James Coutts (footballer)
James Coutts | |
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| Born | April 15, 1987 England |
| Occupation(s) | Footballer, coach |
| Years active | 2005–2019 |
| Known for | Player and coach at North Geelong Warriors FC |
James Ryan Coutts (born 15 April 1987) is an English football professional and coach, who most recently held a dual role as player and coach at North Geelong Warriors FC, competing in the National Premier Leagues Victoria 2.
Career
Coutts commenced his playing career with AFC Bournemouth, during which he was loaned out to Grays Athletic and Weymouth. Following his release in 2007, he secured a permanent contract with Weymouth. He departed the club after their demotion to the Conference South in May 2009. In December 2011, Coutts returned to Weymouth on loan from AFC Totton but went back to Totton the following month.
In December 2009, he signed with Newport County, then leaders of the Conference South, but was released after one month and subsequently joined Dorchester Town in January 2010. After making 23 appearances there, Coutts transferred to AFC Totton for the 2011–12 campaign, scoring four goals in 19 matches and undertaking a loan spell back at Weymouth during that season. He later moved to Gosport Borough, recently promoted to the Southern League Premier Division, before rejoining AFC Totton in August 2012, where he netted five goals during his second tenure.
Upon relocating to Australia, Coutts initially played amateur football with Twin City Wanderers before signing with semi-professional side Murray United for the 2015 National Premier Leagues Victoria 1 season. He left Murray United in October 2017 to play for Gold Coast United.
In May 2018, Coutts assumed the role of senior head coach and player at North Geelong Warriors FC in the National Premier Leagues Victoria 2. Under his leadership, the team achieved a third-place finish during his initial half-season. In August 2019, it was announced that Coutts would leave North Geelong Warriors at the conclusion of the season to return to Queensland.