James Ferry (footballer)

Last updated

James Ferry
Personal information
Full name James Patrick Ferry [1]
Date of birth (1997-04-20) 20 April 1997 (age 27)
Place of birth Enfield, England [2]
Height 1.87 m (6 ft 2 in) [3]
Position(s) Central midfielder
Youth career
2011–2015 Brentford
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
2015–2017 Brentford 0 (0)
2015 → Wycombe Wanderers (loan) 0 (0)
2016 → Welling United (loan) 7 (0)
2017–2019 Stevenage 12 (0)
2017–2018 → Nuneaton Town (loan) 22 (2)
2018–2019 → Halifax Town (loan) 10 (2)
2019 Woking 6 (0)
2019–2021 Eastbourne Borough 61 (2)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

James Patrick Ferry (born 20 April 1997) is an English retired semi-professional footballer who played as a central midfielder. He is a product of the Brentford academy and played in the EFL for Stevenage, before dropping into non-League football in 2019 and retiring from football in 2021.

Contents

Career

Brentford

Ferry began his youth career at Brentford and captained the Bees' U15 team during the 2012 Milk Cup, leading the side to victory in the Junior category. [4] Despite missing much of the 2012–13 season with injury, he signed a scholarship deal in May 2013. [5] He made 33 appearances and scored six goals during his two seasons as a scholar and captained the youth team to the 2014–15 Professional U18 Development League 2 Final. [6] [7] [8]

Ferry signed a one-year Development Squad contract in June 2015 and began the 2015–16 season as a near ever-present in the Professional U21 Development League 2 South, [4] impressing enough to sign a new one-year contract extension in November 2015. [9] On 26 November 2015, Ferry joined League Two club Wycombe Wanderers on a one-month loan, [10] but failed to win a call into a squad before his loan expired. [11] Ferry joined National League strugglers Welling United on a one-month loan on 28 January 2016 and made seven appearances before his loan expired. [12] [13]

Ferry received his maiden call into a Brentford first team squad for a Championship match versus Ipswich Town on 9 April 2016 and remained an unused substitute during the 3–1 victory. [3] He was a regular in the B team during the 2016–17 season and helped the team to win the Kai Thor Cup, [14] but failed to win any further first team call ups before departing Griffin Park in May 2017. [15]

Stevenage

On 12 May 2017, Ferry joined League Two club Stevenage on a two-year contract for an undisclosed fee. [16] [17] He made three EFL Trophy appearances before joining National League North club Nuneaton Town on a one-month loan on 15 December 2017. [18] The loan was later extended until the end of the season. [19] On 27 February 2018, Ferry scored the first senior goal of his career with the opener in a 2–1 victory over A.F.C. Telford United. [3] He finished his spell with 22 appearances and two goals. [3]

Ferry was a regular inclusion in the first team squad during the first three months of the 2018–19 season and made 15 appearances, mostly as a substitute, [3] before joining National League club Halifax Town on a 93-day loan on 15 December 2018. [20] He made 12 appearances and scored two goals during his spell. [3] [21] Shortly after his return in March 2019, he transferred away from Stevenage. [22] In just under two seasons with the club, Ferry made 18 appearances. [23]

Woking

On 28 March 2019, Ferry joined high-flying National League South club Woking on a contract until the end of the 2018–19 season. [17] He made six appearances in what remained of the regular season, but did not feature in the Cards' successful playoff campaign. [3] Ferry was released at the end of the season. [24]

Eastbourne Borough

On 21 June 2019, Ferry joined National League South club Eastbourne Borough on a one-year contract. [24] He made 64 appearances and scored two goals during the 2019–20 and 2020–21 seasons, [25] both of which were abandoned due to COVID-19. [26] [27] Ferry was retained for the 2021–22 season. [28] On 5 December 2021, Ferry mutually agreed to terminate his contract with Eastbourne after struggling with the commute from his West London home. [29] He ended his 2+1⁄2-year career with the club on 77 appearances and two goals and subsequently retired from football due to work commitments. [25] [30]

