Scott Tancock Explained

Scott Tancock
Fullname:Scott Russell Tancock[1]
Height:1.85m (06.07feet)
Birth Date:29 December 1993
Birth Place:Swansea, Wales
Currentclub:Haverfordwest County
Position:Centre back
Youthyears1:?–2012
Youthclubs1:Swansea City
Years1:2012–2015
Clubs1:Swansea City
Caps1:0
Goals1:0
Years2:2014
Clubs2:Newport County (loan)
Caps2:4
Goals2:0
Years3:2014
Clubs3:Wrexham (loan)
Caps3:2
Goals3:0
Years4:2015–2018
Clubs4:Merthyr Town
Years5:2018–2019
Clubs5:Llanelli Town
Caps5:24
Goals5:0
Years6:2019–
Clubs6:Haverfordwest County
Nationalyears1:2013–2014
Nationalcaps1:6
Nationalgoals1:0
Club-Update:14:47, 6 November 2019 (UTC)

Scott Russell Tancock (born 29 December 1993) is a Welsh footballer who plays as a central defender for Haverfordwest County, having previously played for Swansea City.

Club career

Born in Swansea, Wales, Tancock is a product of the Swansea City academy, where he began his career at and eventually become the club's U21 captain. In the summer of 2012, Tancock signed his first professional contract at the club.[2]

In September 2014, he joined Football League Two side Newport County on a one-month loan deal.[3] Tancock made his football league debut for Newport against Wimbledon on 27 September 2014.[4] After the match, Wales based newspaper Wales Online praised Tancock's performance.[5] On 23 October 2014, Tancock extended his loan for a further month.[6] After two months at Newport County, Tancock's loan spell came to an end and returned to his parent club.[7]

On his return from Newport County, Tancock immediately joined Vanarama National League team Wrexham on a one-month loan deal.[8] Tancock made his Wrexham debut the next day, playing 90 minutes, in a 3–2 defeat to Altrincham.[9] Tancock made one more appearance for Wrexham before returning to his parent club once again.

On 28 May 2015, Swansea City confirmed that Tancock had been released by the club.[10] After a trial at Torquay United,[11] Tancock joined Welsh side Merthyr Town.[12]

In 2018, he signed for newly promoted Welsh Premier League side Llanelli Town.[13] A year later, he joined Haverfordwest County.[14]

International career

Because Tancock was born in Wales, he was among seven uncapped players to be called by Wales under-21.[15] Tancock made his Wales U21 debut on 6 February 2013, in a 3–0 win over Iceland U21.[16] Tancock went on to represent Wales under-21 on six occasions.

Career statistics

Club performanceLeagueCupLeague CupContinentalTotal
Club Season LeagueApps GoalsApps GoalsApps GoalsApps GoalsApps Goals
EnglandLeagueFA CupLeague CupEuropeTotal
Swansea City2012–13Premier League00000000
2013–140000000000
2014–1500000000
Total0000000000
Newport County2014–2015League Two40000040
Wrexham2014–2015Vanarama National League20000020
Career total6000000060

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 01 February 2013 Premier League Clubs submit Squad Lists . Premier League . 17 August 2017 . bot: unknown . https://web.archive.org/web/20160304033709/https://www.premierleague.com/content/dam/premierleague/site-content/News/publications/squad-lists/squad-lists-February-2013.pdf . 4 March 2016.
  2. Web site: Tancock's praise for Youth set-up. Swansea City F.C.. 3 May 2013. 10 June 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160610225852/http://www.swanseacity.net/news/article/youth-tancock-806745.aspx. 10 June 2016. dead.
  3. News: County swoop for Swans youngster on loan. South Wales Argus. 26 September 2014. 27 September 2014.
  4. News: Newport County 4–1 AFC Wimbledon. BBC Sport. 27 September 2014. 27 September 2014.
  5. News: Newport County 4–1 Wimbledon: Joe Pigott and Scott Tancock inspire County as they make it seven games unbeaten. Wales Online. 27 September 2014. 10 June 2016.
  6. News: Tancock extends Newport loan . Swansea City A.F.C . 23 October 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20160608090035/http://www.swanseacity.net//news/article/tancock-joins-wrexham-on-loan-2094476.aspx. 8 June 2016. live.
  7. News: Newport County set for drastic personnel change as loan spells come to and end. Wales Online. 21 November 2014. 10 June 2016.
  8. Web site: Tancock joins Wrexham on loan . swanseacity.net . 21 November 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20160608090035/http://www.swanseacity.net/news/article/tancock-joins-wrexham-on-loan-2094476.aspx. 8 June 2016. live.
  9. Web site: Monday's loan watch. Swansea City F.C.. 24 November 2014. 10 June 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20141124212013/http://www.swanseacity.net/news/article/mondays-loan-watch-2102110.aspx. 24 November 2014. live.
  10. Web site: Tate and Tremmel leave Swans. Swansea City F.C.. 28 May 2015. 10 June 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160610232740/http://www.swanseacity.net/news/article/tate-and-tremmel-leave-swans-2471262.aspx. 10 June 2016. dead.
  11. News: TORQUAY UNITED: Swansea City defender Scott Tancock on trial with the Gulls. Torquay Herald Express. 5 March 2015. 10 June 2016. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20150811014025/http://www.torquayheraldexpress.co.uk/TORQUAY-UNITED-Swansea-City-defender-Scott/story-26125487-detail/story.html. 11 August 2015.
  12. News: Former Cardiff City forward Jon Brown hoping to be in Merthyr Town squad for Southern League home clash with Chesham United at Penydarren Park. Wales Online. 3 September 2015. 11 June 2016.
  13. Web site: Dial M for Magic – Andy Hill makes marquee signing; – Llanelli Town AFC.
  14. https://www.facebook.com/haverfordwestfc/posts/new-signingscott-tancockdefenderwe-are-also-delighted-to-announce-the-signing-of/1771791922963943/ NEW SIGNING SCOTT TANCOCK DEFENDER
  15. News: Wales U21 name seven uncapped players for Iceland friendly. Wales Online. 23 January 2013. 10 June 2016.
  16. News: Wales U21 3–0 Iceland U21. BBC Sport. 6 February 2013. 11 June 2016.