Jeff Minton
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Jeffrey "Jeff" Minton is an English
former footballer. His career in the Football League
, between 1992 and 2002, saw him play for Tottenham Hotspur
, Brighton & Hove Albion
, Port Vale
, Rotherham United
and Leyton Orient
.
in 1992. He scored on his debut, a 3–3 draw with Everton
at White Hart Lane
, which was also Gary Linekar and Paul Gascoigne
's last home game for Spurs. He was only to play two more appearances however, one Premier League and one League Cup
game.
He was released in July 1994 and joined Brighton & Hove Albion
of the Second Division
on a free transfer, for whom he made 199 league and cup appearances, scoring 32 goals, in five seasons. He played during a poor time in the club's history
, the club were relegated to the Third Division
at the end of the 1995–96 season.
He joined Port Vale
on a free transfer in June 1999. Following a defeat to non-league Canvey Island
in the FA Cup
, he and four other players were placed on the transfer list in December 2000. He struggled to hold down a place in the first team in the New Year and entered talks with Rotherham United
in March 2001.
Minton joined Rotherham and scored on his debut for them in a 3–0 win against Bristol City
. He made nine appearances, scoring two goals, in the remainder of the 2000–01 season as Rotherham secured promotion
to the First Division
.
Minton joined Third Division
side Leyton Orient
in July 2001. He made 39 league and cup appearances in the 2001–02 season and was part of the team that beat First Division Portsmouth
in the third round of the FA Cup in January 2002. He was offered a two-year extension to his contract in January 2002, but left the club in August 2002 and joined Grays Athletic
. Two weeks later, he moved to Canvey Island
in a player exchange deal for midfielder Adam Miller
.
He spent four seasons at Canvey Island, helping them to promotion to the Conference National
and to the final of the FA Trophy
in 2004.
He joined Chelmsford City
in August 2006, before being released three seasons later in June 2009. In July 2009, Minton joined Welling United
and was subsequently made team captain. However after three appearances he was released after just a month.
with Canvey Island
Individual
English people
The English are a nation and ethnic group native to England, who speak English. The English identity is of early mediaeval origin, when they were known in Old English as the Anglecynn. England is now a country of the United Kingdom, and the majority of English people in England are British Citizens...
former footballer. His career in the Football League
The Football League
The Football League, also known as the npower Football League for sponsorship reasons, is a league competition featuring professional association football clubs from England and Wales. Founded in 1888, it is the oldest such competition in world football...
, between 1992 and 2002, saw him play for Tottenham Hotspur
Tottenham Hotspur F.C.
Tottenham Hotspur Football Club , commonly referred to as Spurs, is an English Premier League football club based in Tottenham, north London. The club's home stadium is White Hart Lane....
, Brighton & Hove Albion
Brighton & Hove Albion F.C.
Brighton & Hove Albion Football Club are an English association football club based in the coastal city of Brighton & Hove, East Sussex. They currently play in the Football League Championship, the second tier of the English football league system....
, Port Vale
Port Vale F.C.
Port Vale Football Club is an English football club currently playing in Football League Two. They are based in Burslem, Staffordshire — one of six towns that make up the city of Stoke-on-Trent. The club's traditional rivals in the city are Stoke City, and games between the two clubs are known as...
, 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...
and 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...
.
Playing career
Minton began his professional career as a trainee with TottenhamTottenham Hotspur F.C.
Tottenham Hotspur Football Club , commonly referred to as Spurs, is an English Premier League football club based in Tottenham, north London. The club's home stadium is White Hart Lane....
in 1992. He scored on his debut, a 3–3 draw with Everton
Everton F.C.
Everton Football Club are an English professional association football club from the city of Liverpool. The club competes in the Premier League, the highest level of English football...
at White Hart Lane
White Hart Lane
White Hart Lane is an all-seater football stadium in Tottenham, London, England. Built in 1899, it is the home of Tottenham Hotspur and, after numerous renovations, the stadium has a capacity of 36,230....
, which was also Gary Linekar and Paul Gascoigne
Paul Gascoigne
Paul John Gascoigne , commonly referred to as Gazza, is a retired English professional footballer.Playing in the position of midfield, Gascoigne's career included spells at Newcastle United, Tottenham Hotspur, Lazio, Rangers, Middlesbrough, Everton and Gansu Tianma, where he scored at least a goal...
's last home game for Spurs. He was only to play two more appearances however, one Premier League and one 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...
game.
He was released in July 1994 and joined Brighton & Hove Albion
Brighton & Hove Albion F.C.
Brighton & Hove Albion Football Club are an English association football club based in the coastal city of Brighton & Hove, East Sussex. They currently play in the Football League Championship, the second tier of the English football league system....
of the Second Division
Football League Second Division
From 1892 until 1992, the Football League Second Division was the second highest division overall in English football.This ended with the creation of the FA Premier League, prior to the start of the 1992–93 season, which caused an administrative split between The Football League and the teams...
on a free transfer, for whom he made 199 league and cup appearances, scoring 32 goals, in five seasons. He played during a poor time in the club's history
History of Brighton & Hove Albion F.C.
- Formation and foundation :Brighton were founded in 1901 and 19 years later, in 1920, they were elected to the Football League's new Third Division — having previously been members of the Southern League...
, the club were relegated to the Third Division
Football League Third Division
The Football League Third Division was the 3 tier of English Football from 1920 until 1992 when after the formation of the Football Association Premier League saw the league renamed The Football League Division Two...
at the end of the 1995–96 season.
He joined Port Vale
Port Vale F.C.
