Liam Shephard
Liam Shephard (born 22 November 1994) is a Welsh professional footballer who plays as a right-back for EFL League Two club Salford City.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Liam Shephard[1] | ||
| Date of birth | 22 November 1994[2] | ||
| Place of birth | Pentre, Wales | ||
| Height | 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)[2] | ||
| Position(s) | Right-back | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Salford City | ||
| Number | 32 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| –2011 | Cardiff City | ||
| 2011–2013 | Swansea City | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2013–2017 | Swansea City | 0 | (0) |
| 2015 | → Yeovil Town (loan) | 20 | (0) |
| 2016 | → Yeovil Town (loan) | 6 | (0) |
| 2016–2017 | → Yeovil Town (loan) | 38 | (1) |
| 2017–2018 | Peterborough United | 24 | (0) |
| 2018–2020 | Forest Green Rovers | 58 | (6) |
| 2020–2021 | Newport County | 42 | (2) |
| 2021– | Salford City | 56 | (3) |
| International career‡ | |||
| 2015 | Wales U21 | 2 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 19:53, 17 April 2024 (UTC) ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 19:11, 17 November 2015 (UTC) | |||
Early life edit
Shephard grew up in Pentre, Rhondda Cynon Taf. He is son of former footballer Garry Shephard.[3]
Club career edit
Shephard joined Swansea City from Cardiff City in the summer of 2011, and progressed through Swansea City's Academy.[4] Shephard signed his first professional deal with Swansea at the start of the 2013–14 season.[5] Shephard broke into the first-team squad in the first half of the 2014–15 season, and was included on the bench for four Premier League matches and two cup games.[6] Shephard was rewarded for his progress with a new 2+1⁄2-year contract until June 2017.[7]
On 17 January 2015, Shephard joined League One team Yeovil Town on a youth loan deal and made his professional debut three days later against Preston North End.[8][9] Yeovil later extended the loan until the end of the season.[10] Shephard went on to make 20 appearances for the Glovers and was awarded Young Player of the Year, as Yeovil were relegated to League Two.[11]
Shephard made his first team debut for Swansea City in the FA Cup against Oxford United, on 10 January 2016, in a 3–2 third round defeat.[12]
On 24 March 2016, Shephard returned to Yeovil Town on a month loan deal.[13] Initially brought in as cover for fellow Swansea loanee Connor Roberts, Shephard started six matches all in a defensive midfield role as he helped Yeovil to avoid relegation.[14]
On 1 July 2016, Shephard joined Yeovil Town for a third time on a six-month loan deal.[15]
Upon his return from his loan spell with Yeovil, Shephard was released by Swansea at the end of the 2016–17 season.[16]
On 10 July 2017, Shephard signed for League One club Peterborough United on a two-year contract.[17]
On 28 June 2018, Shephard joined League Two club Forest Green Rovers for an undisclosed fee on a two-year contract.[18] Shephard was released by Forest Green Rovers at the end of the 2019–20 season.[19]
On 2 September 2020 Shephard joined Newport County on a one-year contract.[20] He made his debut for Newport on 5 September 2020 in the 2-0 EFL Cup win against Swansea City.[21] He scored his first goal for Newport on 19 September 2020 in the League Two 2–1 win against Barrow.[22] Shephard played for Newport in the League Two playoff final at Wembley Stadium on 31 May 2021 which Newport lost to Morecambe, 1-0 after a 107th-minute penalty.[23]
In June 2021 Shephard rejected a contract extension at Newport and signed a two-year contract at Salford City.[24] In June 2023 Shephard extended his Salford contract until the end of the 2024-25 season.[25]
International career edit
Shephard was called up to Wales under-21 squad to face Bulgaria in March 2015.[26] Later in the qualification campaign, Shephard made his debut in a 2–1 win over Armenia.[27]
Style of play edit
Shephard is primarily a right-back but can also play at centre-back.[28]
Career statistics edit
- As of match played 18 April 2023
| Club | Season | League | FA Cup | League Cup | Other | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Swansea City | 2014–15[29] | Premier League | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | |
| 2015–16[14] | Premier League | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 1 | 0 | ||
| 2016–17[30] | Premier League | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | ||
| Total | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 1 | 0 | |||
| Yeovil Town (loan) | 2014–15[29] | League One | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| 2015–16[14] | League Two | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | |
| 2016–17[30] | League Two | 38 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 4[a] | 0 | 46 | 1 | |
| Total | 64 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 72 | 1 | ||
| Peterborough United | 2017–18[31] | League One | 24 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4[a] | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| Forest Green Rovers | 2018–19[32] | League Two | 39 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3[b] | 0 | 44 | 5 |
| 2019–20[33] | League Two | 19 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1[a] | 0 | 23 | 2 | |
| Total | 58 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 67 | 7 | ||
| Newport County | 2020–21[34] | League Two | 42 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 4[c] | 0 | 52 | 2 |
| Salford City | 2021–22[35] | League Two | 35 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1[a] | 0 | 38 | 3 |
| 2022–23[36] | League Two | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | |
| Total | 41 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 44 | 3 | ||
| Career total | 229 | 12 | 12 | 1 | 8 | 0 | 17 | 0 | 266 | 13 | ||
- ^ a b c d Appearances in EFL Trophy
- ^ One appearance in EFL Trophy, two appearances in League Two play-offs
- ^ One appearance in EFL Trophy, three appearances in League Two play-offs
References edit
- ^ . Premier League. Archived from the original on 5 January 2015. Retrieved 16 January 2015.
