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Ezomo "Izzy" Iriekpen (born 14 May 1982) is an English former footballer who played as a defender.
After a knee injury, he joined East London neighbours Leyton Orient, managed by former Hammer Paul Brush on a six-week loan.[4] On 22 October 2002, he made his professional debut in the first round of the season's Football League Trophy, at home to Peterborough United. In the 11th minute, he scored the first goal of a 3–2 victory.[2] Four days later, he played his first game in The Football League, a 2–1 win away to Bristol Rovers in the Third Division; on 29 October he scored his first league goal in the second minute of a win by the same score against local rivals Southend United at Brisbane Road.[2]
He returned to the same league on loan at Cambridge United in March 2003,[5] playing 13 games and scoring to open a 3–1 loss at York City on 8 March.[6] In June, West Ham released him.[2]
Swansea City
Iriekpen joined Swansea City on a free transfer in August 2003, signing an 18-month contract in November 2003.[7] An ankle injury requiring surgery in July 2004 meant that he missed pre-season training but despite this, he helped Swansea to automatic promotion from League Two in May 2005.[8][9] He signed a further two-year contract in May 2005, tying him to the club until 2007.[10] A serious knee injury sustained during a match against Nottingham Forest in February 2006, which saw Iriekpen stretchered off and needing an operation, ruled him out for the rest of the 2005–06 season.[11] At the end of the 2007 season, Iriekpen left Swansea by mutual consent having made a total of 137 league and cup appearances for Swansea, scoring eight goals.[2]
Scunthorpe United
Iriekpen signed a two-year contract with Scunthorpe United on 19 June 2007, with the option of a third year.[12] He scored on his debut against Charlton Athletic. He was also given captaincy of the team for the 2008/09 season. On 30 December, Sky Sports reported Iriekpen asked to be placed on the transfer list and published a statement from the former Captain about his future plans.[13]
Izzy parted company with Scunthorpe on 16 January 2009 to look at an opportunity with Bristol City.
Bristol City
On 26 January Gary Johnson, Bristol City manager, confirmed Iriekpen was on trial at the west country club with a view to signing a permanent deal. Iriekpen had been due to sign for Hamilton Academicals however he turned down this move to train with Bristol City. On 29 January 2009 joined Bristol City until the end of the 2008–2009 season.[14] Iriekpen was released by Bristol City on 1 July 2009.
Hamilton Academical
On 26 July 2009, Iriekpen signed a two-year contract with Hamilton Academical, but left due to family reasons on 29 August.[15][16]
Personal life
In September 2015, Iriekpen appeared in court at the Old Bailey in London charged with common assault wounding with intent and an alternative charge of unlawful wounding after a glassing incident with a bouncer at a night club in Notting Hill, London.[17] In March 2016, he was found guilty of wounding and was jailed for three years and three months.[18]
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External links
Izzy Iriekpen at Soccerbase
February 22, 2023
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This article s lead section may be too short to adequately summarize the key points Please consider expanding the lead to provide an accessible overview of all important aspects of the article August 2021 Ezomo Izzy Iriekpen born 14 May 1982 is an English former footballer who played as a defender Izzy IriekpenPersonal informationFull nameEzomo Iriekpen 1 Date of birth 1982 05 14 14 May 1982 age 40 1 Place of birthNewham EnglandHeight6 ft 1 in 1 85 m 1 Position s DefenderSenior career YearsTeamApps Gls 1998 2003West Ham United0 0 2002 Leyton Orient loan 5 1 2003 Cambridge United loan 13 1 2003 2007Swansea City123 7 2007 2009Scunthorpe United33 5 2009Bristol City9 0 2009Hamilton Academical2 0 Total185 14 Club domestic league appearances and goals Contents 1 Club career 1 1 West Ham United 1 2 Swansea City 1 3 Scunthorpe United 1 4 Bristol City 1 5 Hamilton Academical 2 Personal life 3 Honours 4 References 5 External linksClub career EditWest Ham United Edit Born in Newham London 1 Iriekpen joined West Ham United as a trainee in August 1998 2 He captained their FA Youth Cup winning team of 1999 that included the likes of Michael Carrick and Joe Cole 3 After a knee injury he joined East London neighbours Leyton Orient managed by former Hammer Paul Brush on a six week loan 4 On 22 October 2002 he made his professional debut in the first round of the season s Football League Trophy at home to Peterborough United In the 11th minute he scored the first goal of a 3 2 victory 2 Four days later he played