{{short description|English footballer}} {{Use dmy dates|date=September 2021}} {{Infobox football biography | name = Ayden Duffy | image = | fullname = Ayden Stuart Duffy<ref name="Hugman2009-10 127">{{Cite book | editor-first = Barry J. | editor-last = Hugman | title = The PFA Footballers' Who's Who 2009–10 | year = 2009 | publisher = Mainstream Publishing | isbn = 978-1-84596-474-0 | page = 127 }}</ref> | height = | birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1986|11|16|df=y}} | birth_place = Kettering, England | currentclub = | clubnumber = | position = Goalkeeper | youthyears1 = 2003–2006 | youthclubs1 = Lincoln City | years1 = 2004–2009 | years2 = 2004 | years3 = 2005 | years4 = 2005 | years5 = 2005 | years6 = 2006 | years7 = 2006 | years8 = 2006 | years9 = 2006 | years10 = 2009 | years11 = 2009 | years12 = 2009 | years13 = 2009–2010 | years14 = 2010–2011 | years15 = 2011 | years16 = 2011–2012 | years17 = 2012–2013 | years18 = 2017–2018 | clubs1 = Lincoln City | clubs2 = → Grantham Town (loan) | clubs3 = → Bourne Town (loan) | clubs4 = → Buxton (loan) | clubs5 = → Lincoln Moorlands Railway (loan) | clubs6 = → Stamford (loan) | clubs7 = → Cambridge United (loan) | clubs8 = → Stamford (loan) | clubs9 = → Worksop Town (loan) | clubs10 = Corby Town | clubs11 = Gainsborough Trinity | clubs12 = Hyde United | clubs13 = Grantham Town | clubs14 = Lincoln Moorlands Railway | clubs15 = Staveley Miners Welfare | clubs16 = Shepshed Dynamo | clubs17 = Retford United | clubs18 = Histon | caps1 = 5 | caps2 = | caps3 = | caps4 = | caps5 = | caps6 = | caps7 = 2 | caps8 = ? | caps9 = | caps10 = 0 | caps11 = 1 | goals1 = 0 | goals2 = | goals3 = | goals4 = | goals5 = | goals6 = | goals7 = 0 | goals8 = ? | goals9 = | goals10 = 0 | goals11 = 0 | club-update = 18:00, 8 July 2009 (UTC) }} '''Ayden Stuart Duffy''' (born 16 November 1986) is an English former footballer who played as a goalkeeper.
He played as a professional in the Football League for Lincoln City where he made five League appearances and was loaned out to a host of Non-League sides during his tenure at Sincil Bank which notably included a spell with Cambridge United. He also featured on loan for Grantham Town, Bourne Town, Buxton, Lincoln Moorlands Railway, Stamford and Worksop Town. Released in 2009, Duffy went on to play for Corby Town, Gainsborough Trinity, Hyde United, Staveley Miners Welfare, Shepshed Dynamo, Retford United and Histon.
==Career==
===Lincoln City=== Duffy was born in Kettering but brought up in Colsterworth. Involved with the Lincoln City academy, he signed a three-year scholarship with the club in the summer of 2003.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.granthamjournal.co.uk/sport/AYDEN-SIGNS-IMPS-CONTRACT.514014.jpg |title=Ayden signs Imps contract |publisher=Grantham Journal |date=8 May 2003 |accessdate=14 April 2008 }}{{dead link|date=October 2016 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref>
During his scholarship, Duffy spent a number of periods on work experience with local non-league sides. In November 2004, he linked up with Grantham Town, celebrating his 18th birthday by keeping a clean sheet on his Grantham debut.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.granthamjournal.co.uk/sport/BIRTHDAY-BOY-KEEPS-CLEAN-SHEET.891173.jpg |title=Birthday boy keeps clean sheet |publisher=Grantham Journal |date=19 November 2004 |accessdate=14 April 2008 }}{{dead link|date=October 2016 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref> At the turn of the year he joined Bourne Town.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.stamfordmercury.co.uk/sport/Wakes-will-get-it-right.845511.jp|title=Duffy solves keeper crisis|publisher=Rutland & Stamford Mercury|date=30 December 2004|accessdate=14 April 2008}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.nonleaguedaily.com/news/index.php?newsmode=FULL&nid=23310 |title=Imps come to Wakes' rescue |publisher=Non League Daily |date=5 January 2005 |accessdate=14 April 2008 |url-status=usurped |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120921144310/http://www.nonleaguedaily.com/news/index.php?newsmode=FULL&nid=23310 |archivedate=21 September 2012 }}</ref>
