Jason Bowen (footballer)
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Jason Peter Bowen is a Welsh
former international footballer. Bowen was capped twice by Wales
in a career which started at Swansea City
.
. In his five seasons at The Vetch he played 124 league games, scoring 26 goals, mostly under the management of Frank Burrows
and captaincy of John Cornforth
. Whilst at Swansea, he progressed from the Welsh schools and youth set-ups through to the full international squad
, earning his first full cap from Mike Smith
in a 2–1 win in Estonia
in 1994.
In July 1995, he then moved to Birmingham City
where he remained for a further three years. He won his second Welsh cap in a 7–1 defeat in Holland in 1996. He had a spell on loan at Southampton
in September 1997 under manager Dave Jones, and made 3 appearances in the Premiership. It seemed that the move would permanent but the clubs were unable to agree a fee, so Bowen returned to Birmingham.
He then moved to Reading
in December 1997 before returning to Wales in January 1999 where he spent five years with Cardiff City
, suffering one relegation but offsetting that with three promotions as Cardiff took off following the arrival of Sam Hammam
. He was put on the transfer list by Cardiff in March 2004 and left the club by mutual consent the following month.
In July 2004 he joined Newport County
, making his debut on 14 August 2004 at Havant & Waterlooville
. He left Newport in the summer of 2008 and signed for Llanelli
. Bowen also played for Cardiff City in the 2008 Screwfix Western Masters tournament, and was named player of the tournament.
Welsh people
The Welsh people are an ethnic group and nation associated with Wales and the Welsh language.John Davies argues that the origin of the "Welsh nation" can be traced to the late 4th and early 5th centuries, following the Roman departure from Britain, although Brythonic Celtic languages seem to have...
former international footballer. Bowen was capped twice by Wales
Wales national football team
The Wales national football team represents Wales in international football. It is controlled by the Football Association of Wales , the governing body for football in Wales, and the third oldest national football association in the world. The team have only qualified for a major international...
in a career which started at Swansea City
Swansea City A.F.C.
Swansea City Association Football Club are a Welsh professional football club based in Swansea, Wales. One of the most successful clubs in Welsh football, it has won 10 Welsh Cups and led the English Football League First Division in December 1981, before finishing the season in 6th position...
.
Playing career
Born and raised in Merthyr, Bowen made his league debut for Swansea City in the 1990–91 season under manager Terry YorathTerry Yorath
Terence Charles Yorath is a former footballer and has been a manager at both club and international level. He is also the father of television presenter Gabby Logan....
. In his five seasons at The Vetch he played 124 league games, scoring 26 goals, mostly under the management of Frank Burrows
Frank Burrows
Frank Burrows is a Scottish soccer manager, and former player.-Biography:Frank Burrows began his football career at Scottish club Raith Rovers. In 1965 he moved south to England and joined Scunthorpe United. Impressive performances as a defender for Scunthorpe led to him being signed by Swindon...
and captaincy of John Cornforth
John Cornforth (footballer)
John Cornforth is a former Wales international football player and is now a coach, most recently Head Coach at English League Two side Torquay United F.C...
. Whilst at Swansea, he progressed from the Welsh schools and youth set-ups through to the full international squad
Wales national football team
The Wales national football team represents Wales in international football. It is controlled by the Football Association of Wales , the governing body for football in Wales, and the third oldest national football association in the world. The team have only qualified for a major international...
, earning his first full cap from Mike Smith
Mike Smith (football manager)
Mike Smith is an English former football manager. Before becoming a manager, he had a playing career as an amateur, playing for the Corinthian Casuals and was a part of the Great Britain squad in the 1960 Olympic Games...
in a 2–1 win in Estonia
Estonia national football team
The Estonia national football team represents Estonia in international association football. Team members are selected by the head coach of Estonian Football Association . Estonia play their home matches at the A. Le Coq Arena in Tallinn, Estonia....
in 1994.
In July 1995, he then moved to Birmingham City
Birmingham City F.C.
Birmingham City Football Club is a professional association football club based in the city of Birmingham, England. Formed in 1875 as Small Heath Alliance, they became Small Heath in 1888, then Birmingham in 1905, finally becoming Birmingham City in 1943.They were relegated at the end of the...
where he remained for a further three years. He won his second Welsh cap in a 7–1 defeat in Holland in 1996. He had a spell on loan at Southampton
Southampton F.C.
Southampton Football Club is an English football team, nicknamed The Saints, based in the city of Southampton, Hampshire. The club gained promotion to the Championship from League One in the 2010–2011 season after being relegated in 2009. Their home ground is the St Mary's Stadium, where the club...
in September 1997 under manager Dave Jones, and made 3 appearances in the Premiership. It seemed that the move would permanent but the clubs were unable to agree a fee, so Bowen returned to Birmingham.
He then moved to Reading
Reading F.C.
Reading Football Club is an English association football club based in the town of Reading, Berkshire who currently play in the Championship...
in December 1997 before returning to Wales in January 1999 where he spent five years with Cardiff City
Cardiff City F.C.
Cardiff City Football Club are a Welsh professional football club based in Cardiff, Wales. The club competes in the English football pyramid and is currently playing in the Football League Championship. Cardiff City is the best supported football club in Wales, averaging approximately 22,500 for...
, suffering one relegation but offsetting that with three promotions as Cardiff took off following the arrival of Sam Hammam
Sam Hammam
Samir "Sam" Hammam is a Lebanese business man, most notable for his high profile involvement in British football clubs.-Career:...
. He was put on the transfer list by Cardiff in March 2004 and left the club by mutual consent the following month.
In July 2004 he joined Newport County
Newport County A.F.C.
Newport County Association Football Club are a professional football club based in the city of Newport, south Wales, who currently play in the Conference National, the highest level of the National League System and fifth highest of the overall English football league system...
, making his debut on 14 August 2004 at Havant & Waterlooville
Havant & Waterlooville F.C.
Havant & Waterlooville Football Club are an English football club based in Havant, Hampshire. The club formed in 1998 after a merger between Havant Town and Waterlooville, and are currently members of the Conference South. Nicknamed The Hawks, they play at West Leigh Park.-History:In 1998 Havant...
. He left Newport in the summer of 2008 and signed for Llanelli
Llanelli A.F.C.
Llanelli Association Football Club is a Welsh semi-professional football club that plays in the Welsh Premier League for the 2010–11 season. The team has been based at Stebonheath Park since 1920, and as of 2009 is managed by Andy Legg....
. Bowen also played for Cardiff City in the 2008 Screwfix Western Masters tournament, and was named player of the tournament.