Ben Coker
Coker playing for Southend United in 2014
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| Personal information | |||
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| Full name | Ben Coker | ||
| Date of birth | 17 June 1989 | ||
| Place of birth | Hatfield, England | ||
| Height | 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) | ||
| Playing position | Defender/Winger | ||
| Club information | |||
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Current team
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Southend United | ||
| Number | 3 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2000–2005 | Cambridge United | ||
| 2005–2008 | Northampton Town | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2008 | Histon | 1 | (0) |
| 2008 | Barton Rovers | 2 | (0) |
| 2008 | Ånge IF | ? | (?) |
| 2008–2010 | Bury Town | 66 | (17) |
| 2010–2013 | Colchester United | 41 | (0) |
| 2010 | → Chelmsford City (loan) | 4 | (0) |
| 2012 | → Histon (loan) | 5 | (0) |
| 2013 | Histon | 14 | (0) |
| 2013– | Southend United | 131 | (4) |
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 16:22, 21 May 2016 (UTC). |
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Ben Coker (born 17 June 1989) is an English footballer who plays as a defender or as a midfielder for Southend United.
Coker joined Bury Town in October 2008 from fellow Southern League side Barton Rovers. He was previously with Conference side Histon. He impressed on his debut for Bury, earning the sponsors man of the match award. Coker helped the Suffolk club win promotion to the Isthmian League.
In summer 2010, Coker joined Colchester United after he impressed in a trial period at the end of 2009–10 season, having done well for non-league Bury Town during the 2009–10 campaign. On 30 September 2010, Coker joined Chelmsford City on loan for a month. The loan was extended by a further month and was given permission to play in an FA Cup tie against Hendon.
On 14 January 2011, Coker made his debut for Colchester against Bournemouth in a 2–1 victory, providing assists for both goals. He was awarded the Colchester United Young Player of the Year award at the end of the 2010–11 season, his first with the club. On 15 May 2012, Coker signed a 12-month contract extension to see him through to summer 2013 with Colchester. On 12 October 2012, Coker was loaned to former club Histon on a month-long deal.
On 4 February 2013, Coker had his contract with Colchester cancelled by mutual consent having made only two first-team appearances in the 2012–13 season.
He returned to Histon permanently on 8 February 2013 following a loan spell earlier in the same season.
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