Dean Howell

Date of birth29 November 1980
Place of birthBurton
NationalityEnglish
Weight78 kg
Height1.85 m
PositionDefender/Midfielder

Howell signed a one-year contract for Crewe Alexandra in the 2000 close season but managed only one appearance from the subs bench for the Railwaymen.

He joined Third Division Rochdale on loan in March to provide extra options on the left hand side and played a prominent role in Dale's excellent draw at Hartlepool United.

However, with other players coming back from injury and further new signings, Howell managed only one more start before returning to Gresty Road.

He is a left-sided defender with good pace who enjoys moving down the flank to support the attack.

Howell joined Colchester United in August 2005 with a five-month contract.

He joined Fleetwood Town in July 2012 with a two-year contract that was cancelled in January 2014.

Club history

Team Joined Left Loan / Trialist
Notts County 01 Jul 1999 30 Jun 2000
Spalding United 10 Dec 1999 10 Jan 2000 L
Crewe Alexandra 26 Jul 2000 30 Jun 2001
Rochdale 01 Mar 2001 04 Apr 2001 L
Southport 30 Nov 2001 15 Jun 2003
Morecambe 15 Jun 2003 16 Jul 2004
Halifax Town 16 Jul 2004 30 Jun 2005
Colchester United 01 Aug 2005 31 Dec 2005
Halifax Town 17 Feb 2006 30 Jun 2006
Weymouth 01 Jul 2006 31 Jan 2007
Grays Athletic 31 Jan 2007 30 Jun 2007
Rushden and Diamonds 01 Aug 2007 30 Jun 2008
Aldershot Town 01 Jul 2008 30 Jun 2010
Bury 27 Nov 2008 27 Dec 2008 L
Crawley Town 01 Aug 2010 30 Jun 2012
Fleetwood Town 01 Jul 2012 31 Jan 2014
Bury 05 Nov 2013 05 Jan 2014 L

Club stats

Season Team Competition Apps Subs Goals Y R
2000-01 Crewe Alexandra League Division 1
1
2000-01 Rochdale League Division 3 2
1
2002-03 Southport FA Cup 2
2002-03 Southport LDV Vans Trophy
1
2003-04 Morecambe LDV Vans Trophy 1
2004-05 Halifax Town FA Cup 1
1
1
2005-06 Colchester United League Cup
1
2005-06 Colchester United League One 1
3
1
2007-08 Rushden and Diamonds FA Cup 2
2008-09 Aldershot Town League Cup 1
2008-09 Aldershot Town League Two 14
2
2008-09 Bury League Two
3
2009-10 Aldershot Town League Two
3
1
2010-11 Crawley Town FA Cup 6
1
2011-12 Crawley Town FA Cup 5
2011-12 Crawley Town League Cup 2
1
2011-12 Crawley Town League Two 36
1
3
1
2012-13 Fleetwood Town FA Cup 1
1
2012-13 Fleetwood Town League Cup 1
2012-13 Fleetwood Town League Two 30
1
4
1
2013-14 Bury FA Cup 2
2013-14 Bury League Two 8
2013-14 Fleetwood Town Johnstones Paint Trophy 1
2013-14 Fleetwood Town League Two 6
2


Please note: Career stats are based on performances in the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.

Club matches

Date Match Result Competition Round
29 Nov 2008 Accrington Stanley v Bury W 1-2 League Two
13 Dec 2008 Bury v Port Vale W 3-0 League Two
20 Dec 2008 AFC Bournemouth v Bury L 2-0 League Two
16 Nov 2013 Bristol Rovers v Bury D 1-1 League Two
19 Nov 2013 Bury v Cambridge United D 0-0 FA Cup 1st round
23 Nov 2013 Bury v AFC Wimbledon D 1-1 League Two
26 Nov 2013 Bury v Hartlepool United W 1-0 League Two
30 Nov 2013 Exeter City v Bury D 2-2 League Two
03 Dec 2013 Cambridge United v Bury L 2-1 FA Cup 1st round replay
14 Dec 2013 Bury v Northampton Town D 1-1 League Two
21 Dec 2013 Plymouth Argyle v Bury L 2-1 League Two
26 Dec 2013 Bury v Scunthorpe United D 2-2 League Two
29 Dec 2013 Bury v York City W 2-1 League Two


Please note: Match history is complete for the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.