Jack Compton

Jack Louis Paul Compton (born 2 September 1988) is a Welsh footballer who plays as a winger for Barry Town United.

Jack Compton

Personal information
Full name	Jack Louis Paul Compton[1]
Date of birth	2 September 1988[2]
Place of birth	Barry, Wales[2]
Height	1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)[3]
Position(s)	Winger
Club information
Current team	Barry Town United
Number	19
Youth career
2001–2006	Portsmouth
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2006–2008	West Bromwich Albion	0	(0)
2008	→ Weymouth (loan)	3	(0)
2008	Brighton & Hove Albion	0	(0)
2008	→ Lewes (loan)	3	(0)
2008–2009	Havant & Waterlooville	6	(1)
2009–2010	Weston-super-Mare	30	(4)
2010–2012	Falkirk	37	(3)
2011–2012	→ Bradford City (loan)	14	(0)
2012	→ St Johnstone (loan)	3	(0)
2012	Portsmouth	12	(0)
2013	Colchester United	7	(0)
2013–2015	Hartlepool United	55	(4)
2015–2016	Yeovil Town	20	(4)
2016–2017	Newport County	8	(1)
2017	→ Merthyr Town (loan)
2017–2018	Bath City	14	(5)
2018–2019	Chippenham Town	2	(1)
2019–	Barry Town United	13	(1)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 21:35, 25 January 2018 (UTC)

Career

Compton began his career as a youth academy player with Portsmouth before signing for West Bromwich Albion at the age of 17.[4] However, he was unable to break into the first team and joined Conference National side Weymouth on a one-month loan deal in February 2008,[5][6] making his debut in a 0–0 draw with Torquay United.[7] He made a total of four appearances with the club before returning to West Bromwich Albion.[8]

Following his release, Compton spent time on trial with Football League One side Brighton & Hove Albion, featuring in three pre-season friendly matches, before signing a short-term deal at the club in August 2008.[9] Having not made an appearance for Brighton, he joined Conference National side Lewes on loan on 6 October 2008.[10] Released by Brighton on his return, Compton spent a two-month spell with Havant & Waterlooville,[11] before joining Weston-super-Mare. While playing with the Somerset-based club, Compton also worked as a part-time gardener.[12]

Falkirk

His performances attracted the attention of Falkirk manager Eddie May, who beat off competition from Football League Championship side Newcastle United to sign Compton on a pre-contract deal.[13][14] He arrived at Falkirk during the January transfer window and made his debut for the club as a substitute in place of Ryan Flynn during a 1–1 draw with Celtic.[15] In his first season, Compton made 12 league appearance and Falkirk was relegated to the Scottish First Division. In his second season, Compton made 24 league appearance and scored against Stirling Albion, Cowdenbeath and Raith Rovers.

On 5 July, Compton and Falkirk had reached an agreement to tear up the last remaining year of his contract.[16]

Loan spell at Bradford and St Johnstone

On 29 July 2011 it was reported on the Falkirk website that Compton had joined Bradford City on loan, becoming the third man joining Bradford from Falkirk along with Mark Stewart and Chris Mitchell.[17] This was after initially not earning a permanent deal at the West Yorkshire club following a trial.[18] On 6 August 2011, Compton made his league debut for the club in a 2–1 loss against Aldershot Town and setting up a goal for James Hanson. On 9 August 2011, he scored his first goal for the club in a 3–2 defeat to local rivals Leeds United. Nearing the ending of his loan spell at Bradford, the club was keen to extend a loan on Compton following Kyel Reid injury.[19]

Compton signed on loan for St Johnstone in January 2012.[20] On his move, Compton says he can make an impact at St Johnstone.[21] However, he went on to make only three appearances, all coming from the bench.

Portsmouth

On 10 August, he confirmed on Twitter that he had signed a contract with Portsmouth, after being on trial with the club.[22] On his move to Portsmouth, Compton said "I love this club" and admits he was "gobsmacked" when receiving offers from the club.[23] Six days later, the deal was officially confirmed, with Compton signing a one-month contract.[24] On the opening game of the season, he made his debut, making his first start, in a 1–1 draw against Bournemouth.[25] In a 4–2 loss against Carlisle United, he played 90 minutes and set up a goal for Conor Clifford in a late minutes.[26] However, Compton then found games hard to come by,[27] and in late-November 2012, he was close to joining Plymouth Argyle on loan but the deal stalled, caretaker manager Guy Whittingham stating that Compton had a future at the club.[28] Soon after, Compton was involved in an incident on Twitter when he grew frustrated by the lack of first team involvement and eventually apologised to Whittingham in person.[29] Compton was then deemed surplus to requirements at Portsmouth, and was released from the club in the January transfer window.[30]

Colchester United

On 1 January 2013, Compton signed with fellow League One team Colchester United[31] and made his debut for the club as a second-half substitute for Gavin Massey in a 3–0 defeat against Crawley Town the same day.[32] He became the 600th player to represent Colchester United in the Football League with his debut.[33]

Compton found his chances limited at Colchester, having made only seven appearances and starting only one of those matches. After just three months with the club, he was released from his contract on 11 April 2013.[34]

