Jammal Shahin
Encyclopedia
Jammal Shahin is an English
born Jordan
ian professional footballer currently playing for Spalding United. His predominant position is in midfield.
, and notably scored the winning goal in the clubs' 1–0 Midlands Floodlit Youth Cup final victory over Walsall
in 2006. Shahin began to shine in the youth side managed by Neil Woods
, and he became ever present in the side. In 2007 Shahin was snubbed a professional contract by Grimsby and was released. He went on to sign for Yorkshire
non-League outfit Armthorpe Welfare
.
Following his departure from Welfare, he briefly played at an amateur level for Lincs International FC and A & G Auto Repairs FC. Back at Grimsby, his former youth boss Neil Woods, recommended Shahin to first team manager Mike Newell
, who in turn gave him a trial, which he succeeded in impressing enough to earn a professional contract until the end of the 2009-10 season. Shahin made his professional debut on 17 October, in a 2-0 home defeat against Rochdale
.
Shahin was released by Grimsby Town on 12 May 2010. In August 2010 he signed for Non League side Selby Town
In November 2010 he joined Cleethorpes Town. On June 22 Jammal joined Spalding United
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...
born Jordan
Jordan
Jordan , officially the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan , Al-Mamlaka al-Urduniyya al-Hashemiyya) is a kingdom on the East Bank of the River Jordan. The country borders Saudi Arabia to the east and south-east, Iraq to the north-east, Syria to the north and the West Bank and Israel to the west, sharing...
ian professional footballer currently playing for Spalding United. His predominant position is in midfield.
Career
Shahin came through the youth ranks at Grimsby TownGrimsby 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 notably scored the winning goal in the clubs' 1–0 Midlands Floodlit Youth Cup final victory over Walsall
Walsall F.C.
Walsall Football Club are an English association football club based in Walsall, West Midlands. They currently play in League One. The club was founded in 1888 as Walsall Town Swifts, an amalgamation of Walsall Town F.C. and Walsall Swifts F.C. The club was one of the founder members of the Second...
in 2006. Shahin began to shine in the youth side managed by Neil Woods
Neil Woods
Neil Stephen Woods is a former English footballer who played as a striker and former manager of Grimsby Town where he also played between 1990 and 1998. He now works as the Head of Youth at Football League One side Walsall...
, and he became ever present in the side. In 2007 Shahin was snubbed a professional contract by Grimsby and was released. He went on to sign for Yorkshire
Yorkshire
Yorkshire is a historic county of northern England and the largest in the United Kingdom. Because of its great size in comparison to other English counties, functions have been increasingly undertaken over time by its subdivisions, which have also been subject to periodic reform...
non-League outfit Armthorpe Welfare
Armthorpe Welfare F.C.
Armthorpe Welfare F.C. are a football club based in Armthorpe, near Doncaster, South Yorkshire, England.They were established in 1926 and played in the Doncaster Senior League before joining the Northern Counties East Football League Division Two North in 1983...
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Following his departure from Welfare, he briefly played at an amateur level for Lincs International FC and A & G Auto Repairs FC. Back at Grimsby, his former youth boss Neil Woods, recommended Shahin to first team manager Mike Newell
Mike Newell (footballer)
Michael Colin "Mike" Newell is an English football manager and former professional footballer. As a player he notably was a member of the Blackburn Rovers team which won the Premier League in 1995, as well also playing for Crewe Alexandra, Wigan Athletic, Luton Town, Leicester City, Everton,...
, who in turn gave him a trial, which he succeeded in impressing enough to earn a professional contract until the end of the 2009-10 season. Shahin made his professional debut on 17 October, in a 2-0 home defeat against Rochdale
Rochdale A.F.C.
Rochdale Association Football Club is an English professional football club based in Rochdale, Greater Manchester. They play their home matches at Spotland Stadium. Formed in 1907, they were accepted into the Football League in 1921...
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Shahin was released by Grimsby Town on 12 May 2010. In August 2010 he signed for Non League side Selby Town
Selby Town F.C.
Selby Town Football Club is an English football club based in Selby, North Yorkshire, founded in 1919. They play in the Northern Counties East League Premier Division.-History:...
In November 2010 he joined Cleethorpes Town. On June 22 Jammal joined Spalding United