Raymond Jellema
Encyclopedia
Raymond Jellema is a Scottish
footballer who plays for Peterhead
. Raised in Ayr
, he signed his first professional contract for Hamilton Academical
during the 2002-03 season.
While appearances in the first season of his career were not forthcoming, Jellema made his debut appearance for the club against his future team Alloa Athletic
during Hamilton's promotion-winning 2003-04 season. Still the second choice goalkeeper during 2004-05, due to David McEwan
's presence at the club during this time (strangely enough, McEwan himself would later join Alloa), Jellema made four First Division appearances during the 2005-06 campaign.
Jellema became a regular first-team goalkeeper during the 2006-07 season, starting eighteen league games, as Hamilton finished in fourth position in the table. As the 2007-08 season got under way, Jellema transferred to Alloa for free. Jellema has since established himself as first choice goalkeeper with some consistent, solid performances and has been rated as one of the best goalkeepers in the Scottish Second Division.
In the summer 2009, Jellema moved to Africa where he spend two years working on and offshore with French Oil Company, Total.
Currently signed for Peterhead for season 2011/12, after returning to Scotland in May 2011.
Scotland
Scotland is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. Occupying the northern third of the island of Great Britain, it shares a border with England to the south and is bounded by the North Sea to the east, the Atlantic Ocean to the north and west, and the North Channel and Irish Sea to the...
footballer who plays for Peterhead
Peterhead F.C.
Peterhead F.C. are a football club based in Peterhead, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. They currently play in the Scottish Football League Third Division, following promotion in the 2004–05 season.Their home ground is Balmoor in Peterhead, with a capacity of 4,000...
. Raised in Ayr
Ayr
Ayr is a town and port situated on the Firth of Clyde in south-west Scotland. With a population of around 46,000, Ayr is the largest settlement in Ayrshire, of which it is the county town, and has held royal burgh status since 1205...
, he signed his first professional contract for Hamilton Academical
Hamilton Academical F.C.
Hamilton Academical Football Club, often known as Hamilton Academical, or Accies, are a Scottish football club from Hamilton in South Lanarkshire. They were established in 1874 from the school football team at Hamilton Academy. They remain the only professional club in British football to have...
during the 2002-03 season.
While appearances in the first season of his career were not forthcoming, Jellema made his debut appearance for the club against his future team Alloa Athletic
Alloa Athletic F.C.
Alloa Athletic Football Club are a Scottish football team based in Alloa, Clackmannanshire. They are members of the Scottish Football League and currently play in the Third Division....
during Hamilton's promotion-winning 2003-04 season. Still the second choice goalkeeper during 2004-05, due to David McEwan
David McEwan
David McEwan is a Scottish footballer, currently with Larkhall Thistle.In his career he has played for , , , , and Irish side .-Career:...
's presence at the club during this time (strangely enough, McEwan himself would later join Alloa), Jellema made four First Division appearances during the 2005-06 campaign.
Jellema became a regular first-team goalkeeper during the 2006-07 season, starting eighteen league games, as Hamilton finished in fourth position in the table. As the 2007-08 season got under way, Jellema transferred to Alloa for free. Jellema has since established himself as first choice goalkeeper with some consistent, solid performances and has been rated as one of the best goalkeepers in the Scottish Second Division.
In the summer 2009, Jellema moved to Africa where he spend two years working on and offshore with French Oil Company, Total.
Currently signed for Peterhead for season 2011/12, after returning to Scotland in May 2011.
External links
- Raymond Jellema at Soccerbase