Personal life

Ferry attended Enfield Grammar School. [31]

Career statistics

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeagueFA CupLeague CupOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Brentford 2015–16 [13] Championship 000000—00
Welling United (loan) 2015–16 [13] National League 70———70
Stevenage 2017–18 [32] League Two 0000003 [lower-alpha 1] 030
2018–19 [33] 12000102 [lower-alpha 1] 0150
Total120001050180
Nuneaton Town (loan) 2017–18 [3] National League North 222——00222
Halifax Town (loan) 2018–19 [3] National League102——2 [lower-alpha 2] 0122
Woking 2018–19 [3] National League South 60——0060
Eastbourne Borough 2019–20 [25] National League South32220—6 [lower-alpha 3] 0402
2020–21 [25] 19040—1 [lower-alpha 2] 0240
2021–22 [25] 10010—1 [lower-alpha 2] 0110
Total61270—80772
Career total118670101501426
  1. 1 2 Appearances in EFL Trophy
  2. 1 2 3 Appearance(s) in FA Trophy
  3. ↑ 3 appearances in FA Trophy, 3 appearances in Sussex Senior Challenge Cup

Related Research Articles

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Darius Charles</span> English association football player

Wesley Darius Donald Charles is an English former professional footballer who played as a centre-back. He played in the English Football League for Brentford, Stevenage, Burton Albion, AFC Wimbledon and Wycombe Wanderers.

Jonathan James Ashton is an English former professional footballer who played as a defender. He is a first-team fitness coach at Championship club Ipswich Town.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Jake Hyde</span> English footballer

Jake Matthew Hyde is an English footballer who plays as a striker for National League South club Chelmsford City. He has played in the English Football League for Barnet, York City and Stevenage.

Louis Clyde William Thompson is a professional footballer who plays as a defensive-midfielder for EFL League One club Stevenage. He is a former Wales U21 international.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Luke Norris</span> English association football player

Luke Michael Norris is an English professional footballer who plays as a forward for EFL League Two club Tranmere Rovers.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Ben Nugent</span> English footballer

Ben William Nugent is an English professional footballer who plays as a defender for Cambodian Premier League club Angkor Tiger.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Tyrone Marsh</span> English footballer

Tyrone Kallum Marsh is an English footballer who plays as a forward for National League club Boreham Wood.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Curtis Obeng</span> English footballer

Curtis Obeng is an English professional footballer who plays as a right-back for United of Manchester. He previously played for Manchester City, Wrexham, Swansea City, Fleetwood Town, York City, Stevenage, Newport County, Macclesfield Town, Altrincham, Solihull Moors, Nuneaton Borough and Macclesfield F.C.

Charles James Adams is an English professional footballer who plays for USL Championship club Las Vegas Lights. He is a product of the Brentford youth system and has played in England, the United States and Austria.

Ryan Anthony Johnson is a professional footballer who plays as a defender for EFL League Two club AFC Wimbledon. He has also represented Northern Ireland at under-21 level.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Charlie Goode</span> English footballer (born 1995)

Charles James Goode is an English professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for EFL League One club Stevenage.

Canice Michael Carroll is a professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for National League South club Salisbury.

Zain Sam Westbrooke is an English professional footballer who plays as a central midfielder for EFL League Two club Doncaster Rovers.

Daniel James Newton is an English professional footballer who plays as a forward for National League North club Brackley Town.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Terence Vancooten</span> Association football player

Terence Owen Vancooten is a professional footballer who plays as a defender for Burton Albion. Born in England, he represents the Guyana national team.

Arthur James Read is an English professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for EFL League Two club Colchester United. He is a product of the Luton Town academy.

Andronicos Georgiou is an English professional footballer who plays as a midfielder or forward for Royston Town.

Luther Ash James-Wildin is a professional footballer who plays as a right-back for EFL League One club Stevenage. Born in England, he represents the Antigua and Barbuda national team.

Joel Robert Paul Rollinson is an Australian professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Bracknell Town.

