Merrick James-Lewis

Merrick James-Lewis
Personal information
Full nameMerrick Anthony James-Lewis[1]
Date of birth21 May 1992
Place of birthLambeth, England
Height6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)[2]
Playing positionMidfielder
Club information
Current team
Walton Casuals
Youth career
Fulham
–2010Southend United
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps†(Gls)†
2010–2012Southend United1(0)
2011→ Braintree Town (loan)?(?)
2011→ Braintree Town (loan)4(0)
2011–2012→ Bishop's Stortford (loan)5(0)
2012→ Carshalton Athletic (loan)3(0)
2012Colchester United0(0)
2013Ebbsfleet United0(0)
2013Farnborough5(0)
2013–2014Walton & Hersham3(0)
2014Farnborough2(0)
2014→ Crawley Down Gatwick (dual registration)?(?)
2014Cray Wanderers5(0)
2014Staines Town?(?)
2014Walton Casuals?(?)
2014Grays Athletic0(0)
2014–Walton Casuals?(?)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 17:00, 4 January 2015 (UTC).
† Appearances (Goals).

Merrick Anthony James-Lewis (born 21 May 1992) is a semi-professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Walton Casuals.

Career

Southend United

James-Lewis came through Southend United's youth system, signing a professional contract with the club in August 2010, having previously been with Fulham.[3][4] He joined Conference South club Braintree Town on loan in March 2011, for the remainder of the 2010–11 season.[5][6]

The following season, he went out on loan to Braintree Town again in August, having been promoted to the Conference National. He was recalled on 19 September, due to a lack of first-team opportunities, having made just four appearances.[7] James-Lewis made his professional début for Southend on 24 September 2011, coming on as a substitute for Ryan Leonard in the 79th minute in their 4–0 away win at Rotherham United.[8]

On 16 March 2012, it was announced that James-Lewis would join Carshalton Athletic on a month's loan. He made two appearances at Colston Avenue.[9]

On 18 May, James-Lewis was one of eleven players to be released at the end of their contract.[10]

Colchester United

After his release, he went on trial with Southend's rivals Colchester United, playing in a pre-season friendly against Heybridge Swifts.[11] Following a successful trial with the club he was given an initial deal on 30 July 2012.[12] Having made no first-team appearances for the U's, James-Lewis was released by Colchester following the expiration of his contract.[13]

Ebbsfleet United

On 2 April 2013, James-Lewis signed for Conference side Ebbsfleet United on a short-term contract until the end of the season. He was featured on the bench for the club's 1–1 draw with Barrow on 4 April.[14][15]

References

  1. ↑ "Search 1837 to 2006 – Birth, Marriage and Death indexes". Findmypast.com. Retrieved 12 August 2010.
  2. ↑ Rollin, Glenda; Rollin, Jack, eds. (2012). Sky Sports Football Yearbook 2012–2013 (43rd ed.). London: Headline. p. 532. ISBN 978-0-7553-6356-8.
  3. ↑ "James-Lewis pens pro deal". Southend United F.C. 20 August 2010. Retrieved 1 January 2012.
  4. ↑ "Southend United's James-Lewis signs professional deal". BBC Sport. 20 August 2010. Retrieved 1 January 2012.
  5. ↑ "James-Lewis joins Braintree on loan". Southend United F.C. 25 March 2011. Retrieved 1 January 2012.
  6. ↑ "Braintree sign Southend youngster Merrick James-Lewis". BBC Sport. 25 March 2011. Retrieved 1 January 2012.
  7. ↑ "James-Lewis recalled from loan". Southend United F.C. 19 September 2011. Retrieved 1 January 2012.
  8. ↑ "Rotherham 0 – 4 Southend". BBC Sport. 24 September 2011. Retrieved 1 January 2012.
  9. ↑ "One In, Two Out". Southendunited.co.uk. 16 March 2012. Retrieved 16 March 2012.
  10. ↑ "Blues axe falls". echo-news.co.uk. 18 May 2012.
  11. ↑ http://www.cu-fc.com/page/News/0,,10424~2849512,00.html
  12. ↑ "Jackson Ramm and Merrick James-Lewis join Colchester". BBC Sport. 30 July 2012. Retrieved 30 July 2012.
  13. ↑ "Duo Depart". Colchester United F.C. 13 December 2012. Retrieved 13 December 2012.
  14. ↑ "Barrow 1–1 Fleet". Ebbsfleet United FC. 4 April 2013. Retrieved 10 April 2013.
  15. ↑ "Ebbsfleet FC Player Appearances – Past & Present – Soccer Base". Soccerbase. Retrieved 10 April 2013.

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