Marlon Jackson (footballer) explained

Marlon Jackson
Fullname:Marlon Michael Jackson[1]
Birth Date:6 December 1990
Birth Place:Bristol, England
Position:Striker, Winger
Currentclub:Yate Town
Youthyears1:200?–2009
Youthclubs1:Bristol City
Years1:2009–2012
Clubs1:Bristol City
Caps1:5
Goals1:0
Years2:2009
Clubs2:Hereford United (loan)
Caps2:5
Goals2:0
Years3:2009–2010
Clubs3:Aldershot Town (loan)
Caps3:24
Goals3:1
Years4:2010
Clubs4:Aldershot Town (loan)
Caps4:9
Goals4:0
Years5:2011
Clubs5:Northampton Town (loan)
Caps5:6
Goals5:1
Years6:2011
Clubs6:Cheltenham Town (loan)
Caps6:1
Goals6:0
Years7:2012
Clubs7:AFC Telford United (loan)
Caps7:8
Goals7:1
Years8:2012–2013
Clubs8:Hereford United
Caps8:25
Goals8:13
Years9:2013–2014
Clubs9:Bury
Caps9:8
Goals9:1
Years10:2013
Clubs10:Lincoln City (loan)
Caps10:4
Goals10:1
Years11:2014
Clubs11:FC Halifax Town
Caps11:14
Goals11:0
Years12:2014–2015
Clubs12:Oxford City
Caps12:24
Goals12:5
Years13:2015
Clubs13:Tranmere Rovers
Caps13:11
Goals13:0
Years14:2015–2016
Clubs14:Oxford City
Caps14:8
Goals14:11
Years15:2016–2018
Clubs15:Newport County
Caps15:28
Goals15:1
Years16:2018
Clubs16:Hereford
Caps16:3
Goals16:1
Years17:2018–2019
Caps17:24
Goals17:13
Years18:2019–2020
Clubs18:Gloucester City
Caps18:24
Goals18:9
Years19:2020–2021
Clubs19:Chippenham Town
Caps19:15
Goals19:3
Years20:2021–2024
Caps20:85
Goals20:39
Years21:2024–
Clubs21:Yate Town
Caps21:0
Goals21:0
Nationalyears1:2013
Nationalcaps1:1
Nationalgoals1:1
Club-Update:19:13, 19 June 2024 (UTC)

Marlon Michael Jackson (born 6 December 1990) is an English professional footballer for club Yate Town.

Career

Born in Bristol,[1] Jackson joined League Two club Hereford United on an initial one-month loan on 21 August 2009, alongside his clubmate and fellow young striker Tristan Plummer.[2] Jackson joined League Two club Aldershot Town on an initial one-month loan on 25 November 2009.[3]

Jackson joined AFC Telford United on loan in January 2012, and scored on his debut against Kettering Town at the New Bucks Head Stadium. He rejoined the club on loan for a second period in March 2012. At the end of the 2011–12 season, he was released from Bristol City.

Hereford United

After his release from Bristol City, Jackson joined newly relegated club Hereford United on a one-year deal. He scored on his début and Hereford's first game of the season in a 2–1 win over Macclesfield Town. Following this, in his second game for the Bulls, Jackson was sent off in the first half for violent conduct, in a match which saw Hereford draw 2–2 with Tamworth F.C.

Bury

On 31 July 2013 Jackson completed a move back to the Football League by signing for League Two club Bury on a one-year deal. Jackson scored his first goal for the club, coming on as a substitute, to score the third goal in a 3–0 victory against Accrington Stanley.[4]

On 16 January 2014, Jackson's contract was cancelled.[5]

Lincoln City

On 25 October 2013 Jackson signed for Conference Premier club Lincoln City on a two-month loan from Bury.

FC Halifax Town

On 16 January 2014 Jackson signed for the Conference Premier club FC Halifax Town from Bury. He was released by Halifax in June 2014 and joined Oxford City.

Tranmere Rovers

On 29 August 2015 Jackson signed for National League newcomers Tranmere Rovers on a non contract basis. He was released by Tranmere in December 2014 and rejoined Oxford City.

Newport County

On 27 July 2016 Jackson signed for League Two club Newport County on a one-year contract after a successful trial period.[6] He made his debut for Newport on 6 August 2016 versus Mansfield Town.[7] He scored his first goal for Newport in a 3–2 EFL Cup loss against Milton Keynes Dons on 9 August 2016.[8] On 18 May 2017 Jackson signed a one-year contract to remain with Newport County.[9] He was released by Newport at the end of the 2017–18 season.[10]

Hereford F.C.

On 27 September 2018 it was announced his much rumoured signing at Hereford was completed and International clearance received.[11] He made his debut the same day in an FA Cup draw against Truro City F.C. and scored his first goal for the club 3 days later in the replay.

Chippenham Town

In July 2020, he signed for Chippenham Town[12]

Return to Weston

In November 2021, he returned to Southern Football League Premier Division South side Weston-super-Mare for a second spell following his departure from Chippenham Town, having been the club's top scorer during 2018–19 with nine goals.[13]

Yate Town

On 19 June 2024, Jackson joined Southern Premier Division South club Yate Town.[14]

Notes and References

  1. Book: Barry J. . Hugman . The PFA Footballers' Who's Who 2010–11 . 2010 . Mainstream Publishing . Edinburgh . 978-1-84596-601-0 . 215.
  2. Web site: Bulls bring in attacking trio . Hereford United F.C. . 21 August 2009 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20090825101316/http://www.herefordunited.co.uk/article/2854573/Bulls-Bring-In-Attacking-Trio . 25 August 2009 .
  3. Web site: Loan signing confirmed . Aldershot Town F.C. . 25 November 2009 .
  4. https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/23644606 BBC Sport: Bury 3–0 Accrington Stanley
  5. Web site: Departures confirmed . Bury F.C. . 16 January 2014 . 16 January 2014 . 16 January 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140116181725/http://www.buryfc.co.uk/news/article/departures-confirmed-1298344.aspx . dead .
  6. http://www.southwalesargus.co.uk/sport/football/newportcounty/14645879.Exiles_snap_up_striker_Marlon_Jackson_after_impressive_trial_period/ Jackson joins Newport
  7. https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/36930360 Jackson debut for Newport
  8. News: Newport 2–3 MK Dons. BBC Sport. 9 August 2016. 9 August 2016.
  9. https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/39963052 Jackson extends Newport contract
  10. https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/44053994 Released by Newport
  11. http://bullsnews.blogspot.com/2018/09/jackson-signing-complete.html Jackson Signing Complete
  12. Web site: Club not live.
  13. News: JACKSON RETURNS TO THE OPTIMA. Weston-super-Mare AFC. 18 November 2021. 19 January 2022. Liam. Drury.
  14. Web site: Experienced striker Marlon Jackson signs for Yate Town. yatetownfc.co.uk. 19 June 2024. 19 June 2024.