Nat Wedderburn Explained

Nat Wedderburn
Fullname:Nathaniel Carl Wedderburn[1]
Birth Date:30 June 1991
Birth Place:Wolverhampton, England
Height:6 ft 3 in
Position:Midfielder
Currentclub:Stenhousemuir
Clubnumber:6
Youthyears1:2005–2007
Youthclubs1:Stoke City
Years1:2007–2010
Clubs1:Stoke City
Caps1:0
Goals1:0
Years2:2008–2009
Clubs2:Notts County (loan)
Caps2:11
Goals2:0
Years3:2009
Clubs3:Hereford United (loan)
Caps3:3
Goals3:0
Years4:2010–2012
Clubs4:Northampton Town
Caps4:40
Goals4:0
Years5:2012–2013
Clubs5:Corby Town
Caps5:42
Goals5:2
Years6:2013–2015
Clubs6:Cowdenbeath
Caps6:74
Goals6:2
Years7:2015–2016
Clubs7:Inverness Caledonian Thistle
Caps7:19
Goals7:0
Years8:2016–2018
Clubs8:Dunfermline Athletic
Caps8:67
Goals8:1
Years9:2018–2019
Clubs9:Raith Rovers
Caps9:43
Goals9:1
Years10:2019–2020
Clubs10:Airdrieonians
Caps10:26
Goals10:1
Years11:2020–2021
Clubs11:Dumbarton
Caps11:27
Goals11:2
Years12:2021–
Clubs12:Stenhousemuir
Caps12:119
Goals12:4
Nationalyears1:2009–2010
Nationalteam1:England U19
Nationalcaps1:4
Nationalgoals1:0
Club-Update:22:48, 15 March 2024 (UTC)

Nathaniel Carl Wedderburn (born 30 June 1991) is an English footballer who plays as a midfielder for side Stenhousemuir. He has previously played for Stoke City, Notts County, Hereford United, Northampton Town, Corby Town, Cowdenbeath, Inverness Caledonian Thistle, Dunfermline Athletic, Raith Rovers, Airdrieonians and Dumbarton.

Career

Stoke City

Wedderburn won academy player of the year at Stoke City in his first season at the Potters, playing regularly with the youth team and reserves, he also travelled with the first team during this season but didn't make the bench. In his second season as an academy he took the captain's armband for the season, during this season he was named on the bench in every League cup game but without making his debut. After some impressive performances in Stoke's Academy[2] side which saw Wedderburn sign his first professional contract at Stoke lasting one and a half years. After this, he moved to Notts County on loan.[3] Wedderburn made his league debut whilst on loan at Notts County on 6 December 2008, playing in the 1–0 home win over Morecambe. After extending his loan spell for the second time before 25 January 2009, his loan spell was, once again, extended until 3 March 2009.[4] He went on to make a further 9 league appearances for County before returning to Stoke in March 2009.

On 17 September 2009, Wedderburn was called up to the England Under 19 squad three European U19 Championship qualifiers in October 2009.[5] Wedderburn signed on loan for Hereford United in November 2009.[6] After making three appearances, Wedderburn returned to his parent club.[7] Wedderburn was released by Stoke at the end of the 2009–10 season.[8]

Northampton Town

Following his release from Stoke, Wedderburn signed for League Two side Northampton Town on a two-year contract.[9] After joining the club, Wedderburn says Manager Ian Sampson was the reason he joined the "Cobblers".[10]

He made his debut for the club, on 14 August 2010, in a 1–1 draw with Accrington Stanley. In the second round of League Cup, Wedderburn registered an assist from the corner to allow Andy Holt equalise against Reading and the match would go to a penalty-shootout after ending 3–3 in the regular time, but in the end, Northampton won 4–3 on penalties.[11] In 2010–11 season, Wedderburn made thirty-seven appearances in all competitions.

