Jermaine Johnson (footballer)

Jermaine Johnson

Personal information
Full name	Jermaine Johnson
Position(s)	Striker
Team information
Current team	Sheffield Wednesday
Number	23

Jermaine Johnson (born June 25, 1980 in Jamaica) is a footballer who currently plays for Sheffield Wednesday.

He started his career at Bolton Wanderers and made his debut during the 2001-02 season spending that season and the 2002-03 season at the club but started 10 Games and came on as substitute in another 9 but produced no goals. After his spell at the Reebok he then moved to Oldham Athletic spending the next two seasons there making 34 appearances and 8 as substitute scoring 10 goals. He was then signed by Bradford City on a free transfer from Tivoli Gardens FC making 30 appearances scoring 4 goals.

Sheffield Wednesday

Sheffield Wednesday manager Brian Laws signed the Jamaican for a transfer fee in excess of £250,000 from Bradford City on 31st January 2007. Jermaine had to face a 3 game suspension when he arrived in Sheffield due to a red card he received on his last game for Bradford. He finally made his debut on the 20th February 2007 away at Luton Town he showed glimpses of his skill, however he was substituted in the 80th minute and was unable to prevent Wednesday going down 3-2. Jermaine added his first goal to his impressive performances scoring Wednesday's third goal in the 3-2 victory over Yorkshire rivals Leeds United on the 3rd of March 2007 in the 54th minute. He was injured during his next game against Plymouth Argyle which combined with a bout of chicken pox prevented him starting for the team until the last game of the season against Norwich City. Jermaine scored again to help the team win 3-2.

External links

• Jermaine Johnson at Soccerbase