Tony Dinning
| Date of birth | 12 April 1975 |
| Place of birth | Wallsend |
| Nationality | English |
| Weight | 81 kg |
| Height | 1.83 m |
| Position | Midfielder |
After making a bright start at Stockport County in 2000-01, Tony was surprisingly sold to First Division rivals Wolverhampton Wanderers for something of a bargain fee at the end of September.
Although he made his debut for Wolves in the heart of the defence, his more usual role was in the centre of the park where he produced some intelligent play.
He also scored a number of important goals including a cheeky penalty at Bolton Wanderers and a fine volley against Watford.
An attacking central midfield player, he is capable of scoring spectacular goals.
Tony joined Bristol City in December 2004 with a contract to June 2007.
He joined Chester City in September 2007 with a one-year contract that was extended to June 2009 in July 2007.
Club history
| Team | Joined | Left | Loan / Trialist |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newcastle United | 01 Oct 1993 | 23 Jun 1994 | |
| Stockport County | 23 Jun 1994 | 22 Sep 2000 | |
| Wolverhampton Wanderers | 22 Sep 2000 | 10 Sep 2001 | |
| Wigan Athletic | 07 Sep 2001 | 09 Sep 2001 | L |
| Wigan Athletic | 10 Sep 2001 | 06 Dec 2004 | |
| Stoke City | 27 Mar 2002 | 11 May 2002 | L |
| Walsall | 19 Nov 2003 | 23 Dec 2003 | L |
| Blackpool | 23 Jan 2004 | 28 Mar 2004 | L |
| Ipswich Town | 09 Aug 2004 | 09 Oct 2004 | L |
| Bristol City | 28 Oct 2004 | 28 Nov 2004 | L |
| Bristol City | 06 Dec 2004 | 01 Jun 2005 | |
| Port Vale | 22 Mar 2005 | 31 May 2005 | L |
| Port Vale | 01 Jun 2005 | 30 Jun 2006 | |
| Stockport County | 12 Jul 2006 | 01 Sep 2007 | |
| Chester City | 07 Sep 2007 | 30 Jun 2009 | |
| Grays Athletic | 26 Feb 2009 | 31 May 2009 | L |
| Hednesford Town | 14 Jul 2009 |
Club stats
| Season | Team | Competition | Apps | Subs | Goals | Y | R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-99 | Stockport County | FA Cup | 1 | ||||
| 1998-99 | Stockport County | League Cup | 2 |
1
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| 2000-01 | Stockport County | League Cup | 1 | 1 |
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| 2000-01 | Stockport County | League Division 1 | 6 |
2
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1
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| 2000-01 | Wolverhampton Wanderers | FA Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2000-01 | Wolverhampton Wanderers | League Division 1 | 31 | 6 |
5
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| 2001-02 | Stoke City | League Division 2 | 5 | ||||
| 2001-02 | Stoke City | League Division 2 Play-Offs | 3 | ||||
| 2001-02 | Wigan Athletic | FA Cup | 1 |
1
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| 2001-02 | Wigan Athletic | League Division 2 | 32 | 1 |
5 |
9
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1
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| 2001-02 | Wolverhampton Wanderers | League Cup | 1 | 1 |
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| 2001-02 | Wolverhampton Wanderers | League Division 1 | 4 | ||||
| 2002-03 | Wigan Athletic | FA Cup | 2 | ||||
| 2002-03 | Wigan Athletic | League Cup | 4 |
1
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| 2002-03 | Wigan Athletic | League Division 2 | 36 | 2 |
7 |
4
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1
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| 2003-04 | Blackpool | LDV Vans Trophy | 3 |
1
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| 2003-04 | Blackpool | League Division 2 | 10 | 3 |
1
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| 2003-04 | Walsall | League Division 1 | 2 | 3 |
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| 2003-04 | Wigan Athletic | League Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2003-04 | Wigan Athletic | League Division 1 | 11 | 2 |
4
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| 2004-05 | Bristol City | LDV Vans Trophy | 1 | ||||
| 2004-05 | Bristol City | League One | 15 | 4 |
3
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| 2004-05 | Ipswich Town | League Championship | 3 | 4 |
1
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| 2004-05 | Ipswich Town | League Cup | 2 |
1
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| 2004-05 | Port Vale | League One | 7 | 3 |
2
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| 2005-06 | Port Vale | FA Cup | 4 |
2
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| 2005-06 | Port Vale | LDV Vans Trophy | 1 |
1
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| 2005-06 | Port Vale | League Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2005-06 | Port Vale | League One | 33 | 2 |
