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For the 1911 Cincinnati Reds baseball player, see Jack Compton (baseball).
Jack Compton
Personal information
Full name Jack Louis Paul Compton[1]
Date of birth (1988-09-02) 2 September 1988 (age 35)[2]
Place of birth Cardiff, Wales[2]
Height 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in)[2]
Position(s) Midfielder/Winger
Team information
Current team
 Colchester United
Number 33
Youth career
2001–2006 Portsmouth
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2006–2008 West Bromwich Albion 0 (0)
2008 → Weymouth (loan) 3 (0)
2008 Brighton & Hove Albion 0 (0)
2008 → Lewes (loan) 3 (0)
2008–2009 Havant & Waterlooville 6 (1)
2009–2010 Weston-super-Mare 30 (4)
2010–2012 Falkirk 37 (3)
2011–2012 → Bradford City (loan) 14 (0)
2012 → St. Johnstone (loan) 3 (0)
2012 Portsmouth 12 (0)
2013– Colchester United 2 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 00:00, 10 January 2013 (UTC)

Jack Louis Paul Compton (born 2 September 1988) is an English footballer who plays as a winger for Colchester United.

Career

Compton began his career as a youth academy player with Portsmouth before signing for West Bromwich Albion at the age of 17.[3] However he was unable to break into the first team and joined Conference National side Weymouth on a one month loan deal in February 2008,[4][5] making his debut in a 0–0 draw with Torquay United.[6] He made a total of four appearances with the club before returning to West Bromwich Albion, where he was later released without making a first team appearance.[7]

Following his release, Compton spent time on trial with Football League One side Brighton & Hove Albion, featuring in three pre-season friendly matches, before signing a short term deal at the club in August 2008.[8] Having not made an appearance for Brighton, he joined Conference National side Lewes on loan on 6 October 2008.[9] Released by Brighton on his return, Compton spent a two month spell with Havant & Waterlooville,[10] before joining Weston-super-Mare. While playing with the Somerset-based club, Compton also worked as a part-time gardener.[11]

Falkirk

His performances attracted the attention of Falkirk manager Eddie May, who beat off competition from Football League Championship side Newcastle United to sign Compton on a pre-contract deal.[12][13] He arrived at Falkirk during the January transfer window and made his debut for the club as a substitute in place of Ryan Flynn during a 1–1 draw with Celtic.[14] In his first season, Compton made 12 league appearance and Falkirk was relegated to the Scottish First Division. In his second season, Compton made 24 league appearance and scored against Stirling Albion, Cowdenbeath and Raith Rovers. His time at Falkrik was struggling and ahead of a new season, Compton first team has been limited and have fallen out with manager Steven Pressley.

On 5 July, Compton and Falkirk had reached an agreement to tear up the last remaining year of his contract.[15]

Loan spell at Bradford and then St Johnstone

On 29 July 2011 it was reported on the Falkirk website that Compton had joined Bradford City on loan, becoming the third man joining Bradford from Falkirk along with Mark Stewart and Chris Mitchell.[16] This was after initially not earning a permanent deal at the West Yorkshire club following a trial.[17] On 6 August 2011, Compton made his league debut for the club in a 2-1 loss against Aldershot Town and setting up a goal for James Hanson. On 9 August 2011, he scored his first goal for the club in a 3–2 defeat to local rivals Leeds United. Nearing the ending of his loan spell at Bradford, the club was keen to extend a loan on Compton following Kyel Reid injury.[18]

Compton signed on loan for St. Johnstone in January 2012.[19] On his move, Compton says he can make an impact at St. Johnstone.[20] However, he went on to make only three appearances, all coming from the bench.

