Leon Barnett
Born: November 30, 1985 (age 39)
Height: 6' 0.5" (185cm)
Hometown: Luton, England
Nationality: 
English
EnglishPosition: Centre-back
Team: Bury
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| Career History | ||
|---|---|---|
| Youth | 2002-2005 | Luton Town |
| Senior | 2005-2007 | Luton Town |
| 2007-2011 | West Bromwich Albion | |
| → 2009-2010 | Coventry City (loan) | |
| → 2010-2011 | Norwich City (loan) | |
| 2011-2013 | Norwich City | |
| → 2013 | Cardiff City (loan) | |
| 2013-2016 | Wigan Athletic | |
| 2016- | Bury | |
Sports Mole has 71 articles about Leon Barnett. Articles 1 to 40:
Leon Barnett advised to retire after tests revealed heart-rate of almost 300bpm
The 32-year-old admits he is lucky it was picked up in time.
Nov 26, 15:36
League One roundup: Gillingham hold on at top
Sports Mole rounds up Saturday afternoon's action as Gillingham remain in first place in League One after winning 2-1 against Blackpool.
Sep 12, 17:26
Wigan Athletic fight back from two goals down to snatch win at Chesterfield
Wigan Athletic fight back from two goals down against Chesterfield to secure a thrilling last-gasp 3-2 win in their League One clash at the Proact Stadium.
Sep 5, 17:03
Team News: Sylvan Ebanks-Blake out for Chesterfield, Haris Vuckic starts for Wigan Athletic
Chesterfield are missing Sylvan Ebanks-Blake ahead of their League One clash against Wigan Athletic at the Proact Stadium, the striker ruled out with a thigh strain.
Sep 5, 14:29
Preview: Reading vs. Wigan Athletic
Sports Mole gazes ahead to Tuesday night's Championship match as relegation-threatened Wigan Athletic travel to improving Reading.
Feb 16, 18:36
Huddersfield Town seal late win at Wigan Athletic
A late Conor Coady goal gives Huddersfield Town a 1-0 win away at Wigan Athletic in this afternoon's Championship clash at the DW Stadium.
Jan 24, 16:58
Half-Time Report: Wigan Athletic, Huddersfield Town scoreless
Wigan Athletic and Huddersfield Town are playing out a goalless draw in Saturday afternoon's Championship clash at the DW Stadium.
Jan 24, 15:48
Wigan Athletic secure point against Blackburn Rovers
Wigan Athletic and Blackburn Rovers play out a 1-1 draw in Saturday afternoon's Championship clash at the DW Stadium.
Jan 17, 16:59
Troy Deeney scores either side of half time as Watford beat Wigan Athletic
Troy Deeney scored twice as Watford beat Wigan Athletic in their Championship clash at Vicarage Road.
Dec 13, 16:59
Half-Time Report: Chris McCann, Troy Deeney score at Vicarage Road in busy first half
Chris McCann heads an equaliser as Wigan Athletic frustrate Watford at Vicarage Road.
Dec 13, 15:57
Wigan Athletic held by Middlesbrough in Malky Mackay's first game in charge
Malky Mackay is forced to settle for a point in his first game as manager of Wigan Athletic as his side draw 1-1 against Middlesbrough at the DW Stadium.
Nov 22, 16:55
Bolton Wanderers beat Wigan Athletic with second-half blitz
Three goals in the space of 11 second-half minutes earn Bolton Wanderers a 3-1 win over Wigan Athletic which takes them out of the Championship relegation zone.
Nov 7, 21:55
Half-Time Report: Crossbar twice denies Latics lead in Lancashire derby
The crossbar twice denies Wigan winger Callum McManaman in a goalless first between the Latics and Lancashire rivals Bolton Wanderers at the Macron Stadium.
Nov 7, 20:50
Team News: Uwe Rosler makes four changes for trip to Bolton Wanderers
Wigan Athletic manager Uwe Rosler makes four changes to his side for their Championship trip to Bolton Wanderers, for whom Max Clayton makes a first competitive start.
Nov 7, 19:22
Fulham snatch draw in rollercoaster tie with Wigan Athletic
Bryan Ruiz's late penalty rescues a 3-3 draw for Fulham against Wigan Athletic at the DW Stadium.
Nov 1, 16:59
Wigan Athletic and Brentford ends in stalemate
Uwe Rosler's Wigan Athletic are held to a 0-0 Championship draw by his former club Brentford at the DW Stadium.
Oct 18, 16:56
Half-Time Report: Wigan Athletic, Brentford goalless at the break
Wigan Athletic and Brentford remains goalless despite a lively first half.