At the beginning of the 2005–06 season, he spent an eventful spell with Buxton. He produced a Man of the Match display, including a penalty save, against Newcastle Town in the FA Cup only for Newcastle to protest about his eligibility;<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.buxtonadvertiser.co.uk/sport/Bucks-face-cup-shocker.1133453.jp|title=Bucks face cup shocker|publisher=Buxton Advertiser|date=1 September 2006|accessdate=14 April 2008}}</ref> the protest was unsuccessful.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.buxtonadvertiser.co.uk/sport/Angry-Bucks-play-it-again.1965294.jp|title=Angry Bucks play it again|publisher=Buxton Advertiser |date=11 January 2007|accessdate=14 April 2008}}</ref> In the league game against Maltby Main he was beaten by a long punt from his opposite goalkeeper.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.buxtonadvertiser.co.uk/sport/Keeper-goal-just-amazing.1191793.jp|title=Keeper goal just amazing|publisher=Buxton Advertiser|date=15 September 2006|accessdate=14 April 2008}}</ref> In December 2005, he assisted Lincoln Moorlands. In January 2006, he joined Stamford.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.stamfordmercury.co.uk/matchreports/Long-trip-brings-home-three.1329045.jp|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130421072931/http://www.stamfordmercury.co.uk/matchreports/Long-trip-brings-home-three.1329045.jp|url-status=dead|archive-date=21 April 2013|title=Long trip brings home three precious points|publisher=Rutland & Stamford Mercury|date=26 January 2006|accessdate=14 April 2008}}</ref> He stayed at Stamford before Lincoln recalled him,<ref> {{cite news|url=http://www.stamfordmercury.co.uk/matchreports/Bowater39s-first-goal-bags-point.1412371.jp|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130505050853/http://www.stamfordmercury.co.uk/matchreports/Bowater39s-first-goal-bags-point.1412371.jp|url-status=dead|archive-date=5 May 2013|title=Bowater's first goal bags point|publisher=Rutland & Stamford Mercury|date=30 March 2006|accessdate=6 February 2008}} </ref> to enable him to link up with Cambridge United.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.nonleaguedaily.com/news/index.php?newsmode=FULL&nid=33924 |title=Young keeper in at Abbey stadium |publisher=Non League Daily |date=24 March 2006 |accessdate=14 April 2008 |url-status=usurped |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120921144323/http://www.nonleaguedaily.com/news/index.php?newsmode=FULL&nid=33924 |archivedate=21 September 2012 }}</ref> He played twice for the Us, suffering an unfortunate debut when he palmed the ball into his own net against Morecambe. He was, however, offered support by the then Cambridge boss Rob Newman.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.cambridge-news.co.uk/cn_sport_camb_utd/displayarticle.asp?id=218229 |title=Duffy off the hook |publisher=Cambridge News |date=24 March 2006 |accessdate=14 April 2008 }}{{dead link|date=October 2016 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref> He returned to Stamford, helping them to promotion to the Southern League Premier Division with a play-off victory against Wivenhoe Town.<ref> {{cite news|url=http://www.stamfordmercury.co.uk/matchreports/Daniels-bounce-back-at-the.1497643.jp|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130421052454/http://www.stamfordmercury.co.uk/matchreports/Daniels-bounce-back-at-the.1497643.jp|url-status=dead|archive-date=21 April 2013|title=Daniels bounce back at the first attempt|publisher=Stamford & Rutland Mercury|date=11 May 2006|accessdate=14 April 2008}} </ref>
In the summer of 2006, Duffy accepted a one-year professional contract with Lincoln City. His first season saw him spend time on loan at Worksop Town where a broken leg ended his season. He accepted a further one-year contract and on 12 April 2008 made his professional debut, replacing the injured Alan Marriott in the 2–1 victory against Chester City.
On 19 April 2008, he made his full home debut for Lincoln in a 3–1 victory over Brentford. On 5 May 2009, he was released by Lincoln City.
