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===Bradford Park Avenue===
===Bradford Park Avenue===
In late December of 2009, Benjamin signed for [[Bradford Park Avenue A.F.C.|Bradford Park Avenue]].
In late December of 2009, Benjamin signed for [[Bradford Park Avenue A.F.C.|Bradford Park Avenue]].

===Soup Kitchen, Coventry===
After tiring of signing for club after club and not even getting a game, Benjamin has settled in a supporting role in providing warm nourishment to those unfortunate enough to be living on the streets. After a great debut of flashing out 74 bowls in an hour, Benjamin has been said to be 'considering his future' and has been looking at applying at a nearby Jerk Chicken establishment in Walsall.


==International career==
==International career==

Revision as of 12:58, 18 January 2010

Trevor Benjamin
Personal information
Full name Trevor Junior Benjamin
Height 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Position(s) Forward
Team information
Current team
 Bradford Park Avenue
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1995–2000 Cambridge United 123 (35)
2000–2005 Leicester City 81 (11)
2001–2002 → Crystal Palace (loan) 6 (1)
2002 → Norwich City (loan) 6 (0)
2002 → West Bromwich Albion (loan) 3 (1)
2003 → Gillingham (loan) 4 (1)
2003–2004 → Rushden & Diamonds (loan) 6 (1)
2004 → Brighton & Hove Albion (loan) 10 (5)
2004–2005 → Northampton Town (loan) 4 (2)
2005 Northampton Town 1 (0)
2005 Coventry City 12 (1)
2005–2007 Peterborough United 47 (8)
2005 → Watford (loan) 2 (0)
2006 → Swindon Town (loan) 8 (2)
2007 → Boston United (loan) 3 (0)
2007 → Walsall (loan) 8 (2)
2007–2008 Hereford United 34 (10)
2008 Gainsborough Trinity 3 (0)
2008 Northwich Victoria 2 (0)
2008 Hednesford Town 1 (0)
2008–2009 Wellingborough Town 2 (1)
2009 Kidsgrove Athletic 12 (3)
2009 Tamworth 4 (1)
2009 Harrogate Town 5 (3)
2009 Woking 2 (0)
2009 Bradford Park Avenue 0 (0)
International career‡
2001 England U21 1 (0)
2002 Jamaica 2 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 15:36, 4 December 2009 (UTC)
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 01:18, 15 September 2009 (UTC)

Trevor Junior Benjamin (born 8 February 1979 in Kettering, England) is an English born Jamaican ex-international footballer who is currently playing for Bradford Park Avenue after being released by Woking. He plays as a forward or winger.

He made more than 350 appearances in the the Football League between 1995 and 2008. Benjamin is a perfect example of a Journeyman footballer, having represented twenty-four different clubs at senior level.

Playing career

Cambridge United

Benjamin grew up in Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, supporting Arsenal with Ian Wright as his idol. His first club was Wellingborough Colts where he excelled as a striker, gaining representative honours with Northamptonshire. His potential was recognised and he played a friendly for Kettering Town, with his brother Richard. Trevor played in their youth team then started scoring regularly for the reserves.

He then signed as a trainee for Cambridge United where he made his professional début as a 16-year-old, against Gillingham in a 0–0 draw, during his time there he scored 46 goals in 146 appearances, which included the winning goal as Third Division Cambridge knocked Premier League Sheffield Wednesday out of the Worthington Cup.

Leicester City

Benjamin during his time at Leicester City.

Following some impressive displays for Cambridge United, Benjamin signed for Leicester City (where his work rate and goal celebrations saw him become something of a cult figure). He was signed for a fee of £1.3 million by manager Peter Taylor, who snapped up Benjamin as a replacement for the departed Emile Heskey who had joined Liverpool.[1]

He made his debut for Leicester City, as a substitute, in a 0–0 draw with Sunderland, on 1 October 2000.

Benjamin holds the record of most appearances made from the bench by any Leicester City player he also holds the record for the most league clubs played for which so far is 16 in total.

In January 2005, however, new Leicester City manager Craig Levein made the decision to cancel Benjamin's contract. The striker then went on loan at various clubs, including Crystal Palace,[2] Norwich City[3] and West Bromwich Albion.

Northampton Town

In November 2003 he was loaned out to Rushden & Diamonds.[4] He then joined Northampton Town permanently on 19 January 2005, after a few weeks on loan to the club.[5]

Coventry City

Trevor was later signed up by Coventry manager Micky Adams (under whom he had played at Leicester) until the end of the season.

Peterborough United

In the summer of 2006 Benjamin was released again and later signed for Peterborough United on a three year deal, stating his main motivation was to gain first team football. Benjamin has since made loan appearances for Watford, Swindon Town,[6] Boston United and Walsall.