Oct 18, 15:52
Team News: Three changes for Wigan Athletic, Birmingham City
Wigan Athletic and Birmingham City both make three changes to their starting lineups for their Championship match at St Andrew's.
Apr 29, 19:17
Preview: Wigan Athletic vs. Reading
Sports Mole previews Good Friday's Championship match between fifth and sixth in the table - Wigan Athletic and Reading.
Apr 16, 19:33
Team News: Wigan Athletic make seven changes
Uwe Rosler makes seven changes to his Wigan Athletic starting lineup following the 1-0 defeat at Loftus Road last time out.
Mar 29, 14:32
Team News: Five changes for Wigan Athletic against Yeovil Town
Uwe Rosler makes five Wigan Athletic changes as the Latics go in search of their seventh straight league win against Yeovil Town.
Mar 18, 19:29
Preview: Wigan Athletic vs. Yeovil Town
Sports Mole peers ahead to the Championship meeting between Wigan Athletic and Yeovil Town on Tuesday night.
Mar 17, 17:26
Wigan Athletic edge past Ipswich Town
Wigan Athletic beat Ipswich Town 3-1 in their Championship meeting at Portman Road.
Mar 15, 17:00
Half-Time Report: Leon Barnett gives Wigan Athletic the lead against Ipswich Town
Wigan Athletic lead Ipswich Town 2-1 after the first half of their Championship match.
Mar 15, 15:53
Preview: Cardiff City vs. Wigan Athletic
Sports Mole previews the FA Cup fifth-round clash between Premier League strugglers Cardiff City and holders Wigan Athletic at the Cardiff City Stadium.
Feb 13, 20:42
Half-Time Report: Wigan Athletic with two-goal lead at the break
Wigan Athletic score twice before the break in their match against Sheffield Wednesday.
Feb 11, 20:37
Sports Mole's Championship Team of the Week
Sports Mole picks out its strongest XI, best goal and biggest numpty from yesterday's midweek fixtures in the Championship.
Jan 29, 13:19
Wigan Athletic through to fourth round with extra-time win
Wigan Athletic need extra time to beat MK Dons in their FA Cup third-round replay.
Jan 14, 22:20
Half-Time Report: Wigan Athletic behind to MK Dons
MK Dons are beating FA Cup holders Wigan Athletic at half time in their third-round replay.
Jan 14, 20:38
Zulte Waregem stun Wigan Athletic at DW Stadium
Junior Malanda scores two minutes from time to help Zulte Waregem beat Wigan Athletic 2-1 at the DW Stadium in the Europa League.
Nov 28, 21:55
Half-Time Report: Wigan Athletic drawing with Zulte Waregem
Wigan Athletic squander an early lead to go into the half-time break level at 1-1 with Zulte Waregem.
Nov 28, 20:53
Nick Powell sinks Huddersfield Town
Wigan Athletic edge out Huddersfield Town at the DW Stadium, courtesy of Nick Powell's second-half winner.
Nov 2, 17:03
Half-Time Report: Oliver Norwood cancels out Leon Barnett opener
Huddersfield Town hold Wigan Athletic to a 1-1 draw at half time, courtesy of Oliver Norwood's late equaliser in the first half.
Nov 2, 16:00
Live Commentary: Manchester City 5-0 Wigan Athletic - as it happened
Live coverage of the third-round Capital One Cup tie between Manchester City and Wigan Athletic.
Sep 24, 18:45
Leicester City cruise to comfortable victory
Goals from Liam Moore and David Nugent give Leicester City a comfortable 2-0 victory over Wigan Athletic in the Championship.
Sep 14, 17:00
Half-Time Report: Middlesbrough strike late to level at break
Middlesbrough score in injury time of the first half to cancel out a Grant Holt penalty and go into the break against Wigan level at 1-1.
Aug 25, 15:52
Paul Dickov pleased to compete against Wigan Athletic
Doncaster Rovers manager Paul Dickov says that last night's performance against Wigan Athletic was "really pleasing" despite losing a two-goal lead.
Aug 21, 04:30
Wigan Athletic manager Owen Coyle claims "stonewall penalty"
Wigan Athletic manager Owen Coyle says that his side should have been awarded a penalty before going behind in last night's Championship clash with Doncaster Rovers.
Aug 21, 03:52
Owen Coyle "disappointed" with sloppy goals
Owen Coyle criticises the "sloppy" goals Wigan Athletic conceded against Doncaster Rovers.
Aug 20, 22:55
Paul Dickov: 'Mixed emotions after draw'
Paul Dickov says that he has "mixed emotions" after Doncaster Rovers conceded a late equaliser against Wigan Athletic.
Aug 20, 22:43
