Jake Sedgemore
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Jacob Oliver "Jake" Sedgemore (born 20 October 1978 in Wolverhampton
) is an English footballer who plays for Chasetown
. He previously played in the Football League
for Shrewsbury Town
and Bury
. His brother Ben
was also a professional footballer.
with West Bromwich Albion
, whom he joined as a trainee in August 1997. In December of that year, he spent a short loan spell with non-league side Hednesford Town
. After impressing, the deal was made permanent in October 1998.
Renowned for his footballing versatility, he actually spent part of his career with the club playing as a goalkeeper, a far cry from his preferred and arguably specialized position of midfield
. He spent just under three years with Hednesford, making around 40 appearances before at the end of the 2000-01 season
when they were relegated. He signed briefly for Hereford United
making only two appearances in a defensive role, before moving on to join Northwich Victoria
early in the season.
He played more than 60 matches there, before joining Shrewsbury Town
in July 2003. He was part of the team that won promotion from the Conference back to the Football League in the 2003-04 season. After making 70 appearances for the Shropshire
club, he was released in the summer of 2005. Despite interest from a number of clubs, he opted to join Bury
, where he spent a rather unsuccessful six months.
On the flipside, during that time Sedgemore was loaned out to Football Conference
club Burton Albion
, and whilst there he played a full part in both of the club’s memorable FA Cup
matches against Manchester United
in January 2006.
After sealing his release from Bury later that month, Sedgemore opted against a one-year contract with Burton Albion
in favour of a two-year deal with Kidderminster Harriers
.
He made his debut for them in early February 2006 against Halifax Town, but failed to sustain a regular first team place and left at the end of the 2006–07 season.
His brother, Ben Sedgemore, plays football for King's Lynn
, currently in the same division. Despite both the pair being professional footballers for a number of years, injuries and suspensions have always prevented the two from playing against one another.
Sedgemore signed for Conference side Altrincham
at the start of July 2007. However it was a season of disappointment for him and he was released at the end of the season. He has since decided to go part-time and as joined Conference North club Solihull Moors. In 2010 he signed with Nantwich Town
.
For the 2011-2012 season, Jake will be at Chasetown
Wolverhampton
Wolverhampton is a city and metropolitan borough in the West Midlands, England. For Eurostat purposes Walsall and Wolverhampton is a NUTS 3 region and is one of five boroughs or unitary districts that comprise the "West Midlands" NUTS 2 region...
) is an English footballer who plays for Chasetown
Chasetown F.C.
Chasetown Football Club is an English football club based in the Chasetown area of Burntwood, Staffordshire. The club currently plays in the Northern Premier League Premier Division and is nicknamed The Scholars, having been formed by affiliates of nearby Chase Terrace High School in the Chase...
. He previously played in the Football League
The Football League
The Football League, also known as the npower Football League for sponsorship reasons, is a league competition featuring professional association football clubs from England and Wales. Founded in 1888, it is the oldest such competition in world football...
for Shrewsbury Town
Shrewsbury Town F.C.
Shrewsbury Town Football Club is an English Association football club based in Shrewsbury, Shropshire, who play in League Two, the fourth tier of English football. The club was formed in 1886 and has played in all the bottom three divisions in various guises since being elected into the Football...
and Bury
Bury F.C.
Bury Football Club is an association football team based in Bury, Greater Manchester. The team currently play in League One. The club's nickname is The Shakers which was bestowed upon them by club chairman JT Ingham, an industrialist and ironmonger of the late 1890s.-Formation of the club and the...
. His brother Ben
Ben Sedgemore
Benjamin Redwood Sedgemore is a retired English footballer. His brother Jake Sedgemore is also a footballer.-Career:...
was also a professional footballer.
Football career
Sedgemore began his footballing career at home in the MidlandsEnglish Midlands
The Midlands, or the English Midlands, is the traditional name for the area comprising central England that broadly corresponds to the early medieval Kingdom of Mercia. It borders Southern England, Northern England, East Anglia and Wales. Its largest city is Birmingham, and it was an important...
with West Bromwich Albion
West Bromwich Albion F.C.
West Bromwich Albion Football Club, also known as West Brom, The Baggies, The Throstles, Albion or WBA, are an English Premier League association football club based in West Bromwich in the West Midlands...
, whom he joined as a trainee in August 1997. In December of that year, he spent a short loan spell with non-league side Hednesford Town
Hednesford Town F.C.
Hednesford Town Football Club are an association football team based in Hednesford, Staffordshire, England. They play at Keys Park.-History:...
. After impressing, the deal was made permanent in October 1998.
Renowned for his footballing versatility, he actually spent part of his career with the club playing as a goalkeeper, a far cry from his preferred and arguably specialized position of midfield
Midfield
Midfield is the part of a sports pitch that lies approximately in the center. It is a term most commonly associated with football to refer to the area in and around the center circle, as well as the players who occupy that region, but it can be used in field hockey to describe the same area, or in...