Hartlepool United

On 27 June 2013, Compton signed for Hartlepool United following his Colchester United exit, becoming new manager Colin Cooper's first summer signing.[35] He scored his first goal for the club on 3 September against former club Bradford City in the Football League Trophy.[36] He scored his first league goals for the club on 5 October, scoring twice in a 4–1 win against Mansfield Town.[37]

Yeovil Town

On 17 June 2015, Compton joined League Two side Yeovil Town following his release from Hartlepool United signing a one-year contract.[38] He was released at the end of the 2015–16 season.[39]

Newport County

On 20 June 2016, Compton joined fellow League Two side Newport County following his release from Yeovil Town signing another one-year contract.[40] He scored on his debut for Newport on 6 August 2016 versus Mansfield Town. Mansfield won the match 3–2.[41]

On 15 February 2017 Compton joined Merthyr Town on loan until the end of the 2016–17 season.[42]

On 9 May 2017 Compton was released by Newport at the end of the 2016–17 season.[43]

Bath City

In July 2017 Compton joined Bath City.[44]

Chippenham Town

In May 2018, Compton signed for National League South side Chippenham Town.[45]

Barry Town United

In June 2019 he joined Barry Town United.[46]

Cadoxton Imps

In October 2020 Jack signed a pre contract deal with Barry League legends, Cadoxton imps - Upon signing Jack has said he has always wanted to work with a great footballing mind like Josh Goodwin who is the only manager in football history to get 2 promotions in 1 season with the same team.

Career statistics

As of match played 2 December 2017

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition

Club	Season	League			National Cup		League Cup		Other		Total
		Division	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals
Weymouth (loan)	2007–08[47]	Conference Premier	3	0	0	0	—		1[lower-alpha 1]	0	4	0
Lewes (loan)	2008–09[48]	Conference Premier	3	0	0	0	—		0	0	3	0
Havant & Waterlooville	2008–09	Conference South	6	1	0	0	—		0	0	6	1
Falkirk	2009–10[49]	Scottish Premier League	13	0	1	0	0	0	—		14	0
	2010–11[50]	Scottish First Division	24	3	2	1	2	0	0	0	28	4
	Total		37	3	3	1	2	0	0	0	42	4
Bradford City (loan)	2011–12[51]	League Two	14	0	2	0	1	1	4[lower-alpha 2]	0	21	1
St Johnstone (loan)	2011–12[52]	Scottish Premier League	3	0	0	0	0	0	—		3	0
Portsmouth	2012–13[53]	League One	13	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	14	0
Colchester United	2012–13[54]	League One	7	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	7	0
Hartlepool United	2013–14[55]	League Two	34	4	2	0	1	0	2[lower-alpha 2]	1	39	5
	2014–15[56]	League Two	21	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	22	0
	Total		55	4	3	0	1	0	2	1	61	5
Yeovil Town	2015–16[57]	League Two	20	4	2	1	0	0	1[lower-alpha 2]	0	23	5
Newport County	2016–17[58]	League Two	8	1	1	0	1	0	2[lower-alpha 3]	0	12	1
Bath City	2017–18[59]	National League South	8	3	2	0	—		0	0	10	3
Career total			177	16	14	1	5	1	10	1	206	16

