Billy Fewster Explained

Billy Fewster
Fullname:William Charles Storm Fewster
Birth Date:31 July 2003
Position:Midfielder
Currentclub:Alfreton Town
Youthyears1:2011–2014
Youthclubs1:Pickering Town
Youthyears2:2014–2021
Youthclubs2:Leeds United
Youthyears3:2021–2023
Youthclubs3:Nottingham Forest
Years1:2023
Clubs1:Nottingham Forest
Caps1:0
Goals1:0
Years2:2023
Clubs2:Scunthorpe United (loan)
Caps2:2
Goals2:0
Years3:2023–
Clubs3:Alfreton Town
Caps3:42
Goals3:4
Club-Update:14:53, 29 April 2024 (UTC)

William Charles Storm Fewster (born 31 July 2003) is an English footballer who plays as a midfielder for Alfreton Town in the National League North.

Early life

Fewster played as a youngster with Pickering Town joining at under-8 level and captaining their under-11 team.[1]

Career

Fewster was on the books at Leeds United before joining Nottingham Forest in the summer of 2021.[2] [3] He made the Forest first team squad for an EFL Cup win at Grimsby Town at the start of the 2022–23 season.[4] He made his first team debut on 7 January 2023 at Blackpool in the FA Cup,[5] starting the game and playing 65 minutes before being substituted in Forest's 4–1 defeat at Bloomfield Road.[6]

On 2 February 2023, it was announced that Fewster had joined National League side Scunthorpe United on loan for the remainder of the season.[7] [8]

Fewster was released by Forest following their 2022-23 season.[9] On 2 August 2023, Fewster signed with National League North side Alfreton Town.[10]

Career statistics

Club

.

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeagueFA CupEFL CupOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Nottingham Forest[11] 2022–23Premier League0010000010
Alfreton Town F.C.2023-24National League North41431445
Career total414410000555

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Pickering Town starlet Billy Fewster in Leeds United link-up. Gazetteherald.co.uk.
  2. Web site: Nottingham Forest gem Billy Fewster shines during 2-0 under-23 win. Nottinghamforest.news. 5 April 2022 .
  3. Web site: Nottingham Forest complete signing of Leeds United's youngster Billy Fewster. The72.co.uk. 6 July 2021 .
  4. Web site: Nottingham Forest youngster attracting interest from four Premier League clubs. Nottingham Post. December 2022.
  5. Web site: Nottingham Forest boss Steve Cooper names team to face Blackpool in FA Cup. Nottingham Post. 7 January 2023.
  6. News: Blackpool 4-1 Nottingham Forest . 13 January 2023 . BBC Sport . 7 January 2023.
  7. Web site: Billy Fewster makes Iron loan switch. www.scunthorpe-united.co.uk.
  8. Web site: Fewster joins Scunthorpe on loan. Nottingham Forest Football. Club. Nottingham Forest Football Club.
  9. Web site: Forest confirm retained list. Nottingham Forest Football. Club. 2 June 2023. Nottingham Forest Football Club.
  10. Web site: Fewster signs for the reds. www.alfretontownfootballclub.com.
  11. Web site: Games played by Billy Fewster in 2022/2023 . Soccerbase . 13 January 2023.