Jon Bewers

Jonny Bewers
Personal information
Full nameJonathan Anthony Bewers
Date of birth10 September 1982
Place of birthKettering, England
Height5 ft 8 in (1.73 m)
Playing positionDefender / Midfielder
Youth career
–FA National School of Excellence
1996–1999Aston Villa
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps†(Gls)†
1999–2004Aston Villa1(0)
2004Notts County3(0)
2004Walsall1(0)
2004–2005Kidderminster Harriers0(0)
2005Kettering Town
2005–2006Aylesbury United14(1)
–University of Northampton
2006Cogenhoe United
2006–2008Rothwell Town
2008–20xxStamford
2008–2009→ Rothwell Corinthians (loan)10(1)
National team
1999England U163(0)
2000England U171(0)
2002–2003England U204(0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only.
† Appearances (Goals).

Jonathan Anthony Bewers (born 10 September 1982) is an English footballer born in Kettering, Northamptonshire, who played in the Premier League for Aston Villa and in the Football League for Notts County and Walsall.[1] He played as a defender or in midfield. Throughout his career, he has been known as Jonathan Bewers,[2] Jon Bewers,[3] Johny Bewers[4] and currently Jonny Bewers.[5]

Career

Bewers came through the Football Association's National School of Excellence at Lilleshall, and began his club career as a schoolboy with Aston Villa.[6] He turned professional in 1999, captained the club's reserve team as a 17-year-old, and made his first-team debut as a late substitute in the Premier League game against Tottenham Hotspur at White Hart Lane on 15 April 2000. Villa won the game 4–2.[7]

However, although Bewers remained at Villa for another four years, that was his last first-team appearance. After trials with Macclesfield Town and A.F.C. Bournemouth,[6][8] he was released in March 2004 to join Notts County until the end of the season.[9] He made three appearances from the substitutes' bench, but failed to earn himself a contract extension.[10] Bewers had another trial with Bournemouth in July 2004,[11] before joining Walsall on non-contract terms in September.[12] He made just one appearance[13] before being released to join Kidderminster Harriers in November.[14] He left without appearing for the first team, and then had a brief stay with Kettering Town.[15]

He signed for Southern League Premier Division club Aylesbury United in September 2005 and scored his first senior competitive goal for the club, a curled free kick to open the scoring in a 1–1 draw against Team Bath, on 1 October 2005.[16] He played 20 games in all competitions before being released in February 2006.[17][18] While studying for a BA degree in accounting and finance at the University of Northampton, Bewers played for the university football team, which qualified for the British Universities Sports Association Nationals Tournament in February 2006.[19][20]

In March 2006, Bewers had a trial with Stamford,[21] but signed for Cogenhoe United before the 2006–07 season.[22] Bewers soon moved on to Rothwell Town,[23] where he was appointed captain,[24] and where he remained until he completed his degree course, graduating in 2008.[20] After his spell with Rothwell was terminated, Bewers announced his retirement from the game due to injury.[25] Despite this, he later moved on to Stamford before the 2008–09 season,[26] before being promptly loaned out to Rothwell Corinthians.[27][28]

Bewers left Stamford following his loan at Rothwell Corinthians and is now unattached.

References

  1. ↑ "Jonathan Bewers". UK A–Z Transfers. Neil Brown. Retrieved 31 December 2009.
  2. ↑ http://www.avfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10265~369331,00.html
  3. ↑ http://www.avfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10265~505444,00.html
  4. ↑ http://www.cogenhoeunited.co.uk/gallery2/main.php?g2_itemId=252
  5. ↑ "Match Report: R&D FC 1 Rothwell Corinthians 0". Rushden & Diamonds F.C. 12 November 2008. Archived from the original on 26 February 2012. Retrieved 10 April 2014.
  6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 Iles, Marc (21 January 2004). "Midfield duo in Macc trial". Macclesfield Express. Retrieved 31 December 2009.
  7. ↑ Pierce, Bill (15 April 2000). "Tottenham 2 Aston Villa 4". sportinglife.com (365 Media Group). Press Association. Archived from the original on 5 June 2011. Retrieved 31 December 2009.
  8. ↑ "Young Lions on Trial". Aston Villa F.C. 27 January 2004. Retrieved 10 April 2014.
  9. ↑ "Notts Swoop For Duo". Notts County F.C. 25 March 2004. Archived from the original on 19 February 2012. Retrieved 20 November 2009.
  10. ↑ "Duo's Deals Expire". Notts County F.C. 25 May 2004. Archived from the original on 19 February 2012. Retrieved 20 November 2009.
  11. ↑ "Premiership Pair Get Try-Out With Cherries". Bournemouth Echo. 21 July 2004. Retrieved 10 April 2014.
  12. ↑ "Bewers Snapped Up on Non-Contract Basis". Walsall F.C. Archived from the original on 19 February 2012. Retrieved 20 November 2009.
  13. ↑ Edwards, Leigh. "Ultimate Saddlers A–Z 2". Walsall F.C. Archived from the original on 22 February 2012. Retrieved 20 November 2009.
  14. ↑ "Jonathan Bewers – defender". KidderminsterHarriers.com. Retrieved 20 December 2009.
  15. ↑ "Surprise Return By Murray". NonLeague Daily. 27 January 2009. Archived from the original on 26 September 2012.
  16. ↑ "2005/06 Team Bath (away)". Aylesbury United F.C. Retrieved 20 November 2009.
  17. ↑ "Aylesbury United Appearances & Goals 2005/06". Aylesbury United F.C. Retrieved 20 November 2009.
  18. ↑ "Profile of Jonathan Bewers". Aylesbury United F.C. Retrieved 20 November 2009.
  19. ↑ Ritson, Mark (11 February 2006). "University first team make nationals". BBC Northamptonshire. Retrieved 17 December 2009.
  20. ↑ 20.0 20.1 "University of Northampton: Tuesday's graduations". Northampton Chronicle & Echo. 11 July 2008. Retrieved 17 December 2009.
  21. ↑ "Ian gives Stamford the Edge". Stamford Mercury. 3 March 2006. Retrieved 17 December 2009.
  22. ↑ "Johny Bewers". Cogenhoe United F.C. Retrieved 4 January 2010.
  23. ↑ "Rothwell Town (home)". Aylesbury United F.C. Retrieved 20 December 2009.
  24. ↑ "Rothwell face tough test". Northampton Chronicle & Echo. 8 April 2008. Retrieved 20 December 2009.
  25. ↑ http://www.rothwelltownfc.com/squad0607.htm
  26. ↑ "Stamford aiming to reach Shield final". Rutland & Stamford Mercury. 5 August 2008. Retrieved 20 December 2009.
  27. ↑ "Scott snatches late winner for cup joy". Rutland & Stamford Mercury. 4 September 2008. Retrieved 20 December 2009.
  28. ↑ "Rothwell Corinthians". Football.Mitoo. Archived from the original on 28 September 2011. Retrieved 20 December 2009.

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