===Non-League=== On 8 July 2009, Duffy signed for Corby Town,<ref>{{cite news |url=https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_conf/8141107.stm |title=Stallard and Duffy join Steelmen |date=8 July 2009|access-date=8 July 2009|publisher=BBC Sport}}</ref> but he was released a few weeks later.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.northantset.co.uk/sport/Solkhons-worry-for-Steelmen.5504877.jp |title=Solkhon's worry for Steelmen |work=Northampton Evening Telegraph |date=29 July 2009 |accessdate=7 August 2009}}</ref> He moved on to join Gainsborough Trinity on non-contract terms as cover for the injured Phil Barnes, appearing in the 2–2 friendly home draw with Boston United on 1 August 2009,<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.thisisretford.co.uk/news/article-1217075-detail/article.html |title=Gainsborough and Boston draw 2–2 |publisher=Retford Times |date=3 August 2009 |accessdate=21 September 2010 }}{{dead link|date=October 2016 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref> but was unable to play for the club in the Conference North as The FA ruled that Corby Town still held his registration.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.thisisretford.co.uk/news/Charles-furious-Duffy-situation/article-1236552-detail/article.html |title=Charles furious over Duffy situation |publisher=Retford Times |date=10 August 2009 |accessdate=21 September 2010 }}{{dead link|date=October 2016 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref>
In September, he linked up with Hyde United, marking his debut by being sent off for conceding two penalties, in the 17th and 55th minute, in a 5–1 home defeat to Alfreton Town on 5 September 2009.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/fc_united/s/1135525_joy_for_droylsden_but_fc_lose |title=Joy for Droylsden but FC lose |date=7 September 2009 |publisher=Manchester Evening News |accessdate=12 September 2009}}</ref> He made a further appearance in Hyde's 1–1 home draw with Gloucester City two days later before departing the club to join Grantham Town.<ref> {{cite web |url=http://www.granthamjournal.co.uk/sport/New-Town-keeper-set-for.5728599.jp |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130420203652/http://www.granthamjournal.co.uk/sport/New-Town-keeper-set-for.5728599.jp |url-status=dead |archive-date=20 April 2013 |title=New Town keeper set for cup tie start tonight |date=13 October 2009 |publisher=Grantham Journal |accessdate=9 February 2010 }} </ref> In February 2010, he moved to Lincoln Moorlands Railway.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.nonleaguedaily.com/news/index.php?&newsmode=FULL&nid=64481 |title=New Moorlands' boss gets busy |date=9 February 2010 |publisher=NonLeagueDaily.com |accessdate=9 February 2010 |url-status=usurped |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120927111249/http://www.nonleaguedaily.com/news/index.php?&newsmode=FULL&nid=64481 |archivedate=27 September 2012 }}</ref> In September 2010, Duffy joined Sleaford Town on loan, debuting in the 3–0 United Counties Football League Premier Division home defeat by Irchester United on 18 September 2010.<ref>{{cite web |url = http://www.thisislincolnshire.co.uk/sport/Brian-Rowland-missing-impact-Miles-Hunter-s-goals/article-2664750-detail/article.html |archive-url = https://archive.today/20130505115017/http://www.thisislincolnshire.co.uk/sport/Brian-Rowland-missing-impact-Miles-Hunter-s-goals/article-2664750-detail/article.html |url-status = dead |archive-date = 5 May 2013 |title = Brian Rowland admits he is missing the impact of Miles Hunter's goals |publisher = Lincolnshire Echo |date = 21 September 2010 |accessdate = 21 September 2010 }}</ref> He joined Staveley Miners Welfare for the 2011–12 season, debuting in the club's 1–0 Northern Counties East League victory at Brighouse Town on 6 August 2011.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.chesterfieldpost.co.uk/sport/staveley_mwfc/staveley_mwfc_articles/sports_stavfc_00000023.html |title=Away 3 points and clean sheet in NCEL Premiership opener |date=9 August 2011 |publisher=Chesterfield Post |accessdate=21 September 2010}}</ref>
==Personal life==
Ayden Duffy is a physical education teacher and is joint head of enrichment at Hills Road Sixth Form College<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.hillsroad.ac.uk/college-life/news/2017/03/20/hills-road-students-launch-this-year-s-hr5-colour-fun-run |title=Hills Road students launch this year's HR5 Colour Fun Run |publisher=Hills Road Sixth Form College |date=20 March 2017 |accessdate=21 March 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://d2ry7t303fmxh8.cloudfront.net/docs/default-source/default-document-library/enrichmentparentssupport.pdf |title=EXTENDED CURRICULUM – 'WE NEED YOUR SUPPORT' initiative |publisher=Hills Road Sixth Form College |accessdate=21 March 2018 }}</ref>
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