Jon-Paul McGovern

Football player infobox
playername= Jon-Paul McGovern
fullname = Jon-Paul McGovern
nickname = JP
dateofbirth = birth date and age|1980|10|03
cityofbirth = Glasgow
countryofbirth = Scotland
height = height|ft=5|in=10
currentclub = Swindon Town
clubnumber = 10
position = Midfielder
years = 2002-2003
2002-2003
2003-2004
2004-2006
2006-2007
2007-
clubs = Celtic
Sheffield United (Loan)
Livingston
Sheffield Wednesday
MK Dons
Swindon Town
caps(goals) = 00 (0)
15 (1)
27 (0)
53 (6)
47 (3)
47 (3)
pcupdate = 7 May 06

Jon-Paul McGovern (born October 3 1980 in Glasgow, Scotland) is a professional footballer currently playing for Swindon Town.

Career

McGovern started his career at Celtic, whom he joined as a trainee before moving to Livingston the following year. His time playing in Scotland was sandwiched by a loan spell at Sheffield United. He joined Sheffield Wednesday in 2004. He was a key part of the Owls' play off winning side in 2005, scoring a goal in the final and being ever present in that season and became a fan favourite amongst the Owls supporters. During the 2005/06 season though, his appearances were limited after suffering two long-term injuries. At the end of the season he was released, and subsequently signed for Milton Keynes Dons.

After only one full season with Milton Keynes, McGovern was signed by Swindon Town for an undisclosed fee - McGovern would be reunited with Paul Sturrock for whom he played under at Sheffield Wednesday. The Scotsman has signed a contract until 2010. McGovern made a fitting tribute to his MK Dons career, scoring a free-kick on his final appearance for the club in the Carling Cup 2nd round against former rivals Sheffield United.

Honours

heffield Wednesday

* 2004/05 League One Play Off Final Winner

Transfers

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