Anthony Jordan Malbon was born on 14 October 1991 and is an English footballer who plays as a forward for Northern Premier League Division One West club Kidsgrove Athletic.
29 Facts About Anthony Malbon
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Anthony Malbon played for Port Vale between 2009 and 2010 before he signed with Leek Town in the summer of 2010.
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Anthony Malbon played on loan for both Leek and Newcastle during his time at Vale.
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Anthony Malbon was called up to the England C squad in May 2012 but did not win a cap.
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Anthony Malbon switched to Stalybridge Celtic in June 2014 and then joined Kidsgrove Athletic in December 2014.
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Anthony Malbon became the highest goalscorer in the club's history with 159 goals in eight years.
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Anthony Malbon returned to Kidsgrove Athletic in July 2023, initially featuring for their reserve team before breaking into the first team and becoming interim manager in March 2024.
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In February 2010 Anthony Malbon Joined Leek Town of the Northern Premier League Division One South for three games on a work experience deal.
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Anthony Malbon was offered his first professional contract at Vale Park at the end of the season.
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However, Anthony Malbon purposefully avoided a pre-season trip to Ireland by failing to produce a passport as he did not want to take part in the intense running sessions Adams had planned for the squad; this led to him being dropped form the squad by Adams.
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In October 2010, Anthony Malbon went on loan to Newcastle Town, and impressed enough to earn an extension to the loan.
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In November 2010, Anthony Malbon left Port Vale by mutual consent.
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Anthony Malbon immediately signed with Leek Town, rather than Newcastle Town.
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Anthony Malbon's scoring record at Leek attracted attention from Conference clubs.
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Anthony Malbon signed a new two-year contract in March 2013, having hit a streak of 11 goals in 12 games to send Harriers to the top of the table.
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Anthony Malbon signed with Conference North club Stalybridge Celtic after having his contract with Kidderminster Harriers mutually terminated in June 2014.
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Anthony Malbon struggled with depression and only made five appearances, scoring once, before he was released and joined Kidsgrove Athletic in December 2014.
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Anthony Malbon rejected a move up a division to join Nantwich Town in February 2016.
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Anthony Malbon agreed a new two-year deal with the club in March 2020, despite the ongoing coronavirus pandemic in England.
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Anthony Malbon scored a hat-trick against Chasetown on 6 October 2020 to reach 150 club goals.
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Anthony Malbon agreed a new contract with Kidsgrove in May 2021.
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Anthony Malbon scored a club record total of 159 goals during his eight-year stay.
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Anthony Malbon joined Hanley Town of the Midland League Premier Division in March 2022.
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Anthony Malbon went on to register with Wolstanton United of the Staffordshire County Senior League Premier Division.
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Anthony Malbon played several games for the reserves in the Staffordshire County Senior League.
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Anthony Malbon was called up to the England C squad for the game against Russia on 5 June 2012.
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Anthony Malbon was again called up by Paul Fairclough for the England C game against Bermuda on 10 May 2013.
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Anthony Malbon spent 27 days as manager of Stafford Town in October 2022, briefly stepping away from his playing duties with Eccleshall and returning afterwards.
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Anthony Malbon was assigned as Kidsgrove Athletic's interim manager after the departure of Scott Dundas in March 2024.