Jack Bonham

Jack Bonham
Personal information
Full name Jack Elliott Bonham[1]
Date of birth (1993-09-14) 14 September 1993
Place of birth Stevenage, England[2]
Height 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)[3]
Playing position Goalkeeper
Club information
Current team
 Brentford
Number 16
Youth career
2010–2011 Watford
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2011–2013 Watford 1 (0)
2012 → Harrow Borough (loan) 9 (0)
2013– Brentford 1 (0)
2013–2014 → Arlesey Town (loan) 15 (0)
National team
2009–2010 Republic of Ireland U17 5 (0)

* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 21:52, 9 August 2016 (UTC).


Jack Elliott Bonham (born 14 September 1993) is a professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Brentford. Although born in England, he represented Republic of Ireland at U17 level. He is a product of the Watford academy.

Club career

Watford

Bonham signed a scholarship deal with Watford in June 2010,[4] but quickly signed his first professional contract three months later, having just turned 17.[5] Due to first team goalkeeper Scott Loach incurring a suspension,[6] Bonham received his first call up to the first team squad on 26 November 2011, when he was an unused substitute for a 0–0 Championship draw with Doncaster Rovers.[7] During the 2012–13 season, Bonham was an unused substitute on 12 occasions.[8]

Bonham made his only appearance for Watford on 4 May 2013, coming on as a substitute for goalkeeper Jonathan Bond after 24 minutes of the final game of the season against Leeds United, a 2–1 defeat.[9] He was only included in the squad due to an injury sustained in the warm up by first-choice goalkeeper Manuel Almunia and was at fault for both Leeds' goals,[10] which cost Watford the chance of automatic promotion to the Premier League.[11] After the match, Watford manager Gianfranco Zola refused to blame Bonham for his actions.[12] Bonham was not called into the squad for Watford's unsuccessful playoff campaign.[8] On 7 June 2013, Watford announced that Bonham's contract would not be renewed and he was released by the club.[13]

Harrow Borough (loan)

On 18 February 2012, Bonham joined Isthmian League Premier Division side Harrow Borough on a one-month emergency loan deal.[6] He was joined at the club by Watford youth teammates Aaron Tumwa and Stephen Hamilton-Forbes. He made the first senior appearance of his career the same day, conceding two goals in a 2–2 draw with Bury Town.[14] On 14 March, the loan was extended by a further month.[15] He returned to Watford in April after he broke a bone in his hand during a 4–3 defeat to Canvey Island.[16][17] He made 9 appearances for the club and failed to keep a clean sheet.[14]

Brentford

On 12 June 2013, Bonham signed a two-year contract with League One side Brentford.[18] He made his debut for the club in a League Cup first round tie at home to Dagenham & Redbridge on 6 August, in which Brentford ran out 3–2 extra time winners.[19] His second appearance came in the following round away to Derby County, in which he endured a torrid evening as the home side cruised to a 3–0 lead before half time, eventually winning 5–0.[19] Bonham made his league debut on 7 September, coming off the bench against Bradford City after starting keeper David Button was sent off.[19] Described as a 'nightmare afternoon' in press reports,[20] he conceded four goals as Brentford lost 4–0.[21] Bonham spent much of the remainder of the season away on loan.[22]

A persistent shoulder injury suffered by Richard Lee saw Bonham serve as backup to David Button through the Bees' 2014–15 Championship campaign.[23][24] He signed a new three-and-a-half year contract on 2 January 2015 and celebrated his signing the following day with his first start of the season in an FA Cup third round match versus Brighton & Hove Albion.[23][25] He conceded two late goals as Brentford were knocked out after suffering a 2–0 defeat,[26] though winning the club's social media man of the match award proved to be a consolation.[27] It was his only appearance of the season.[28]

Bonham had a nightmare start to the 2015–16 season, conceding four goals on his sole appearance against Oxford United in the League Cup first round on 11 August 2015.[29] He again served as David Button's backup throughout the campaign.[30] Despite the departure of Button on 19 July 2016,[31] Bonham entered the 2016–17 season as second-choice behind new signing Daniel Bentley.[32] He made his first appearance of the season in a 1–0 EFL Cup first round defeat to Exeter City on 9 August 2016.[33]

