Joe Grayson Explained

Joe Grayson
Full Name:Joseph Nicholas Grayson[1]
Birth Date:26 March 1999
Height:1.78m (05.84feet)
Position:Defender, midfielder
Currentclub:Gateshead
Clubnumber:18
Youthyears1:2014–2018
Youthclubs1:Blackburn Rovers
Years1:2018–2021
Clubs1:Blackburn Rovers
Caps1:0
Goals1:0
Years2:2019
Clubs2:Grimsby Town (loan)
Caps2:8
Goals2:2
Years3:2021
Clubs3:Oxford United (loan)
Caps3:4
Goals3:0
Years4:2021–2023
Clubs4:Barrow
Caps4:26
Goals4:2
Years5:2022–2023
Clubs5:Dundee (loan)
Caps5:13
Goals5:1
Years6:2023
Clubs6:Stockport County (loan)
Caps6:0
Goals6:0
Years7:2023–
Clubs7:Gateshead
Caps7:29
Goals7:0
Club-Update:17:00, 10 August 2024 (UTC)

Joseph Nicholas Grayson (born 26 March 1999) is an English professional footballer who plays as a defender or midfielder for club Gateshead.

Having come through the youth academy at Blackburn Rovers, he spent time on loan with Grimsby Town and Oxford United before signing a permanent contract with Barrow in 2021. He has since played for both Dundee and Stockport County on loan. After leaving Barrow, Grayson joined Gateshead, with whom he won the FA Trophy with at Wembley.

Early and personal life

His father is Simon Grayson.[2] He attended Moorland School.[3]

Career

Blackburn Rovers

Grayson joined Blackburn Rovers in the 2014,[3] turning professional in July 2017.[4] He made his senior debut on 28 August 2018, in the EFL Cup, in a 4–1 home victory against Lincoln City. In doing so him and his father became the third father-son duo to both play for Blackburn Rovers.[3]

He moved on loan to Grimsby Town in January 2019 for the rest of the season.[5] [6] [7]

On 1 February 2021, Grayson joined League One side Oxford United on loan until the end of the season.[8] [9]

On 13 May 2021, Grayson announced on social media that he was being released by Rovers at the end of the 2020–21 season.[10]

Barrow

On 23 June 2021, it was announced that Grayson would join League Two side Barrow on a two-year contract following his release from Blackburn.[11] [12] He was injured between December 2021 and April 2022.[13]

On 9 August 2022, Grayson joined Scottish Championship side Dundee on a season-long loan.[14] He made his debut 3 days later in a home win over Arbroath.[15] Grayson scored his first goal for Dundee against Inverness Caledonian Thistle on 17 September 2022.[16] On 18 January 2023, Grayson returned to his parent club after his loan was terminated.[17]

On 1 February 2023, Grayson was confirmed to have joined Stockport County on loan until the end of the season, with the clubs having beaten the previous day's deadline.[18] [19]

He was released by Barrow at the end of the 2022–23 season.[20]

Gateshead

In July 2023, Grayson joined Hartlepool United on trial.[21] In August 2023 he signed for Gateshead.[22] Grayson played in Gateshead's FA Trophy final victory over Solihull Moors in May 2024.[23] On 5 July 2024, Gateshead announced that Grayson had signed a two-year extension to his contract, keeping him with the Tynesiders until 2026.[24]

Style of play

Grayson was described by Blackburn Rovers as "a classy left-footed midfielder with a great delivery from set-plays".[3] He can also play as a defender,[5] and Grimsby Town manager Michael Jolley described him as somebody who "is versatile to play in several different positions and adds further strength, balance and competition to our squad".[6]

Career statistics

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeagueNational CupLeague CupOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Blackburn Rovers2018–19Championship0000100010
2019–20Championship0000100010
2020–21Championship0000000000
Total0000200020
Grimsby Town (loan)2018–19League Two8200000082
Oxford United (loan)2020–21League One4000002060
Barrow2021–22League Two262302020332
2022–23League Two0000000000
Total262302020332
Dundee (loan)2022–23Scottish Championship131102010171
Stockport County (loan)2022–23League Two0000000000
Gateshead2023–24National League280100040330
2024–25National League1000000010
Total290100040340
Career total8055060901005

Honours

Gateshead

2023–24[23]

Notes and References

  1. https://www.efl.com/siteassets/efl-documents/efl-released-and-retained-list---2016-17.pdf
  2. Web site: Bradford City: Grayson's son could have mixed emotions as Blackburn player. 28 March 2018. 28 March 2018. Simon . Parker. Telegraph & Argus.
  3. Web site: Profile. 9 January 2019. Blackburn Rovers F.C..
  4. Web site: Academy trio Joe Grayson, Stefan Mols and Charley Doyle sign professional deals with Blackburn Rovers. 18 July 2017. 28 March 2018. Rich . Sharpe. Lancashire Telegraph.
  5. Web site: Grayson goes to Grimsby. 18 January 2019. 18 January 2019. Blackburn Rovers F.C..
  6. Web site: Grayson Signs On Loan Until End Of Season. 18 January 2019. 18 January 2019. Grimsby Town F.C..
  7. Web site: Joe Grayson: Grimsby Town sign Blackburn Rovers midfielder on loan. 18 January 2019. 18 January 2019. BBC Sport.
  8. Web site: Joe Grayson Joins Oxford United. Oxford United F.C.. 1 February 2021. 1 February 2021.
  9. News: Oxford sign Blackburn's Grayson on loan. BBC Sport .
  10. Web site: Joe Grayson to leave Rovers after 15 years at the club. Lancashire Telegraph. 13 May 2021. 13 May 2021.
  11. Web site: Barrow AFC Sign Joe Grayson. Barrow A.F.C.. 23 June 2021. 23 June 2021.
  12. News: Barrow sign Grayson as Ntlhe commits. BBC Sport .
  13. Web site: Defender back to boost Bluebirds. 1 April 2022. The Mail.
  14. Web site: 9 August 2022 . Joe is a Dee . 9 August 2022 . Dundee Football Club – Official Website . en-US.
  15. News: Dundee end Arbroath run in six-goal thriller . en-GB . BBC Sport . 12 August 2022.
  16. News: Harper scores brace as Inverness beat Dundee . en-GB . BBC Sport . 26 December 2022.
  17. Web site: 18 January 2023 . Joe departs . 18 January 2023 . Dundee Football Club – Official Website . en-US.
  18. Web site: County complete transfer business with Grayson signing. www.stockportcounty.com. 1 February 2023. 1 February 2023.
  19. News: Stockport sign Barrow defender Grayson on loan. BBC Sport .
  20. Web site: Barrow Confirm Retained List. www.barrowafc.com. 9 May 2023. 9 May 2023.
  21. Web site: Ramage . Joe . John Askey's stance on Hartlepool United's trialists including ex-Blackburn Rovers and Burnley midfielders . hartlepoolmail.co.uk . Hartlepool Mail . 26 July 2023.
  22. Web site: Joe Grayson signs. Jack. McGraghan. 25 August 2023. Gateshead FC.
  23. Web site: Gateshead 2–2 Solihull Moors: Line-ups . BBC Sport . 11 May 2024 . 12 May 2024.
  24. Web site: McGraghan . Jack . 2024-07-05 . Joe Grayson extends Gateshead contract until 2026 . 2024-07-06 . Gateshead FC . en.