Marlon Harewood Bio Send To Friend  

The powerful striker has a reputation for inconsistency, although has shown himself to be a tough opponent when in form.

Harewood made his professional debut for Nottingham Forest at the end of the 1997-98 season, in a 1-1 draw at West Bromwich Albion. He then became a regular in the first team squad the following season during Forest's dismal campaign in the top flight.

After a loan spell away from the club, the 2002-03 term saw him really come to prominence for Forest. He scored 21 goals and that form led to interest from other clubs, who were impressed with his athletic front running displays and finishing.

West Ham paid £500,000 for his services in November 2003 and they saw him as a vital cog in their bid to earn an automatic return to the top flight.

There were serious doubts over Harewood's Premiership pedigree, but those critics were silenced as he had a terrific first season in the League.

However, 2006-07 saw Harewood fall from favour, thanks mainly to the form of Bobby Zamora and Carlos Tevez.

Despite the attention of other clubs, in July he signed a three-year deal with Martin O'Neill's Aston Villa and joined former Hammers team-mate Nigel Reo-Coker in the West Midlands.

Used primarily as a fringe player, Harewood took on the role of a 'super-sub' and his presence in the squad proved useful, scoring some vital goals.

However, unable to cement a first-team place, he joined Wolves on loan in March 2009 for the rest of the 2008-09 season.

At the start of the 2009-10 season, Harewood remained down the pecking order at Villa. At the end of September he joined Championship side Newcastle on loan for three months to pursue first-team football, claiming the Magpies' No. 10 shirt.