Michael Jackson (footballer)
Encyclopedia
Michael James Jackson is a retired English
professional football defender
.
in 1992. During his development at Crewe, Jackson went on to play for his home town club Runcorn FC, during a loan spell and played several key games for Runcorn FC in the GM Vauxhall Conference. He signed for Bury
in August 1993 on a free transfer where he stayed until 1997 making 125 league appearances and scoring nine goals. In March 1997 he signed for Preston North End
for a fee of £125,000. In seven years at the club, he made 251 league appearances and scored 17 goals. While at Preston, he had a one-month loan spell at Tranmere Rovers
from December 2002 to January 2003. Then, in May 2004, he signed for Tranmere Rovers on a free transfer, making 84 appearances in two years at the club.
In June 2006, Jackson joined Blackpool
on a free transfer. He scored his first goal for Blackpool on 19 August 2006 in a 4-2 league win at Bristol City
. He became an instrumental part of the Blackpool team and captained the side in their promotion to the English Championship in May 2007. Jackson picked up an injury in February 2008 which kept him out for two months before he made a late-season comeback. On 7 May 2008, however, he was released by Blackpool.
On 23 June 2008, it was reported that Jackson was about to sign a two-year contract with Shrewsbury Town
. The deal was completed the following day. Shrewsbury announced on 13 January 2010 that Jackson had retired from playing due to a persistent knee injury as a specialist advised him not to risk his long term health by continuing, but he was to remain at the club until the end of the 2009-10 season in a coaching capacity. Jackson continued in this role and along with David Hughes
is touted as a possible successor to manager Graham Turner
when Turner retires.
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 football 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....
.
Career
Jackson started his career as a trainee at Crewe AlexandraCrewe Alexandra F.C.
Crewe Alexandra Football Club is an English professional football club based in Crewe, Cheshire. Nicknamed The Railwaymen due to the town's links with the rail industry, they currently play in Football League Two, the fourth tier of English football, and are based at the Alexandra Stadium.The club...
in 1992. During his development at Crewe, Jackson went on to play for his home town club Runcorn FC, during a loan spell and played several key games for Runcorn FC in the GM Vauxhall Conference. He signed for Bury
Bury F.C.
Bury Football Club is an association football team based in Bury, Greater Manchester. The team currently play in League One. The club's nickname is The Shakers which was bestowed upon them by club chairman JT Ingham, an industrialist and ironmonger of the late 1890s.-Formation of the club and the...
in August 1993 on a free transfer where he stayed until 1997 making 125 league appearances and scoring nine goals. In March 1997 he signed for 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...
for a fee of £125,000. In seven years at the club, he made 251 league appearances and scored 17 goals. While at Preston, he had a one-month loan spell at Tranmere Rovers
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...
from December 2002 to January 2003. Then, in May 2004, he signed for Tranmere Rovers on a free transfer, making 84 appearances in two years at the club.
In June 2006, Jackson joined Blackpool
Blackpool F.C.
Blackpool Football Club are an English football club founded in 1887 from the Lancashire seaside town of Blackpool. They are competing in the 2011–12 season of the The Championship, the second tier of professional football in England, having been relegated from the Premier League at the end of the...
on a free transfer. He scored his first goal for Blackpool on 19 August 2006 in a 4-2 league win at 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 became an instrumental part of the Blackpool team and captained the side in their promotion to the English Championship in May 2007. Jackson picked up an injury in February 2008 which kept him out for two months before he made a late-season comeback. On 7 May 2008, however, he was released by Blackpool.
On 23 June 2008, it was reported that Jackson was about to sign a two-year contract with Shrewsbury Town
Shrewsbury Town F.C.
Shrewsbury Town Football Club is an English Association football club based in Shrewsbury, Shropshire, who play in League Two, the fourth tier of English football. The club was formed in 1886 and has played in all the bottom three divisions in various guises since being elected into the Football...
. The deal was completed the following day. Shrewsbury announced on 13 January 2010 that Jackson had retired from playing due to a persistent knee injury as a specialist advised him not to risk his long term health by continuing, but he was to remain at the club until the end of the 2009-10 season in a coaching capacity. Jackson continued in this role and along with David Hughes
David Hughes (footballer born 1978)
Robert David Hughes is a Welsh former footballer who played as a defender.-Playing career:Born in Wrexham, Hughes began his career at Aston Villa, where he played seven times during the 1996–97 season as a replacement for the injured Steve Staunton...
is touted as a possible successor to manager Graham Turner
Graham Turner
Graham John Turner is an English former footballer who became a manager. He is currently manager of League Two club Shrewsbury Town. His son Mark was also a professional footballer....
when Turner retires.
Honours
Blackpool- League OneFootball League OneFootball League One is the second-highest division of The Football League and third-highest division overall in the English football league system....
play-off final winner: 2006-07