Ishmel Demontagnac (born 15 June 1988) is an English professional footballer who plays for Blackpool as a winger. His first name is displayed on the back of his shirt.
He has also represented England at Under-18 and Under-19 levels.
Born in London, Demontagnac started his playing career with his local team, Charlton Athletic, before moving to join the Walsall youth system. Demontagnac created an instant impression on the Walsall coaching staff wi...
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Ishmel Demontagnac (born 15 June 1988) is an English professional footballer who plays for Blackpool as a winger. His first name is displayed on the back of his shirt.
He has also represented England at Under-18 and Under-19 levels.
Born in London, Demontagnac started his playing career with his local team, Charlton Athletic, before moving to join the Walsall youth system. Demontagnac created an instant impression on the Walsall coaching staff with his fast pace and footballing talents, especially in getting past defenders.
The 17-year-old Demontagnac marked his October 2005 first team debut with an assist and a goal in a 3–2 defeat away to Port Vale. He went on to make 27 appearances that season, scoring twice, and picked up the club's Young Player of the Year award, but was twice sent off for violent conduct.
Walsall manager Paul Merson was replaced by Richard Money in 2006–07. Money selected Demontagnac for the starting line-up just once in the season, choosing to use him as an...
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