Nick Fenton

Nicholas Leonard Fenton (born 23 November 1979) is an English former professional footballer and head physiotherapist of side Coventry City.

As a player, he was as a defender who played between 1996 and 2014. He played for Manchester City, Notts County, AFC Bournemouth, Doncaster Rovers, Grimsby Town, Rotherham United and Morecambe and Alfreton Town.

Club career Manchester City Preston born Fenton came through the youth ranks of Premiership side Manchester City. Though born in England, as he went to a school in Wales he represented Wales at schoolboy level, captaining the under-15 side. He was called up by England at both under-16 and under-18 level. During the 2007–08 season Fenton was a part of the Grimsby team that made it to the Football League Trophy final at Wembley Stadium, however the club were beaten 2–0 by the Milton Keynes Dons. In the summer of 2008 Fenton was told that he would not be offered a new contract with Grimsby and that he was free to leave the club.

Rotherham United Fenton was signed by Rotherham United on 8 August 2008 on a free transfer He made his Rotherham United debut away to local rivals Sheffield Wednesday. He had a brilliant game and was given a 9 rating in most match reports. He made his league debut for the Millers away to Morecambe. He scored his first goal for the club when Rotherham caused an upset by beating Championship side Southampton in the League Cup. Fenton kept up his goal scoring form by scoring further goals against Leeds United in the Football League Trophy and Barnet in the league. He was released by the club in May 2011.

Morecambe He joined League Two side Morecambe in summer 2011 where he enjoyed two mid-table seasons for the Shrimps before leaving early in April 2013 to continue in his physiotherapy training and to find a new club.

Alfreton Town On 2 August 2013 he signed a contract with Alfreton Town until the end of the 2013-14 season, after impressing in pre-season. Having made 32 league appearances and scored three goals, Fenton was released by Alfreton at the end of the 2013–14 season.

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Physiotherapist Following his release by Alfreton, Fenton retired from the playing side of the sport and was hired by Burton Albion as the club's team physiotherapist for the 2014-15 season.

In 2019, whilst working as a physio for Burton in a game against Barnsley he helped to save the life of a Barnsley team volunteer. He was awarded an Exceptional Service Award at the Football Medicine and Performance Association Awards 2019.

Personal life

His twin brother Anthony Fenton is currently the assistant manager of club Sutton United.

Honours Manchester City Football League Second Division play-offs: 1999 Football League First Division runner-up: 1999–2000

Grimsby Town Football League Trophy runner-up: 2007–08