Jonathan Forte
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Jonathan Ronald James Forte (born 25 July 1986) is an English-born Barbadian
footballer who plays for Preston North End
on loan from Southampton
as a forward.
and started his career at Rotherham United
as a schoolboy in the Academy, but opted to join the Sheffield United
Academy, along with Billy Sharp
after Rotherham turned him away.
Forte was mostly been used as a substitute at Sheffield United, with only five of his appearances being from the start. He went on loan twice in the 2005–06 season, to Doncaster Rovers
and Rotherham United. He scored eight times (four for each team) for these clubs, and played an important part in keeping Rotherham in League One
.
In July 2006, Forte was re-signed by Doncaster Rovers, initially on a six-month loan deal. He helped Doncaster win the Football League Trophy
on 1 April 2007 scoring the first goal in 3–2 (aet) victory against Bristol Rovers
after only 43 seconds.
Forte signed for Scunthorpe United
on 4 July 2007.
He then signed for Notts County
on 13 November 2008 in a very fruitful one month loan deal. He scored four goals in four league games, including a hat trick on his debut against Barnet
. He re-signed on a one month loan deal at Meadow Lane in February 2009, getting himself on the scoresheet again with two goals against Bradford City
in Notts' 3–1 home win. The loan was extended for a second month until 18 April in March. Forte scored two goals for Scunthorpe against Crystal Palace at Glanford Park.
for an undisclosed fee on a three and a half year deal, joining up with former manager Nigel Adkins
. However he did not sign in time to feature the next day at Exeter City
. He made his debut as a substitute in a 4–4 draw with Peterborough United
. He scored his first goals from the bench against MK Dons
, with the score at 2–0 he scored 2 goals in 2 minutes, to bring it to 2–2. The game ended in a 3–2 victory. He scored his first goal of the 2011-2012 season in a 4–1 win over Torquay United
, in the league cup. He scored another in the League Cup, a 3–1 victory at Swindon Town
.
his loan expires on the 10 December 2011 he made his debut against Rochdale in the Johnstones Paint Trophy. He has signed with fellow striker Sam Hoskins
.
in a 1–0 victory against Dominica
. He qualifies for Barbados through his father.
Barbados
Barbados is an island country in the Lesser Antilles. It is in length and as much as in width, amounting to . It is situated in the western area of the North Atlantic and 100 kilometres east of the Windward Islands and the Caribbean Sea; therein, it is about east of the islands of Saint...
footballer who plays for Preston North End
Preston North End F.C.
Preston North End Football Club is an English professional football club located in the Deepdale area of the city of Preston, Lancashire, currently playing in the third tier of English league football, League One...
on loan from 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...
as a forward.
Club career
Forte was born in SheffieldSheffield
Sheffield is a city and metropolitan borough of South Yorkshire, England. Its name derives from the River Sheaf, which runs through the city. Historically a part of the West Riding of Yorkshire, and with some of its southern suburbs annexed from Derbyshire, the city has grown from its largely...
and started his career at Rotherham United
Rotherham United F.C.
Rotherham United Football Club are an English professional football club based in Rotherham, South Yorkshire, who compete in League Two, the fourth tier of English football. The club's colours have traditionally been red and white, although these have evolved through history...
as a schoolboy in the Academy, but opted to join the Sheffield United
Sheffield United F.C.
Sheffield United Football Club is a professional English football club based in the city of Sheffield, South Yorkshire.They were the first sporting team to use the name 'United' and are nicknamed 'The Blades', thanks to Sheffield's worldwide reputation for steel production...
Academy, along with Billy Sharp
Billy Sharp
William Louis "Billy" Sharp is an English professional footballer who currently plays as a striker for Doncaster Rovers. He is now widely known for playing in a game for Doncaster Rovers against Middlesbrough two days after his two-day-old son's death...
after Rotherham turned him away.
Forte was mostly been used as a substitute at Sheffield United, with only five of his appearances being from the start. He went on loan twice in the 2005–06 season, to Doncaster Rovers
Doncaster Rovers F.C.
Doncaster Rovers Football Club is an English football club, based at the Keepmoat Stadium in Doncaster, South Yorkshire. The team currently competes in the Football League Championship, after being promoted via the League One play-offs in 2008, and have remained there since.The club was founded in...
and Rotherham United. He scored eight times (four for each team) for these clubs, and played an important part in keeping Rotherham 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....
