Josh Coulson Explained

Josh Coulson
Fullname:Joshua David Coulson[1]
Birth Date:28 January 1989[2]
Birth Place:Cambridge, England
Position:Centre-back
Currentclub:King's Lynn Town
Clubnumber:6
Years1:2007–2018
Clubs1:Cambridge United
Caps1:273
Goals1:14
Years2:2017–2018
Clubs2:Leyton Orient (loan)
Caps2:15
Goals2:1
Years3:2018–2021
Clubs3:Leyton Orient
Caps3:117
Goals3:8
Years4:2021–2022
Clubs4:Southend United
Caps4:8
Goals4:0
Years5:2022
Clubs5:King's Lynn Town (loan)
Caps5:21
Goals5:1
Years6:2022–
Clubs6:King's Lynn Town
Caps6:79
Goals6:11
Club-Update:28 February 2024 (UTC)

Joshua David Coulson (born 28 January 1989) is an English professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for National League North club King's Lynn Town.

Career

Cambridge United

Born in Cambridge, Cambridgeshire,[2] Coulson played for local side Cherry Hinton Lions before joining Cambridge City and playing in the Youth Development squad for the 2005–06 season. He then went with Jez George (a former director of Cambridge City) to Cambridge United's youth squad. He made his first team debut for Cambridge United on 6 October 2007, as a substitute in a 2–2 home draw with Halifax Town.

Coulson scored his first senior goal on 16 March 2010, netting his side's first of a 3–1 home success against Salisbury.[3] He featured regularly for the side in the following campaigns, becoming a popular figure amongst supporters, and signed a new two-and-a-half-year deal on 12 February 2014.[4]

Coulson won the FA Trophy and the Conference Premier play-offs in the 2013–14 season with Cambridge United.

On 9 August 2014 Coulson played his first match in the Football League, starting and scoring the game's only goal against Plymouth Argyle.[5]

Leyton Orient

On 28 July 2017 Coulson signed for Leyton Orient initially on a six-month loan spell. On 8 January, Coulson joined permanently after 10 years at Cambridge.[6]

Southend United

On 9 June 2021, Coulson signed for Southend United. [7]

Kings Lynn Town

On 5 February 2022, Coulson joined National League side King's Lynn Town on a one-month loan deal.[8] Coulson joined the club on a permanent basis in May 2022 having spent the second half of the season on loan.[9]

Career statistics

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeagueFA CupLeague CupOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Cambridge United2007–08[10] Conference Premier130103[11] 0170
2008–09[12] Conference Premier120002[13] 0140
2009–10[14] Conference Premier232003[15] 0262
2010–11[16] Conference Premier3843030444
2011–12[17] Conference Premier3203220372
2012–13Conference Premier3941020424
2013–14Conference Premier3924010[18] 0532
2014–15League Two46160101[19] 0541
2015–16League Two231001010251
2016–17League Two70102020120
Total272141924029032416
Leyton Orient (loan)2017–18National League1510011162
Leyton Orient2017–18National League1200031151
Career total299151924033235619

Honours

Club

Cambridge United

2013–14[20]

Leyton Orient

2018–19[22]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Notification of shirt numbers: Leyton Orient . English Football League . 37 . 21 September 2020.
  2. Web site: J. Coulson. Soccerway. Global Sports Media. 25 January 2015.
  3. Web site: Cambridge 3–1 Salisbury. BBC Sport. 16 March 2010. 9 August 2014.
  4. Web site: Josh Coulson: Cambridge United defender signs new deal. BBC Sport. 12 February 2014. 9 August 2014.
  5. Web site: Cambridge 1–0 Plymouth. BBC Sport. 8 August 2014. 9 August 2014.
  6. News: Josh Coulson joins Leyton Orient on six month loan. 1 August 2017. Cambridge United F.C.. 28 July 2017.
  7. Web site: Coulson Completes Blues Move!.
  8. Web site: Coulson heads out on loan . Southend United FC . 5 February 2022 . 8 February 2022.
  9. Web site: Coulson Is Back In Town!. www.kltown.co.uk. 25 May 2022. 26 May 2022.
  10. Book: Mike . Williams . Tony . Williams . Non-League Club Directory 2009 . 2008 . Tony Williams Publications . 978-1-869833-59-6 . 48–49 .
  11. Two appearances in FA Trophy, one in Conference League Cup
  12. Book: Tony . Williams . James . Wright . Non-League Club Directory 2010 . 2009 . Tony Williams Publications . 978-1-869833-66-4 . 46–47 .
  13. One appearance in Conference League Cup, one in Conference Premier play-offs
  14. Book: Tony . Williams . James . Wright . Non-League Club Directory 2011 . 2010 . Tony Williams Publications . 978-1-869833-68-8 . 50–51 .
  15. Appearances in FA Trophy
  16. Book: Mike . Williams . Tony . Williams . Non-League Club Directory 2012 . 2011 . Tony Williams Publications . 978-1-869833-70-1 . 52–53 .
  17. Book: Mike . Williams . Tony . Williams . Non-League Club Directory 2013 . 2012 . Tony Williams Publications . 978-1-869833-77-0 . 46–47 .
  18. Seven appearances in FA Trophy, three in Conference Premier play-offs
  19. Appearance in Football League Trophy
  20. Web site: Donaldson at the double for Cambridge in FA Trophy final . Glenn . Lavery . The Football Association . 23 March 2014 . 6 May 2019.
  21. News: Cambridge United 2–1 Gateshead . Chris . Osborne . BBC Sport . 18 May 2014 . 6 May 2019.
  22. Web site: National League: 2018/19: Current table . Soccerbase . Centurycomm . 6 May 2019.
    Web site: Leyton Orient FC: Squad . Soccerway . Perform Group . 6 May 2019.
  23. News: AFC Fylde 1–0 Leyton Orient . Rob . Stevens . BBC Sport . 19 May 2019 . 26 May 2019.