Lewis Buckthorp joins Cleethorpes Town from big rivals Grimsby Borough
ONE of the area's best amateur footballers has switched sides – joining Cleethorpes Town from rivals Grimsby Borough.
Lewis Buckthorp has left Borough to join fellow Baris Northern Counties East League Division One side Clee Town. He may go straight into the Clee squad that travels to face Barnsley-area side Worsbrough Bridge Athletic tomorrow.
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ON THE MOVE: Lewis Buckthorp during a trial with Grimsby Town.
The midfielder was born and raised in Grimsby, attending Great Coates Primary and Whitgift Secondary School.
He then earned a place in Leeds United's youth set-up. He spent three years at the Elland Road club before being released, for 'not being strong enough'.
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He has since played for Yorkshire side Armthorpe Welfare, and later Grimsby Borough.
In addition to that, he has also played for Grimsby & District Sunday League sides – his achievements include a league and cup double with Jubilee Inn.
His good form caught the eye of Blundell Park talent spotters and he earned a trial with Grimsby Town back in 2006.
Cleethorpes Town boss Andy Liddle is delighted with his new addition.
He said: "Lewis has decided to join us from Borough, and that is a major signing for us. It is a big coup as he is a talented local player.
"He likes what he has seen and heard about us and he feels we can give him the chance to progress up the leagues.
"It will give the next game between us and Borough extra spice too. It is not often you get to sign a key player from your local rivals.
"He has played quite a lot this season and is a proper all-round midfielder.
"He has a good shot, can score goals and produces good deliveries.
"I am really pleased with how things are going. We are getting stronger by the month and I am proud to be a part of it."
After a 3-2 Lincolnshire Trophy win over rivals Grimsby Borough in midweek, Liddle is keen to keep the momentum going in the league tomorrow.
"We play Worsbrough Bridge away and they have been doing quite well," he said.
"Their pitch is not the best, but we go there full of confidence and keen to keep our run going.
"Worsborough are an experienced team at this level, but we are looking forward to the test.
"We will go there looking to take three points."
Comments
by elvislipstick
Wednesday, October 24 2012, 5:31PM
“You wouldn't pay players because teams from years ago like brigg and louth were better in your opinion ???? That doesn't make sense,you pay players to retain there services for the season,them long trips on a Tuesday night when you get halve the team travelling and half not,I no players should play whatever but I'm afraid that's the way it is,you have that little bit of a cash insentive and players will travel.”
by twittowoo
Monday, October 22 2012, 2:13PM
“So how do you know if anyone is getting paid anything at all and for the record I never played in goal.”
by SRKIB
Monday, October 22 2012, 1:12PM
“First of all i have not had any post's deleted and once again i can assure you i am not Mr Neul. I have been watching local football for many years and in my opinion the playing staff at clee town are not worthy of payment unlike the old Brigg and Louth sides. I am purely making a point thats all.
Ps i don't have to cast out any further you are already in the keep net”
by twittowoo
Friday, October 19 2012, 3:54PM
“Think you need to cast a little further to get me on a hook. My post is based on facts when yours (including the ones that have been deleted) appear to be on bitterness and jealousy of a local club doing well for itself. If the players are getting paid good luck to them I say and long may it continue as it raises the profile of the football you claim to watch in the area. This can only be a good thing as it also raises the standard that the local people can watch for a very cheap price.”
by SRKIB
Friday, October 19 2012, 3:44PM
“Twittowoo and imonit both on the hook, landing net ready LOL :)”
by twittowoo
Friday, October 19 2012, 2:22PM
“If boro have little or no financial backing then they need to look at how they operate and get new sponsors in. The fact they have some good players who according to wannabe do not get any expenses shows the quality of players in this area. Along with imonit I would be interested to know what your grapevine or who is giving you information telling you about payments and budgets too. You don't seem to hear anyone from Gy Boro complaining. In fact if SRKIB is involved in the game in this area as much as he said he is he would know the players and officals of these two clubs get on very well and there is hardly any animosity between them apart from derby day of course.”
by imonit
Friday, October 19 2012, 1:25PM
“So SRKIB or Mr Neul you are obviously in the know, what is Clee Towns budget or are you making ill informed statements again? I would suggest the latter.
Surley we should be getting behind our 'other' non league clubs and hoping they get further up the pyramid. This can only be good for the local area and local footballers who see an oppotunity of playing at a decent level instead of being turned away by GTFC.”
by twittowoo
Friday, October 19 2012, 12:42PM
“How much do Brigg Town and Clee Town pay their players? Usually you will find most players make out they are getting paid when not or more than they actually are. How do you know who is getting what?
If they are paying players it puts the area on the same level as Barton, Winterton, Bottesford, Armthorpe and Selby who for years have taken the players from this area. Now it appears a lot of them will stay in the area and play for Cleethorpes Town. This can only be a good thing for football in the town and proves that the Owls have an excellent setup form top to bottom.
There are also a number of Borough players that were at Clee Town before moving to Boro – Ricky Forrest. Josh Fuller, George Newby, Paddy Gaughan and Cookie the keeper have all played for both teams so it is not just one way. Players at all levels of football with ambition will always move to the clubs that they feel can take them the furthest. It appears Mr Liddle's and Clee Towns success is turning him into the Alex Ferguson of the area you either love him or hate everything about him.”
by SRKIB
Friday, October 19 2012, 12:29PM
“Well said wanabe, with clee towns budget they should win that league easily. Boro are punching above their weight with little or no financial backing.”
by wanabe
Friday, October 19 2012, 11:57AM
“Did L Stephenson not make the switch from Grimsby boro to Cleethorpes Town Andy or had you forgotten. The difference is you pay your players Grimsby don't, it's nothing to do with progressing up the leagues. Anyone in this town wanting to play higher league football and are good enough have Brigg Town on there doorstep. But they don't pay as much as Clee Town either.”