In 2011–12 season, under new managers Gary Johnson and Aidy Boothroyd, Wedderburn playing time was limited, as he made two appearances. The main factor was suffering injuries like two sets of ruptured ankle ligaments, a hamstring injury and two calf strains.[12] After making a recovery from an ankle injury, manager Johnson placed him on loan list to gain first team experience.[13] In January transfer Window, Wedderburn was expected to leave the club, but nothing materialised.[14] Wedderburn was frozen out of the first team by Johnson.[15] Wedderburn played his first match since September, in a 3–1 loss against Crawley Town on 17 April 2012 (which turned out to be his last appearance for the club). After the match, he thought his Northampton's career had ended, after his bad luck in the 2011–12 season and said he was delighted to make his return.[12]

In May 2012, Wedderburn was released from Northampton after being told his contract would not be renewed.[16]

Corby Town

On 13 August 2012, Corby Town, and former Northampton Town boss, Ian Sampson announced in a post match interview that he was hoping to secure the signing of Wedderburn before the start of the league season.[17]

Cowdenbeath

In July 2013, Wedderburn signed for Championship side Cowdenbeath after a trial spell.[18] [19]

Wedderburn scored on debut in the first round of the Scottish Challenge Cup, in a 3–1 loss against Dunfermline Athletic.[20] He made his league debut in the opening game of the season, in a 2–0 loss against Greenock Morton.[21] Wedderburn then scored his first league goal of the season, in a 4–2 loss against Hamilton Academical.[22] Wedderburn went to make 40 appearances, scoring twice in all competitions, having played in different positions in defence and midfield.

In the 2014–15 season, Wedderburn continued to be in the first team and captained Cowdenbeath against Raith Rovers on 30 August 2014 before coming off in the after 31 minutes, due to an injury.[23] Wedderburn scored his first goal of the season, in a 2–1 loss against Livingston on 11 April 2015.[24] However, the club was relegated to League One, as he made 34 appearances scoring once in all competitions.

Inverness Caledonian Thistle

On 18 June 2015 Wedderburn joined Scottish Premiership side Inverness Caledonian Thistle.[25]

Dunfermline Athletic

After just one season with Inverness Caledonian Thistle, Wedderburn signed a pre-contract with Scottish Championship side Dunfermline Athletic – becoming their first signing of the summer.[26] [27] Wedderburn previously played for Fife rivals Cowdenbeath before transferring to the Caledonian Stadium.

Raith Rovers

In July 2018, Wedderburn joined another Fife club, signing a one-year contract with Raith Rovers with the option of a further year if the club earned promotion from League One.[28]

Airdrieonians

On 10 June 2019, Wedderburn signed for Airdrieonians. He made 26 appearances and scoring twice in games against Forfar and Queens Park[29] before leaving the club in the summer of 2020.[30]

Dumbarton

After leaving Airdrie, Wedderburn signed for Dumbarton in September 2020.[31] He scored his first goal for the club, the winner, against Cove Rangers in December 2020.[32]

Stenhousemuir

After a season at the Rock, Wedderburn joined Scottish League Two side Stenhousemuir

Career statistics

Club statistics
ClubSeasonLeagueNational CupLeague CupOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Stoke City2008–09Premier League0000000000
Notts County (loan)2008–09League Two90200000110
Hereford United (loan)2009–103000000030
Northampton Town2010–1131020401[33] 0380
2011–122000000020
Total330204010400
Corby Town2012–13Conference North42210002[34] 0452
Cowdenbeath2013–14Scottish Championship34110105[35] 1412
2014–1529120201[36] 0341
Total632303061753
Inverness CT2015–16Scottish Premiership15020002[37] 0190
Dunfermline Athletic2016–17Scottish Championship241403000311
2017–1827020403[38] 0360
Total511607030671
Raith Rovers2018–19Scottish League One33030205[39] 1431
Airdrieonians2019–20201104110262
Dumbarton2020–21182203040272
Stenhousemuir2021–22Scottish League Two0000000000
Career total287822023124235611