his first game in The Football League a 2 1 win away to Bristol Rovers in the Third Division on 29 October he scored his first league goal in the second minute of a win by the same score against local rivals Southend United at Brisbane Road 2 He returned to the same league on loan at Cambridge United in March 2003 5 playing 13 games and scoring to open a 3 1 loss at York City on 8 March 6 In June West Ham released him 2 Swansea City Edit Iriekpen joined Swansea City on a free transfer in August 2003 signing an 18 month contract in November 2003 7 An ankle injury requiring surgery in July 2004 meant that he missed pre season training but despite this he helped Swansea to automatic promotion from League Two in May 2005 8 9 He signed a further two year contract in May 2005 tying him to the club until 2007 10 A serious knee injury sustained during a match against Nottingham Forest in February 2006 which saw Iriekpen stretchered off and needing an operation ruled him out for the rest of the 2005 06 season 11 At the end of the 2007 season Iriekpen left Swansea by mutual consent having made a total of 137 league and cup appearances for Swansea scoring eight goals 2 Scunthorpe United Edit Iriekpen signed a two year contract with Scunthorpe United on 19 June 2007 with the option of a third year 12 He scored on his debut against Charlton Athletic He was also given captaincy of the team for the 2008 09 season On 30 December Sky Sports reported Iriekpen asked to be placed on the transfer list and published a statement from the former Captain about his future plans 13 Izzy parted company with Scunthorpe on 16 January 2009 to look at an opportunity with Bristol City Bristol City Edit On 26 January Gary Johnson Bristol City manager confirmed Iriekpen was on trial at the west country club with a view to signing a permanent deal Iriekpen had been due to sign for Hamilton Academicals however he turned down this move to train with Bristol City On 29 January 2009 joined Bristol City until the end of the 2008 2009 season 14 Iriekpen was released by Bristol City on 1 July 2009 Hamilton Academical Edit On 26 July 2009 Iriekpen signed a two year contract with Hamilton Academical but left due to family reasons on 29 August 15 16 Personal life EditIn September 2015 Iriekpen appeared in court at the Old Bailey in London charged with common assault wounding with intent and an alternative charge of unlawful wounding after a glassing incident with a bouncer at a night club in Notting Hill London 17 In March 2016 he was found guilty of wounding and was jailed for three years and three months 18 Honours EditWest Ham UnitedFA Youth Cup 1999SwanseaLeague Two Promotion 2004 05 19 Football League Trophy 2005 06References Edit a b c d Hugman Barry J ed 2010 The PFA Footballers Who s Who 2010 11 Mainstream Publishing p 212 ISBN 978 1 84596 601 0 a b c d e Ezomo Iriekpen Soccerbase Racing Post Retrieved 11 July 2007 Vaughan Henry 16 March 2016 Izzy Iriekpen trial Former West Ham footballer left bouncer with severed arteries after glassing him in parking row Daily Mirror Retrieved 25 April 2016 Marshall Adam Iriekpen joins Orient Sky Sports Retrieved 25 April 2016 Iriekpen stays at Cambridge BBC Sport 13 March 2003 Retrieved 11 August 2007 York 3 1 Cambridge BBC Sport 8 March 2003 Retrieved 25 April 2016 Iriekpen signs new deal BBC Sport 26 November 2003 Retrieved 11 August 2007 Injury sidelines Iriekpen BBC Sport 12 July 2004 Retrieved 11 August 2007 Iriekpen secures new Swans deal BBC Sport 7 May 2005 Retrieved 11 August 2007 Bury 0 1 Swansea BBC Sport 31 May 2005 Retrieved 11 August 2007 Swansea hit by double injury blow BBC Sport 17 February 2006 Retrieved 11 August 2007 Scunthorpe sign defender Iriekpen BBC Sport 20 June 2007 Retrieved 11 August 2007 Iriekpen Leaving Scunthorpe Sky Sports 30 December 2008 Retrieved 30 December 2008 Sky Sports Football Championship News Robins sign Iriekpen www skysports com Retrieved 29 January 2009 Iriekpen arrives at Accies Sky Sports 27 July 2009 Retrieved 31 August 2009 Iriekpen Departs Hamilton Academical FC 31 August 2009 Archived from the original on 27 February 2012 Retrieved 31 August 2009 Paddington resident and former West Ham player Izzy Iriekpen accused of glassing pub bouncer www hamhigh co uk 7 September 2015 Archived from the original on 10 September 2015 Retrieved 7 September 2015 Lorraine King Former West Ham footballer Izzy Iriekpen from Paddington is jailed for glassing pub bouncer Hampstead Highgate Express Archived from the original on 24 March 2016 Retrieved 23 March 2016 Iriekpen Makes Significant Contribution to Promotion Swanseacity net 1 May 2008 External links EditIzzy Iriekpen at Soccerbase Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Izzy Iriekpen amp oldid 1038283451, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
