Claus Bech Jørgensen

Claus Bech Jørgensen
Claus Bech Jørgensen
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Personal information
Full name Claus Bech Jørgensen
Date of birth 27 April 1976 (1976-04-27) (age 35)
Place of birth Holstebro, Denmark
Height 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Playing position Midfielder
Senior career*
Years Team Apps† (Gls)†
1994–1997 Holstebro BK
1997–1998 AGF Aarhus 0 (0)
1998–1999 AC Horsens 28 (19)
1999–2001 Bournemouth 87 (14)
2001–2003 Bradford City 50 (12)
2003–2006 Coventry City 52 (6)
2004 → Bournemouth (loan) 17 (0)
2006–2009 Blackpool 100 (6)
2009 Port Vale 4 (0)
2009 Fleetwood Town 4 (0)
2010 Tamworth 0 (0)
Total 342+ (57+)
National team
2004–2006 Faroe Islands 10 (1)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 28 October 2009.
† Appearances (Goals).

Claus Bech Jørgensen (born 27 April 1976 in Holstebro) is a Danish-born Faroese international footballer currently without a team following his release from Tamworth on 11 August 2010.

First he established himself as a competent player in the Danish Football League, though did not make the Superliga. In 1999 he then joined the Football League in England. He has since made over 100 appearances for Bournemouth and Blackpool, as well as more than 50 appearances for Bradford City and Coventry City.

Contents

Club career

Early career in Denmark

Jørgensen is an attacking midfielder, who started his career in his native Denmark with Holstebro BK. The club lost their Danish 1st Division (second tier) status in 1995–96. He ended up at AC Horsens via AGF Aarhus. In 1998–99 he struck 17 goals for Horsens, becoming the joint-fourth top scorer in the 1st Division that season. During his time in Danish football he worked in numerous low-paying jobs, including as a roofer and a worker in a window factory.[1]

Move to England: Bournemouth and Bradford City

In 1999 he joined English Second Division side Bournemouth, becoming a professional footballer at the age of 23.[1] On 7 August he made his debut in the English game; the Dean Court faithful witnessed a 2–1 victory over Cambridge United. Two weeks later came his first goal; his team dishing out a 4–0 thrashing of Colchester United. He played a massive 53 games for the "Cherries" in 1999–2000, picking up a total of six goals along the way.

"Claus has progressed well since coming here and I'm very pleased we've been able to see to it that he stays at the club. He always gives 100%, whatever the situation. It can lift the team when you have that kind of willingness in the players."
—Bournemouth manager Mel Machin on Jørgensen.[2]

On 2 September 2000, he had a mixed time at Layer Road, scoring in the 44th minute, he was sent off on the 69th, bringing Bournemouth down to nine men. He finished the season strongly however, making 48 appearances and bagging nine goals, including a run of five in seven games. At the end of the season he switched clubs for First Division Bradford City.[3]

He was limited to twenty appearances in 2001–02, though did score a late equalizer against Burnley at Turf Moor on 20 March.

During the 2002–03 season, he scored in eight successive league away games. This unusual feat almost equalled the record held by Dixie Dean, who scored nine goals in nine successive league games. He hit a shot against the post in what would have been the ninth, Bradford lost the game 1–0 to Gillingham on 21 April. His run also picked up nine points for the "Bantams". Overall he struck eleven times in 34 games that season. There was talk of an exodus from Valley Parade as the cash-strapped club struggled to offer new deals to its players.[4]

Coventry City

Rejecting a new contract,[5] the player became available on a free transfer in the summer as he was out contract, he drew attention from Norwich City[6] and Burnley,[7] before signing for Coventry City in the summer.[8]

After making just nine appearances in the first half of the 2003–04 season, he joined old club Bournemouth on a one month loan in January 2004. The loan was twice extended as he impressed back at Dean Court.[9][10] He played seventeen games for the "Cherries" before returning to the Highfield Road for an end of season clash with Crystal Palace.

In 2004–05 he once again was on the sidelines. Making just twenty appearances, he managed to find the net on three occasions. In June 2005, he put pen to paper on a new contract.[11]

Jørgensen became the first ever player to score at the Ricoh Arena, on 20 August 2005, in a 3–0 win against Queens Park Rangers. He played a more respectable 31 games in 2005–06, picking up three goals – and one red card, along the way.