Notes and References

  1. http://www.findmypast.com/post84BMDSearchStart.action Nathaniel Carl Wedderburn
  2. http://www.thisisstaffordshire.co.uk/news/Stoke-City-Wedderburn-provides-highlight/article-356079-detail/article.html Nathaniel Wedderburn provides highlight
  3. http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/n/notts_county/7753142.stm Notts County sign two youngsters
  4. News: Magpies extend Wedderburn loan. BBC Sport. 9 February 2009. 9 July 2013.
  5. Web site: Nat's National Duty. Stoke City F.C... 17 September 2009. 17 September 2009. https://web.archive.org/web/20120314084727/http://www.stokecityfc.com/page/NewsDetail/0%2C%2C10310~1799522%2C00.html. 14 March 2012. dead.
  6. http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/s/stoke_city/8381358.stm Stoke allow duo to leave on loan
  7. News: Hereford United see their on-loan trio depart. BBC Sport. 4 January 2009. 9 July 2013.
  8. Web site: Pulis announces retained list. Stoke City F.C... 14 June 2010. 1 July 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20100521171742/http://www.stokecityfc.com/page/NewsDetail/0%2C%2C10310~2054499%2C00.html. 21 May 2010. dead.
  9. Web site: Wedderburn Signs On. ntfc.co.uk.. 14 June 2010. 14 June 2010. https://web.archive.org/web/20100617090131/http://www.ntfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0%2C%2C10425~2060389%2C00.html. 17 June 2010. dead.
  10. News: Cobblers new boy pays tribute to Sampson's ambition. Northampton Chronicle. 15 June 2010. 9 July 2013.
  11. News: Reading 3–3 N'hampton (2–4 pens). BBC Sport. 24 August 2010. 9 July 2013.
  12. News: Northampton Town: Wedderburn relief at playing return. Northampton Chronicle. 19 April 2012. 9 July 2013.
  13. News: Northampton Town: Jason Crowe to continue training with Town. Northampton Chronicle. 4 October 2011. 9 July 2013.
  14. News: Northampton Town: Johnson sad over Robinson. Northampton Chronicle. 2 November 2011. 9 July 2013.
  15. News: Northampton Town: Cobblers looking to offload. Northampton Chronicle. 12 January 2012. 9 July 2013.
  16. Web site: Northampton release two more players. Eurosport. 25 April 2012. 14 May 2012. https://web.archive.org/web/20150701210743/http://asia.eurosport.com/football/league-two/2011-2012/northampton-release-duo_sto3247360/story.shtml. 1 July 2015. dead.
  17. News: Corby defender Andy Holt retires with knee injury. BBC Sport. 16 August 2012. 9 July 2013.
  18. Web site: New Arrivals – Two Sign On . . cowdenbeathfc.com . 6 July 2013 . 6 July 2013. https://web.archive.org/web/20140221104132/http://www.cowdenbeathfc.com/index.php?act=viewNews&id=1358. 21 February 2014 . live.
  19. Web site: Former England U19 joins Cowdenbeath . . thecourier.co.uk . 5 July 2013 . 6 July 2013. https://web.archive.org/web/20130707110311/http://www.thecourier.co.uk/sport/football/div-1/former-england-u19-joins-cowdenbeath-1.110033. 7 July 2013 . live.
  20. News: Cowdenbeath 1–3 Dunfermline Athletic. BBC Sport. 27 July 2013. 1 July 2015.
  21. News: Greenock Morton 2–0 Cowdenbeath. BBC Sport. 10 August 2013. 1 July 2015.
  22. News: Cowdenbeath 2–4 Hamilton Academical. BBC Sport. 16 November 2013. 1 July 2015.
  23. Web site: Cowdenbeath 1–3 Raith Rovers. SPFL. 30 August 2014. 1 July 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20140904234850/http://spfl.co.uk/championship/fixture/3635856/. 4 September 2014 . live.
  24. News: Cowdenbeath 1–2 Livingston. BBC Sport. 11 April 2015. 1 July 2015.
  25. News: Nat Wedderburn: Inverness sign former Cowdenbeath player. BBC Sport. 18 June 2015.
  26. Web site: Dunfermline sign Nat Wedderburn from Inverness Caledonian Thistle . BBC Sport . 16 May 2016 . 16 May 2016.
  27. News: Dunfermline Athletic snap up former Cowdenbeath and Inverness midfielder Nat Wedderburn on pre-contract . Ross . Hart . Dunfermline Press . 16 May 2016 . 16 May 2016.
  28. Web site: Raith win the race for Wedderburn. Fife Today. 3 July 2018. 25 June 2019.
  29. Web site: DIAMONDS WELCOME MIDFIELDER NAT. Airdrieonians F.C.. 10 June 2019. 25 June 2019.
  30. Web site: Squad movements. 2020-08-31. airdrie. en.
  31. Web site: Dumbarton Football Club – NAT WEDDERBURN IS A SONS PLAYER!. 2020-09-01. dumbartonfootballclub.com.
  32. News: Dumbarton v Cove Rangers. en-GB. BBC Sport. 2020-12-12.
  33. Appearances in the Football League Trophy
  34. Appearances in the FA Trophy
  35. One appearance and one goal in the Scottish Challenge Cup and four appearances in the Scottish Championship play-offs
  36. Appearances in the Scottish Challenge Cup
  37. Appearances in the UEFA Europa League
  38. One appearance in the Scottish Challenge Cup and two appearances in the Scottish Premiership play-offs
  39. Two appearances and one goal in the Scottish Challenge Cup and three appearances in the Scottish Championship play-offs