Shay Facey Explained

Shay Facey
Fullname:Shay Anthony Facey[1]
Birth Date:7 January 1995[2]
Birth Place:Sale, England
Height:1.79m (05.87feet)
Position:Defender
Youthyears1:2007–2013
Youthclubs1:Manchester City
Years1:2013–2018
Clubs1:Manchester City
Caps1:0
Goals1:0
Years2:2015
Clubs2:→ New York City (loan)
Caps2:23
Goals2:0
Years3:2016
Clubs3:→ Rotherham United (loan)
Caps3:5
Goals3:0
Years4:2016–2017
Clubs4:→ Heerenveen (loan)
Caps4:3
Goals4:0
Years5:2018–2019
Clubs5:Northampton Town
Caps5:38
Goals5:1
Years6:2019–2020
Clubs6:Walsall
Caps6:13
Goals6:0
Nationalyears1:2009–2011
Nationalteam1:England U16
Nationalcaps1:3
Nationalgoals1:0
Nationalyears2:2011
Nationalteam2:England U17
Nationalcaps2:7
Nationalgoals2:0
Nationalyears3:2013–2014
Nationalteam3:England U19
Nationalcaps3:7
Nationalgoals3:0
Nationalyears4:2014
Nationalteam4:England U20
Nationalcaps4:2
Nationalgoals4:0
Club-Update:4 April 2020
Nationalteam-Update:22:08, 16 March 2015 (UTC)

Shay Anthony Facey (born 7 January 1995) is an English footballer who plays as a defender.

Career

Manchester City

Facey joined Manchester City in 2007, where he progressed through the academy system.[3] [4]

Facey was vice-captain of the U21 Elite Development Squad through their 2013–14 campaign in the absence of Rony Lopes and was nominated for the U21 player of the year award.[5] As a result, he signed a two–year contract with the club in April 2014.[6] Then, in November 2015, Facey signed another contract extension with the club.[7]

Loan spells

Facey joined Manchester City's Major League Soccer sister club New York City FC on a season-long loan in March 2015, after impressing New York manager Jason Kreis who spent time with the club through 2014 and 2015.[8] Prior to signing for the club, Facey trained with the side the previous month.[9] He made his professional debut on 15 March 2015 as a 79th-minute substitute for Josh Williams during a 2–0 win over the New England Revolution in the team's first home match.[10] Six days later on his first professional start, he was sent off in a goalless draw away to the Colorado Rapids for pulling down Juan Edgardo Ramírez.[11] Following this, Facey spent two months on the sidelines, due to injury.[12] After returning to the first team from injury, Facey quickly regained his first team place and started in number of matches.[13] Because of this, on 25 June 2015, Facey confirmed that his contract had been extended to the end of the MLS season.[14] Despite sidelined over injury and suspension once more during the season,[15] Facey went on to make 24 appearances in all competition and returned to his parent club at the end of the 2015 season.[16]

After returning from New York City FC, Facey signed on loan with Championship side, Rotherham United, for the rest of the 2015–16 season.[17] Facey made his debut for Rotherham United, where he started the game, in a 2–1 loss against Preston North End.[18] He made 5 appearances for Rotherham United during his loan, but failed to score a goal and lost his first team place to Frazer Richardson for the rest of the season.[19]

On 31 August 2016, Facey signed for Eredivisie side SC Heerenveen on a season-long loan.[20] Facey made his SC Heerenveen debut, coming on as a second–half substitute for Jerry St. Juste, in a 3–1 win over FC Twente on 10 September 2016.[21] However, on his second appearance for the side, he was sent–off for a second–bookable offence, in a 3–0 win over Roda JC.[22] Following this, Facey soon found himself out of the first team after he spent most of the seasons with injuries.[23] Around March 2017, Facey left the club over personal circumstances.[24] At the end of the 2016–17 season, Facey went on to make four appearances for the side in all competitions.[25]