- ^ a b "Liam Shephard". 11v11.com. AFS Enterprises. Retrieved 21 July 2018.
- ^ Gaskell, Simon (5 January 2015). "Swansea City defender Liam Shephard signs new two-and-a-half year deal at the Liberty Stadium". Wales Online. Retrieved 5 January 2015.
- ^ "Swansea City's Liam Shephard: 7 things you need to know about Yeovil Town's latest signing". westerngazette.co.uk. 19 January 2015. Archived from the original on 21 January 2015.
- ^ "Swansea reward seven youngsters with deals". Sky Sports. 20 April 2013.
- ^ . swansacademy.co.uk. Swansea City Academy. 20 January 2015. Archived from the original on 16 July 2017. Retrieved 20 January 2015.
- ^ "Shephard signs new Swans contract". swanseacity.net. Swansea City A.F.C. Retrieved 5 January 2015.[permanent dead link]
- ^ . ytfc.net. 17 January 2015. Archived from the original on 14 February 2015. Retrieved 20 January 2015.
- ^ "Preston v Yeovil". BBC Sport. British Broadcasting Corporation. 20 January 2015.
- ^ . ytfc.net. 19 February 2015. Archived from the original on 19 February 2015.
- ^ . ytfc.net. 25 April 2015. Archived from the original on 18 May 2015. Retrieved 7 May 2015.
- ^ "Oxford United 3–2 Swansea City". BBC Sport. British Broadcasting Corporation. 10 January 2016. Retrieved 16 July 2016.
- ^ "Liam Shephard: Swansea City right-back rejoins Yeovil Town on loan". BBC Sport. British Broadcasting Corporation. 24 March 2016. Retrieved 24 March 2016.
- ^ a b c "Games played by Liam Shephard in 2015/2016". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 1 July 2016.
- ^ "Yeovil Town: Bolton striker Tom Eaves & Swansea defender Liam Shephard sign". BBC Sport. British Broadcasting Corporation. 1 July 2016. Retrieved 1 July 2016.
- ^ "Emnes and Tremmel depart as Swansea City release eight players". BBC Sport. British Broadcasting Corporation. 22 May 2017. Retrieved 22 May 2017.
- ^ "Liam Shephard: Peterborough United sign ex-Swansea City defender". BBC Sport. British Broadcasting Corporation. 10 July 2017. Retrieved 10 July 2017.
- ^ "Forest Green sign Posh's Liam Shephard and ex-Fulham youngster Isaac Pearce". BBC Sport. British Broadcasting Corporation. 28 June 2018. Retrieved 29 June 2018.
- ^ Halliwell, Mark (30 July 2020). "Forest Green Rovers head coach Mark Cooper says skipper Joseph Mills is set to leave the club". Gloucestershire Live. Retrieved 27 August 2020.
- ^ "Newport sign striker Twine on loan". BBC Sport. British Broadcasting Corporation.
- ^ "Newport County 2-0 Swansea City". BBC Sport. British Broadcasting Corporation.
- ^ "Taylor earns Newport win over Barrow". BBC Sport. British Broadcasting Corporation.
- ^ "Shrimps go up with extra-time penalty". BBC Sport. British Broadcasting Corporation. Retrieved 24 June 2021.
- ^ "Newport defender Shephard joins Salford". BBC Sport. British Broadcasting Corporation. Retrieved 24 June 2021.
- ^ Shephard Salford extension
- ^ . faw.org.uk. Football Association of Wales. 18 March 2015. Archived from the original on 17 November 2015. Retrieved 18 March 2015.
- ^ "Wales U21 2 Armenia U21 1". BBC Sport. British Broadcasting Corporation. 13 November 2015.
- ^ McAleer, Ben (30 May 2021). "League Two play-off final: WhoScored.com's combined XI". Sky Sports. Retrieved 24 June 2021.
- ^ a b "Games played by Liam Shephard in 2014/2015". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 1 July 2016.
- ^ a b "Games played by Liam Shephard in 2016/2017". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 6 May 2017.
- ^ "Games played by Liam Shephard in 2017/2018". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 10 July 2017.
- ^ "Games played by Liam Shephard in 2018/2019". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 3 October 2018.
- ^ "Games played by Liam Shephard in 2019/2020". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 6 September 2019.
- ^ "Games played by Liam Shephard in 2020/2021". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 24 December 2020.
- ^ "Games played by Liam Shephard in 2021/2022". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 27 March 2022.
- ^ "Games played by Liam Shephard in 2022/2023". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 19 April 2023.
External links edit
- Liam Shephard at Soccerbase
- Liam Shephard at Soccerway