2 |
8
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1
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| 2006-07 | Stockport County | FA Cup | 3 |
1
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| 2006-07 | Stockport County | Johnstones Paint Trophy | 2 | ||||
| 2006-07 | Stockport County | League Cup | 1 |
1
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| 2006-07 | Stockport County | League Two | 27 | 5 |
2 |
6
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| 2007-08 | Chester City | FA Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2007-08 | Chester City | Johnstones Paint Trophy | 1 | ||||
| 2007-08 | Chester City | League Two | 20 | 2 |
3
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1
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| 2008-09 | Chester City | League Two | 3 | 1 |
2
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1
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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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08 Sep 2001 | Bury v Wigan Athletic | W | 0-2 | League Division 2 | |
| 15 Sep 2001 | Wycombe Wanderers v Wigan Athletic | L | 1-0 | League Division 2 | |
| 18 Sep 2001 | Wigan Athletic v Huddersfield Town | W | 1-0 | League Division 2 | |
| 22 Sep 2001 | Wigan Athletic v Queens Park Rangers | L | 1-2 | League Division 2 | |
| 25 Sep 2001 | Cambridge United v Wigan Athletic | D | 2-2 | League Division 2 | |
| 29 Sep 2001 | Blackpool v Wigan Athletic | L | 3-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 09 Oct 2001 | AFC Bournemouth v Wigan Athletic | L | 2-0 | League Division 2 | |
| 12 Oct 2001 | Cardiff City v Wigan Athletic | D | 2-2 | League Division 2 | |
| 20 Oct 2001 | Wigan Athletic v Wrexham | L | 2-3 | League Division 2 | |
| 23 Oct 2001 | Tranmere Rovers v Wigan Athletic | W | 1-2 | League Division 2 | |
| 27 Oct 2001 | Wigan Athletic v Port Vale | L | 0-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 09 Nov 2001 | Wigan Athletic v Colchester United | L | 2-3 | League Division 2 | |
| 13 Nov 2001 | Wigan Athletic v Stoke City | W | 6-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 17 Nov 2001 | Wigan Athletic v Canvey Island | L | 0-1 | FA Cup | 1st round |
| 20 Nov 2001 | Wigan Athletic v Chesterfield | D | 1-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 24 Nov 2001 | Northampton Town v Wigan Athletic | W | 0-2 | League Division 2 | |
| 26 Dec 2001 | Wigan Athletic v Bury | D | 1-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 29 Dec 2001 | Wigan Athletic v AFC Bournemouth | D | 0-0 | League Division 2 | |
| 05 Jan 2002 | Bristol City v Wigan Athletic | D | 2-2 | League Division 2 | |
| 12 Jan 2002 | Wigan Athletic v Brighton and Hove Albion | W | 3-0 | League Division 2 | |
| 19 Jan 2002 | Brentford v Wigan Athletic | W | 0-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 22 Jan 2002 | Wigan Athletic v Reading | L | 0-2 | League Division 2 | |
| 26 Jan 2002 | Stoke City v Wigan Athletic | D | 2-2 | League Division 2 | |
| 02 Feb 2002 | Wigan Athletic v Blackpool | L | 0-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 09 Feb 2002 | Wrexham v Wigan Athletic | L | 2-0 | League Division 2 | |
| 16 Feb 2002 | Wigan Athletic v Cardiff City | W | 4-0 | League Division 2 | |
| 19 Feb 2002 | Notts County v Wigan Athletic | W | 1-3 | League Division 2 | |
| 23 Feb 2002 | Wigan Athletic v Wycombe Wanderers | D | 0-0 | League Division 2 | |
| 26 Feb 2002 | Queens Park Rangers v Wigan Athletic | D | 1-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 02 Mar 2002 | Huddersfield Town v Wigan Athletic | D | 0-0 | League Division 2 | |
| 05 Mar 2002 | Wigan Athletic v Cambridge United | W | 4-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 09 Mar 2002 | Wigan Athletic v Oldham Athletic | W | 1-0 | League Division 2 | |
| 16 Mar 2002 | Swindon Town v Wigan Athletic | D | 1-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 23 Mar 2002 | Wigan Athletic v Tranmere Rovers | L | 1-2 | League Division 2 | |
| 10 Aug 2002 | Cheltenham Town v Wigan Athletic | W | 0-2 | League Division 2 | |
| 13 Aug 2002 | Wigan Athletic v Mansfield Town | W | 3-2 | League Division 2 | |
| 17 Aug 2002 | Wigan Athletic v Bristol City | W | 2-0 | League Division 2 | |
| 24 Aug 2002 | Notts County v Wigan Athletic | W | 0-2 | League Division 2 | |
| 26 Aug 2002 | Wigan Athletic v Port Vale | L | 0-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 31 Aug 2002 | Colchester United v Wigan Athletic | L | 1-0 | League Division 2 | |
| 28 Sep 2002 | Barnsley v Wigan Athletic | W | 1-3 | League Division 2 | |
