Jason Puncheon
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Jason David Ian Puncheon (born 26 June 1986 in Croydon
, Greater London
) is an English professional footballer who is currently contracted to Queens Park Rangers
. He is able to play on the left or right wing and sometimes plays just behind the striker. Following his goal against Everton
on his Blackpool debut, he has scored in every division of English league football, scoring for Barnet
in League Two
, Milton Keynes Dons
and Southampton
in League One
, Millwall
in the Championship
and Blackpool in the Premier League.
, and moved with the team
to Milton Keynes, where the club became Milton Keynes Dons
in 2004. He was released in January 2006. He moved to Barnet
in June of the same year, after brief spells with Fisher Athletic
and Lewes
. He was named FA Cup
Player of the Third Round in 2007 and the following season after scoring a succession of brilliant goals (including a last minute 35 yard free kick versus Bradford) was named in the PFA Team of the Season.
Plymouth signed Puncheon from Barnet for £250,000, however he endured an unsuccessful 18-month spell at the club, making only seven league appearances. He was loaned to former club MK Dons three times in two years, where he scored 11 goals in 51 appearances.
On 30 January 2010, Puncheon joined Southampton
which then led to his loan deal at MK Dons to be cut short. He scored his first goal in a 5–1 victory over Walsall, and scored again a just days later, in a 5–0 victory over Huddersfield.
At the start of the 2010–11 season, he was a regular in the first team. However, when Alan Pardew
lost his job just days after a 4–0 win away at Bristol Rovers
, Southampton hired Nigel Adkins
as manager. Under Adkins, he stayed in the first team, but found himself under increasing pressure from Alex Chamberlain for his place. Eventually Adkins lost patience with Puncheon's erratic performances, and dropped him to the bench in favour of 17 year-old Chamberlain, who was later sold to Arsenal for a reported £15m. On 16 November 2010, Puncheon moved on an emergency loan deal to Millwall
. He scored his first goal on his first game for Millwall
in their 1–0 victory over Middlesbrough. On 1 January 2011, Puncheon scored a hat-trick
in the 3–0 victory over Crystal Palace
.
On 31 January 2011, Puncheon joined Blackpool
on loan until the end of the season. He made his debut, scoring a goal, at Everton
on 5 February. He scored his second goal against Chelsea
on 7 March at Bloomfield Road
. Puncheon re-joined the Saints after Blackpool's failed attempt to fight off relegation. On 31 August 2011 Puncheon joined Queens Park Rangers on loan until 2 January 2012.
Croydon
Croydon is a town in South London, England, located within the London Borough of Croydon to which it gives its name. It is situated south of Charing Cross...
, Greater London
Greater London
Greater London is the top-level administrative division of England covering London. It was created in 1965 and spans the City of London, including Middle Temple and Inner Temple, and the 32 London boroughs. This territory is coterminate with the London Government Office Region and the London...
) is an English professional footballer who is currently contracted to Queens Park Rangers
Queens Park Rangers F.C.
Queens Park Rangers Football Club is an English professional football club, based in White City, Hammersmith and Fulham, west London. As the 2010-11 Football League Championship champions, they now play in the top tier of English football the Premier League, for the first time in 15 years...
. He is able to play on the left or right wing and sometimes plays just behind the striker. Following his goal against Everton
Everton F.C.
Everton Football Club are an English professional association football club from the city of Liverpool. The club competes in the Premier League, the highest level of English football...
on his Blackpool debut, he has scored in every division of English league football, scoring for Barnet
Barnet F.C.
Barnet Football Club is an English football team from High Barnet, London, England, currently playing in Football League Two. The ground is in the town of Barnet within the London Borough of Barnet....
in League Two
Football League Two
Football League Two is the third-highest division of The Football League and fourth-highest division overall in the English football league system....
, Milton Keynes Dons
Milton Keynes Dons F.C.
.Milton Keynes Dons Football Club is an English professional football club founded in 2004 and based since 2007 at Stadium mk, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire...
and Southampton
Southampton F.C.
Southampton Football Club is an English football team, nicknamed The Saints, based in the city of Southampton, Hampshire. The club gained promotion to the Championship from League One in the 2010–2011 season after being relegated in 2009. Their home ground is the St Mary's Stadium, where the club...
in League One
Football League One
Football League One is the second-highest division of The Football League and third-highest division overall in the English football league system....
, Millwall
Millwall F.C.
Millwall Football Club is an English professional football club based in South Bermondsey, south east London, that plays in the Football League Championship, the second tier of English football. Founded as Millwall Rovers in 1885, the club has retained its name despite having last played in the...
in the Championship
Football League Championship
The Football League Championship is the highest division of The Football League and second-highest division overall in the English football league system after the Premier League...
and Blackpool in the Premier League.
Playing career
Puncheon began his career with WimbledonWimbledon F.C.
Wimbledon Football Club was an English professional association football club from Wimbledon, south-west London. Founded in 1889 as Wimbledon Old Central Football Club, the club spent most of its history in amateur and semi-professional non-League football before being elected to the Football...
, and moved with the team
Relocation of Wimbledon F.C. to Milton Keynes
Wimbledon Football Club was an English professional football club from Wimbledon, south-west London. Founded in 1889, the club spent most of its history in amateur and semi-professional non-League football prior to a "fairytale" rise through the divisions following election to The Football League...
to Milton Keynes, where the club became Milton Keynes Dons
Milton Keynes Dons F.C.
.Milton Keynes Dons Football Club is an English professional football club founded in 2004 and based since 2007 at Stadium mk, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire...
in 2004. He was released in January 2006. He moved to Barnet
Barnet F.C.
