John Swift (footballer, born 1984) explained

John Swift
Fullname:John Maxwell Swift
Height:1.7m (05.6feet)
Birth Date:20 September 1984
Birth Place:Leeds, England
Position:Defender
Youthyears1:–2004
Youthclubs1:Bradford City
Years1:2004–2007
Clubs1:Bradford City
Caps1:12
Goals1:0
Years2:2007–20??
Clubs2:Guiseley
Club-Update:11:37, 23 July 2020 (UTC)
Clubs3:South Milford AFC
Years3:2023 -

John Maxwell Swift (born 20 September 1984) is an English footballer who last played for Guiseley. He previously played for Bradford City in League One between 2004 and 2007, playing 12 league games for the club.

Career

Swift was born in Leeds. He started his career at Bradford City's youth academy, before making his debut for Bradford's first team on 6 November 2004, starting in a 2–2 League One draw at home to Colchester United.[1] [2] In March 2005, Swift signed a new one-year deal with the club, keeping him there until the end of June 2006.[3] He made four further appearances across the 2004–05 season as Bradford finished 11th in League One. The 2005–06 season saw Swift make a further 5 appearances for the club as they again finished 11th. Following a victory over Port Vale on 22 April 2006, Swift praised Bradford's supporters, stating "The fans have been good to me", in response to their support of him after being substituted in the first half of their previous match against Gillingham.[4] He signed a further one-year contract extension in May 2006.[5] Having made just two appearances for Bradford City across the 2006–07 season as they finished 22nd and were relegated to League Two, Swift was released by Bradford City at the end of the season.[6]

Following his release from Bradford, Swift joined Northern Premier League Premier Division side Guiseley, making his debut as a second-half substitute in a home victory against Ossett Town in August 2007.[7]

Notes and References

  1. News: 8 November 2004 . Smart move by Todd . en . . 23 July 2020.
  2. Web site: Bradford City – Colchester United 2:2 (League One 2004/2005, 17. Round) . 23 July 2020 . worldfootball.net . en.
  3. News: 10 March 2005 . City swift to tie up John on new deal . en . . 23 July 2020.
  4. News: Parker . Simon . 26 April 2006 . A Swift half has turned out well . en . . 23 July 2020.
  5. News: Parker . Simon . 9 May 2006 . Axe falls as Todd puts faith in youth . en . . 23 July 2020.
  6. Web site: 18 May 2007 . Bradford player exodus continues . 23 July 2020 . . en-GB.
  7. News: Whiting . Ian . 23 August 2007 . Feet on the ground time for Guiseley . en . . 23 July 2020.