Blackpool

He left Coventry at the end of the season, signing with League One Blackpool.

The 2006–07 season was highly successful for the "Tangerines". Jørgensen played 39 games, including their 2–0 victory over Yeovil Town at Wembley in the play-off final. On 7 May 2008, he was offered a new contract by the club.[12]

He made 38 appearances in 2007–08, his four goals were important to a club hovering above the relegation zone.

He made his 100th league appearance for the "Seasiders" on 3 May 2009, the final day of the 2008–09 season, in a 1–0 win over Swansea City at the Liberty Stadium. On 9 June, Blackpool confirmed that Jørgensen had not been offered a new deal and that he was being released.[13] He just was just two starts short of an automatic contract extension.[1] He had made exactly 100 league appearances for the club.[14]

"He'll be a sad loss but I think at this stage of his career it's important he plays football."
—Blackpool assistant manager Steve Thompson following Jørgensen's release.[13]

Port Vale and Fleetwood Town

In August 2009 he joined League Two club Port Vale on trial – he had served under manager Micky Adams at Coventry.[15][16] He quickly joined on a non-contract basis, in order that he might be selected for first team football,[17][18] this meant he could not be paid for his services.[19] The club offered Jørgensen a contract in September 2009, but he rejected the offer, deciding to look for a contract elsewhere.[20]

On 8 September 2009 he signed for Conference North side Fleetwood Town.[21] His debut came later the same day in a 2–0 win over Farsley Celtic at Throstle Nest. He left the club in late October after four league and one FA Cup appearances.

In November, he began training with League Two side Cheltenham Town. "Robins" caretaker manager John Schofield explained that as Jørgensen lives relatively locally the club were having a look at him and that, "If Claus is happy with what he sees from us and we are happy with what we see, there may be a chance he could stay around a bit longer."[22]

Club career statistics

Club performance League Cup League Cup Total
Season Club League Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
England League FA Cup League Cup Total
1999–2000[23] Bournemouth Second Division 44 6 3 0 4 0 53 6
2000–01[24] Bournemouth Second Division 43 8 3 0 2 1 48 9
2001–02[25] Bradford City First Division 18 1 0 0 2 0 20 1
2002–03[26] Bradford City First Division 32 11 1 0 1 0 34 11
2003–04[27] Coventry City First Division 8 0 0 0 2 0 10 0
2003–04[27] Bournemouth Second Division 17 0 0 0 0 0 17 0
2004–05[28] Coventry City Championship 17 3 2 0 1 0 20 3
2005–06[29] Coventry City Championship 27 3 2 0 2 0 31 3
2006–07[30] Blackpool League One 31 2 4 0 0 0 39 2
2007–08[31] Blackpool Championship 37 4 1 0 0 0 38 4
2008–09[32] Blackpool Championship 32 0 1 0 0 0 33 0
2009–10[33] Port Vale League Two 4 0 0 0 1 0 5 0
2009–10 Fleetwood Town Conference North 4 0 1 0 0 0 5 0
Total England 314 38 18 0 15 1 350 39
Career total 342 57 18 0 15 1 378 58
Notes
  • Stats for the Danish clubs are unavailable.
  • League stats for AC Horsens are included in the totals.
  • + 3 league play-off appearances for Blackpool in 2007 (included in 2006–07 total).
  • Football League Trophy results included in totals.

International career

Jørgensen elected to play for the Faroe Islands, the homeland of his mother, as he believed he would probably never play for Denmark. He won most of his caps whilst playing for Coventry City.

His only international goal came in a 2–2 draw at Cyprus' GSP Stadium on 9 October 2004.[34] It was an important goal as it ensured the only point in the Island's World Cup qualification campaign. He won eight of his other caps in that same campaign, playing in both defeats to Switzerland, France and Israel, as well as a home defeat to Cyprus and the Republic of Ireland.

