Nathan Buddle

Nathan Buddle

Personal information
Date of birth	(1993-09-29) 29 September 1993 (age 30)
Place of birth	Amble, England
Height	1.93 m (6 ft 4 in)
Position(s)	Defender
Youth career
2010–2012	Hartlepool United
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2012–2013	Hartlepool United	0	(0)
2013–2015	Blyth Spartans	66	(3)
2015	Carlisle United	3	(0)
2015–2016	Gateshead	15	(2)
2016	→ Blyth Spartans (loan)	5	(1)
2016–2019	Blyth Spartans
2019–2021	Spennymoor Town	39	(2)
2021–2023	Blyth Spartans	38	(0)
2023–2024	Ashington	11	(0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 15:58, 21 March 2024 (UTC)

Nathan John Buddle (born 29 September 1993) is an English professional footballer who plays as a defender. He has previously played for Hartlepool United, Carlisle United and Gateshead.

Career

Youth career

Buddle was born in a small town in Northumberland called Amble. He grew up supporting Newcastle United FC and started out in their under 8’s team and left when he was 14, whilst still at school. Buddle began his senior career with Hartlepool United. Having risen through the youth ranks with the 'monkey-hangers' and having a brilliant couple of years in the youth team, he was released at the end of the 2012–13 season.

Non-League

Buddle then signed a deal with non-league side Blyth Spartans, on non contract terms. He went on to represent the club 83 times during his 2 years with the club, scoring 5 goals from defence. During this period, reached the 3rd round of the FA Cup before finally being knocked out by Championship side; Birmingham City.

Carlisle United

Following some good performances for Blyth, including being part of their incredible FA Cup run which saw them defeat Buddle's former club Hartlepool United, Buddle signed for League Two side Carlisle United following a successful trial spell. The contract lasted until the end of the 2014–15 season. Buddle was then offered a new deal with the cumbrians but opted to sign for Gateshead at the start of the 2015–16 campaign. ^[1]

Gateshead

Buddle left Carlisle after limited opportunities in Cumbria, and announced that he was signing for National League team Gateshead on 26 June 2015, ^[2] making his debut in a 2–1 victory over Boreham Wood on 15 August. ^[3] He scored his first goal for Gateshead in a 1–2 defeat against Welling United on 19 September. ^[4]

Return to Blyth

On 4 January 2016, former club Blyth Spartans announced Buddle was to return on a 28-day loan, ^[5] which was finalised three days later. ^[6] This move was made permanent on 4 February 2016, after his Gateshead contract was cancelled by mutual consent. ^{[7] [8]}

Spennymoor Town

On 28 May 2019 it was confirmed, that Buddle had joined Spennymoor Town. ^[9]

Ashington

In June 2023, Buddle joined Northern Premier League Division One East club Ashington, having previously played for the club's juniors teams. ^[10] He departed the club in March 2024. ^[11]

Career statistics

As of match played on 2 February 2016

Club	Season	Division	League [A]		FA Cup		League Cup		Other [B]		Total
			Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals
Hartlepool United	2012–13 [12]	League One	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
	Total		0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Blyth Spartans	2013–14 [13]	NPL Premier Division	42	2	1	0	0	0	7	1	50	3
	2014–15 [14]	NPL Premier Division	24	1	7	0	0	0	2	1	33	2
	Total		66	3	8	0	0	0	9	2	83	5
Carlisle United	2014–15 [15]	League Two	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	3	0
	Total		3	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	3	0
Gateshead	2015–16 [16]	National League	15	2	0	0	0	0	1	1	16	3
	Total		15	2	0	0	0	0	1	1	16	3
Blyth Spartans (loan)	2015–16 [17]	NPL Premier Division	5	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	5	1
Blyth Spartans	2015–16	NPL Premier Division	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
	Total		5	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	5	1
Career totals			89	6	8	0	0	0	10	3	107	9

A.  ^ The "League" column constitutes appearances and goals (including those as a substitute) in The Football League, National League and Northern Premier League.

B.  ^ The "Other" column constitutes appearances and goals (including those as a substitute) in the FA Trophy, Northern Premier League Challenge Cup and Northumberland Senior Cup.

