Martyn Waghorn

Waghorn was born in South Shields , Tyne and Wear. [ 2 ] From the age of eight Waghorn played for his local team Sunderland and he progressed through the youth system at the Academy of Light to reach the under-18 team. Waghorn scored the first hat-trick of his career on 12 December 2007 in a 6–1 win against Norwich City in the FA Youth Cup third round. [ 3 ] He scored twice in a 4–2 win against local rivals Newcastle United a few days later at the Academy of Light, both of the goals being penalties . [ 4 ] Waghorn made his first team debut against Manchester United at the Stadium of Light on 26 December 2007; the match finished 4–0 to Manchester United. [ 5 ] The player, usually a striker , had to play in left midfield , and after the match manager Roy Keane heaped praise on the young player, predicting that he would have a "long and successful career". [ 6 ] Waghorn signed a new two-and-a-half-year contract with Sunderland in February 2008, which Keane described as good for both Sunderland and the player. [ 7 ] His only appearance for the club in the 2008–09 season was against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on 1 November 2008, a 5–0 loss. [ 8 ] Waghorn joined Championship side Charlton Athletic on a month's loan on 17 November 2008. [ 9 ] On 15 December 2008, Waghorn scored his first goal, in a 2–2 draw at home against Derby County . [ 10 ] The loan deal was extended for a second month. [ 11 ] He made seven appearances for the club in a season that would end in relegation to League One . — Wikipedia