Damion Stewart
Encyclopedia
Damion Delano Stewart is a Jamaica
n footballer who plays for Bristol City as a defender
.
team Harbour View
where he garnered the nickname "Stew Peas". While playing as defensive stalwart at Harbour View, his club won the Jamaica National Premiere League title in 2000 and CFU Club Championship in 2004. In February 2005 he had a trial with Darlington
, following which he was due to sign for the rest of the 2004–05
, until his move was blocked by the Home Office
.
and signed a season long loan for the 2005–06
season. He made his Bradford debut as a half-time substitute in a 2–0 defeat to Southend United
on 9 August 2005. His first start came on 12 November 2005 when he was substituted after just 27 minutes. He scored his first goal in a 1–0 victory over Bournemouth
to help ease Bradford's relegation
worries. In total he played 23 league games during his loan spell as Bradford came 11th in League One
.
had hoped to keep Stewart on, but his form earned him a six-figure transfer to Championship
side Queens Park Rangers
. After a shaky start to life in the Championship
, Stewart hit form after the arrival of Danny Cullip from Nottingham Forest
. He soon cemented his place in the Queens Park Rangers side and played more than 80 games in the 2006–07 and 2007–08 seasons. In the 2007–08 season, Stewart scored five goals, but was also sent off twice. He memorably scored the only goal as QPR knocked Aston Villa out of the 2008/09 Carling Cup with a 1–0 victory at Villa Park.
in 1999 against Ghana
. He has played in the 2003, 2005 and 2009 CONCACAF Gold Cups and numerous World Cup qualification matches since his senior team debut.
International
Jamaica
Jamaica is an island nation of the Greater Antilles, in length, up to in width and 10,990 square kilometres in area. It is situated in the Caribbean Sea, about south of Cuba, and west of Hispaniola, the island harbouring the nation-states Haiti and the Dominican Republic...
n footballer who plays for Bristol City as a defender
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....
.
Harbour View
Stewart played for JamaicanJamaican National Premier League
The National Premier League, also known as the Jamaican National Premier League and, for sponsorship purposes, the Red Stripe Premier League, is the first division football league in the nation of Jamaica. Twelve teams currently compete in the league.The competition is divided in three stages in...
team Harbour View
Harbour View F.C.
Harbour View Football Club is a Jamaican football club that currently plays in the Digicel Premier League. Harbour View is nicknamed the "Stars of the East" or "Easters" and plays home games at Harbour View Stadium.-History:...
where he garnered the nickname "Stew Peas". While playing as defensive stalwart at Harbour View, his club won the Jamaica National Premiere League title in 2000 and CFU Club Championship in 2004. In February 2005 he had a trial with Darlington
Darlington F.C.
Darlington Football Club is a professional association football club based in Darlington, County Durham, currently playing in the Conference National. The club was founded in 1883, and originally played its games at Feethams, before moving to the Darlington Arena in 2003...
, following which he was due to sign for the rest 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...
, until his move was blocked by the Home Office
Home Office
The Home Office is the United Kingdom government department responsible for immigration control, security, and order. As such it is responsible for the police, UK Border Agency, and the Security Service . It is also in charge of government policy on security-related issues such as drugs,...
.
Bradford City
He returned to England in the summer with Bradford CityBradford City A.F.C.
Bradford City Association Football Club is an English association football club based in Bradford, West Yorkshire, playing in League Two....
and signed a season long loan for the 2005–06
2005-06 in English football
The 2005–06 season was the 126th season of competitive football in England.-Overview:*The rebuilt Wembley Stadium was due to open in time for the FA Cup final in May. However, in August 2005, The Football Association reserved the Millennium Stadium as a backup, as there was some doubt whether...
season. He made his Bradford debut as a half-time substitute in a 2–0 defeat to Southend United
Southend United F.C.