1. Appearance in Conference League Cup
2. Appearances in Football League Trophy
3. Appearances in EFL Trophy

References

1. "Jack Compton". Barry Hugman's Footballers. Retrieved 13 April 2017.
2. "FootballSquads – Colchester United – 2012/13". FootballSquads. Retrieved 9 January 2013.
3. "Yeovil Town FC Player Profiles – Jack Compton". Yeovil Town F.C. Archived from the original on 1 February 2016. Retrieved 1 February 2016.
4. "Jack Compton can't wait to repay Falkirk for his second chance". The Scotsman. 2 January 2010. Retrieved 4 February 2010.
5. "Terras boss hails new signings". BBC Sport. 15 February 2008. Retrieved 4 February 2010.
6. "Jack Compton". Weymouth F.C. Retrieved 4 February 2010.
7. "Weymouth 0–0 Torquay United". Weymouth F.C. 12 February 2008. Retrieved 4 February 2010.
8. http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/8464446.stm
9. "Jack signs!". Brighton & Hove Albion F.C. 30 August 2008. Archived from the original on 10 March 2012. Retrieved 4 February 2010.
10. "Lewes sign Albion winger on loan". Lewes F.C. 6 October 2008. Archived from the original on 30 August 2010. Retrieved 4 February 2010.
11. "Jack Compton". Havant & Waterlooville F.C. Retrieved 4 February 2010.
12. "I went from serving in Gavin and Stacey's cafe to playing for Falkirk says new boy Jack Compton". Daily Record. 2 January 2010. Retrieved 4 February 2010.
13. "Jack Compton picks Falkirk ahead of Newcastle". The Scotsman. 11 December 2009. Retrieved 4 February 2010.
14. "Falkirk recruit Zahara and Compton". BBC Sport. 9 December 2009. Retrieved 4 February 2010.
15. "Celtic 1–1 Falkirk". BBC Sport. 16 January 2010. Retrieved 4 February 2010.
16. Falkirk part company with Compton Archived 2 February 2013 at Archive.today; Scottish Football League, 5 July 2012
17. "Compton moves on loan". Falkirk F C official website. 29 July 2011. Retrieved 9 August 2011.
18. "Compton returns on loan". Bradford City F.C. official website. 30 July 2011. Retrieved 9 August 2011.
19. "Bantams in Compton talks". Sky Sports. 27 December 2011. Retrieved 14 August 2012.
20. Moffat, Colin (18 January 2012). "Lee Croft and Jack Compton join St Johnstone on loan". BBC Sport. BBC. Retrieved 19 January 2012.
21. "Jack Compton: I can be a hit during St Johnstone loan spell". Daily Record. 21 January 2012. Retrieved 14 August 2012.
22. Twitter / ComptonJ11: Signing for Portsmouth #loveit; Twitter, 10 August 2012.
23. "Compton: I've always loved Pompey". Portsmouth News. 13 August 2012. Retrieved 14 August 2012.
24. New Faces At Fratton Archived 8 January 2012 at the Wayback Machine; Portsmouth FC's official website, 16 August 2012
25. "Pompey 1 Bournemouth 1". Portsmouth News. 20 August 2012. Retrieved 24 December 2012.
26. "Colchester 2 Pompey 2". Portsmouth News. 22 August 2012. Retrieved 24 December 2012.
27. "Wide man is Pompey's surprise asset". Portsmouth News. 22 September 2012. Retrieved 24 December 2012.
28. "Guy: Winger is not out in the cold". Portsmouth News. 28 November 2012. Retrieved 24 December 2012.
29. "Compton apologises over Twitter comments". Portsmouth News. 30 November 2012. Retrieved 24 December 2012.
30. "Winger will be first to leave Pompey". Portsmouth News. 24 December 2012. Retrieved 24 December 2012.
31. "U's snap up speedy winger Compton". Colchester Gazette. 22 December 2012. Retrieved 2 January 2013.
32. "Crawley Town 3–0 Colchester". BBC Sport. 1 January 2013. Retrieved 2 January 2013.
33. "600 Up For U's". Colchester United F.C. 2 January 2013. Retrieved 2 January 2013.
34. "Compton leaves U's". Colchester Gazette. 11 April 2013. Retrieved 11 April 2013.
35. "Hartlepool United: Jack Compton becomes first Colin Cooper signing". BBC Sport. 27 June 2013. Retrieved 2 July 2013.
36. "Hartlepool v Bradford" BBC Sport. 3 September 2013. Retrieved 8 October 2013.
37. "Mansfield Town 1–4 Hartlepool" BBC Sport. 5 October 2013. Retrieved 8 October 2013.
38. "Jack Compton agrees to join Yeovil Town". Yeovil Town F.C. 17 June 2015. Retrieved 17 June 2015.
39. "Way announced retained list". Yeovil Town F.C. 16 May 2016. Retrieved 16 May 2016.
40. "Newport County sign winger Jack Compton and striker Sean Rigg". BBC Sport. 20 June 2016. Retrieved 21 June 2016.
41. "Newport 2–3 Mansfield". BBC Sport. 6 August 2016. Retrieved 9 August 2016.
42. Compton Merthyr Town loan
43. Newport release eight players
44. Compton joins Bath
46. https://clwbpeldroed.org/2019/06/17/jack-compton-barry-town-united/
47. "Weymouth 2007/2008 player appearances". Soccerbase. Retrieved 2 January 2012. Select season required via dropdown menu.
48. "Lewes 2008/2009 player appearances". Soccerbase. Retrieved 2 January 2012. Select season required via dropdown menu.
49. "Falkirk 2009/2010 player appearances". Soccerbase. Retrieved 2 January 2012. Select season required via dropdown menu.
50. "Falkirk 2010/2011 player appearances". Soccerbase. Retrieved 2 January 2012. Select season required via dropdown menu.
51. "Bradford 2011/2012 player appearances". Soccerbase. Retrieved 2 January 2012. Select season required via dropdown menu.
52. "St Johnstone 2011/2012 player appearances". Soccerbase. Retrieved 2 January 2012. Select season required via dropdown menu.
53. "Portsmouth 2012/2013 player appearances". Soccerbase. Retrieved 2 January 2012. Select season required via dropdown menu.
54. "Colchester 2012/2013 player appearances". Soccerbase. Retrieved 2 January 2012. Select season required via dropdown menu.
55. "Hartlepool 2013/2014 player appearances". Soccerbase. Retrieved 17 June 2015. Select season required via dropdown menu.
56. "Hartlepool 2014/2015 player appearances". Soccerbase. Retrieved 17 June 2015. Select season required via dropdown menu.
57. "Yeovil 2015/2016 player appearances". Soccerbase. Retrieved 2 July 2015. Select season required via dropdown menu.
58. "Games played by Jack Compton in 2016/2017". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 5 December 2017.
59. Jack Compton at Soccerway. Retrieved 5 December 2017.

External links

• Jack Compton at Soccerbase