References

1. "Carlisle sign Blyth defender Nathan Buddle". BBC Sport. 2 February 2015. Retrieved 3 February 2015.
2. "Nathan Buddle: Gateshead to sign Carlisle defender". BBC Sport. 26 June 2015. Retrieved 4 January 2016.
3. "REPORT: Gateshead 2-1 Boreham Wood". Gateshead FC. 15 August 2015. Retrieved 4 January 2016.
4. "REPORT: Gateshead 1-2 Welling United". Gateshead FC. 19 September 2015. Retrieved 4 January 2016.
5. "Nathan Buddle set to sign on 28 day loan". Blyth Spartans AFC. 4 January 2016. Retrieved 4 January 2016.
6. "Buddle completes Blyth loan switch". Gateshead FC. 7 January 2016. Archived from the original on 7 February 2016. Retrieved 11 January 2016.
7. "Buddle moves on". Gateshead FC. 4 February 2016. Archived from the original on 7 February 2016. Retrieved 4 February 2016.
8. "BREAKING NEWS..." Blyth Spartans AFC. 4 February 2016. Archived from the original on 5 February 2016. Retrieved 4 February 2016.
9. Departure | Nathan Buddle joins Spennymoor Town, blythspartans.com, 28 May 2019
10. @Ashington_FC (12 June 2023). "And finally for tonight we're absolutely delighted to announce the signing of former @Blyth_Spartans centre half Nathan Buddle. After ten years at Croft Park winning titles, cups and embarking on remarkable cup runs were over the moon to have him back!" (Tweet). Retrieved 21 March 2024– via Twitter.
11. @Ashington_FC (21 March 2024). "⚽⚽ PLAYER DEPARTURE ⚽⚽ We can confirm that Nathan Buddle has left Ashington AFC by mutual agreement. We would like to thank Nathan for his contributions to the club and wish him well for the future" (Tweet). Retrieved 21 March 2024– via Twitter.
12. "Nathan Buddle". Soccerbase. Retrieved 12 January 2016.
13. Appearances and goals for this season are taken from:
    "Nathan Buddle". Blyth Spartans AFC. Retrieved 12 January 2016.
    "Results and Fixtures – 2013–14". Blyth Spartans AFC. Retrieved 12 January 2016.
    "Blyth Spartans 1-3 AFC Fylde". Blyth Spartans AFC. 14 September 2013. Retrieved 12 January 2016.
    "Blyth Spartans 6-0 Skelmersdale United". Blyth Spartans AFC. 19 October 2013. Retrieved 12 January 2016.
    "Blyth Spartans 0-1 Ramsbottom United". Blyth Spartans AFC. 2 November 2013. Retrieved 12 January 2016.
    "Darlington 1883 5-1 Blyth Spartans". Blyth Spartans AFC. 14 November 2013. Retrieved 12 January 2016.
    "Bedlington Terriers 0-1 Blyth Spartans". Blyth Spartans AFC. 28 November 2013. Retrieved 12 January 2016.
    "Ashington 2-2 Blyth Spartans (After Extra Time)". Blyth Spartans AFC. 19 March 2014. Retrieved 12 January 2016.
    "Blyth Spartans 3-2 Ashington". Blyth Spartans AFC. 8 April 2014. Retrieved 12 January 2016.
    "Newcastle United Under 21s 4-0 Blyth Spartans". Blyth Spartans AFC. 23 April 2014. Retrieved 12 January 2016.
14. Appearances and goals for this season are taken from:
    "Nathan Buddle". Blyth Spartans AFC. Retrieved 12 January 2016.
    "Results and Fixtures – 2014–15". Blyth Spartans AFC. Retrieved 12 January 2016.
    "Jeffries the hero as battling Spartans earn replay". Blyth Spartans AFC. 14 September 2014. Retrieved 12 January 2016.
    "Second half show blows away Quakers". Blyth Spartans AFC. 16 September 2014. Archived from the original on 6 March 2016. Retrieved 12 January 2016.
    "Superb Spartans smash Skem". Blyth Spartans AFC. 27 September 2014. Archived from the original on 23 March 2016. Retrieved 12 January 2016.
    "Spartans cup run rolling on thanks to Rivers". Blyth Spartans AFC. 11 October 2014. Archived from the original on 5 March 2016. Retrieved 12 January 2016.
    "Professional Spartans see off Farsley in Trophy". Blyth Spartans AFC. 1 November 2014. Retrieved 12 January 2016.
    "Brilliant Spartans see of Robins to progress". Blyth Spartans AFC. 9 November 2014. Archived from the original on 3 July 2015. Retrieved 12 January 2016.
    "Late equaliser denies Spartans in Trophy". Blyth Spartans AFC. 15 November 2014. Archived from the original on 10 March 2016. Retrieved 12 January 2016.
    "Superb Spartans send Pools spiralling out of Cup". Blyth Spartans AFC. 6 December 2014. Retrieved 12 January 2016.
    "Brave Spartans bow out after giving Blues a fright". Blyth Spartans AFC. 4 January 2015. Archived from the original on 3 July 2015. Retrieved 12 January 2016.
15. "Games played by Nathan Buddle in 2014/2015". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 12 January 2016.
16. Appearances and goals for this season are taken from:
    "Games played by Nathan Buddle in 2015/2016". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 12 January 2016.
    "REPORT: Gateshead 4-1 Stocksbridge Park Steels". Gateshead FC. 16 December 2015. Archived from the original on 22 December 2015. Retrieved 12 January 2016.
17. Appearances and goals for this season are taken from:
    "Match report - Halesowen Town away". Blyth Spartans AFC. 10 January 2016. Retrieved 12 January 2016.
    "Match report - Nantwich Town". Blyth Spartans AFC. 24 January 2016. Retrieved 30 January 2016.
    "Match report - Salford City game". Blyth Spartans AFC. 27 January 2016. Retrieved 30 January 2016.
    "Match report - Grantham game". Blyth Spartans AFC. 1 February 2016. Retrieved 2 February 2016.
    "Match report - Workington away". Blyth Spartans AFC. 3 February 2016. Retrieved 4 February 2016.

External links

• Nathan Buddle at Soccerbase