Jason Barnett (footballer)
Encyclopedia
Jason Barnett is a retired English
footballer who was active from between 1994 and 2006.
but after being promoted to the first team squad at the beginning of the 1994-1995 campaign, he was released at the end of the season. Barnett then linked up with Lincoln City
and played in over 220 appearances for the club in all competitions between 1995 and 2002. Barnett was part of a large clear out from Sincil Bank
by manager Keith Alexander
following the conclusion to the 2001-2002 campaign, this saw much of City's high earners such as Kingsley Black
depart the club. After turning down other offers from professional clubs, Barnett switched careers to work in the Prison Service. While doing this he also signed semi professional terms with Lincoln United
, where he remained until the end of the 2004-2005 season. Barnett also had a short spell playing with Spalding United
who at the time were managed by Barnett's former Lincoln defensive team mate Steve Welsh
.
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...
footballer who was active from between 1994 and 2006.
Career
Barnett was a product of the youth team of Wolverhampton WanderersWolverhampton Wanderers F.C.
Wolverhampton Wanderers Football Club is an English professional association football club that represents the city of Wolverhampton in the West Midlands region. They are members of the Premier League, the highest level of English football. The club was founded in 1877 and since 1889 has played at...
but after being promoted to the first team squad at the beginning of the 1994-1995 campaign, he was released at the end of the season. Barnett then linked up with Lincoln City
Lincoln City F.C.
Lincoln City Football Club is an English professional association football club based in Lincoln, Lincolnshire. The club are currently members of the Conference National in 2011–12 following relegation from the Football League....
and played in over 220 appearances for the club in all competitions between 1995 and 2002. Barnett was part of a large clear out from Sincil Bank
Sincil Bank
Sincil Bank is a football stadium in Lincoln, England and has been the home of Lincoln City since 1895. Previously, Lincoln City had played at the nearby John O'Gaunts ground since the club's 1884 inception. Sincil Bank has an overall capacity of 10,120 and is colloquially known to fans as "The...
by manager Keith Alexander
Keith Alexander (footballer)
Keith Alexander was a Saint Lucian footballer and manager. Born in Nottingham, England, he was the manager of League Two side Macclesfield Town at the time of his death, in a career that included international appearances for Saint Lucia. Alexander played for a whole host of lower league football...
following the conclusion to the 2001-2002 campaign, this saw much of City's high earners such as Kingsley Black
Kingsley Black
Kingsley Black is an English-born Northern Ireland former professional footballer. He notably played for Luton Town, Nottingham Forest and Grimsby Town...
depart the club. After turning down other offers from professional clubs, Barnett switched careers to work in the Prison Service. While doing this he also signed semi professional terms with Lincoln United
Lincoln United F.C.
Lincoln United F.C. is an English football team which plays in the Northern Premier League. The club is based in Lincoln. 'The Whites', as they are commonly known, play at the Ashby Avenue ground, which backs on to Hartsholme Country Park.-History:...
, where he remained until the end of the 2004-2005 season. Barnett also had a short spell playing with Spalding United
Spalding United F.C.
Spalding United F.C. is an English football club based in Spalding, Lincolnshire. The club are currently members of Division One of the United Counties League and play at Sir Halley Stewart Field.-History:...
who at the time were managed by Barnett's former Lincoln defensive team mate Steve Welsh
Steve Welsh
Steven George Welsh is a former professional footballer and currently Head of Youth Development at Boston United. He joined the Pilgrims in October 2005 and acted as manager from 18 December 2008 until the end of the 2008-2009 season...
.