Portsmouth

On 10 August, he confirmed on Twitter that he had signed a contract with Portsmouth, after being on trial with the club.[21] On his move to Portsmouth, Compton said "I love this club" and admits he was "gobsmacked" when receiving offers from the club.[22] Six days later, the deal was officially confirmed, with Compton signing a one-month contract.[23] On the opening game of the season, he made his debut, making his first start, in a 1-1 draw against Bournemouth.[24] In a 4-2 loss against Carlisle United, he played 90 minutes and set up a goal for Conor Clifford in a late minutes.[25] However, Compton then found games hard to come by,[26] and in late-November 2012, he was close to joining Plymouth Argyle on loan but the deal stalled, caretaker manager Guy Whittingham stating that Compton had a future at the club.[27] Soon after, Compton was involved in a incident on Twitter when he grew frustrated by the lack of first team involvement and eventually apologised to Whittingham in person.[28] Compton was then deemed surplus to requirements at Portsmouth, and was released from the club in the January transfer window.[29]

Colchester United

On 1 January 2013, Compton signed with fellow League One team Colchester United[30] and made his debut for the club as a second-half substitute for Gavin Massey in a 3–0 defeat against Crawley Town the same day.[31] He became the 600th player to represent Colchester United in the Football League with his debut.[32]

Career statistics

As of 2 January 2013.
Club Season League[A] Cup League Cup Other[B] Total
Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
West Bromwich Albion 2006–07[33] 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2007–08[34] 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Weymouth (loan) 2007–08[35] 3 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 4 0
Total 3 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 4 0
Brighton & Hove Albion 2008–09[36] 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Lewes (loan) 2008–09[37] 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0
Total 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0
Havant & Waterlooville 2008–09 6 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 1
Total 6 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 1
Falkirk 2009–10[38] 13 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 14 0
2010–11[39] 24 3 2 1 2 0 0 0 28 4
2011–12[40] 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total 37 3 3 1 2 0 0 0 42 4
Bradford City (loan) 2011–12[41] 14 0 2 0 1 1 4 0 21 1
Total 14 0 2 0 1 1 4 0 21 1
St. Johnstone (loan) 2011–12[42] 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0
Total 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0
Portsmouth 2012–13[43] 13 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 14 0
Total 13 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 14 0
Colchester United 2012–13[44] 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0
Total 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0
Career totals 81 4 6 1 3 1 5 0 95 6
A. ^ The "League" column constitutes appearances and goals (including those as a substitute) in the Football Conference, Conference South, Scottish Premier League, Scottish Football League and the Football League.
B. ^ The "Other" column constitutes appearances and goals (including those as a substitute) in the Conference League Cup and Football League Trophy.