Northampton Town

On 5 January 2018, Facey joined League One side Northampton Town, signing an 18 months contract on an undisclosed fee.[26] The move also ended his decade stay at Manchester City.[27] Upon joining the club, Facey said about the move, quoting: "I don't see these first six months as a bedding in period or anything like that, I want to come here and make an impact. I want to become a force to be seen in the team."[28]

Facey made his Northampton Town debut, where he started the whole game, in a 3–1 win over Southend United on 6 January 2018.[29]

He was one of 8 players released by Northampton at the end of the 2018–19 season; a further 3 were placed for sale.[30]

International career

Facey represented England U16, England U17, England U19 and England U20.[31]

On 5 November 2009, Facey made his England U16 debut, where he started the game before being substituted in the 67th minute, in a 2–0 loss against Northern Ireland U16.[32] He made three appearances for England U16 side.

Two years later, Facey made his England U17 debut, where he started the game, in a 1–0 win over Faroe Islands U17 on 24 August 2011.[33] He went on to make seven appearances for England U17 side. A year later in October 2012, he was included for the England U18 but did not make an appearance. .[3] [34]

In October 2013, Facey was called up for the England U19 squad, making his debut, in a 1–0 win over Switzerland U19.[35] Facey have since made seven appearances for the U19 side.[36]

Later in 2014, Facey was called up by England U20, making his debut for the side, in a 6–0 win over Romania U19 on 5 September 2014.[37] He made another appearance (and last) for England U20 side, where he suffered an injury in the first half and was substituted, in a 2–2 draw against Canada U20 on 12 November 2014.[38]

Career statistics

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeagueNational CupLeague CupOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
New York City (loan)2015[39] Major League Soccer23010–00240
Rotherham United (loan)2015–16Championship501000–60
Heerenveen (loan)2016–17Eredivisie3010–0040
Northampton Town2017–18League One151000000151
2018–19League Two23000103[40] 0270
Total381001030421
Walsall2019–20League Two130200020170
Career total821501050931

