James Bowen (footballer) explained

James Bowen
Fullname:James Bowen[1]
Birth Date:4 February 1996
Birth Place:Birmingham, England
Currentclub:Halesowen Town
Position:Left back
Youthclubs1:Cheltenham Town
Years1:2013–2017
Caps1:10
Goals1:0
Years2:2013
Clubs2:Bishop's Cleeve (loan)
Years3:2014
Clubs3:Evesham United (loan)
Caps3:6
Goals3:2
Years4:2015–2016
Clubs4:Gloucester City (loan)
Caps4:15
Goals4:2
Years5:2016
Clubs5:Hereford (loan)
Caps5:15
Goals5:0
Years6:2016      
Clubs6:Stafford Rangers (loan)                   
Caps6:33
Goals6:0
Years7:2017
Clubs7:Hereford
Caps7:?
Goals7:1
Years8:2017
Clubs8:Solihull Moors
Caps8:10
Goals8:0
Years9:2018
Clubs9:Hereford
Years10:2018–2019
Clubs10:Leamington
Caps10:17
Goals10:0
Years11:2019
Years12:2019–
Caps12:0
Goals12:0
Club-Update:9 June 2019

James Bowen (born 4 February 1996) is an English footballer who plays for Southern League Division One Central side Halesowen Town, where he plays as a left back, he can also be deployed as a winger.

Playing career

Bowen began his career with Cheltenham Town, progressing through the club's youth setup. In the 2013 summer he was loaned to Bishop's Cleeve, appearing regularly during his spell.

On 28 March 2014 Bowen was loaned to Evesham United in a work experience deal.[2] He made his debut for the club on 2 April, scoring a brace and providing an assist in a 4–0 home win against North Leigh.[3]

On 1 July 2014 Bowen signed his first professional deal.[4] On 15 November he made his professional debut, starting in a 1–5 away loss against Stevenage.[5]

Prior to the 2015/16 campaign he joined Conference North club Gloucester City on loan until January.[6] On 9 December 2015 it was announced that his contract will not be renewed at the end of the season.[7] On 22 February Bowen joined Midland Football League side Hereford on an initial one-month loan deal.[8]

After leaving Hereford he signed for Stafford Rangers, spending a season there before rejoining Hereford again for the start of the 2017–18 campaign.

On 23 February 2019, Bowen left National League North side Leamington, and joined Southern League Premier Central side Redditch United.[9]

Statistics

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition[10]
ClubSeasonLeagueFA CupLeague CupOther[11] Total
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Cheltenham Town2014–15League Two3000000000
2015–16National League100000
Total4000000040
Gloucester City (loan)2015–16[12] National League North1521000162
Career total192100000202

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Professional retain list and free transfers 2012/13 . . 14 June 2013 . 4 November 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140802074454/http://www.football-league.co.uk/staticFiles/4e/bd/0%2C%2C10794~179534%2C00.pdf . 2 August 2014 . dead .
  2. Web site: Duo Join Evesham. Cheltenham Town FC. 28 March 2014. 22 November 2014.
  3. Web site: Evesham United 4 North Leigh 0. Worcester News. 2 April 2014. 22 November 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20141129073502/http://www.worcesternews.co.uk/archive/2014/04/02/11120036.Evesham_United_4_North_Leigh_0/?ref=arc. 29 November 2014. dead.
  4. Web site: Prospect Bowen Goes Pro. Cheltenham Town FC. 1 July 2014. 22 November 2014.
  5. Web site: Stevenage 5–1 Cheltenham. BBC Sport. 15 November 2014. 22 November 2014.
  6. Web site: James Bowen set to join Gloucester City on loan . Cheltenham Town F.C. . 27 August 2015 . 26 February 2016.
  7. Web site: Contracts will not be extended . Cheltenham Town F.C. . 9 December 2015 . 25 February 2016.
  8. Web site: Beadle Adds Robins Youngster . Hereford F.C. . 22 February 2016 . 25 February 2016.
  9. Web site: James Bowen joins Redditch . LeamingtonFC.co.uk . 23 February 2019 . 23 February 2019.
  10. Lower league loan spells appearances are not included
  11. Other competitive appearances, including the Football League Trophy and FA Trophy
  12. Web site: Games played by James Bowen (soccerway). Soccerway. 25 February 2016.