Hereford United

Benjamin went on to sign for Hereford United on 1 August 2007.[7] He made his début for the club in a 0–0 draw against Rotherham United on 11 August 2007. His first goal followed a week later, from the penalty spot, in a 2–1 win away at Barnet. He continued his impressive form in the first half of the season and became something of a fans favourite at Edgar Street, scoring his share of goals. However he did not start another match for the Bulls after the defeat to Cardiff at the end of January, which coincided with the arrival of Gary Hooper on loan.

Gainsborough Trinity

On 19 May 2008 Benjamin was released from Hereford United, being told his services will not be needed in the following season, despite being the clubs 3rd top goalscorer that season.[8] He joined Conference North club Gainsborough Trinity on non-contract terms in August 2008,[9] a week later after joining Gainsborough Trinity, the Lincolnshire Echo revealed the player had also been training with Cheltenham Town. Despite this Trevor was released by a 'disappointed' Steve Charles after just three appearances for Gainsborough Trinity, with the Blues noting that the Jamaican International had under performed in his games.

Northwich Victoria

Benjamin had trials with Cheltenham Town, Gillingham and Bournemouth at the start of the 2008–09 season, but failed to earn a contract at any of the three clubs.[10][11][12] Bournemouth manager Jimmy Quinn said of the player, "He's not what I'm looking for, he's probably past his sell-by date."[13] On 10 October 2008, Benjamin signed for Northwich Victoria,[14] but was released three weeks later as part of cost-cutting measures.[15] He then made one appearance at Hednesford Town in the Northern Premier League Premier Division.[16], after a few games for the club he was released.

Wellingborough Town

A couple of weeks later, Benjamin moved further down the non league ladder to sign for his home town club Wellingborough Town in the United Counties Football League. He scored on his debut in the 2-2 Boxing Day draw with Raunds Town.[17] Recent speculations have linked him, like in the summer of 2008,[18] to Chester City.[19]

Kidsgrove Athletic

However, Benjamin moved on to Kidsgrove Athletic in the Northern Premier League Division One South, making his debut in a 5-2 win against Brigg Town on 14 February 2009.[20] He made 12 league appearances during the 2008–09 season, and another two appearances in the Staffordshire Senior Cup, helping them win the final on 22 April 2009. But Benjamin has recently stated that he would like a return to league football after fully recovering from his eye infection. He is currently on trial with Rushden & Diamonds in a bid to earn a contract for the new season.

Tamworth

On 7 August 2009, Trevor Benjamin signed for Conference National newcomers Tamworth, following a successful trial period with the club.[21]

He made his debut the following day in a Conference National away fixture against Stevenage Borough, Benjamin came on as a 79th minute substitute for midfielder Tom Shaw. The game finished in a 1-1 draw.[22]

Harrogate Town

He moved on to Harrogate Town in the Conference North, making his debut and scoring two goals in a 3-2 loss against Northwich Victoria on 3 October 2009.[23] In his second appearance, against Droylsden, he scored again with a stunning free-kick in the last few minutes of the game. He departed in November after his rolling month to month contract was not renewed.

Woking

He made his debut for Woking in a 6–0 win against St Albans City in the FA Trophy competition, on 21 November 2009.[24] After another two games for the Cards, he was released prior to the 5 December 2009 match against Bishop's Stortford.[25]

Bradford Park Avenue

In late December of 2009, Benjamin signed for Bradford Park Avenue.

Soup Kitchen, Coventry

After tiring of signing for club after club and not even getting a game, Benjamin has settled in a supporting role in providing warm nourishment to those unfortunate enough to be living on the streets. After a great debut of flashing out 74 bowls in an hour, Benjamin has been said to be 'considering his future' and has been looking at applying at a nearby Jerk Chicken establishment in Walsall.

International career

England Under 21

Benjamin was selected for the England under-21s, making his only appearance as a substitute against Mexico at Filbert Street on 24 May 2001.[26]

Jamaica

He made his international début for Jamaica on 20 November 2002 against Nigeria, in Lagos.

