James Lawson (footballer)
Encyclopedia
James Peter Lawson is an English
professional footballer who plays for Isthmian League Premier Division club Concord Rangers
. Lawson made 26 first team appearances in the Football League for Southend United
as well as spending time on loan at Grimsby Town
and Bournemouth
.
, scoring within 10 minutes on his debut against Oldham Athletic in September 2005. He scored two goals in four starts before suffering a slight injury, and was given his first professional contract until the end of the 2006–07 season. He made 26 league and cup appearances for Southend in the 2005–06 season.
He was unable to establish himself in the first team at the beginning of the 2006–07 season and joined League Two
side Grimsby Town
in September 2006 on a one month loan. He made only one appearance as a substitute and was recalled by Southend with manager Steve Tilson
explaining, "James was there for two matches and only played about 20 minutes We wanted him to get games and that wasn't happening, so he has come back to us now." Lawson was still unable to break into the first team, being behind Freddy Eastwood
, Matt Harrold
, Lee Bradbury
and Gary Hooper
for a place in the team, and joined Bournemouth
in January 2007 on a month's loan, where he started two games and came on as substitute in two games. He was then loaned to Dagenham & Redbridge
in February 2007 for one-month, where he made three substitute appearances.
Lawson was released by Southend and joined Grays Athletic
on a one-year contract in August 2007. He made nine league appearances without scoring for Grays and was transfer listed before joining Ryman Premier club Chelmsford City
on loan in October 2007. The move was made permanent in January 2008. He joined Welling United
in June 2009.
At the start of the 2010–11 season, Lawson signed for Isthmian League Premier Division club Concord Rangers
.
England
England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental...
professional footballer who plays for Isthmian League Premier Division club Concord Rangers
Concord Rangers F.C.
Concord Rangers F.C. is a football club based in Canvey Island in Essex, England. The club are currently members of the Isthmian League Premier Division and play at Thames Road.-History:...
. Lawson made 26 first team appearances in the Football League for 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...
as well as spending time on loan at Grimsby Town
Grimsby Town F.C.
Grimsby Town Football Club is an English football club based in the seaside town of Cleethorpes, in North East Lincolnshire, England, who compete in the Conference National. They were formed in 1878 as Grimsby Pelham and later became Grimsby Town...
and Bournemouth
A.F.C. Bournemouth
A.F.C. Bournemouth is an English football club currently playing in Football League One. The club plays at Dean Court in Kings Park, Boscombe, Bournemouth, Dorset and have been in existence since 1899....
.
Club career
Lawson began his career with Southend UnitedSouthend 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...
, scoring within 10 minutes on his debut against Oldham Athletic in September 2005. He scored two goals in four starts before suffering a slight injury, and was given his first professional contract until the end of the 2006–07 season. He made 26 league and cup appearances for Southend in the 2005–06 season.
He was unable to establish himself in the first team at the beginning of the 2006–07 season and joined League Two
Football League Two
Football League Two is the third-highest division of The Football League and fourth-highest division overall in the English football league system....
side Grimsby Town
Grimsby Town F.C.
Grimsby Town Football Club is an English football club based in the seaside town of Cleethorpes, in North East Lincolnshire, England, who compete in the Conference National. They were formed in 1878 as Grimsby Pelham and later became Grimsby Town...
in September 2006 on a one month loan. He made only one appearance as a substitute and was recalled by Southend with manager Steve Tilson
Steve Tilson
Stephen Brian "Steve" Tilson is an English football manager and former player. He is best known for his time in charge of Southend United...
explaining, "James was there for two matches and only played about 20 minutes We wanted him to get games and that wasn't happening, so he has come back to us now." Lawson was still unable to break into the first team, being behind Freddy Eastwood
Freddy Eastwood
Freddy Eastwood is an English-born footballer, currently playing for Coventry City. He is a Welsh International, eligible to play for the Wales national football team as his maternal grandfather was born in Llanelli, Wales...
, Matt Harrold
Matt Harrold
Matthew James "Matt" Harrold is an English footballer who plays for Bristol Rovers. Harrold has had numerous previous clubs including Wycombe Wanderers, Southend United, Grays Athletic, Harlow Town, Brentford, Yeovil Town, Shrewsbury Town as well as loan spells at Grimsby Town and Dagenham &...
, Lee Bradbury
Lee Bradbury
Lee Michael Bradbury is an English football manager and former footballer who made more than 500 appearances in the Football League. Since January 2011, he has been manager of Bournemouth.-Playing career:...
and Gary Hooper
Gary Hooper
Gary Hooper is an English footballer who plays as a striker for Scottish Premier League club Celtic.Hooper started his career at non-League Grays Athletic in 2003. While there he won the 2004-05 Conference South, as well as the FA Trophy twice in 2005 and 2006. After this Championship club...
for a place in the team, and joined Bournemouth
A.F.C. Bournemouth
A.F.C. Bournemouth is an English football club currently playing in Football League One. The club plays at Dean Court in Kings Park, Boscombe, Bournemouth, Dorset and have been in existence since 1899....
in January 2007 on a month's loan, where he started two games and came on as substitute in two games. He was then loaned to Dagenham & Redbridge
Dagenham & Redbridge F.C.
Dagenham & Redbridge Football Club , informally known as Daggers, is an English association football club based in Dagenham, in the London Borough of Barking & Dagenham, East London. It was formed in 1992 after a merger between Redbridge Forest and Dagenham...
in February 2007 for one-month, where he made three substitute appearances.
Lawson was released by Southend and joined Grays Athletic
Grays Athletic F.C.
Grays Athletic Football Club is an English football club currently based in Corringham, Essex after leaving the New Recreation Ground in Grays at the end of the 2009–10 season...
on a one-year contract in August 2007. He made nine league appearances without scoring for Grays and was transfer listed before joining Ryman Premier club Chelmsford City
Chelmsford City F.C.
Chelmsford City F.C. is an English semi-professional football club based in the town of Chelmsford, Essex. The club are currently members of the Conference South and play at the Melbourne Stadium.-Chelmsford:...
on loan in October 2007. The move was made permanent in January 2008. He joined Welling United
Welling United F.C.
Welling United Football Club are an English football club, based in Welling in the London Borough of Bexley. They currently play in the Conference South. The 2010–11 season was not a good one for them as the club had financial problems, nearly going bankrupt but lots of supporters chipped in and...
in June 2009.
At the start of the 2010–11 season, Lawson signed for Isthmian League Premier Division club Concord Rangers
Concord Rangers F.C.
Concord Rangers F.C. is a football club based in Canvey Island in Essex, England. The club are currently members of the Isthmian League Premier Division and play at Thames Road.-History:...
.