. He spent just under three years with Hednesford, making around 40 appearances before at the end of the 2000-01 season
2000-01 in English football
The 2000–01 season was the 121st season of competitive football in England.-Overview:Manchester United secured their 3rd Premiership title in succession and their 7th title in just nine seasons...
when they were relegated. He signed briefly for Hereford United
Hereford United F.C.
Hereford United Football Club is an English professional football club based in the city of Hereford. Founded in 1924, they are competing in Football League Two in the 2011–12 season. Hereford have played at Edgar Street for their entire history and are nicknamed 'The Whites' or 'The Lilywhites',...
making only two appearances in a defensive role, before moving on to join Northwich Victoria
Northwich Victoria F.C.
Northwich Victoria Football Club are an English football club who play at the Victoria Stadium in Wincham, Northwich, Cheshire in the Northern Premier League Premier Division, the seventh tier of the English football league system.Northwich are an old club, founded in 1874 and named in honour of...
early in the season.
He played more than 60 matches there, before joining Shrewsbury Town
Shrewsbury Town F.C.
Shrewsbury Town Football Club is an English Association football club based in Shrewsbury, Shropshire, who play in League Two, the fourth tier of English football. The club was formed in 1886 and has played in all the bottom three divisions in various guises since being elected into the Football...
in July 2003. He was part of the team that won promotion from the Conference back to the Football League in the 2003-04 season. After making 70 appearances for the Shropshire
Shropshire
Shropshire is a county in the West Midlands region of England. For Eurostat purposes, the county is a NUTS 3 region and is one of four counties or unitary districts that comprise the "Shropshire and Staffordshire" NUTS 2 region. It borders Wales to the west...
club, he was released in the summer of 2005. Despite interest from a number of clubs, he opted to join Bury
Bury F.C.
Bury Football Club is an association football team based in Bury, Greater Manchester. The team currently play in League One. The club's nickname is The Shakers which was bestowed upon them by club chairman JT Ingham, an industrialist and ironmonger of the late 1890s.-Formation of the club and the...
, where he spent a rather unsuccessful six months.
On the flipside, during that time Sedgemore was loaned out to Football Conference
Football Conference
The Football Conference is a football league in England which consists of three divisions called Conference National, Conference North, and Conference South. Some Football Conference clubs are fully professional, such as Luton Town, but most of them are semi-professional...
club Burton Albion
Burton Albion F.C.
Burton Albion Football Club are a professional English football club based in the town of Burton upon Trent, Staffordshire. The club's home ground is the Pirelli Stadium, having moved from Eton Park in 2005...
, and whilst there he played a full part in both of the club’s memorable 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...
matches against Manchester United
Manchester United F.C.
Manchester United Football Club is an English professional football club, based in Old Trafford, Greater Manchester, that plays in the Premier League. Founded as Newton Heath LYR Football Club in 1878, the club changed its name to Manchester United in 1902 and moved to Old Trafford in 1910.The 1958...
in January 2006.
After sealing his release from Bury later that month, Sedgemore opted against a one-year contract with Burton Albion
Burton Albion F.C.
Burton Albion Football Club are a professional English football club based in the town of Burton upon Trent, Staffordshire. The club's home ground is the Pirelli Stadium, having moved from Eton Park in 2005...
in favour of a two-year deal with Kidderminster Harriers
Kidderminster Harriers F.C.
Kidderminster Harriers F.C. are an English football club based in Kidderminster, Worcestershire formed in 1886 They currently play in the Conference National and have played at Aggborough Stadium since they were formed...
.
He made his debut for them in early February 2006 against Halifax Town, but failed to sustain a regular first team place and left at the end of the 2006–07 season.
His brother, Ben Sedgemore, plays football for King's Lynn
King's Lynn F.C.
King's Lynn F.C. was an English football club based in King's Lynn, Norfolk. Established in 1879, they were wound up at the High Court on 25 November 2009 with debts of £77,000 and went out of business in December after a failed appeal...
, currently in the same division. Despite both the pair being professional footballers for a number of years, injuries and suspensions have always prevented the two from playing against one another.
Sedgemore signed for Conference side Altrincham
Altrincham F.C.
Altrincham Football Club is an English association football club from Altrincham, Greater Manchester. They currently play in the Conference North, having been relegated from the Conference National at the end of the 2010–11 season.-History:...
at the start of July 2007. However it was a season of disappointment for him and he was released at the end of the season. He has since decided to go part-time and as joined Conference North club Solihull Moors. In 2010 he signed with Nantwich Town
Nantwich Town F.C.
Nantwich Town Football Club is a semi-professional football club based in Nantwich, Cheshire, England. The club was founded in 1884 and is nicknamed The Dabbers. The club is currently a member of the Northern Premier League Premier Division, with home matches played at the Weaver Stadium.Nantwich...
.
For the 2011-2012 season, Jake will be at Chasetown
Chasetown F.C.
Chasetown Football Club is an English football club based in the Chasetown area of Burntwood, Staffordshire. The club currently plays in the Northern Premier League Premier Division and is nicknamed The Scholars, having been formed by affiliates of nearby Chase Terrace High School in the Chase...