Career statistics

Club performance
Club Season League Level League FA Cup League Cup FL Trophy Total
Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Cambridge United 1995–96 Division Three 4 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 0
1996–97 Division Three 4 7 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 8 1
1997–98 Division Three 4 25 4 3 1 2 0 0 0 30 5
1998–99 Division Three 4 42 10 2 1 5 4 3 2 52 17
1999–00 Division Two 3 44 20 5 3 2 0 0 0 51 23
Leicester City 2000–01 Premier League 1 21 1 3 0 1 0 0 0 25 1
2001–02 Premier League 1 11 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 12 0
2002–03 Division One 2 35 8 1 0 3 1 0 0 39 9
2003–04 Premier League 1 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0
2004–05 Championship 2 10 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 10 2
Crystal Palace 2001–02 Division One 2 6 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 1
Norwich City 2001–02 Division One 2 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 0
West Bromwich Albion 2001–02 Division One 2 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 1
Gillingham 2003–04 Division One 2 4 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 1
Rushden & Diamonds 2003–04 Division Two 3 6 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 1
Brighton & Hove Albion 2003–04 Division Two 3 10 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 10 5
Northampton Town 2004–05 League Two 4 5 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 2
Coventry City 2004–05 Championship 2 12 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 12 1
Peterborough United 2005–06 League Two 4 20 1 2 1 0 0 2 1 24 3
2006–07 League Two 4 27 7 3 0 2 2 1 0 33 9
Watford 2005–06 Champtionship 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0
Swindon Town 2005–06 League One 3 8 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 8 2
Boston United 2006–07 League Two 4 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0
Walsall 2006–07 League Two 4 8 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 8 2
Hereford United 2007–08 League Two 4 34 10 6 1 2 0 1 0 43 11
Gainsborough Trinity 2008–09 Conference North 6 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0
Northwich Victoria 2008–09 Conference 5 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 3 0
Hednesford Town 2008–09 NPL Premier 7 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0
Wellingborough Town 2008–09 UCL Premier 9 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 1
Kidsgrove Athletic 2008–09 NPL South 8 12 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 12 3
Tamworth 2009–10 Conference 5 4 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 1
Harrogate Town 2009–10 Conference North 6 5 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 3
Woking 2009–10 Conference South 6 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0
Bradford Park Avenue 2009–10 NPL Premier 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Career totals 389 88 26 7 19 7 7 3 441 105

References

  1. ^ "Leicester sign Benjamin". BBC Sport. 12 July 2000. Retrieved 18 June 2007.
  2. ^ "Benjamin in Palace switch". BBC Sport. 19 December 2001. Retrieved 18 June 2007.
  3. ^ "Benjamin joins Norwich". BBC Sport. 8 February 2002. Retrieved 18 June 2007.
  4. ^ "Benjamin joins Rushden". BBC Sport. 12 November 2007. Retrieved 14 August 2007.
  5. ^ "Cobblers seal move for Benjamin". BBC Sport. 1 January 2005. Retrieved 18 June 2007.
  6. ^ "Benjamin signs Swindon loan deal". BBC Sport. 30 January 2006. Retrieved 14 August 2007.
  7. ^ "Benjamin signs deal with Hereford". BBC Sport. 8 August 2007. Retrieved 14 August 2007.
  8. ^ "Benjamin leaves club". Official Hereford United Website. 18 May 2008. Retrieved 18 May 2008.
  9. ^ "Benjamin joins Trinity". Non League Daily. 15 August 2008. Retrieved 15 August 2008.
  10. ^ "Reserves start with impressive win". Cheltenham Town F.C. 19 August 2008. Retrieved 5 October 2008.
  11. ^ "Benjamin on target for Gills reserves". kentnews.co.uk. 10 September 2008. Retrieved 5 October 2008.
  12. ^ "Cherries to try out Benjamin". Sportbox.tv. 23 September 2008. Retrieved 5 October 2008.
  13. ^ "Benjamin not good enough - Quinn". BBC Sport. 26 September 2008. Retrieved 5 October 2008.
  14. ^ "Benjamin bolsters front line". Northwich Guardian. 10 October 2008. Retrieved 11 October 2008.
  15. ^ "Benjamin and Byrne leave Vics". Northwich Guardian. 30 October 2008. Retrieved 31 October 2008.
  16. ^ "Benjamin comes to Pitmen". Express & Star. 14 October 2008. Retrieved 14 October 2008.
  17. ^ "Wakes vow to win it for Terry". Rutland & Stamford Merury. 9 January 2009. Retrieved 11 January 2009.
  18. ^ "Chester City chase Trevor Benjamin". Coventry Telegraph. 17 July 2008. Retrieved 8 February 2009.
  19. ^ "Chester City - New faces could arrive this week". Vitalfootball.co.uk. 7 February 2009. Retrieved 8 February 2009.
  20. ^ "Non-league football: New boy Benjamin makes a winning start for Grove". The Sentinel. 16 February 2009. Retrieved 17 February 2009.
  21. ^ "Tamworth sign travelled Benjamin". BBC Sport. 7 August 2009. Retrieved 7 August 2009.
  22. ^ "Stevenage 1-1 Tamworth". BBC Sport. 8 August 2009. Retrieved 8 August 2009.
  23. ^ "Wayne Riley free kick captures the points for Northwich Victoria". Northwich Guardian. 3 October 2009. Retrieved 8 October 2009.
  24. ^ "City's Trophy challenge falls at first hurdle". The Herts Advertiser. 23 November 2009. Retrieved 26 November 2009.
  25. ^ "Cards look to bounce back". Woking Football Club Official Website. 4 December 2009. Retrieved 7 December 2009.
  26. ^ "Injury-hit England thrive". BBC Sport. 24 May 2001. Retrieved 19 August 2007.

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