Michael William Liddle was born on 25 December 1989 and is a former professional footballer who played as a defender.
16 Facts About Michael Liddle
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Michael Liddle began his club career with Sunderland, though appeared only once for the first team, and spent time on loan at Carlisle United, Leyton Orient, Gateshead and Accrington Stanley, before joining the latter club on a permanent basis in 2012.
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Michael Liddle then moved into non-league football with Dunston UTS, Blyth Spartans and Darlington, before returning to Blyth Spartans in 2021.
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Michael Liddle has played for Ireland at under-18, under-19 and under-21 level.
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On 14 November 2008, Michael Liddle joined League One club Carlisle United on two months' loan; he joined up with fellow Sunderland loanee Graham Kavanagh.
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Michael Liddle signed a four-month youth loan with another League One club, Leyton Orient, on 5 August 2010, but returned to Sunderland after only a month because of a groin injury.
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On 6 January 2011, Michael Liddle joined Gateshead on a 28-day loan.
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Michael Liddle signed a one-year permanent deal with Stanley in July 2012; the fee was undisclosed.
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Michael Liddle finished the season with 36 appearances in all competitions.
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Michael Liddle appeared in the first five matches of the season before an ankle injury was to keep him out for two months; he returned to the first team as a late substitute against Wycombe Wanderers.
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Michael Liddle lost his place to short-term signing Lee Naylor, and the rest of Liddle's season was disrupted by hamstring trouble and competition from Laurence Wilson.
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Michael Liddle made his first-team return in the FA Cup first round, a goalless draw with Notts County in which manager John Coleman thought he was the best player.
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Michael Liddle finished the season with 15 league appearances, more than half as a substitute, and was released when his contract expired.
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Michael Liddle spent three seasons with Spartans and then signed for National League North club Darlington in May 2019.
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On 22 June 2024, Michael Liddle announced his retirement from football.
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Michael Liddle was born in England and qualifies to play for Ireland because his mother is Irish.