| 02 Oct 2002 | Wigan Athletic v West Bromwich Albion | W | 3-1 | League Cup | 2nd round |
| 05 Oct 2002 | Wigan Athletic v Cardiff City | D | 2-2 | League Division 2 | |
| 12 Oct 2002 | Plymouth Argyle v Wigan Athletic | W | 1-3 | League Division 2 | |
| 19 Oct 2002 | Wigan Athletic v Stockport County | W | 2-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 26 Oct 2002 | Luton Town v Wigan Athletic | D | 1-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 29 Oct 2002 | Wigan Athletic v Queens Park Rangers | D | 1-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 02 Nov 2002 | Wigan Athletic v Crewe Alexandra | W | 2-0 | League Division 2 | |
| 05 Nov 2002 | Wigan Athletic v Manchester City | W | 1-0 | League Cup | 3rd round |
| 09 Nov 2002 | Blackpool v Wigan Athletic | W | 0-2 | League Division 2 | |
| 16 Nov 2002 | Hereford United v Wigan Athletic | W | 0-1 | FA Cup | 1st round |
| 23 Nov 2002 | Brentford v Wigan Athletic | W | 0-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 30 Nov 2002 | Wigan Athletic v Northampton Town | W | 1-0 | League Division 2 | |
| 04 Dec 2002 | Wigan Athletic v Fulham | W | 2-1 | League Cup | 4th round |
| 07 Dec 2002 | Wigan Athletic v Luton Town | W | 3-0 | FA Cup | 2nd round |
| 14 Dec 2002 | Oldham Athletic v Wigan Athletic | W | 0-2 | League Division 2 | |
| 17 Dec 2002 | Wigan Athletic v Blackburn Rovers | L | 0-2 | League Cup | 5th round |
| 21 Dec 2002 | Wigan Athletic v Huddersfield Town | W | 1-0 | League Division 2 | |
| 26 Dec 2002 | Port Vale v Wigan Athletic | W | 0-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 28 Dec 2002 | Wigan Athletic v Swindon Town | W | 2-0 | League Division 2 | |
| 01 Jan 2003 | Wigan Athletic v Notts County | W | 3-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 10 Jan 2003 | Bristol City v Wigan Athletic | W | 0-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 18 Jan 2003 | Wigan Athletic v Colchester United | W | 2-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 25 Jan 2003 | Swindon Town v Wigan Athletic | L | 2-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 28 Jan 2003 | Mansfield Town v Wigan Athletic | W | 1-2 | League Division 2 | |
| 01 Feb 2003 | Wigan Athletic v Cheltenham Town | D | 0-0 | League Division 2 | |
| 08 Feb 2003 | Wigan Athletic v Blackpool | D | 1-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 22 Feb 2003 | Wycombe Wanderers v Wigan Athletic | W | 0-2 | League Division 2 | |
| 25 Feb 2003 | Crewe Alexandra v Wigan Athletic | W | 0-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 01 Mar 2003 | Wigan Athletic v Chesterfield | W | 3-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 04 Mar 2003 | Wigan Athletic v Tranmere Rovers | D | 0-0 | League Division 2 | |
| 08 Mar 2003 | Peterborough United v Wigan Athletic | D | 1-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 18 Mar 2003 | Stockport County v Wigan Athletic | D | 1-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 22 Mar 2003 | Queens Park Rangers v Wigan Athletic | W | 0-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 19 Apr 2003 | Huddersfield Town v Wigan Athletic | D | 0-0 | League Division 2 | |
| 21 Apr 2003 | Wigan Athletic v Oldham Athletic | W | 3-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 26 Apr 2003 | Cardiff City v Wigan Athletic | D | 0-0 | League Division 2 | |
| 03 May 2003 | Wigan Athletic v Barnsley | W | 1-0 | League Division 2 | |
| 09 Aug 2003 | Millwall v Wigan Athletic | L | 2-0 | League Division 1 | |
| 26 Aug 2003 | Wigan Athletic v Ipswich Town | W | 1-0 | League Division 1 | |
| 30 Aug 2003 | Rotherham United v Wigan Athletic | W | 0-3 | League Division 1 | |
| 16 Sep 2003 | Wigan Athletic v West Bromwich Albion | W | 1-0 | League Division 1 | |
| 20 Sep 2003 | Wigan Athletic v Watford | W | 1-0 | League Division 1 | |
| 23 Sep 2003 | Wigan Athletic v Fulham | W | 1-0 | League Cup | 2nd round |
| 27 Sep 2003 | Coventry City v Wigan Athletic | D | 1-1 | League Division 1 | |
| 30 Sep 2003 | Cardiff City v Wigan Athletic | D | 0-0 | League Division 1 | |
| 04 Oct 2003 | Wigan Athletic v Norwich City | D | 1-1 | League Division 1 | |
| 11 Oct 2003 | Derby County v Wigan Athletic | D | 2-2 | League Division 1 | |
| 14 Oct 2003 | Wigan Athletic v Stoke City | W | 2-1 | League Division 1 | |
| 18 Oct 2003 | Wigan Athletic v Gillingham | W | 1-0 | League Division 1 | |
| 21 Oct 2003 | Wigan Athletic v Sheffield United | D | 1-1 | League Division 1 | |
| 25 Oct 2003 | Walsall v Wigan Athletic | L | 2-0 | League Division 1 | |
Please note: Match history is complete for the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.