References

  1. ^ "Search 1984 to 2006 – Birth, Marriage and Death indexes". Findmypast.com. Retrieved 9 January 2013.
  2. ^ a b c "FootballSquads – Colchester United – 2012/13". FootballSquads. Retrieved 9 January 2013.
  3. ^ "Jack Compton can't wait to repay Falkirk for his second chance". The Scotsman. 2010-01-02. Retrieved 2010-02-04.
  4. ^ "Terras boss hails new signings". BBC Sport. 2008-02-15. Retrieved 2010-02-04.
  5. ^ "Jack Compton". Weymouth F.C. Retrieved 2010-02-04.
  6. ^ "Weymouth 0–0 Torquay United". Weymouth F.C. 2008-02-12. Retrieved 2010-02-04.
  7. ^ "Jack of all trades". The Sun. 2010-01-02. Retrieved 2010-02-04.
  8. ^ "Jack signs!". Brighton & Hove Albion F.C. 2008-08-30. Retrieved 2010-02-04.
  9. ^ "Lewes sign Albion winger on loan". Lewes F.C. 2008-10-06. Retrieved 2010-02-04.
  10. ^ "Jack Compton". Havant & Waterlooville F.C. Retrieved 2010-02-04.
  11. ^ "I went from serving in Gavin and Stacey's cafe to playing for Falkirk says new boy Jack Compton". Daily Record. 2010-01-02. Retrieved 2010-02-04.
  12. ^ "Jack Compton picks Falkirk ahead of Newcastle". The Scotsman. 2009-12-11. Retrieved 2010-02-04.
  13. ^ "Falkirk recruit Zahara and Compton". BBC Sport. 2009-12-09. Retrieved 2010-02-04.
  14. ^ "Celtic 1–1 Falkirk". BBC Sport. 2010-01-16. Retrieved 2010-02-04.
  15. ^ Falkirk part company with Compton; Scottish Football League, 5 July 2012
  16. ^ "Compton moves on loan". Falkirk F C official website. 29 July 2011. Retrieved 9 August 2011.
  17. ^ "Compton returns on loan". Bradford City F.C. official website. 30 July 2011. Retrieved 9 August 2011.
  18. ^ "Bantams in Compton talks". Sky Sports. 27 December 2011. Retrieved 14 August 2012.
  19. ^ Moffat, Colin (18 January 2012). "Lee Croft and Jack Compton join St Johnstone on loan". BBC Sport. BBC. Retrieved 19 January 2012.
  20. ^ "Jack Compton: I can be a hit during St Johnstone loan spell". Daily Record. 21 January 2012. Retrieved 14 August 2012.
  21. ^ Twitter / ComptonJ11: Signing for Portsmouth #loveit; Twitter, 10 August 2012.
  22. ^ "Compton: I've always loved Pompey". Portsmouth News. 13 August 2012. Retrieved 14 August 2012.
  23. ^ New Faces At Fratton; Portsmouth FC's official website, 16 August 2012
  24. ^ "Pompey 1 Bournemouth 1". Portsmouth News. 20 August 2012. Retrieved 24 December 2012.
  25. ^ "Colchester 2 Pompey 2". Portsmouth News. 22 August 2012. Retrieved 24 December 2012.
  26. ^ "Wide man is Pompey's surprise asset". Portsmouth News. 22 September 2012. Retrieved 24 December 2012.
  27. ^ "Guy: Winger is not out in the cold". Portsmouth News. 28 November 2012. Retrieved 24 December 2012.
  28. ^ "Compton apologises over Twitter comments". Portsmouth News. 30 November 2012. Retrieved 24 December 2012.
  29. ^ "Winger will be first to leave Pompey". Portsmouth News. 24 December 2012. Retrieved 24 December 2012.
  30. ^ "U's snap up speedy winger Compton". Colchester Gazette. 22 December 2012. Retrieved 2 January 2013.
  31. ^ "Crawley Town 3–0 Colchester". BBC Sport. 1 January 2013. Retrieved 2 January 2013.
  32. ^ "600 Up For U's". Colchester United F.C. 2 January 2013. Retrieved 2 January 2013.
  33. ^ "West Brom 2006/2007 player appearances". Soccerbase. Retrieved 2 January 2012. Select season required via dropdown menu.
  34. ^ "West Brom 2007/2008 player appearances". Soccerbase. Retrieved 2 January 2012. Select season required via dropdown menu.
  35. ^ "Weymouth 2007/2008 player appearances". Soccerbase. Retrieved 2 January 2012. Select season required via dropdown menu.
  36. ^ "Brighton 2008/2009 player appearances". Soccerbase. Retrieved 2 January 2012. Select season required via dropdown menu.
  37. ^ "Lewes 2008/2009 player appearances". Soccerbase. Retrieved 2 January 2012. Select season required via dropdown menu.
  38. ^ "Falkirk 2009/2010 player appearances". Soccerbase. Retrieved 2 January 2012. Select season required via dropdown menu.
  39. ^ "Falkirk 2010/2011 player appearances". Soccerbase. Retrieved 2 January 2012. Select season required via dropdown menu.
  40. ^ "Falkirk 2011/2012 player appearances". Soccerbase. Retrieved 2 January 2012. Select season required via dropdown menu.
  41. ^ "Bradford 2011/2012 player appearances". Soccerbase. Retrieved 2 January 2012. Select season required via dropdown menu.
  42. ^ "St Johnstone 2011/2012 player appearances". Soccerbase. Retrieved 2 January 2012. Select season required via dropdown menu.
  43. ^ "Portsmouth 2012/2013 player appearances". Soccerbase. Retrieved 2 January 2012. Select season required via dropdown menu.
  44. ^ "Colchester 2012/2013 player appearances". Soccerbase. Retrieved 2 January 2012. Select season required via dropdown menu.

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