Michael Jackson (outfield footballer)
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Michael Jackson is an English footballer who plays as a midfielder. He played in the Football League for both Cheltenham Town
and Swansea City
. He is currently with Bishop's Cleeve.
and at the age of 16 he was picked up by Cheltenham Town
. He progressed through the youth team at Whaddon Road
and featured for the first team in a Conference National
game against Halifax Town in 1998. Jackson then featured for the Robins in the Football League.
In 2002, Jackson was sent out on loan by manager Steve Cotterill
to non-league side, Weston-super-Mare. Jackson was then released by Cheltenham along with five other players.
In June 2002, after a successful trial, Jackson joined Welsh side Swansea City
. Jackson made just a single appearance for Swansea as a substitute in a home win over Southend United
. Jackson was released and returned to non-league football with Bath City
in November 2002 when new Swansea City manager, Brian Flynn
, revealed Jackson and two others were not part of his plans at the club.
As soon as Jackson joined Bath, he was loaned out to Cirencester Town
to gain match fitness he had lost whilst on the sidelines at Swansea for a month. After a short spell with Bath, Jackson returned to Weston-super-Mare. This time however permanently and Jackson spent two years at Weston.
In the summer of 2004, Jackson returned permanently to Cirencester Town
and was part of the Cirencester side that gained promotion in to the Dr Martens Premier Division in April 2004. And Jackson went on to make over 100 appearances for the Centurions in a four year spell at the club before eventually leaving in 2008 for rival Southern League
side, Bishops Cleeve.
Cheltenham Town F.C.
Cheltenham Town Football Club is an English football club playing in League Two, the fourth tier of English football. Founded in 1887, the team has played at four different grounds, namely Agg-Gardner's Recreation Ground, Carter's Field and now the Abbey Business Stadium, although it is more...
and Swansea City
Swansea City A.F.C.
Swansea City Association Football Club are a Welsh professional football club based in Swansea, Wales. One of the most successful clubs in Welsh football, it has won 10 Welsh Cups and led the English Football League First Division in December 1981, before finishing the season in 6th position...
. He is currently with Bishop's Cleeve.
Career
Jackson played youth football for Charlton Rovers in his hometown of CheltenhamCheltenham
Cheltenham , also known as Cheltenham Spa, is a large spa town and borough in Gloucestershire, on the edge of the Cotswolds in the South-West region of England. It is the home of the flagship race of British steeplechase horse racing, the Gold Cup, the main event of the Cheltenham Festival held...
and at the age of 16 he was picked up by Cheltenham Town
Cheltenham Town F.C.
Cheltenham Town Football Club is an English football club playing in League Two, the fourth tier of English football. Founded in 1887, the team has played at four different grounds, namely Agg-Gardner's Recreation Ground, Carter's Field and now the Abbey Business Stadium, although it is more...
. He progressed through the youth team at Whaddon Road
Whaddon Road
Whaddon Road is a football stadium in Cheltenham, England. It is the home ground of Cheltenham Town F.C. and shared with Gloucester City A.F.C.. It has a total capacity of 7,066, with a mixture of seating and terracing...
and featured for the first team in a Conference National
Conference National
Conference National is the top division of the Football Conference in England. It is the highest level of the National League System and fifth highest of the overall English football league system...
game against Halifax Town in 1998. Jackson then featured for the Robins in the Football League.
In 2002, Jackson was sent out on loan by manager Steve Cotterill
Steve Cotterill
Stephen "Steve" Cotterill is an English former footballer who is manager of Nottingham Forest.-Playing career:...
to non-league side, Weston-super-Mare. Jackson was then released by Cheltenham along with five other players.
In June 2002, after a successful trial, Jackson joined Welsh side Swansea City
Swansea City A.F.C.
Swansea City Association Football Club are a Welsh professional football club based in Swansea, Wales. One of the most successful clubs in Welsh football, it has won 10 Welsh Cups and led the English Football League First Division in December 1981, before finishing the season in 6th position...
. Jackson made just a single appearance for Swansea as a substitute in a home win over Southend United
Southend United F.C.
Southend United Football Club is an English football club based at Roots Hall Stadium, Prittlewell, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, who play in Football League Two. Their home ground is Roots Hall, and the club plan to move into a new 22,000-seater stadium located at Fossetts Farm.-Stadium:The club has had...
. Jackson was released and returned to non-league football with Bath City
Bath City F.C.
Bath City Football Club are a semi-professional football club based in Bath, Somerset. They play in the Conference National league after gaining promotion from the Conference South via the play-offs in May 2010...
in November 2002 when new Swansea City manager, Brian Flynn
Brian Flynn
Brian Flynn, is a Welsh football manager and former Welsh international player.On 13 September 2010 Flynn was confirmed caretaker manager of the Wales national football team after John Toshack stepped down...
, revealed Jackson and two others were not part of his plans at the club.
As soon as Jackson joined Bath, he was loaned out to Cirencester Town
Cirencester Town F.C.
Cirencester Town is an English football club based in Cirencester, Gloucestershire. The club are currently members of the Southern League Premier Division and play at the Corinium Stadium...
to gain match fitness he had lost whilst on the sidelines at Swansea for a month. After a short spell with Bath, Jackson returned to Weston-super-Mare. This time however permanently and Jackson spent two years at Weston.
In the summer of 2004, Jackson returned permanently to Cirencester Town
Cirencester Town F.C.
Cirencester Town is an English football club based in Cirencester, Gloucestershire. The club are currently members of the Southern League Premier Division and play at the Corinium Stadium...
and was part of the Cirencester side that gained promotion in to the Dr Martens Premier Division in April 2004. And Jackson went on to make over 100 appearances for the Centurions in a four year spell at the club before eventually leaving in 2008 for rival Southern League
Southern Football League
The Southern League is an English football competition featuring semi-professional and amateur clubs from the South West, South Central and Midlands of England and South Wales...
side, Bishops Cleeve.