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Notification of shirt numbers: Walsall . English Football League . 74 . 27 October 2019.
  2. Web site: Shay Facey . 11v11 . 3 October 2017.
  3. Web site: Shay Facey player profile - Manchester City Academy - Manchester City FC. mcfc.co.uk. 25 April 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20131112162847/http://www.mcfc.co.uk/Elite-Development-Squad/Defenders/Shay-Facey. 12 November 2013. dead.
  4. Web site: Shay Facey - Manchester City FC. mcfc.co.uk. 25 April 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20140325112230/http://mcfc.co.uk/Teams/EDS/Defenders/Shay-Facey. 25 March 2014. dead.
  5. Web site: EDS Player of the Year: Shay Facey. Manchester City F.C.. 7 July 2014. 3 February 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180202211221/http://content.mcfc.co.uk/News/EDS-news/2014/EDS-POTY-Facey/1404299491. 2 February 2018. live.
  6. Web site: Facey and Hiwula pen new deals. Manchester City F.C.. 4 April 2014. 3 February 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180202210502/http://content.mcfc.co.uk/News/EDS-news/2014/Facey-and-Hiwula-sign-new-two-year-contracts-at-City/1396618752. 2 February 2018. live.
  7. News: Man City prospect Shay Facey home to write new Blues chapter. Manchester Evening News. 22 November 2015. 3 February 2018.
  8. News: Jepson. Anthony. Man City's Shay Facey excited about New York adventure. 22 March 2015. Manchester Evening News. 9 March 2015.
    Web site: Shay Facey joins New York City FC on loan. New York City FC. 6 March 2015. 3 February 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180202214539/https://www.nycfc.com/post/2015/03/06/shay-facey-joins-new-york-city-fc-loan. 2 February 2018. live.
  9. Web site: Shay Facey delighted to be training with NYCFC. Manchester City F.C.. 12 February 2015. 3 February 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180202214451/http://content.mcfc.co.uk/News/EDS-news/2015/February/Shay-Facey-happy-to-be-training-with-NYCFC/1423755790. 2 February 2018. live.
  10. News: New York City FC 2, New England Revolution 0. 3 February 2018. BBC Sport. 15 March 2015.
  11. News: Cummings. Marco. Colorado Rapids 0, New York City FC 0. 22 March 2015. Major League Soccer. 21 March 2015.
  12. Web site: New York City FC vs. Portland Timbers: Match Preview. New York City FC. 17 April 2015. 3 February 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180202224854/https://www.nycfc.com/post/2015/04/17/new-york-city-fc-vs-portland-timbers-match-preview. 2 February 2018. live.
  13. Web site: New York City FC at New York Red Bulls: Spotlight on Shay Facey. New York City FC. 11 August 2015. 3 February 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180202222229/https://www.nycfc.com/post/2015/08/11/new-york-city-fc-new-york-red-bulls-spotlight-shay-facey. 2 February 2018. live.
  14. Web site: Shay Facey's Loan Extended to End of 2015 Major League Soccer Season. New York City FC. 25 June 2015. 3 February 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180202222214/https://www.nycfc.com/post/2015/06/25/shay-faceys-loan-extended-end-2015-major-league-soccer-season. 2 February 2018. live.
  15. Web site: New York City FC at Columbus Crew SC: Facts & Figures. New York City FC. 19 August 2015. 3 February 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180202224816/https://www.nycfc.com/post/2015/08/19/new-york-city-fc-columbus-crew-sc-facts-figures. 2 February 2018. live.
    Web site: New York City FC vs. DC United: Injury Report. New York City FC. 30 September 2015. 3 February 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180202224428/https://www.nycfc.com/post/2015/09/30/new-york-city-fc-vs-dc-united-injury-report. 2 February 2018. live.
  16. Web site: New York City FC Announces Roster Moves Following 2015 MLS Campaign. New York City FC. 4 December 2015. 3 February 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180202224457/https://www.nycfc.com/post/2015/12/04/new-york-city-fc-announces-roster-moves-following-2015-mls-campaign. 2 February 2018. live.
  17. News: Man City transfers: Shay Facey moves on loan to Rotherham. Manchester Evening News. 2 January 2016. 3 February 2018.
  18. News: Full-time: Preston North End 2 Rotherham United 1. The Star. 2 January 2016. 3 February 2018.
  19. Web site: Match Reports: Bolton Wanderers v Rotherham United. Rotherham United F.C.. 6 February 2016. 3 February 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180202233130/https://www.themillers.co.uk/news/2016/february/bolton-wanderers-v-rotherham/. 2 February 2018. live.
  20. News: Heerenveen huurt jonge verdediger van Manchester City. FC Update. Dutch. 31 August 2016. 3 February 2018.
    News: SC Heerenveen huurt verdediger Facey van Manchester City. Voetbal International. Dutch. 31 August 2016. 3 February 2018.