Barnet Football Club is an English football team from High Barnet, London, England, currently playing in Football League Two. The ground is in the town of Barnet within the London Borough of Barnet....
in June of the same year, after brief spells with Fisher Athletic
Fisher Athletic F.C.
Fisher Athletic F.C. was a semi-professional football club from South East London, which last played in the Conference South, which is one of the two leagues that form the sixth tier of the English football league system. The Bermondsey-based club ground-shared at Champion Hill Stadium, the home...
and Lewes
Lewes F.C.
Lewes Football Club is an English football team based in Lewes, East Sussex. The club are currently members of the Isthmian League Premier Division and play at the Dripping Pan.-History:...
. He was named FA Cup
FA Cup
The Football Association Challenge Cup, commonly known as the FA Cup, is a knockout cup competition in English football and is the oldest association football competition in the world. The "FA Cup" is run by and named after The Football Association and usually refers to the English men's...
Player of the Third Round in 2007 and the following season after scoring a succession of brilliant goals (including a last minute 35 yard free kick versus Bradford) was named in the PFA Team of the Season.
Plymouth signed Puncheon from Barnet for £250,000, however he endured an unsuccessful 18-month spell at the club, making only seven league appearances. He was loaned to former club MK Dons three times in two years, where he scored 11 goals in 51 appearances.
On 30 January 2010, Puncheon joined Southampton
Southampton F.C.
Southampton Football Club is an English football team, nicknamed The Saints, based in the city of Southampton, Hampshire. The club gained promotion to the Championship from League One in the 2010–2011 season after being relegated in 2009. Their home ground is the St Mary's Stadium, where the club...
which then led to his loan deal at MK Dons to be cut short. He scored his first goal in a 5–1 victory over Walsall, and scored again a just days later, in a 5–0 victory over Huddersfield.
At the start of the 2010–11 season, he was a regular in the first team. However, when Alan Pardew
Alan Pardew
Alan Scott Pardew is an English football manager and former player, currently the manager of Newcastle United....
lost his job just days after a 4–0 win away at Bristol Rovers
Bristol Rovers F.C.
Bristol Rovers Football Club is an English professional football club, based in Bristol, that competes in Football League Two. The team plays its home matches at the Memorial Stadium, in the Horfield area of the city....
, Southampton hired Nigel Adkins
Nigel Adkins
Nigel Howard Adkins is a former footballer and is the current manager of Championship Club Southampton.-Playing career:As a player, Adkins was goalkeeper for Tranmere Rovers, Wigan Athletic and Bangor City...
as manager. Under Adkins, he stayed in the first team, but found himself under increasing pressure from Alex Chamberlain for his place. Eventually Adkins lost patience with Puncheon's erratic performances, and dropped him to the bench in favour of 17 year-old Chamberlain, who was later sold to Arsenal for a reported £15m. On 16 November 2010, Puncheon moved on an emergency loan deal to Millwall
Millwall F.C.
Millwall Football Club is an English professional football club based in South Bermondsey, south east London, that plays in the Football League Championship, the second tier of English football. Founded as Millwall Rovers in 1885, the club has retained its name despite having last played in the...
. He scored his first goal on his first game for Millwall
Millwall F.C.
Millwall Football Club is an English professional football club based in South Bermondsey, south east London, that plays in the Football League Championship, the second tier of English football. Founded as Millwall Rovers in 1885, the club has retained its name despite having last played in the...
in their 1–0 victory over Middlesbrough. On 1 January 2011, Puncheon scored a hat-trick
Hat-trick
A hat-trick or hat trick in sport is the achievement of a positive feat three times during a game, or other achievements based on threes. The term was first used in 1858 in cricket to describe HH Stephenson's feat of taking three wickets in three balls. A collection was held for Stephenson, and he...
in the 3–0 victory over Crystal Palace
Crystal Palace F.C.
Crystal Palace Football Club are an English Football league club based in South Norwood, London. The team plays its home matches at Selhurst Park, where they have been based since 1924. The club currently competes in the second tier of English Football, The Championship.Crystal Palace was formed in...
.
On 31 January 2011, Puncheon joined Blackpool
Blackpool F.C.
Blackpool Football Club are an English football club founded in 1887 from the Lancashire seaside town of Blackpool. They are competing in the 2011–12 season of the The Championship, the second tier of professional football in England, having been relegated from the Premier League at the end of the...
on loan until the end of the season. He made his debut, scoring a goal, at Everton
Everton F.C.
Everton Football Club are an English professional association football club from the city of Liverpool. The club competes in the Premier League, the highest level of English football...
on 5 February. He scored his second goal against Chelsea
Chelsea F.C.
Chelsea Football Club are an English football club based in West London. Founded in 1905, they play in the Premier League and have spent most of their history in the top tier of English football. Chelsea have been English champions four times, FA Cup winners six times and League Cup winners four...
on 7 March at Bloomfield Road
Bloomfield Road
Bloomfield Road is an all-seater football stadium in the English town of Blackpool, Lancashire. It has been the permanent home of Blackpool F.C. since 1901 and is named after the road on which the stadium's main entrance used to stand. The stadium has been in a process of redevelopment since 2000...
. Puncheon re-joined the Saints after Blackpool's failed attempt to fight off relegation. On 31 August 2011 Puncheon joined Queens Park Rangers on loan until 2 January 2012.
Honours
Individual- PFA Team of the Year: 2007–08 League Two2007–08 Football League TwoThe Football League 2007–08 , was the sixteenth season under its current league division format. It began in August 2007 and concluded in May 2008, with the promotion play-off finals....
- PFA Team of the Year: 2009–10 League One2009–10 Football League OneThe Football League 2009–10 , was be the seventeenth season under its current league division format. It began in August 2009 and ended on 8 May 2010....