Port Vale Football Club is an English football club currently playing in Football League Two. They are based in Burslem, Staffordshire — one of six towns that make up the city of Stoke-on-Trent. The club's traditional rivals in the city are Stoke City, and games between the two clubs are known as...
on a free transfer in June 1999. Following a defeat to non-league Canvey Island
Canvey Island F.C.
Canvey Island F.C, known as the Gulls or Yellow Army, are an English football club founded in 1926 that play in the Isthmian League Premier Division....
in the FA Cup
FA Cup
The Football Association Challenge Cup, commonly known as the FA Cup, is a knockout cup competition in English football and is the oldest association football competition in the world. The "FA Cup" is run by and named after The Football Association and usually refers to the English men's...
, he and four other players were placed on the transfer list in December 2000. He struggled to hold down a place in the first team in the New Year and entered talks with 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 March 2001.
Minton joined Rotherham and scored on his debut for them in a 3–0 win against Bristol City
Bristol City F.C.
Bristol City Football Club is one of two football league clubs in Bristol, England . They play at Ashton Gate, located in the south-west of the City...
. He made nine appearances, scoring two goals, in the remainder of the 2000–01 season as Rotherham secured promotion
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...
to the First Division
Football League First Division
The First Division was a division of The Football League between 1888 and 2004 and the highest division in English football until the creation of the Premier League in 1992. The secondary tier in English football has since become known as the Championship....
.
Minton joined Third Division
Football League Third Division
The Football League Third Division was the 3 tier of English Football from 1920 until 1992 when after the formation of the Football Association Premier League saw the league renamed The Football League Division Two...
side 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...
in July 2001. He made 39 league and cup appearances in the 2001–02 season and was part of the team that beat First Division Portsmouth
Portsmouth F.C.
Portsmouth Football Club is an English football club based in the city of Portsmouth. The club is nicknamed Pompey. Portsmouth's home matches have been played at Fratton Park since the club's formation in 1898. The team currently play in the Football League Championship after being relegated from...
in the third round of the FA Cup in January 2002. He was offered a two-year extension to his contract in January 2002, but left the club in August 2002 and joined Grays Athletic
Grays Athletic F.C.
Grays Athletic Football Club is an English football club currently based in Corringham, Essex after leaving the New Recreation Ground in Grays at the end of the 2009–10 season...
. Two weeks later, he moved to Canvey Island
Canvey Island F.C.
Canvey Island F.C, known as the Gulls or Yellow Army, are an English football club founded in 1926 that play in the Isthmian League Premier Division....
in a player exchange deal for midfielder Adam Miller
Adam Miller (footballer)
Adam Edward Miller is an English footballer, of Irish descent, who plays for Cambridge United. He began his career with Ipswich Town but failed to make the first team and played for several non-league teams before joining Queens Park Rangers, where he made his Football League debut in December 2004...
.
He spent four seasons at Canvey Island, helping them to promotion to the Conference National
Conference National
Conference National is the top division of the Football Conference in England. It is the highest level of the National League System and fifth highest of the overall English football league system...
and to the final of the FA Trophy
FA Trophy
The Football Association Challenge Trophy, commonly known as the FA Trophy, is a knockout cup competition in English football, run by and named after The Football Association and competed for primarily by semi-professional teams...
in 2004.
He joined Chelmsford City
Chelmsford City F.C.
Chelmsford City F.C. is an English semi-professional football club based in the town of Chelmsford, Essex. The club are currently members of the Conference South and play at the Melbourne Stadium.-Chelmsford:...
in August 2006, before being released three seasons later in June 2009. In July 2009, Minton joined Welling United
Welling United F.C.
Welling United Football Club are an English football club, based in Welling in the London Borough of Bexley. They currently play in the Conference South. The 2010–11 season was not a good one for them as the club had financial problems, nearly going bankrupt but lots of supporters chipped in and...
and was subsequently made team captain. However after three appearances he was released after just a month.
Honours
with Rotherham United- Football League Second DivisionFootball League Second DivisionFrom 1892 until 1992, the Football League Second Division was the second highest division overall in English football.This ended with the creation of the FA Premier League, prior to the start of the 1992–93 season, which caused an administrative split between The Football League and the teams...
runner-up: 2000–01
with Canvey Island
- Isthmian LeagueIsthmian LeagueThe Isthmian League is a regional football league covering London and South East England featuring semi-professional and amateur clubs. It is sponsored by Ryman, and therefore officially known as the Ryman League. It was founded in 1905 by amateur clubs in the London area...
champion: 2003–04 - FA TrophyFA TrophyThe Football Association Challenge Trophy, commonly known as the FA Trophy, is a knockout cup competition in English football, run by and named after The Football Association and competed for primarily by semi-professional teams...
runner-up: 2004
Individual
- Canvey Island F.C.Canvey Island F.C.Canvey Island F.C, known as the Gulls or Yellow Army, are an English football club founded in 1926 that play in the Isthmian League Premier Division....
Supporters Player of the Year: 2002–03 - PFA Third DivisionFootball League Third DivisionThe Football League Third Division was the 3 tier of English Football from 1920 until 1992 when after the formation of the Football Association Premier League saw the league renamed The Football League Division Two...
Team of the YearPFA Team of the YearThe Professional Footballers' Association Team of the Year is an annual award given to a set of 44 footballers in the top four tiers of English football; the Premier League, the Championship, League One and League Two, whom are seen to be deserving of being named in a "Team of the Year".The award...
: 1998–99
Canvey Island stats
- Jeff Minton 2002-03 stats at SoccerFactsUK
- Jeff Minton 2003-04 stats at SoccerFactsUK
- Jeff Minton 2004-05 stats at SoccerFactsUK
- Jeff Minton 2005-06 stats at SoccerFactsUK
- Jeff Minton 2006-07 stats at SoccerFactsUK