Jack Bonham

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Jack Bonham
Personal information
Full nameJack Elliott Bonham[1]
Date of birth (1993-09-14) 14 September 1993
Place of birthStevenage, England[2]
Playing positionGoalkeeper
Club information
Current clubArlesey Town (on loan from Brentford)
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps†(Gls)†
2011–2013Watford1(0)
2012→ Harrow Borough (loan)9(0)
2013–Brentford1(0)
2013–→ Arlesey Town (loan)11(0)
National team
2009Republic of Ireland U171(0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 13.52, 17 January 2014 (UTC).
† Appearances (Goals).

Jack Elliott Bonham (born 14 September 1993) is a footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Arlesey Town, on loan from Brentford. Although Bonham was born in England, he has represented the Republic of Ireland at U17 level.

Club career

Watford

Bonham signed his first professional contract with Watford in September 2010, having just turned 17.[3] Due to first team goalkeeper Scott Loach incurring a suspension,[4] Bonham received his first call up to the first team squad on 26 November 2011, when he was an unused substitute for a 0-0 Championship draw with Doncaster Rovers. He was an unused substitute for the following game against Bristol City and a third round FA Cup tie with Bradford City in January 2012. During the 12/13 season, Bonham was an unused substitute on twelve occasions. He made his debut (and sole appearance) for Watford on 4 May 2013, coming on as a substitute for goalkeeper Jonathan Bond after 24 minutes of the final game of the season against Leeds United, a 2-1 defeat. Bonham was only included in the squad due to an injury sustained in the warm up by first-choice goalkeeper Manuel Almunia and was at fault for both Leeds United's goals,[5] costing Watford a chance of automatic promotion to the Premier League.[6] After the match, Watford manager Gianfranco Zola refused to blame Bonham for his actions.[7] On 7 June 2013, Watford announced that Bonham's contract would not be renewed and he was released by the club.[8]

Harrow Borough (loan)

On 18 February 2012, Bonham joined Isthmian Premier side Harrow Borough on a one-month emergency loan deal.[4] He was joined at the club by Watford youth teammates Aaron Tumwa and Stephen Hamilton-Forbes. On March 14, the loan was extended by a further month.[9] He returned to Watford in April after he broke a bone in his hand in a 4-3 defeat to Canvey Island.[10][11]

Brentford

On 12 June 2013, Bonham signed a two-year contract with League One side Brentford.[12] He made his debut for the club in a League Cup first round tie at home to Dagenham & Redbridge on August 6, in which Brentford ran out 3-2 extra time winners. His second appearance came in the following round away to Derby County, in which he endured a torrid evening as the home side cruised to a 3-0 lead before half time, eventually winning 5-0.[13] Bonham made his league debut on September 7, coming off the bench against Bradford City after starting keeper David Button was sent off. Described as a 'nightmare afternoon' in press reports,[14] he conceded four goals as Brentford lost 4-0.

Arlesey Town (loan)

On 15 November 2013, Bonham joined Southern Premier side Arlesey Town on loan until 2 January 2014.[15] He made his debut the following day in a 2-0 FA Trophy third qualifying round victory over Marlow.[16][17] He endured another nightmare afternoon in the following round, conceding five goals in a 5-1 defeat to Whitehawk on 30 November.[18][19] After four successive defeats and conceding 12 goals, Bonham helped Arlesey to three league wins in a row in December. Bonham won the man of the match award for his performance in a 2-0 away victory over Stourbridge on 14 December.[20] On 31st December, Bonham's loan was extended until the end of the 2013/14 season.[21]

Club statistics

Club Season League Domestic Other International Total
Apps GA Apps GA Apps GA Apps GA Apps GA
Watford 2011–12 000000--00
Watford 2012–13 120000--00
Watford total 120000--12
Brentford 2013–14 001200--12
Career total 121200--24

International career

Bonham represented the Republic of Ireland versus Latvia in a 2010 UEFA European Under-17 Football Championship qualification game in September 2009.[22]

References

  1. ↑ "Professional retain list & free transfers 2012/13" (PDF). The Football League. 18 May 2013. p. 80. Retrieved 17 June 2013. 
  2. ↑ Rollin, Glenda; Rollin, Jack, eds. (2012). Sky Sports Football Yearbook 2012–2013 (43rd ed.). London: Headline. p. 444. ISBN 978-0-7553-6356-8. 
  3. ↑ "Watford youngster Adam Thompson signs pro deal". BBC Sport. 23 November 2010. Retrieved 8 July 2013. 
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 http://www.watford.vitalfootball.co.uk/article.asp?a=273217
  5. ↑ http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/football-league/watford-1-leeds-united-2-match-report-jack-bonham-left-in-private-hell-as-he-lets-watfords-chances-slip-8604153.html
  6. ↑ "Watford 1–2 Leeds". BBC Sport. 4 May 2013. Retrieved 4 May 2013. 
  7. ↑ "Football - Zola 'won't blame Bonham for loss'". Yahoo! Eurosport. 4 May 2013. Retrieved 8 July 2013. 
  8. ↑ "OFFICIAL: Released Players Confirmed". Watford Website. 7 June 2013. 
  9. ↑ http://www.thisislocallondon.co.uk/sport/football/champion/watfordfc/watfordfcnews/9631108.Watford_keeper_returns_from_loan_due_to_injury/
  10. ↑ http://m.watfordobserver.co.uk/sport/9631108.Watford_keeper_returns_from_loan_due_to_injury/
  11. ↑ "Watford goalkeeper Jack Bonham returns from Harrow Borough loan". Watford Observer. 11 May 2013. Retrieved 4 April 2012. 
  12. ↑ "BRENTFORD SIGN JACK BONHAM". Brentford Website. 12 June 2013. 
  13. ↑ http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/23764109
  14. ↑ http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/football-league/league-roundup-jack-bonhams-bradford-battering-8803544.html
  15. ↑ http://www.pitchero.com/clubs/arleseytownfc/news/jack-bonham-signs-on-loan-from-brentford-1096085.html
  16. ↑ https://twitter.com/ArleseyTownFC/status/401716763932786688
  17. ↑ https://twitter.com/ArleseyTownFC/status/401758577838555136
  18. ↑ http://uk.soccerway.com/matches/2013/11/30/england/fa-trophy/arlesey-town-fc/whitehawk-fc/1602618/
  19. ↑ https://twitter.com/ArleseyTownFC/status/406792247947321344
  20. ↑ http://www.pitchero.com/clubs/arleseytownfc/s/match-centre-60531/1-799425
  21. ↑ http://www.brentfordfc.co.uk/news/article/jack-bonham-loan-extended-31.12.13-1266156.aspx
  22. ↑ "Republic of Ireland U17 vs. Latvia U17 match report - 29 September 2009". uefa.com. Retrieved 5 May 2013. 

External links

Brentford F.C. – current squad
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