Ryan Jarvis
Encyclopedia
Ryan Robert Jarvis, is an English
professional footballer who currently plays for Walsall
. His younger brother, Rossi Jarvis
, played alongside him at Norwich City
, while his cousin, Adam Tann
, is currently unattached. Jarvis has represented England
at all junior levels.
on 19 April 2003 in the English First Division, aged just 16 years and 282 days. He also became the club's youngest goalscorer the following season with a late strike in a 2–1 home defeat by Watford
on 15 November 2003. Jarvis ended the 2003/04 season with a Division One championship medal as Norwich won promotion to the premiership.
Jarvis scored his first Premiership goal against Liverpool
during a 2–1 defeat on 3 January 2005 with a spectacular 20-yard effort. He spent the latter part of that season on loan at Colchester United
from March–May 2005. He played two games for them without scoring.
His 2005/06 season was wrecked by injuries limiting him to a solitary goal against Luton Town
, however in April 2006 he signed a new contract with Norwich City to last until June 2008. His brother Rossi was also on Norwich's books at this time, and the two brothers played together in the same Norwich team on 19 September 2006 in a Football League Cup
match against Rotherham United
, in which Ryan scored twice.
On 15 February 2007, Jarvis went on loan to Leyton Orient
after the club were left with only one fit striker, James Walker, himself a loanee from Charlton. He scored a hat trick
in the game against Millwall
on 20 February 2007, and then two more against Tranmere
four days later and remained with Orient for the rest of the season.
On 24 August 2007, Jarvis went on loan to Kilmarnock until January 2008. On his return he immediately began a loan spell at Notts County
until the end of the season.
. One week later he scored the last goal in a 3–3 draw against Yeovil
. After two goals in his first five games of the new season, Jarvis didn't score again until the 3–1 defeat of Gillingham
in early December. Goals against Walsall
, Carlisle
, Bristol Rovers
and Stockport County
followed. He helped seal Orient's status in League One for another season with a 78th minute strike in a 2–0 win over Wycombe Wanderers on 1 May, relegating Wycombe to League Two.
In November 2010 Jarvis signed on-loan for Northampton Town
until 5 January 2011. After returning to Orient, he spent much of the time playing in the reserves or on the first team bench, but after coming on as a substitute for Harry Kane
in a home game against Peterborough United
, he scored the winner in the 96th minute to keep Orient's play-off hopes alive.
Following the 2010/11 season, Jarvis was released by Leyton Orient.
on a one year deal on the 30th June 2011. He scored both his first and second goals for Walsall with a brace in a 2 - 0 victory over Bournemouth.
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...
professional footballer who currently plays for 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...
. His younger brother, Rossi Jarvis
Rossi Jarvis
Ross Anthony "Rossi" Jarvis is an English professional footballer who plays primarily as a midfielder. He currently plays for Cambridge United in the Conference National.-Norwich City:...
, played alongside him at Norwich City
Norwich City F.C.
Norwich City Football Club is an English professional football club based in Norwich, Norfolk. As of the 2011–12 season, Norwich City are again playing in the Premier League after a six-year absence, having finished as runner up in the Championship in 2010–11 and winning automatic promotion.The...
, while his cousin, Adam Tann
Adam Tann
Adam John Tann is an English footballer who plays as a defender. He is currently playing for Chelmsford City.-Career:Born in Fakenham, Tann started his career with Cambridge United, after being awarded a professional contract at the beginning of the 1999–2000 season...
, is currently unattached. Jarvis has represented England
England national football team
The England national football team represents England in association football and is controlled by the Football Association, the governing body for football in England. England is the joint oldest national football team in the world, alongside Scotland, whom they played in the world's first...
at all junior levels.
Norwich City
A striker, Jarvis became Norwich City's youngest ever first team player with a substitute appearance in a 0–0 draw at WalsallWalsall 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...
on 19 April 2003 in the English First Division, aged just 16 years and 282 days. He also became the club's youngest goalscorer the following season with a late strike in a 2–1 home defeat by 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...
on 15 November 2003. Jarvis ended the 2003/04 season with a Division One championship medal as Norwich won promotion to the premiership.
Jarvis scored his first Premiership goal against Liverpool
Liverpool F.C.
Liverpool Football Club is an English Premier League football club based in Liverpool, Merseyside. Liverpool has won eighteen League titles, second most in English football, seven FA Cups and a record seven League Cups...
during a 2–1 defeat on 3 January 2005 with a spectacular 20-yard effort. He spent the latter part of that season on loan at Colchester United
Colchester United F.C.
Colchester United Football Club is an English football club based in Colchester. The club was formed in 1937, and briefly shared their old Layer Road home with now defunct side Colchester Town who had previously used the ground from 1910....
from March–May 2005. He played two games for them without scoring.
His 2005/06 season was wrecked by injuries limiting him to a solitary goal against Luton Town
Luton Town F.C.
Luton Town Football Club is an English professional football club based since 1905 at Kenilworth Road, Luton, Bedfordshire. The club currently competes in the fifth tier of English football, the Conference National, for the third consecutive season during the 2011–12 season.Formed in 1885, it was...
, however in April 2006 he signed a new contract with Norwich City to last until June 2008. His brother Rossi was also on Norwich's books at this time, and the two brothers played together in the same Norwich team on 19 September 2006 in a Football 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...
match against Rotherham United
Rotherham United F.C.
