Jason Marr Explained

Jason Marr
Fullname:Benjamin Jason Wardlaw Marr
Birth Date:23 February 1989
Birth Place:Glasgow, Scotland
Currentclub:Darvel
Position:Defender
Years1:2007–2010
Clubs1:Celtic
Caps1:1
Goals1:0
Years2:2010–2011
Clubs2:Falkirk (loan)
Caps2:14
Goals2:1
Years3:2011
Clubs3:Ross County (loan)
Caps3:13
Goals3:1
Years4:2011–2012
Clubs4:Clyde
Caps4:16
Goals4:0
Years5:2012–2017
Caps5:112
Goals5:6
Years6:2017–2018
Caps6:18
Goals6:3
Years7:2018–
Caps7:10
Goals7:0
Nationalyears1:2010
Nationalteam1:Scotland U21
Nationalcaps1:1
Nationalgoals1:0
Club-Update:22:45, 7 Apr 2018 (UTC)

Benjamin Jason Wardlaw Marr (born 23 February 1989) is a Scottish professional footballer who plays as a defender for Darvel.

Career

Celtic and loan spells

Born in Glasgow, Marr began his career with Celtic, but did not make any competitive first team appearances for them. In June 2010, he moved on loan to Falkirk for 6 months before returning to Celtic.[1] Upon his return in January 2011, he was sent out on loan again, this time to Ross County.[2]

Clyde

Marr left Celtic in June 2011, and remained without a club until December 2011, when he signed a short-term deal with Clyde.[3] He played his first game for Clyde on 3 December, against Berwick Rangers at Shielfield Park.[4] On Sunday 8 January 2012, he officially signed a new contract till the end of the season.[5]

Alloa Athletic

On 23 August 2012, Marr signed for Alloa Athletic.[6] After Alloa won promotion to the Scottish Championship, he signed a new one-year contract for the 2013–14 season.[7] After five years with Alloa, Marr was released by the club in May 2017.[8]

Albion Rovers

Marr was not without a club for long, signing for fellow Scottish League One side Albion Rovers on 2 June 2017.

Stirling Albion

In early summer 2018, after being released by Albion Rovers, he was signed by Scottish League Two side Stirling Albion. He made his first appearances for the club in the group stage of the Scottish League Cup.

Darvel Juniors

On 5 July 2019 Marr signed for Junior Side Darvel.[9]

Career statistics

ClubSeasonLeagueCupLeague CupOtherTotal
AppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Celtic2007–080000000000
2008–090000000000
2009–100000000000
2010–110000000000
Total0000000000
Falkirk (loan)2010–11141003010181
Ross County (loan)2010–11131200000151
Clyde2011–12170000000170
Alloa Athletic2012–13322100020352
2013–14140111000161
2014–15130100010150
2015–16282000000282
2016–17252005120323
Total11263161501268
Albion Rovers2017–18183001010203
Stirling Albion2018—194000401090
Career total17511511018020113

A.  Other includes Scottish Challenge Cup

International

Marr has one Scotland under-21 cap, coming in a friendly against Sweden in August 2010.[10]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Jason Marr signs for Falkirk – and Celtic. 6 December 2011. 28 June 2010. BBC Sport.
  2. Web site: Stuart Balmer to assist Willie McStay at Ross County. 6 December 2011. 8 January 2011. BBC Sport.
  3. Web site: Marr signs on. 6 December 2011. 3 December 2011. Clyde F.C. official website.
  4. Web site: Berwick Rangers 0 v 2 Clyde. clydefc.co.uk. 3 December 2011. 31 December 2013.
  5. Web site: Marr signs contract. clydefc.co.uk. 8 January 2012. 31 December 2013.
  6. Web site: Jason Marr signs. alloaathletic.co.uk. 23 August 2012. 31 December 2013.
  7. Web site: Hartley signs 1st nine. alloaathletic.co.uk. 31 May 2013. 31 December 2013.
  8. Web site: Manager released five . Alloa Athletic FC . 23 May 2017 . 23 May 2017.
  9. Web site: Former Celtic defender signs for Darvel as they beat off senior clubs. Kilmarnock. Standard. Lochlin. Highet. 5 July 2019. Daily Record.
  10. Web site: Scottish FA profile. 6 December 2011. Scottish FA website.