Aaron Alex Pressley is a Scottish professional footballer who plays as a forward for EFL League One club Stevenage.

References

  1. ↑ "Club List Of Registered Players As At 16th May 2015" (PDF). The Football League. Archived from the original (PDF) on 26 August 2016.
  2. ↑ "James Ferry – Stevenage". Football-Wonderkids. Retrieved 30 December 2017.
  3. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 James Ferry at Soccerway. Retrieved 9 April 2016.
  4. 1 2 "James Ferry eyes Football League chance after signing contract" . Retrieved 23 August 2017.
  5. ↑ "Academy contracts" . Retrieved 23 August 2017.
  6. ↑ "2013/14 Youth Team statistics". Brentford FC. Archived from the original on 19 July 2022. Retrieved 23 August 2017.
  7. ↑ "2014/15 Youth Team player statistics". Brentford FC. Archived from the original on 10 August 2017. Retrieved 23 August 2017.
  8. ↑ "Brentford B Profiles". www.brentfordfc.co.uk. Archived from the original on 24 December 2016. Retrieved 23 August 2017.
  9. ↑ "James Ferry 'really happy' with new Brentford contract". Brentford FC. Retrieved 23 August 2017.
  10. ↑ "Young midfield pair head out on loan" . Retrieved 23 August 2017.
  11. ↑ "Jermaine Udumaga extends stay at Wycombe Wanderers" . Retrieved 23 August 2017.
  12. ↑ "James Ferry joins Welling United on loan". Brentford FC. Retrieved 23 August 2017.
  13. 1 2 3 "Games played by James Ferry in 2015/2016". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 27 November 2015.
  14. ↑ "Match Report: Brentford B 3 Brann Bergen 1". Brentford FC. Retrieved 12 May 2017.
  15. ↑ "James Ferry agrees to join Stevenage". Brentford FC. Retrieved 12 May 2017.
  16. ↑ "Transfer: James Ferry joins from Brentford" . Retrieved 2 July 2017.
  17. 1 2 "Deadline Day Signings". Woking F.C. 28 March 2019. Retrieved 29 March 2019.
  18. ↑ "James Ferry joins Nuneaton on loan" . Retrieved 17 December 2017.
  19. ↑ "James Ferry extends Nuneaton loan" . Retrieved 18 February 2018.
  20. ↑ "Ferry joins Shaymen on loan". www.stevenagefc.com. Retrieved 17 December 2018.
  21. ↑ "Loan Report: Makoma helps Wingate & Finchley to big win". www.stevenagefc.com. Retrieved 19 March 2019.
  22. ↑ "James Ferry joins Woking". www.stevenagefc.com. Retrieved 30 March 2019.
  23. ↑ James Ferry at Soccerbase
  24. 1 2 "James Signs On". Eastbourne Borough F.C. 21 June 2019. Retrieved 21 June 2019.
  25. 1 2 3 4 5 "James Ferry Profile". Aylesbury United FC. Retrieved 11 June 2020.
  26. ↑ "National League season ended immediately". BBC Sport. Retrieved 30 June 2021.
  27. ↑ "National League Statement | Outcome Of Written Resolutions". www.thenationalleague.org.uk. 18 February 2021. Retrieved 15 March 2021.
  28. ↑ "Sports retain Ferry". www.ebfc.co.uk. Retrieved 30 June 2021.
  29. ↑ "James Ferry Departs". Eastbourne Borough FC. Retrieved 5 December 2020.
  30. ↑ Deacon, Chris. "Five Years On: Brentford B and the Kai Thor Cup". www.brentfordfc.com. Retrieved 23 January 2022.
  31. ↑ "Gubby Allen Trophy". www.enfieldgrammarsports.com. Retrieved 17 December 2018.
  32. ↑ "Games played by James Ferry in 2017/2018". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 12 May 2017.
  33. ↑ "Games played by James Ferry in 2018/2019". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 4 August 2018.
This page is based on this Wikipedia article
Text is available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 license; additional terms may apply.
Images, videos and audio are available under their respective licenses.