His final international was in a UEFA Euro 2008 qualifying match against Georgia on 16 August 2006. The Georgians ran out 6–0 winners at Svangaskarð. He quit the international scene the following month, after he was benched for a qualifier with Scotland.[35]

International goals

Scores and results list Faroe Islands' goal tally first.
# Date Venue Opponent Score Result Competition
1 9 October 2004 GSP Stadium, Nicosia, Cyprus  Cyprus 1–1 2–2 2006 World Cup Qualifier

Personal life

Jørgensen is a qualified helicopter pilot. He is married to Lorna, a hairdresser, and has three children.[1]

Honours

with Blackpool

References

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  2. ^ "Claus stays a cherry". BBC Sport. 8 July 2000. http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/b/bournemouth/824744.stm. Retrieved 2009-08-13. 
  3. ^ "Bantams snap up Jorgensen". BBC Sport. 6 July 2001. http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/b/bradford_city/1426663.stm. Retrieved 2009-08-13. 
  4. ^ "Jorgensen mulls move". BBC Sport. 2 April 2003. http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/b/bradford_city/2909635.stm. Retrieved 2009-08-13. 
  5. ^ "Bantams strike deal over ground". BBC Sport. 6 May 2003. http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/b/bradford_city/3004345.stm. Retrieved 2009-08-13. 
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  21. ^ "FTFCSeddon & Jorgensen join Town". Fleetwood Town F.C.. 8 September 2009. http://www.fleetwoodtownfc.com/News/Archive/2009/September/005.php. Retrieved 8 September 2009. 
  22. ^ "Claus Jorgenson training with Robins". Cheltenham Town F.C.. 30 November 2009. http://www.ctfc.com/page/LatestNews/0,,10434~1890247,00.html. Retrieved 1 December 2009. 
  23. ^ "Games played by Claus Jorgensen in 1999/2000". Soccerbase. http://www.soccerbase.com/players/player.sd?player_id=16384&season_id=129. Retrieved 10 September 2011. 
  24. ^ "Games played by Claus Jorgensen in 2000/2001". Soccerbase. http://www.soccerbase.com/players/player.sd?player_id=16384&season_id=130. Retrieved 10 September 2011. 
  25. ^ "Games played by Claus Jorgensen in 2001/2002". Soccerbase. http://www.soccerbase.com/players/player.sd?player_id=16384&season_id=131. Retrieved 10 September 2011. 
  26. ^ "Games played by Claus Jorgensen in 2002/2003". Soccerbase. http://www.soccerbase.com/players/player.sd?player_id=16384&season_id=132. Retrieved 10 September 2011. 
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  28. ^ "Games played by Claus Jorgensen in 2004/2005". Soccerbase. http://www.soccerbase.com/players/player.sd?player_id=16384&season_id=134. Retrieved 10 September 2011. 
  29. ^ "Games played by Claus Jorgensen in 2005/2006". Soccerbase. http://www.soccerbase.com/players/player.sd?player_id=16384&season_id=135. Retrieved 10 September 2011. 
  30. ^ "Games played by Claus Bech Jorgensen in 2006/2007". Soccerbase. http://www.soccerbase.com/players/player.sd?player_id=39396&season_id=136. Retrieved 10 September 2011. 
  31. ^ "Games played by Claus Bech Jorgensen in 2007/2008". Soccerbase. http://www.soccerbase.com/players/player.sd?player_id=39396&season_id=137. Retrieved 10 September 2011. 
  32. ^ "Games played by Claus Bech Jorgensen in 2008/2009". Soccerbase. http://www.soccerbase.com/players/player.sd?player_id=39396&season_id=138. Retrieved 10 September 2011. 
  33. ^ "Games played by Claus Jorgensen in 2009/2010". Soccerbase. http://www.soccerbase.com/players/player.sd?player_id=16384&season_id=139. Retrieved 10 September 2011. 
  34. ^ "Cyprus - Faroe Islands". fifa.com. http://www.fifa.com/worldcup/archive/germany2006/preliminaries/preliminary=8071/matches/match=36772/report.html. Retrieved 2009-08-13. 
  35. ^ Moffatt, Colin (2 September 2006). "Scotland 6-0 Faroe Islands". BBC Sport. http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/internationals/5292876.stm. Retrieved 2009-08-13. 

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