Luke Thomas Armstrong was born on 2 July 1996 and is an English professional footballer who plays as a striker for Motherwell on loan from EFL League Two club Carlisle United.
18 Facts About Luke Armstrong
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Luke Armstrong had a successful loan spell at Gateshead from Middlesbrough before briefly joining Accrington Stanley on loan.
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Luke Armstrong was a member of Hartlepool's promotion winning team, scoring in the side's play-off final win in 2021.
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Luke Armstrong subsequently signed for League Two side Harrogate Town for an undisclosed fee.
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Luke Armstrong began his career with Middlesbrough, making his way up through the academy teams until he was released by the club in the summer of 2014.
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Luke Armstrong subsequently joined Birmingham City's youth setup on a one-year deal after a successful trial period but would leave after he was informed that his contract with Birmingham City would not be renewed in the summer of 2015.
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Luke Armstrong then had a successful trial period with Scottish League One outfit Cowdenbeath, leading to him being handed a one-year deal.
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On 16 July 2018, Luke Armstrong joined National League club Gateshead on loan until the end of the season.
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Luke Armstrong went on to make 18 appearances for the club, during which he scored a further seven goals, by the time his loan was cut short by parent club Middlesbrough on 31 December 2018.
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Luke Armstrong made his debut for the club the next day, in a goalless League One tie versus Bristol Rovers at the Wham Stadium.
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On 26 July 2019, Luke Armstrong joined newly promoted League Two outfit Salford City on a permanent transfer, signing a three-year contract.
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Luke Armstrong went on to score 15 goals in all competitions for Pools, including one in their 2021 National League play-off final win against Torquay United.
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However, the deal was not completed before the 23:00 deadline, therefore Luke Armstrong remained a Harrogate Town player.
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On 18 December 2023, it was announced that Luke Armstrong would join League One club Carlisle United when the transfer window opens on 1 January 2024.
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The move was confirmed on 4 January 2024, Luke Armstrong joining for an undisclosed fee on a three-and-a-half-year contract.
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On 24 January 2025, Luke Armstrong joined Scottish Premiership club Motherwell on loan for the remainder of the season.
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Luke Armstrong attended Wolsingham School and is a qualified personal trainer having picked up a Level 3 qualification at Darlington College.
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In December 2021, Luke Armstrong opened a cafe in Wolsingham called No 10.