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Pouton was booked on as a pro at Oxford United in the 1995/1996 season. The Newcastle born midfielder never made an apperance for Oxford and a year later was released. Pouton moved back up north and joined York City.
Pouts went straight into the York team and enjoyed playing for The Minsterman,asserting himself as a strong midfield engine room. He established himself well and earned a reputation in the lower leagues.
In August 1999, he got his chance to prove himself in the higher divisions when he transfered to Grimsby Town for £150,000. Pouts came to Grimsby with a lot of potential, and we saw it all over the course of his 5 year stay at Blundell Park.
Pouton along with Michael Boulding were the first two players in over 5 years both to score a hatrick in the same game in a 6-2 demolition of Wimbledon. His step-overs became famous at Grimsby and he won the hearts of the fans.
With injury a problem aswell for Pouton he made the most of his time for Grimsby. Pouton was crocked out of action in the last few months of the 2002/2003 season for Town and did not return until the following season.
Pouts returned to action right at the end of the Groves era. With the board worried about the clubs financial status Pouton was sold against his will, even after stating he would take a massive paycut just to play for the club. Pouton was sold to Gillingham for a tiny fee of £30,000, a few days later top scorer Michael Boulding also left the club.
Pouton struggled to make an impact at Gillingham and was loaned out to Hartlepool United earlier on this season. There is a rumour in the air at the minute that unhappy Gills man Pouton wants to return to Blundell Park and virtually play for next to nothing. Pouton a true legend would be welcome back anytime.