Jamie Stevens (footballer)

Football player infobox
playername = Jamie Stevens


fullname = Jamie Stevens
nickname =
height = height|ft=5|in=11
dateofbirth = birth date and age|1989|2|25
cityofbirth = Holbeach
countryofbirth = England
currentclub = Crawley Town
clubnumber = 2
position = Defender
youthyears =
youthclubs = Rushden & Diamonds
years = 2006–2007
2007–
clubs = Boston United
Crawley Town
caps(goals) = 12 (2)
43 (2)
nationalyears =
nationalteam =
nationalcaps(goals) =
pcupdate = 17:58, 21 July 2008 (UTC)
ntupdate =

Jamie Stevens (born 25 February 1989) is an English professional footballer who currently plies his trade for Crawley Town in the Conference National. His versatility enables him to operate in any defensive postiion, however his most natural position is centre back.

Stevens started his career in the youth team at Rushden & Diamonds, before joining Boston United on a two-year scholarship. Stevens scored on his professional début against Notts County on November 4, 2006.

Stevens was a consistent performer in Boston United's first team in 2007. He scored the only goal against Chester City on the April 21, 2007, a win that kept alive Boston's chances of survival in the Football League.

But, Boston suffered a double relegation to the Conference North and Stevens left the club to join his former manager at Boston - Steve Evans at Conference National side Crawley Town.cite news|title=Crawley boss signs four players|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/c/crawley_town/6766769.stm|publisher=BBC Sport|date=2007-06-19
accessdate = 2007-06-19]

Stevens performed consistently well in his first season at The Broadfield Stadium, making 43 league appearances and getting on the scoresheet twice. His first goal in Crawley colours came in their 5-0 thrashing of Droylsden in September 2007.

In January 2008 the player spent time on trial with Championship side Ipswich [ [http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/c/crawley_town/7213636.stm "Stevens handed Ipswich trial"] BBC Sport 2008-01-28. Retrieved on 2008-07-21] , however a deal could not be reached between the two clubs [ [http://archive.theargus.co.uk/2008/1/31/249969.html "Stevens staying at Crawley"] The Argus 2008-01-31. Retrieved on 2008-07-21] and he returned to Crawley. In the summer of 2008 he agreed a deal to stay with the West Sussex club for the 2008-09 season.

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