Anthony Wordsworth started his career at Colchester United where he graduated from the youth system to the first team, making nearly 200 appearances in an eight-year spell with the club.
17 Facts About Anthony Wordsworth
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Anthony Wordsworth made his senior debut when appearing as a substitute in a League Cup defeat at Shrewsbury Town on 14 August 2007.
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Anthony Wordsworth made his first senior start three days later in a home defeat to Hull City.
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Anthony Wordsworth signed a three-year contract extension in August 2008 after finishing as top-scorer during pre-season and a recent run in the first team.
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Colchester manager Paul Lambert praised Anthony Wordsworth's goal saying it was a "terrific header, terrific cross in the first place".
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On his full debut for the club, Anthony Wordsworth cracked three vertebrae in a collision with Blackpool goalkeeper Matt Gilks and was forced to spend the weekend in hospital.
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Anthony Wordsworth scored his first goal for the club in the defeat to Hull City on 13 April 2013, his first game back after that injury.
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On 22 August 2014, Anthony Wordsworth completed a half-season loan move to Rotherham United.
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On 15 January 2015, Anthony Wordsworth joined Crawley Town on a three-month loan.
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In July 2015 Anthony Wordsworth signed a two-year contract at Southend United.
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On 13 November 2020, Anthony Wordsworth signed for Barnet on a contract until the end of the season.
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On 5 November 2021, Anthony Wordsworth was struck by a firework in a game against Shamrock Rovers, resulting in treatment, before the game continued after a stoppage.
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Anthony Wordsworth made a total of 17 appearances in all competitions over the season, scoring 5 goals as they were relegated to the League of Ireland First Division.
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Anthony Wordsworth was replaced at half-time by Reece Beckles-Richards, who went on to score Cheshunt's third goal of the game.
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Anthony Wordsworth signed for Isthmian League Premier Division side Enfield Town on 5 November 2022.
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On 23 May 2023, Anthony Wordsworth stepped back up to the National League South, signing for Chelmsford City.
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On 8 May 2024, Chelmsford announced Anthony Wordsworth had left the club.