  21. News: Heerenveen rukt op naar subtop na zege op Twente. Voetbal International. Dutch. 10 September 2016. 3 February 2018.
  22. News: Stoppen slaan door bij Roda tijdens verlies tegen Heerenveen. Voetbal International. Dutch. 17 September 2016. 3 February 2018.
  23. Web site: Bijker en Facey vraagtekens voor bekerduel. SC Heerenveen. Dutch. 24 October 2016. 3 February 2018.
    Web site: Go Ahead misses De Kogel, Schaars back in selection. FC Update. Dutch. 2 December 2016. 3 February 2018.
    Web site: FC Twente mist Assaidi tegen Heerenveen. Leeuwarder Courant. Dutch. 17 February 2017. 3 February 2018.
  24. Web site: Shay Facey keert niet terug bij sc Heerenveen. SC Heerenveen. Dutch. 21 March 2017. 3 February 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180203163739/http://www.sc-heerenveen.nl/nieuws/shay-facey-keert-niet-terug-bij-sc-heerenveen/10. 3 February 2018. live.
    News: Young Manchester City defender cuts short loan spell for personal reasons. City Watch. 30 April 2017. 3 February 2018.
  25. News: Manchester City loanee poised to swap one City Football Group club for another next season. City Watch. 26 May 2017. 3 February 2018.
  26. Web site: NORTHAMPTON TOWN COMPLETE SIGNING OF MANCHESTER CITY DEFENDER SHAY FACEY. Northampton Town F.C.. 5 January 2018. 3 February 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180105233636/https://www.ntfc.co.uk/news/2018/january/shay_facey/. 5 January 2018. live.
  27. News: New signing Shay Facey determined to bring 'positive energy' to Cobblers. The Northampton Chronicle. 5 January 2018. 3 February 2018.
  28. News: Cobblers defender Shay Facey says time was right to make the break from Manchester City. Northampton Chronicle. 10 January 2018. 3 February 2018.
  29. News: Northampton Town 3 – 1 Southend United. BBC Sport. 6 January 2018. 3 February 2018.
  30. Web site: Northampton Town release eight players and transfer-list three more. 6 May 2019. 8 May 2019. BBC Sport.
  31. News: Shay Facey Profile. The FA Official Website. 3 February 2018.
  32. Web site: U16s make it two wins from two. The FA Official Website. 5 November 2009. 3 February 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20091109021816/http://www.thefa.com/England/MensUnder16s/NewsAndFeatures/2009/ni_report051109.aspx. 9 November 2009. dead.
  33. Web site: CITY TRIO MAKE ENGLAND U17 SQUAD. Manchester City F.C.. 28 June 2010. 3 February 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180201215955/https://www.mancity.com/news/academy/academy-news/archive/2010/june/city-trio-make-england-u17-squad. 1 February 2018. dead.
  34. Web site: COLE AND FACEY EARN ENGLAND U18 CALL-UPS. Manchester City F.C.. 17 October 2012. 3 February 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180202195204/https://www.mancity.com/news/eds/eds-news/archive/2012/cole-and-facey-called-up-for-england-u19s. 2 February 2018. live.
  35. Web site: City trio shine for England u18s. Manchester City F.C.. 15 February 2013. 3 February 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20151101054149/http://www.mcfc.co.uk/News/Academy-news/2013/October/City-trio-shine-for-England-u18s/1381568880. 1 November 2015. live. dmy-all.
    Web site: Dzeko's Bosnia make history in Lithuania. Manchester City F.C.. 15 October 2013. 3 February 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180202204724/http://content.mcfc.co.uk/News/Team-news/2013/October/World-Cup-qualifying-Bosnia-Serbia-Argentina-Montenegro-report-15-Oct/1381844520. 2 February 2018. live.
  36. Web site: Ivory Coast book place in World Cup Finals. Manchester City F.C.. 16 November 2013. 3 February 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180202205734/http://content.mcfc.co.uk/News/Team-news/2013/November/International-round-up-16-November-updated/1384529640. 2 February 2018. live.
    Web site: Facey called up by England U19s. Manchester City F.C.. 24 February 2014. 3 February 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180202205734/http://content.mcfc.co.uk/News/EDS-news/2014/Facey-called-up-by-England-U19s/1393253880. 2 February 2018. live.
  37. News: BOOTHROYD'S BOYS HIT ROMANIA FOR SIX IN TELFORD. The FA Official Website. 5 September 2014. 3 February 2018.
    News: IF YOU WORK HARD ENOUGH, YOU WILL BE GIVEN A CHANCE. The FA Official Website. 4 September 2014. 3 February 2018.
  38. News: ENGLAND U20S LEFT TO RUE LATE CANADA EQUALISER. The FA Official Website. 12 November 2014. 3 February 2018.
  39. Web site: S. Facey . Soccerway . Perform Group . 9 January 2018.
  40. Appearances in EFL Trophy

This article is licensed under the GNU Free Documentation License. It uses material from the Wikipedia article "Shay Facey".

Except where otherwise indicated, Everything.Explained.Today is © Copyright 2009-2024, A B Cryer, All Rights Reserved. Cookie policy.