Jamie Green (footballer)
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Jamie Paul Green is an English
professional footballer who plays as a left sided defender
and wing back for Conference National
side Grimsby Town
.
He has previously played for Rotherham United
and Boston United
.
in 2007. During his first season with United he broke through into the first team after some impressive performances in the reserves and he went on to finish with nine appearances and he scored one goal against Barnet
on the final day of the 2007-08 season, it was also the last ever goal scored at Rotherham's historic home ground Millmoor
. The following season Jamie became first choice left-back for the Millers, His second goal for the Millers in the 2-0 win over Gillingham
at the Don Valley Stadium
, was a great run and a fierce drive to seal the game. Jamie broke into the first team after a leg break to defender Stephen Brogan
and made his debut as a substitute away in the 1-0 defeat to Wycombe Wanderers
in February 2008. In May 2008 he was given a new one year deal.
At the end of the 2010/2011 campaign he joined Conference North
side Boston United
on a short term loan spell where he went on to score once in five appearances. He returned to Rotherham in May and was released following the end of his contract. During the summer Green went on trial with Bradford City
in preparation for the 2011/2012 season but failed in his quest to earn a contract.
side Grimsby Town
on non-contract basis.
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 as a left sided defender
Defender
Defender usually refers to a position in association football .Defender or The Defender may also refer to:-Film and television:* The Defender or The Bodyguard from Beijing, a film starring Jet Li...
and wing back for 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...
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...
.
He has previously played for Rotherham United
Rotherham United F.C.
Rotherham United Football Club are an English professional football club based in Rotherham, South Yorkshire, who compete in League Two, the fourth tier of English football. The club's colours have traditionally been red and white, although these have evolved through history...
and Boston United
Boston United F.C.
Boston United Football Club are an association football club based in Boston, Lincolnshire, England. They currently play in the Conference North. The club is known as 'the Pilgrims' in reference to the Pilgrim Fathers, who fled from Boston to the USA and founded Boston, Massachusetts. The club's...
.
Rotherham United
Green was brought through the ranks at his home town club Rotherham UnitedRotherham United F.C.
Rotherham United Football Club are an English professional football club based in Rotherham, South Yorkshire, who compete in League Two, the fourth tier of English football. The club's colours have traditionally been red and white, although these have evolved through history...
in 2007. During his first season with United he broke through into the first team after some impressive performances in the reserves and he went on to finish with nine appearances and he scored one goal against Barnet
Barnet F.C.
Barnet Football Club is an English football team from High Barnet, London, England, currently playing in Football League Two. The ground is in the town of Barnet within the London Borough of Barnet....
on the final day of the 2007-08 season, it was also the last ever goal scored at Rotherham's historic home ground Millmoor
Millmoor
Millmoor is a stadium in Rotherham, England. It was built and was used for football matches, and until the end of the 2007–08 season was the home ground of Rotherham United F.C., until a dispute over ownership forced them to move to the Don Valley Stadium in nearby Sheffield.The stadium was...
. The following season Jamie became first choice left-back for the Millers, His second goal for the Millers in the 2-0 win over Gillingham
Gillingham F.C.
Gillingham Football Club is an English professional football club based in the town of Gillingham, Kent. The only Kent-based club in the Football League, they play their home matches at the Priestfield Stadium...
at the Don Valley Stadium
Don Valley Stadium
The Don Valley Stadium is a stadium in Sheffield, England and is the home of Rotherham United F.C.. The stadium is an athletics stadium which has hosted major UK Athletic events and the 1991 World Student Games. Sheffield Eagles RLFC and Parramore Sports FC also use the stadium. It was designed by...
, was a great run and a fierce drive to seal the game. Jamie broke into the first team after a leg break to defender Stephen Brogan
Stephen Brogan
Stephen Patrick Brogan is an English footballer, currently playing for Alfreton Town of the Conference National following his release from Rotherham United....
and made his debut as a substitute away in the 1-0 defeat to Wycombe Wanderers
Wycombe Wanderers F.C.
Wycombe Wanderers Football Club is an English professional football team from High Wycombe in Buckinghamshire, which has been promoted to Football League One after finishing third in Football League Two in the season 2010–11. The club's nicknames are "The Chairboys" and "The Blues", and they play...
in February 2008. In May 2008 he was given a new one year deal.
At the end of the 2010/2011 campaign he joined Conference North
Conference North
The Conference North also known as Blue Square Bet North for sponsorship reasons, is a division of the Football Conference in England, taking its place immediately below the Conference National. Along with Conference South it is at Step 2 of the National League System and the sixth overall tier of...
side Boston United
Boston United F.C.
Boston United Football Club are an association football club based in Boston, Lincolnshire, England. They currently play in the Conference North. The club is known as 'the Pilgrims' in reference to the Pilgrim Fathers, who fled from Boston to the USA and founded Boston, Massachusetts. The club's...
on a short term loan spell where he went on to score once in five appearances. He returned to Rotherham in May and was released following the end of his contract. During the summer Green went on trial with Bradford City
Bradford City A.F.C.
Bradford City Association Football Club is an English association football club based in Bradford, West Yorkshire, playing in League Two....
in preparation for the 2011/2012 season but failed in his quest to earn a contract.
Grimsby Town
On 31 August 2011, the English transfer deadline day, Green signed with Conference NationalConference 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...
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...
on non-contract basis.
External links
- Profile at the Official Rotherham United F.C. website