Jim Provett
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James "Jim" Provett is a football goalkeeper, who currently plays for Norton & Stockton Ancients
.
's youth development programme, the same programme that developed players such as Adam Boyd
and Antony Sweeney
. It was there where he developed into a good shot-stopper and he was offered a professional contract by the then manager Chris Turner in 2001. Provett’s professional contract saw the departure of Martin Hollund
who was released.
In 2002, Provett made his debut against Tranmere Rovers in the LDV Vans Cup
. However during his debut he conceded five goals, which was one of the worst debuts by any Hartlepool keeper. For the remainder of the season Provett struggled to dislodge Anthony Williams
who played in all of Hartlepool's league games.
During the following 2003–04
season Provett was handed his opportunity to impress in the League Cup
against Sheffield Wednesday
. During this match he made a save during a penalty shoot out to win Hartlepool the match. He kept his place in the team for the remainder of the season and was named the Hartlepool's Players' Player and Fans' Player of the Season.
For the start of the 2004–05
season Provett was given the number one goalkeepers shirt. He started the first few games of the season but soon faced stiff competition from Dimitrious Konstantopolous
who eventually overtook him as Hartlepool's first choice keeper. As the season approached its final quarter Provett handed in a transfer request due to lack of first team appearances. However, he withdrew this request the week before Hartlepool played the second leg of the play-off semi-final.
After failing to make the first team for the following two seasons, Provett stalled on a new contract. However, before he resigned Hartlepool withdrew their offer and he left the club. In July 2007, he joined Bury
on trial. After passing a medical, Provett joined Bury and was their new number one keeper. He was released by Bury FC after making 41 appearances for the club at the end of the 2007-08 season.
On 3 July 2008, Harrogate Town
released the news that Provett had signed for them. He became the number 1 for Harrogate Town
and made a reputation for producing great save after great save. However due to cost cutting measures the entire Harrogate squad was put up for sale. Provett was transferred to Gateshead
on 11 February 2009. After making 19 appearances (including 1 game in 2009 against Chester City
, whose record was expunged that season), Gateshead released Provett after the 2009-10 season. Following his release from Gateshead, Provett went on to join Norton and Stockton Ancients FC, in the Northern League. In addition to playing football, he went on to train budding goalkeepers for 'Just4Keepers', founded by former Everton goalkeeper Ray Newland.
Norton & Stockton Ancients F.C.
Norton & Stockton Ancients Football Club is an English football club based in based in Norton, Stockton-on-Tees, England. They are currently members of Division One of the Northern League and play at the Norton Sports Complex.-History:...
.
Playing career
Jim Provett came through Hartlepool UnitedHartlepool United F.C.
Hartlepool United Football Club is an English professional football club based in Hartlepool that currently play in League One. The team won promotion to League One in the 2006–07 season...
's youth development programme, the same programme that developed players such as Adam Boyd
Adam Boyd
Adam Mark Boyd is an English footballer, who plays for Hartlepool United in the English Football League One. Boyd plays as a striker and started off playing in school while attending Grange Primary School, in his hometown of Hartlepool....
and Antony Sweeney
Antony Sweeney
Antony Thomas Sweeney is a professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Hartlepool United in League One.-Career:Antony Sweeney grew up as a Liverpool fan and his favourite player was Robbie Fowler...
. It was there where he developed into a good shot-stopper and he was offered a professional contract by the then manager Chris Turner in 2001. Provett’s professional contract saw the departure of Martin Hollund
Martin Hollund
Martin Hollund is a Norwegian football player currently playing for Løv-Ham.He hails from Bømlo. While playing for SK Brann, he was sold to Hartlepool United in 1997, playing 117 league games over five seasons. He retired from top-level football after the 2006 season...
who was released.
In 2002, Provett made his debut against Tranmere Rovers in the LDV Vans Cup
Football League Trophy
The Football League Trophy, currently known as the Johnstone's Paint Trophy for sponsorship reasons, is an annual English association football knock-out competition open to the 48 clubs in Football League One and Football League Two, the bottom two divisions in the four fully professional top...
