Jon Sheffield (footballer)
Jon Sheffield (born 1st February 1969 in Bedworth) was an English professional footballer.
Goalkeeper Sheffield came through the youth ranks at Norwich City and made his one and only appearance for them against [Aston Villa] in a [First Division] match in 1989. Sheffield spent loan spells at [Aldershot], [Ipswich Town] and [Cambridge United] who he eventually joined permanently in July 1991.
Whilst at Cambridge, Sheffield fought for the number 1 shirt with [John Vaughan] and enjoyed success with the club as they reached the old Division Two. Whilst at Cambridge he had further loan spells with [Colchester United] and [Hereford United] as well as [Premier League] side [Swindon Town].
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Whilst playing for Swindon Town in the FA Premier League against Aston Villa, Jon Sheffield became the first player to wear the no. 40 shirt in the Premier League.
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Sheffield eventually made the number 1 shirt at Cambridge his own following the departure of [John Vaughan] and his replacement [John Filan]. After some excellent performances he left The [Abbey Stadium] to join local rivals [Peterborough United] in a £150,000 transfer where he played 62 games before moving to [Plymouth Argyle] for £100,000.
In 2001 Sheffield joined [Yeovil Town] on a free transfer and played 21 games, giving him a career total of 341 league appearances.
He later also represented [Saltash United F.C.] in Cornwall.