Jordan Slew
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Jordan Michael Slew is an English footballer who plays as a striker
for Premier League club Blackburn Rovers
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, Slew made his professional début at the start of October 2010, coming on as an 86th minute substitute in a 1–0 home defeat to Watford
. Slew then signed his first senior professional contract with Sheffield United at the start of November which would run until 2012. After a further substitute appearance he made his first start for the Blades on in mid April against Preston North End
at Deepdale, and duly scored his first goal for the club. After much speculation during the following close season Slew agreed an improved two year deal to keep him at Bramall Lane
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on transfer deadline day, signing a four-year deal. Six weeks prior, on 15 July, when signing a new one-year contract with the Blades, Slew had said: "This is my hometown and where I want to continue my development. The aim now is to play as many games and score as many goals as possible."
in a 1–0 defeat to Germany on 8 February 2011, replacing Connor Wickham
after 60 minutes He earned his second cap against the Netherlands on 29 March 2011 in a 3–0 loss coming on at the 72nd minute.
Striker
Forwards, also known as strikers, are the players on a team in association football who play nearest to the opposing team's goal, and are therefore principally responsible for scoring goals...
for Premier League club Blackburn Rovers
Blackburn Rovers F.C.
Blackburn Rovers Football Club is an English professional association football club based in the town of Blackburn, Lancashire. The team currently competes in the Premier League, the top tier of English football....
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Sheffield United
A product of the Sheffield United academySheffield United F.C. Academy
Sheffield United Football Club Youth Academy are the youth team of Sheffield United. The Under-18 team play in the highest level of youth football in England, The FA Premier Academy League Group D....
, Slew made his professional début at the start of October 2010, coming on as an 86th minute substitute in a 1–0 home defeat to Watford
Watford F.C.
Watford Football Club is an English professional football club based in Watford, Hertfordshire. It is often referred to as Watford F.C., Watford, or by the team's nickname The Hornets . Watford Rovers, Founded in 1881, entered the FA Cup for the first time in 1886, and the Southern League a decade...
. Slew then signed his first senior professional contract with Sheffield United at the start of November which would run until 2012. After a further substitute appearance he made his first start for the Blades on in mid April against Preston North End
Preston North End F.C.
Preston North End Football Club is an English professional football club located in the Deepdale area of the city of Preston, Lancashire, currently playing in the third tier of English league football, League One...
at Deepdale, and duly scored his first goal for the club. After much speculation during the following close season Slew agreed an improved two year deal to keep him at Bramall Lane
Bramall Lane
-Cricket at the Lane:Bramall Lane opened as a cricket ground in 1855, having been leased by Michael Ellison from the Duke of Norfolk at an annual rent of £70. The site was then away from the town's industrial area, and relatively free from smoke. It was built to host the matches of local cricket...
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Blackburn Rovers
Despite having only recently signed an extended deal with The Blades, Slew signed for Premier League team Blackburn RoversBlackburn Rovers F.C.
Blackburn Rovers Football Club is an English professional association football club based in the town of Blackburn, Lancashire. The team currently competes in the Premier League, the top tier of English football....
on transfer deadline day, signing a four-year deal. Six weeks prior, on 15 July, when signing a new one-year contract with the Blades, Slew had said: "This is my hometown and where I want to continue my development. The aim now is to play as many games and score as many goals as possible."
International career
Slew made his international début for the England U19sEngland national under-19 football team
-Other matches:-Latest squad:The following players were named in the squad for the friendly match against Denmark.- Recent call-ups :The following players have also been called up to the England under-19 squad and remain eligible.-Past squads:...
in a 1–0 defeat to Germany on 8 February 2011, replacing Connor Wickham
Connor Wickham
Connor Neil Ralph Wickham is an English footballer who plays for Sunderland as a striker.He played youth football at Reading before being released and moving to Ipswich Town in 2006 where he continued in the youth structure. He made his full professional debut for the club in April 2009...
after 60 minutes He earned his second cap against the Netherlands on 29 March 2011 in a 3–0 loss coming on at the 72nd minute.
Career statistics
| Club | Season | League | FA Cup | League Cup | Continental | Other | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Sheffield United Sheffield United F.C. Sheffield United Football Club is a professional English football club based in the city of Sheffield, South Yorkshire.They were the first sporting team to use the name 'United' and are nicknamed 'The Blades', thanks to Sheffield's worldwide reputation for steel production... |
2010–11 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | - | |8 | 2 | ||
| Sheffield United Sheffield United F.C. Sheffield United Football Club is a professional English football club based in the city of Sheffield, South Yorkshire.They were the first sporting team to use the name 'United' and are nicknamed 'The Blades', thanks to Sheffield's worldwide reputation for steel production... |
2011–12 2011–12 Football League The Football League 2011–12, called the Npower Football League, is the 112th season of the Football League. It began in August 2011 and will conclude in May 2012, with the promotion play-off finals.... |
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | - | - | |2 | 1 | ||
| Career total | 8 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 3 | |