Nick Farquharson (born 7 September 1988 in

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) is an

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who used to belong to

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Career

Farquharson began his career at the Crewe Alexandra academy, well known for its production of strikers. He progressed through the academy ranks and was named as Crewe's Under-18s

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for their 2006-07 campaign which saw the team progress well in their

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campaign before being knocked out by

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. Following a brief spell at

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during the final third of the 06–07 season, which saw Farquharson score two goals in seven games, the young Englishman was awarded a professional contract at Crewe. The following season Farquharson made his professional debut for the club in their

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exit to Chester City. Following the game, Crewe Technical Director

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commented that Farquharson was "a little nervous and it became a bit of ordeal for him", however Gradi also commented that the young striker showed "flashes of his ability". In January 2008, he went on loan to neighbors

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. After completing his loan move at Nantwich Town Farquharson was then released by

in May 2008.

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Farquharson, Nick 1988 births Crewe Alexandra F.C. players Northwich Victoria F.C. players Nantwich Town F.C. players Living people Footballers from Coventry Men's association football forwards English men's footballers