Rotherham United Football Club are an English professional football club based in Rotherham, South Yorkshire, who compete in League Two, the fourth tier of English football. The club's colours have traditionally been red and white, although these have evolved through history...
, in which Ryan scored twice.
On 15 February 2007, Jarvis went on loan to Leyton Orient
Leyton Orient F.C.
Leyton Orient F.C. are an English professional football club in East London. They currently play in Football League One and are known to their fans as the O's.Leyton Orient have spent one season in the top flight of English football, in 1962–63...
after the club were left with only one fit striker, James Walker, himself a loanee from Charlton. He scored a hat trick
Hat Trick
Hat trick, hat-trick or hattrick may refer to:* hat-trick — in various sports, achieving three goals, wickets, etc. in a single match* Hattrick — online football management game** Hattrick Limited — producers of this game...
in the game against Millwall
Millwall F.C.
Millwall Football Club is an English professional football club based in South Bermondsey, south east London, that plays in the Football League Championship, the second tier of English football. Founded as Millwall Rovers in 1885, the club has retained its name despite having last played in the...
on 20 February 2007, and then two more against Tranmere
Tranmere Rovers F.C.
Tranmere Rovers Football Club are an English team based in Birkenhead, Wirral. The club currently compete in League One, the third tier of the English football league system...
four days later and remained with Orient for the rest of the season.
On 24 August 2007, Jarvis went on loan to Kilmarnock until January 2008. On his return he immediately began a loan spell at Notts County
Notts County F.C.
Notts County Football Club are an English professional football club based in Nottingham. They are the oldest of all the clubs in the world that are now professional, having been formed in 1862. They currently play in League One of The Football League, the third tier of the English football system...
until the end of the season.
Leyton Orient
At the end of the 2007/08 season Norwich City decided not to renew Jarvis' contract, and he signed for Leyton Orient on 25 June. He featured in 31 league games and one cup game without netting a single goal for the O's. Three games into the 2009/10 season Jarvis finally scored his first goal for the club in his 35th appearance for them, their only goal in a 2–1 defeat against OldhamOldham Athletic A.F.C.
Oldham Athletic Association Football Club is an English association football club based at Boundary Park, on Sheepfoot Lane in Oldham, Greater Manchester. The club currently competes in the Football League One, the third tier of the English league...
. One week later he scored the last goal in a 3–3 draw against Yeovil
Yeovil Town F.C.
Yeovil Town F.C. are an English association football team based in Yeovil, Somerset. The club play in League One after having won the League Two championship in 2004–05...
. After two goals in his first five games of the new season, Jarvis didn't score again until the 3–1 defeat of Gillingham
Gillingham F.C.
Gillingham Football Club is an English professional football club based in the town of Gillingham, Kent. The only Kent-based club in the Football League, they play their home matches at the Priestfield Stadium...
in early December. Goals against 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...
, Carlisle
Carlisle United F.C.
Carlisle United F.C. is an English football club based in Carlisle, Cumbria, where they play at Brunton Park. Formed in 1904, the club currently compete in League One, the third tier of the English football league system....
, Bristol Rovers
Bristol Rovers F.C.
Bristol Rovers Football Club is an English professional football club, based in Bristol, that competes in Football League Two. The team plays its home matches at the Memorial Stadium, in the Horfield area of the city....
and Stockport County
Stockport County F.C.
Stockport County Football Club is an English football club based in Stockport, Greater Manchester. The club formed in 1883 as Heaton Norris Rovers, shortly afterwards merging with Heaton Norris F.C., and adopted the current name on 24 May 1890 on the creation of the County Borough of Stockport...
followed. He helped seal Orient's status in League One for another season with a 78th minute strike in a 2–0 win over Wycombe Wanderers on 1 May, relegating Wycombe to League Two.
In November 2010 Jarvis signed on-loan for Northampton Town
Northampton Town F.C.
Northampton Town Football Club are an English professional football club based in Northampton, Northamptonshire. They currently play in Football League Two, the lowest league division, after being relegated from League One on the last day of the 2008–09 season...
until 5 January 2011. After returning to Orient, he spent much of the time playing in the reserves or on the first team bench, but after coming on as a substitute for Harry Kane
Harry Kane (footballer)
Harry Edward Kane is an English professional footballer currently playing for Tottenham Hotspur, as a forward.-Career:Kane's career started in the Tottenham youth system, making 22 appearances for Tottenham U18s during the 2009–2010 season, scoring 18 goals...
in a home game against Peterborough United
Peterborough United F.C.
Peterborough United Football Club are a professional English football club based in Peterborough. Peterborough United formed in 1934 and played in the old Midland League, which they won six times; eventually being admitted to the Football League in 1960, replacing Gateshead. Their home ground is...
, he scored the winner in the 96th minute to keep Orient's play-off hopes alive.
Following the 2010/11 season, Jarvis was released by Leyton Orient.
Walsall
Jarvis signed for WalsallWalsall
Walsall is a large industrial town in the West Midlands of England. It is located northwest of Birmingham and east of Wolverhampton. Historically a part of Staffordshire, Walsall is a component area of the West Midlands conurbation and part of the Black Country.Walsall is the administrative...
on a one year deal on the 30th June 2011. He scored both his first and second goals for Walsall with a brace in a 2 - 0 victory over Bournemouth.
External links
- Ryan Jarvis player profile at canaries.co.uk
- Career information