Southend United Football Club is an English football club based at Roots Hall Stadium, Prittlewell, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, who play in Football League Two. Their home ground is Roots Hall, and the club plan to move into a new 22,000-seater stadium located at Fossetts Farm.-Stadium:The club has had...
on 9 August 2005. His first start came on 12 November 2005 when he was substituted after just 27 minutes. He scored his first goal in a 1–0 victory over Bournemouth
A.F.C. Bournemouth
A.F.C. Bournemouth is an English football club currently playing in Football League One. The club plays at Dean Court in Kings Park, Boscombe, Bournemouth, Dorset and have been in existence since 1899....
to help ease Bradford's relegation
Promotion and relegation
In many sports leagues around the world, promotion and relegation is a process that takes place at the end of each season. Through it, teams are transferred between divisions based on their performance that season...
worries. In total he played 23 league games during his loan spell as Bradford came 11th in League One
Football League One
Football League One is the second-highest division of The Football League and third-highest division overall in the English football league system....
.
Queens Park Rangers
Bradford manager Colin ToddColin Todd
Colin Todd is an English football manager and former player. As a player, he made more than 600 appearances in the Football League, playing for Sunderland, Derby County, Everton, Birmingham City, Nottingham Forest, Oxford United and Luton Town, and also played in the North American Soccer League...
had hoped to keep Stewart on, but his form earned him a six-figure transfer to Championship
Football League Championship
The Football League Championship is the highest division of The Football League and second-highest division overall in the English football league system after the Premier League...
side Queens Park Rangers
Queens Park Rangers F.C.
Queens Park Rangers Football Club is an English professional football club, based in White City, Hammersmith and Fulham, west London. As the 2010-11 Football League Championship champions, they now play in the top tier of English football the Premier League, for the first time in 15 years...
. After a shaky start to life in the Championship
Football League Championship
The Football League Championship is the highest division of The Football League and second-highest division overall in the English football league system after the Premier League...
, Stewart hit form after the arrival of Danny Cullip from Nottingham Forest
Nottingham Forest F.C.
Nottingham Forest Football Club is an English Association Football club based in West Bridgford, Nottingham, that plays in the Football League Championship...
. He soon cemented his place in the Queens Park Rangers side and played more than 80 games in the 2006–07 and 2007–08 seasons. In the 2007–08 season, Stewart scored five goals, but was also sent off twice. He memorably scored the only goal as QPR knocked Aston Villa out of the 2008/09 Carling Cup with a 1–0 victory at Villa Park.
Bristol City
He joined Bristol City on a three year contract, in July 2010 for an undisclosed fee. He made his nPower Championship debut for city against Millwall on 7 August and was booked twice resulting in a red card. He scored his first goal against Doncaster a week later.International career
Stewart played for the Jamaica Under-20 and Under-23 youth national teams. He made his senior international debut for Jamaica National Football TeamJamaica national football team
The Jamaica national football team is the national team of Jamaica and is controlled by the Jamaica Football Federation. After decades in CONCACAF obscurity, they gained many fans throughout the world after they qualified for the 1998 FIFA World Cup...
in 1999 against Ghana
Ghana national football team
The Ghana national football team, popularly known as the Black Stars, is the national association football team of Ghana and is controlled by the Ghana Football Association...
. He has played in the 2003, 2005 and 2009 CONCACAF Gold Cups and numerous World Cup qualification matches since his senior team debut.
Honours
- Jamaican National Premier LeagueJamaican National Premier LeagueThe National Premier League, also known as the Jamaican National Premier League and, for sponsorship purposes, the Red Stripe Premier League, is the first division football league in the nation of Jamaica. Twelve teams currently compete in the league.The competition is divided in three stages in...
: 1
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- 2000
- JFF Champions Cup: 4
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- 2001, 2002
- Runner-up (2): 2003, 2005
International
- CFU Club ChampionshipCFU Club ChampionshipThe CFU Club Championship or CFU Club Champions' Cup is the annual international football competition held amongst association football clubs from the Caribbean Islands for clubs that are members of the Caribbean Football Union...
: 1
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- 2004
External links
- Damion Stewart player profile at qpr.co.uk