.
In July 2006, Forte was re-signed by Doncaster Rovers, initially on a six-month loan deal. He helped Doncaster win the Football League Trophy
Football League Trophy
The Football League Trophy, currently known as the Johnstone's Paint Trophy for sponsorship reasons, is an annual English association football knock-out competition open to the 48 clubs in Football League One and Football League Two, the bottom two divisions in the four fully professional top...
on 1 April 2007 scoring the first goal in 3–2 (aet) victory against 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....
after only 43 seconds.
Forte signed for Scunthorpe United
Scunthorpe United F.C.
Scunthorpe United Football Club is an English association football team based in the town of Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire, who play in the Football League One....
on 4 July 2007.
He then signed for Notts County
Notts County F.C.
Notts County Football Club are an English professional football club based in Nottingham. They are the oldest of all the clubs in the world that are now professional, having been formed in 1862. They currently play in League One of The Football League, the third tier of the English football system...
on 13 November 2008 in a very fruitful one month loan deal. He scored four goals in four league games, including a hat trick on his debut against 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....
. He re-signed on a one month loan deal at Meadow Lane in February 2009, getting himself on the scoresheet again with two goals against Bradford City
Bradford City A.F.C.
Bradford City Association Football Club is an English association football club based in Bradford, West Yorkshire, playing in League Two....
in Notts' 3–1 home win. The loan was extended for a second month until 18 April in March. Forte scored two goals for Scunthorpe against Crystal Palace at Glanford Park.
Southampton
On 31 January 2011, he signed for SouthamptonSouthampton 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...
for an undisclosed fee on a three and a half year deal, joining up with former manager 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...
. However he did not sign in time to feature the next day at Exeter City
Exeter City F.C.
Exeter City Football Club is an English football club, based in Exeter, which is owned by its fans through the Exeter City Supporters Trust.The club was a member of the Football League from 1920 to 2003...
. He made his debut as a substitute in a 4–4 draw with Peterborough United
Peterborough United F.C.
Peterborough United Football Club are a professional English football club based in Peterborough. Peterborough United formed in 1934 and played in the old Midland League, which they won six times; eventually being admitted to the Football League in 1960, replacing Gateshead. Their home ground is...
. He scored his first goals from the bench against MK 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...
, with the score at 2–0 he scored 2 goals in 2 minutes, to bring it to 2–2. The game ended in a 3–2 victory. He scored his first goal of the 2011-2012 season in a 4–1 win over Torquay United
Torquay United F.C.
Torquay United Football Club, nicknamed the Gulls, are an English association football club based in the tourist resort town of Torquay, Devon. They played in the Conference National in 2008–09, but were promoted to Football League Two after a 2–0 win over Cambridge United on 17 May 2009 at Wembley...
, in the league cup. He scored another in the League Cup, a 3–1 victory at Swindon Town
Swindon Town F.C.
Swindon Town Football Club are a team based in Swindon, Wiltshire. Currently in League Two, Swindon have been managed by Paolo Di Canio since 23 May 2011...
.
Preston North End
On 8 November 2011, he signed for Preston North EndPreston North End F.C.
Preston North End Football Club is an English professional football club located in the Deepdale area of the city of Preston, Lancashire, currently playing in the third tier of English league football, League One...
his loan expires on the 10 December 2011 he made his debut against Rochdale in the Johnstones Paint Trophy. He has signed with fellow striker Sam Hoskins
Sam Hoskins
Samuel Tobias Hoskins is an English professional footballer, currently playing as a striker for League One club Preston North End on loan from Southampton.-Southampton:...
.
International career
On 26 March 2010, he made his international debut for BarbadosBarbados national football team
The Barbados national football team, nicknamed Bajan Pride, is the national association football team of Barbados and is controlled by the Barbados Football Association. It has never qualified for a major international tournament...
in a 1–0 victory against Dominica
Dominica national football team
The Dominica national football team is the national team of Dominica and is controlled by the Dominica Football Association. A member of CONCACAF, it is among its weakest teams, getting beaten 10–0 and 8–0 by Mexico in 2006 World Cup qualifying....
. He qualifies for Barbados through his father.
External links
- Jonathan Forte player profile at saintsfc.co.uk
- Jonathan Forte career profile