Justin Jackson (footballer)

Justin Jonathan Jackson (born 10 December 1974 in Nottingham, England) is a former professional footballer, who last played for Southern League Premier Division side Brackley Town.[2] He joined Brackley Town in July 2007.

For other uses, see Justin Jackson.

Justin Jackson
Personal information
Full name Justin Jonathan Jackson[1]
Date of birth (1974-12-10) 10 December 1974
Place of birth Nottingham, England
Position(s) Forward
Youth career
1993–1994 Bolton Wanderers
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1993–1994 Lancaster City
1994–1995 Ayr United 27 (4)
1995–1996 Penrith
1995–1996 Ilkeston Town 23 (7)
1995–1996 Morecambe
1996–1997 Woking 1 (1)
1997–1999 Notts County 26 (1)
1998 → Morecambe (loan) ? (?)
1999 → Rotherham United (loan) 2 (1)
1999 → Halifax Town (loan) 17 (3)
1999–2000 Morecambe 38 (29)
2000–2001 Rushden & Diamonds 45 (18)
2001–2003 Doncaster Rovers 39 (5)
2003 Accrington Stanley 2 (0)
2007 Casey Comets
2007–2008 Brackley Town
National team
England semi-pro[1] 2
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 13:11, 13 July 2010 (UTC)

Earlier in 2007, Jackson was expected to join Tamworth however was unable to gain international clearance from The Football Federation of Australia, who stated that they were not prepared to change his status from amateur to professional due to a transfer window imposed by FIFA. He had last played as an amateur for Casey Comets SC in Australia. Jackson continued to train with Tamworth in an attempt to secure a playing contract for the next season.[3]

Earlier in his career, Jackson, enjoyed spells with Halifax Town and Morecambe. Jackson was the conference top scorer with 29 league goals in 99/00 in his only season at Morecambe, and in 2000 signed for Rushden & Diamonds for £180,000, a record transfer fee between two non-League clubs.[4]

After clinching promotion to Division Three he soon moved on to Doncaster Rovers for £150,000 but it ended with the chairman paying up his contract and on 3 October he joined Accrington Stanley. Six weeks later his contract was cancelled when it was reported he failed to turn up for training.[5] He then moved to Chester City on trial but was taken off during his trial game for the reserves and was not signed by the club.

In November 2004 Justin signed for Nationwide North club Stafford Rangers but did not even stay long enough to get match fit.

In the 2006–07 Jackson was nominated for the non-league goal of the year, though he did not make the top three.

References
  1. "Justin Jackson". Barry Hugman's Footballers. Retrieved 5 March 2017.
  2. Lynch makes Tamworth loan switch
  3. Saga over Justin Jackson
  4. Metcalf, Rupert (13 October 2000). "Diamonds look to recapture sparkle". The Independent. Independent News and Media. Retrieved 9 February 2009.
  5. "Notts County ex players Where are they now?". Archived from the original on 28 February 2008. Retrieved 17 February 2008.
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