. However during his debut he conceded five goals, which was one of the worst debuts by any Hartlepool keeper. For the remainder of the season Provett struggled to dislodge Anthony Williams
Tony Williams (footballer)
Anthony Williams is a former Welsh professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper from 1997 until 2010. He is currently employed as the Goalkeeping Coach of Football League One side Bury...
who played in all of Hartlepool's league games.
During the following 2003–04
2003-04 in English football
The 2003-04 season was the 124th season of competitive football in England.-Overview:Arsenal completed the entire campaign without losing a single league game....
season Provett was handed his opportunity to impress in the League Cup
Football League Cup
The Football League Cup, commonly known as the League Cup or, from current sponsorship, the Carling Cup, is an English association football competition. Like the FA Cup, it is played on a knockout basis...
against Sheffield Wednesday
Sheffield Wednesday F.C.
Sheffield Wednesday Football Club are a football club based in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England, who are currently competing in the Football League One in the 2011-12 season, in England. Sheffield Wednesday are one of the oldest professional clubs in the world and the fourth oldest in the...
. During this match he made a save during a penalty shoot out to win Hartlepool the match. He kept his place in the team for the remainder of the season and was named the Hartlepool's Players' Player and Fans' Player of the Season.
For the start of the 2004–05
2004-05 in English football
The 2004–05 season was the 125th season of competitive football in England.-Overview:*2004–05 was the first season to feature the rebranded Football League. The First Division, Second Division and Third Division were renamed the Football League Championship, Football League One and Football League...
season Provett was given the number one goalkeepers shirt. He started the first few games of the season but soon faced stiff competition from Dimitrious Konstantopolous
Dimitrious Konstantopolous
Dimitrios Konstantopoulos is a Greek football goalkeeper, who currently plays for AEK Athens.-Hartlepool United:...
who eventually overtook him as Hartlepool's first choice keeper. As the season approached its final quarter Provett handed in a transfer request due to lack of first team appearances. However, he withdrew this request the week before Hartlepool played the second leg of the play-off semi-final.
After failing to make the first team for the following two seasons, Provett stalled on a new contract. However, before he resigned Hartlepool withdrew their offer and he left the club. In July 2007, he joined 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...
on trial. After passing a medical, Provett joined Bury and was their new number one keeper. He was released by Bury FC after making 41 appearances for the club at the end of the 2007-08 season.
On 3 July 2008, Harrogate Town
Harrogate Town F.C.
Harrogate Town Football Club is an English semi-professional football club based in Harrogate, North Yorkshire. The club was founded in 1914 and currently competes in the Conference North division of the Football Conference.-History:...
released the news that Provett had signed for them. He became the number 1 for Harrogate Town
Harrogate Town F.C.
Harrogate Town Football Club is an English semi-professional football club based in Harrogate, North Yorkshire. The club was founded in 1914 and currently competes in the Conference North division of the Football Conference.-History:...
and made a reputation for producing great save after great save. However due to cost cutting measures the entire Harrogate squad was put up for sale. Provett was transferred to Gateshead
Gateshead F.C.
Gateshead Football Club are a professional Association football club, based in Gateshead, England. They currently play in the Conference National, the fifth level of the English football league system.Ian Bogie is the current manager....
on 11 February 2009. After making 19 appearances (including 1 game in 2009 against Chester City
Chester City F.C.
Chester City Football Club was an English football team from Chester. The club was founded as Chester F.C., and joined the Football League in 1931, spending most of their time in the lower divisions. They changed their name to Chester City in 1983. Chester won their first league title in 2004, the...
, whose record was expunged that season), Gateshead released Provett after the 2009-10 season. Following his release from Gateshead, Provett went on to join Norton and Stockton Ancients FC, in the Northern League. In addition to playing football, he went on to train budding goalkeepers for 'Just4Keepers', founded by former Everton goalkeeper Ray Newland.