Jordan Halsman
Encyclopedia
Jordan Halsman is a Scottish
professional footballer currently playing for Scottish Premier League
side Motherwell
. He plays as a left-sided Full-back
, but can also operate on the left-side of Midfield.
Halsman came from the Motherwell youth development programme, and was instrumental as the Motherwell under-19 side finished second in the 2009-10 Scottish Premier under-19 League
behind Celtic
. Halsman, along with four other youth players, signed a two-year professional contract with the Fir Park
club. He made his SPL debut as a substitute on 17 October 2009 against Celtic in a 0-0 draw at Celic Park. On February 28 2010, Halsman appeared on Soccer AM
taking part in the Skill Skool contest, but only just lost out to Euan Lindsay of Hamilton Accies
.
On 21 July 2010, Halsman moved to Third Division side Annan Athletic
on loan until January 17th 2011.
Halsman was offered the chance to stay at the Galabank
outfit for the rest of the season. However, the left-sided youngster rejected this, as he attempts to force his way into Motherwell manager Stuart McCall
's first-team plans.
On 28 January 2011, Halsman joined Dumbarton
on loan, initially for a month, but that was then extended until the end of the season as part of Nicky Devlin
's transfer to Motherwell. Halsman scored his first Dumbarton goal in a 5-2 home win over Peterhead
.
Scotland
Scotland is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. Occupying the northern third of the island of Great Britain, it shares a border with England to the south and is bounded by the North Sea to the east, the Atlantic Ocean to the north and west, and the North Channel and Irish Sea to the...
professional footballer currently playing for Scottish Premier League
Scottish Premier League
The Scottish Premier League , also known as the SPL , is a professional league competition for association football clubs in Scotland...
side Motherwell
Motherwell F.C.
Motherwell Football & Athletic Club are a Scottish professional football club based in Motherwell, North Lanarkshire. The club compete in the Scottish Premier League and are one of only seven teams to have remained in this league since it was founded in 1998...
. He plays as a left-sided Full-back
Defender (association football)
Within the sport of association football, a defender is an outfield player whose primary role is to prevent the opposition from attacking....
, but can also operate on the left-side of Midfield.
Halsman came from the Motherwell youth development programme, and was instrumental as the Motherwell under-19 side finished second in the 2009-10 Scottish Premier under-19 League
Scottish Premier under-19 League
The Scottish Premier Under-19 League is the top level of youth football in Scotland. It is contested by the Under-19 teams of Scottish Premier League clubs.-History:...
behind Celtic
Celtic F.C.
Celtic Football Club is a Scottish football club based in the Parkhead area of Glasgow, which currently plays in the Scottish Premier League. The club was established in 1887, and played its first game in 1888. Celtic have won the Scottish League Championship on 42 occasions, most recently in the...
. Halsman, along with four other youth players, signed a two-year professional contract with the Fir Park
Fir Park
Fir Park Stadium is a football stadium situated in Motherwell, North Lanarkshire, Scotland. The stadium plays host to the home matches of Scottish Premier League club Motherwell.- History :...
club. He made his SPL debut as a substitute on 17 October 2009 against Celtic in a 0-0 draw at Celic Park. On February 28 2010, Halsman appeared on Soccer AM
Soccer AM
Soccer AM is a British Saturday-morning football-based comedy/talk show, predominantly based around the Premier League...
taking part in the Skill Skool contest, but only just lost out to Euan Lindsay of Hamilton Accies
Hamilton Academical F.C.
Hamilton Academical Football Club, often known as Hamilton Academical, or Accies, are a Scottish football club from Hamilton in South Lanarkshire. They were established in 1874 from the school football team at Hamilton Academy. They remain the only professional club in British football to have...
.
On 21 July 2010, Halsman moved to Third Division side Annan Athletic
Annan Athletic F.C.
Annan Athletic Football Club are an association football club who compete in the Scottish Third Division. They are based in the town of Annan, Dumfries and Galloway...
on loan until January 17th 2011.
Halsman was offered the chance to stay at the Galabank
Galabank
Galabank is a football stadium in the town of Annan, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland. It is the home stadium of Annan Athletic F.C.-Overview:...
outfit for the rest of the season. However, the left-sided youngster rejected this, as he attempts to force his way into Motherwell manager Stuart McCall
Stuart McCall
Andrew Stuart Murray McCall , usually known as Stuart McCall, is a former footballer who played in central midfield. He played a total of 763 league games during his career, the 13th highest of all British footballers...
's first-team plans.
On 28 January 2011, Halsman joined Dumbarton
Dumbarton F.C.
Dumbarton Football Club is Scotland's 4th oldest football club – founded in 1872, just after Queen's Park , Kilmarnock and Stranraer...
on loan, initially for a month, but that was then extended until the end of the season as part of Nicky Devlin
Nicky Devlin
Nicholas "Nicky" Devlin is a Scottish professional footballer currently playing for Scottish Premier League side Motherwell. He plays as a right-sided Full-back....
's transfer to Motherwell. Halsman scored his first Dumbarton goal in a 5-2 home win over Peterhead
Peterhead F.C.
Peterhead F.C. are a football club based in Peterhead, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. They currently play in the Scottish Football League Third Division, following promotion in the 2004–05 season.Their home ground is Balmoor in Peterhead, with a capacity of 4,000...
.
External links
- Jordan Halsman profile at Motherwell FC official website