opponents Chicago Fire and FC Cincinnati on the way. Pulis finished with a record of 30-25-20 (W-L-D).[27] [28]

Inter Miami CF

On 1 March 2020, Inter Miami CF announced Pulis as an assistant coach. Pulis worked alongside Diego Alonso in 2020 then Phil Neville in 2021.[29]

Miami FC

On 29 November 2021, Pulis was announced as the new head coach of Miami FC. After qualifying for the USL Play Offs in 2022 under Pulis, Miami FC lost in the Quarter Finals to Tampa Bay Rowdies.[30] After a short tenure as Miami head coach, Pulis stepped down on 20 June 2023 to pursue other opportunities. Pulis finished with a record of 19-16-17 (W-L-D).[31]

Real Salt Lake

On 16 January 2024, it was announced that Pulis had joined Real Salt Lake's coaching staff as an assistant to head coach Pablo Mastroeni.[32]

Personal life

Pulis is a Catholic and regularly attends church.[33] He is the son of Welsh football manager Tony Pulis and the nephew of former footballer Ray Pulis.[34]

Career statistics

ClubSeasonLeagueFA CupLeague CupOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Portsmouth2004–05Premier League0000100010
Stoke City2004–05Championship0000000000
2005–06Championship0000000000
2006–07Championship1000100020
2007–08Championship1020100040
Torquay United (loan)2004–05League One3000000030
Plymouth Argyle (loan)2005–06Championship5000000050
Grimsby Town (loan)2006–07League Two9000000090
Bristol Rovers (loan)2007–08League One1000000010
Southampton2008–09Championship0000000000
2009–10League One0000000000
2010–11League One0000000000
Lincoln City (loan)2009–10League Two7010000080
Stockport County (loan)2010–11League Two101200010131
Barnet (loan)2010–11League Two4000000040
Aldershot Town2011–12League Two5000201080
Orlando City2012USL Pro1521062
2013USL Pro17130201
2014USL Pro12130151
Career Total90512050201095

A.  The "Other" column constitutes appearances and goals in the Football League Trophy.

External links

Notes and References

  1. Book: Hugman, Barry J.. The PFA Premier & Football League Players' Records 1946–2005. Queen Anne Press. 2005. 505. 1-85291-665-6 .
  2. Web site: Cyprus U21 3 – Wales U21 3 . icNorthWales. 22 December 2007. Mark Currie. 16 November 2005.
  3. News: Wales U21 0–4 Germany U21. BBC Sport. 22 December 2007. 8 February 2005.
  4. Web site: Cardiff 0–2 Pompey. ESPNsoccernet. https://web.archive.org/web/20041216053102/http://soccernet.espn.go.com/report?id=168769&cc=5739 . dead . 16 December 2004 . 9 November 2004 . 22 December 2007.
  5. http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/s/stoke_city/4123345.stm Stoke swoop for young Pompey duo
  6. http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/p/plymouth_argyle/4790780.stm Plymouth boss signs son on loan
  7. http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/g/grimsby_town/6178398.stm Grimsby tie up treble loan swoop
  8. http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/g/grimsby_town/6316841.stm Mariners loanee returns to Stoke
  9. http://www.soccerbase.com/results3.sd?gameid=505982 Grimsby 0 – Rochdale 4
  10. News: Southampton 3–2 Stoke. BBC Sport. 27 August 2007. 21 December 2014.
  11. News: Doncaster 2–0 Bristol Rovers. BBC Sport. 9 February 2008. 21 December 2014.
  12. Web site: Saints add Pulis on two-year deal. BBC Sport. 29 August 2008. 7 October 2009.
  13. Web site: Imps sign Pulis on month's loan. BBC Sport. 7 October 2009. 7 October 2009.
  14. http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_div_3/8293292.stm Macclesfield 0 – 1 Lincoln City
  15. http://www.theforgottenimp.co.uk/news2092.shtml Two depart Lincoln City
  16. Web site: Pulis Departs . . 7 October 2010 . 7 October 2010 . https://web.archive.org/web/20101010004333/http://www.saintsfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0%2C%2C10280~2178071%2C00.html . 10 October 2010 . live .
  17. News: Pulis joins Stockport . . 7 October 2010 . 7 October 2010 .
  18. Web site: Gillingham 2 Stockport 1. BBC Sport . 9 October 2010. 9 October 2010.
  19. Web site: 1 December 2010 . Stockport County extend Anthony Pulis loan deal . BBC Sport.
  20. Web site: Barnet 0–3 Torquay . BBC Sport . 12 February 2011.
  21. Web site: Released List Announced . Southampton FC . 21 May 2011 . 21 May 2011 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20110522085447/http://www.saintsfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0%2C%2C10280~2364123%2C00.html . 22 May 2011 .
  22. Web site: Anthony Pulis – Soccerbase. Soccerbase. 2012-07-15.
  23. Web site: Pulis Junior Joins Orlando City. https://archive.today/20120805151447/http://www.stokecityfc.com/page/NewsDetail/0,,10310~2581270,00.html. dead. 5 August 2012. Stoke City F.C.. 19 January 2012.
  24. Web site: Orlando City appoints retired midfielder Anthony Pulis as academy coach. Ewbank. Gavin. 15 September 2014. O-Town's 11. Sports Illustrated. 22 December 2014.
  25. Web site: Anthony Pulis named Orlando City Academy coach . Soccer Wire . 16 November 2014 . 11 April 2019.
  26. Web site: 15 October 2015. Orlando City B já tem nome, logo, estádio e três jogadores. Orlando City B already has a name, logo, stadium and three players. 2 March 2021. Orlando City SC Official Website. pt.
  27. Web site: 20 November 2017. Orlando City B Head Coach Anthony Pulis Departs for Saint Louis FC. live. 2 March 2021 . Orlando City SC Official Website. https://web.archive.org/web/20171122200809/https://www.orlandocitysc.com/post/2017/11/20/orlando-city-b-head-coach-anthony-pulis-departs-saint-louis-fc . 22 November 2017 .
  28. Web site: 20 November 2017 . STLFC Introduces Anthony Pulis as Head Coach. live. 2 March 2021. Saint Louis FC Official Website. en-us. https://web.archive.org/web/20171121202030/http://www.saintlouisfc.com/news_article/show/858882-stlfc-introduces-anthony-pulis-as-head-coach . 21 November 2017 .
  29. Web site: 1 March 2021. Inter Miami CF Announces Phil Neville's Technical Staff. live. 2 March 2021. Inter Miami CF Official Website. https://web.archive.org/web/20210302165751/https://www.intermiamicf.com/en/post/2021/03/01/inter-miami-cf-announces-phil-neville-s-technical-staff. 2 March 2021 .
  30. Web site: Communications . Miami FC . Anthony Pulis appointed as Miami FC's new head coach . Miami FC . 29 November 2021 . en-us . 29 November 2021 . 29 November 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20211129160234/https://www.miamifc.com/news_article/show/1196217 . dead .
  31. Web site: Cozzoli . Matteo . Miami FC Announces Departure of Anthony Pulis as Head Coach . MiamiFC.com . 20 June 2023.
  32. Web site: RSL Unveils 2024 Coaching Staff . RSL.com . . 16 January 2024.
  33. News: Fanfare for the common manager. Walsh. David. 22 November 2009 . The Times. 26 November 2009. London.
  34. Web site: Anthony Pulis: Like father like son for Saint Louis boss. 14 June 2019. BBC Sport.