Ross Jenkins (footballer born 1990)
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Ross Aden Jenkins is an English footballer who plays for Watford
as a central midfielder
. He is no relation to the Ross Jenkins
who played for Watford from 1972 to 1983.
and began a two year academy scholarship with Watford in summer 2007. During the 2007–08 season
he played regularly in the club's under-18 side, as well as appearing for the reserves. After appearing frequently for Watford's first team during the 2008 pre-season, he made his competitive debut on 12 August 2008 whilst still an academy scholar. Jenkins played the entire game as Watford beat League One
side Bristol Rovers
1–0 in the League Cup
. He remained in the club's League Cup team, playing full games against Darlington
, West Ham United
and Swansea
before Watford bowed out to Tottenham Hotspur
in the quarter-final.
Jenkins made his league debut in the defeat at Barnsley
on 15 November 2008 under the management of Malky Mackay
, and retained his place in the team thereafter, scoring his first league goal in the 3–2 defeat at promotion contenders Birmingham City on 6 December. In 2009 Jenkins formed a midfield partnership with Jack Cork
, and the team climbed to 13th place in the league by the end of the season. He made his 50th start for Watford on 20 October 2009 against Ipswich Town.
played under the management of Mike Keen
and Graham Taylor between 1972 and 1983, and was a two-time Watford Player of the Season.
Watford F.C.
Watford Football Club is an English professional football club based in Watford, Hertfordshire. It is often referred to as Watford F.C., Watford, or by the team's nickname The Hornets . Watford Rovers, Founded in 1881, entered the FA Cup for the first time in 1886, and the Southern League a decade...
as a central midfielder
Midfielder
A midfielder is an association football position. Some midfielders play a more defensive role, while others blur the boundaries between midfielders and forwards. The number of midfielders a team uses during a match may vary, depending on the team's formation and each individual player's role...
. He is no relation to the Ross Jenkins
Ross Jenkins (footballer born 1951)
Ross Anthony Jenkins is an English former footballer. He was a striker and started his career at Crystal Palace, before spending eleven years with Watford...
who played for Watford from 1972 to 1983.
Career
Jenkins was born in WatfordWatford
Watford is a town and borough in Hertfordshire, England, situated northwest of central London and within the bounds of the M25 motorway. The borough is separated from Greater London to the south by the urbanised parish of Watford Rural in the Three Rivers District.Watford was created as an urban...
and began a two year academy scholarship with Watford in summer 2007. During the 2007–08 season
2007–08 Watford F.C. season
The 2007–08 football season was Watford Football Club's 62rd consecutive season of competitive football since the Second World War. It began on 1 July 2007, and concluded on 30 June 2008, although competitive games were only played between August and May....
he played regularly in the club's under-18 side, as well as appearing for the reserves. After appearing frequently for Watford's first team during the 2008 pre-season, he made his competitive debut on 12 August 2008 whilst still an academy scholar. Jenkins played the entire game as Watford beat 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....
side 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....
1–0 in the League Cup
Football League Cup
The Football League Cup, commonly known as the League Cup or, from current sponsorship, the Carling Cup, is an English association football competition. Like the FA Cup, it is played on a knockout basis...
. He remained in the club's League Cup team, playing full games against Darlington
Darlington F.C.
Darlington Football Club is a professional association football club based in Darlington, County Durham, currently playing in the Conference National. The club was founded in 1883, and originally played its games at Feethams, before moving to the Darlington Arena in 2003...
, West Ham United
West Ham United F.C.
West Ham United Football Club is an English professional football club based in Upton Park, Newham, East London. They play in The Football League Championship. The club was founded in 1895 as Thames Ironworks FC and reformed in 1900 as West Ham United. In 1904 the club relocated to their current...
and Swansea
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...
before Watford bowed out to Tottenham Hotspur
Tottenham Hotspur F.C.
Tottenham Hotspur Football Club , commonly referred to as Spurs, is an English Premier League football club based in Tottenham, north London. The club's home stadium is White Hart Lane....
in the quarter-final.
Jenkins made his league debut in the defeat at Barnsley
Barnsley F.C.
Barnsley Football Club are a professional English football club based in the town of Barnsley, South Yorkshire. Nicknamed the Tykes, they were founded in 1887 under the name Barnsley St. Peter's...
on 15 November 2008 under the management of Malky Mackay
Malky Mackay
Malcolm George "Malky" Mackay is a Scottish football manager and former player, who played as a central defender. He is currently the manager of Cardiff City. Mackay began his playing career in Scottish football, with Queen's Park and Celtic. He joined English side Norwich City in 1998, remaining...
, and retained his place in the team thereafter, scoring his first league goal in the 3–2 defeat at promotion contenders Birmingham City on 6 December. In 2009 Jenkins formed a midfield partnership with Jack Cork
Jack Cork
Jack Frank Porteous Cork is an English footballer currently playing for Southampton. He is a versatile player who can play across the back, and can also play in midfield...
, and the team climbed to 13th place in the league by the end of the season. He made his 50th start for Watford on 20 October 2009 against Ipswich Town.
Namesake
Jenkins is the second player with his name to have played competitive football for Watford. The firstRoss Jenkins (footballer born 1951)
Ross Anthony Jenkins is an English former footballer. He was a striker and started his career at Crystal Palace, before spending eleven years with Watford...
played under the management of Mike Keen
Mike Keen
Michael Thomas "Mike" Keen was an English former footballer who played during the 1960s and 1970s. He was the father of former West Ham United and Stoke City player Kevin Keen....
and Graham Taylor between 1972 and 1983, and was a two-time Watford Player of the Season.
Career statistics
Correct .| Club | Season | League | FA Cup | League Cup | Total | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Watford Watford F.C. Watford Football Club is an English professional football club based in Watford, Hertfordshire. It is often referred to as Watford F.C., Watford, or by the team's nickname The Hornets . Watford Rovers, Founded in 1881, entered the FA Cup for the first time in 1886, and the Southern League a decade... |
2008–09 2008–09 Watford F.C. season -External links:**... |
29 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 37 | 1 |
| 2009–10 | 24 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 26 | 0 | |
| 2010–11 2010–11 Watford F.C. season -Football League Championship:A total of 24 teams competed in the Football League Championship in the 2010–11 season. Each team played 46 matches; two against every other team, with one match played at each club's stadium. Three points were awarded for each win, one for a draw, and none for defeats... |
19 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 22 | 1 | |
| 2011–12 2011–12 Watford F.C. season -Championship:-Summary:KeyH: Home fixtureA: Away fixtureCorrect .-Football League Cup:-Statistics:No. = Squad numberPos = Playing positionP = Number of games played... |
4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | |
| Total | 76 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 89 | 2 | |