Arlesey Town (loan)

On 15 November 2013, Bonham joined Southern League Premier Division side Arlesey Town on loan until 2 January 2014.[22] He made his debut the following day in a 2–0 FA Trophy third qualifying round victory over Marlow.[34][35] He endured another nightmare afternoon in the following round, conceding five goals in a 5–1 defeat to Whitehawk on 30 November.[36][37] After four successive defeats and conceding 12 goals, Bonham helped Arlesey to three league wins in a row in December and at the end of the month, his loan was extended until the end of the 2013–14 season.[38] Bonham was recalled on 8 February 2014, after making 19 appearances.[39]

International career

Bonham won five caps for the Republic of Ireland U17 team in 2009 and 2010.[40]

Career statistics

As of match played 9 August 2016.
Club statistics
Club Season League FA Cup League Cup Other Total
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Watford 2011–12[41] Championship 000000—00
2012–13[42] 100000—10
Total 100000—10
Harrow Borough (loan) 2011–12[14] Isthmian League Premier Division 90———90
Brentford 2013–14[19] League One 1000200030
2014–15[28] Championship 0010000010
2015–16[29] 0 0 0 0 1 0 — 1 0
2016–17[33] 0 0 0 0 1 0 — 1 0
Total 1010400060
Arlesey Town (loan) 2013–14[43] Southern League Premier Division 150——4[lower-alpha 1]0190
Career total 260104040350
  1. ↑ Two appearances in FA Trophy, one in Southern League Cup, one in Bedfordshire Senior Cup

References

  1. ↑ "Professional retain list & free transfers 2012/13" (PDF). The Football League. 18 May 2013. p. 80. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2013-07-17. Retrieved 17 June 2013.
  2. ↑ Rollin, Glenda; Rollin, Jack, eds. (2012). Sky Sports Football Yearbook 2012–2013 (43rd ed.). London: Headline. p. 444. ISBN 978-0-7553-6356-8.
  3. ↑ First Team Profiles
  4. ↑ http://www.watfordfcarchive.com/downloads/players/000MergedBond-Bunce.pdf
  5. ↑ "Watford youngster Adam Thompson signs pro deal". BBC Sport. 23 November 2010. Retrieved 8 July 2013.
  6. 1 2 "Watford – OFFICIAL: Youth trio loaned to Harrow Borough". Watford.vitalfootball.co.uk. Retrieved 7 April 2014.
  7. ↑ "Jack Bonham". Retrieved 5 October 2014.
  8. 1 2 "Jack Bonham". Retrieved 5 October 2014.
  9. ↑ "BBC Sport – Watford 1–2 Leeds". BBC Sport. Retrieved 5 October 2014.
  10. ↑ Michael Calvin (5 May 2013). "Watford 1 Leeds United 2 match report: Jack Bonham left in private hell as he lets Watford's chances slip – Football League – Football". The Independent. Retrieved 7 April 2014.
  11. ↑ "Watford 1–2 Leeds". BBC Sport. 4 May 2013. Retrieved 4 May 2013.
  12. ↑ "Football – Zola 'won't blame Bonham for loss'". Yahoo! Eurosport. 4 May 2013. Archived from the original on 2015-07-05. Retrieved 8 July 2013.
  13. ↑ "OFFICIAL: Released Players Confirmed". Watford Website. 7 June 2013. Archived from the original on 2016-06-29.
  14. 1 2 3 "football.mitoo". Football.mitoo.co. Archived from the original on 2016-03-04. Retrieved 7 April 2014.
  15. ↑ "Watford keeper returns from loan due to injury (From This Is Local London)". Thisislocallondon.co.uk. 4 April 2012. Archived from the original on 2015-01-02. Retrieved 7 April 2014.
  16. ↑ "Watford goalkeeper Jack Bonham returns from Harrow Borough loan (From Watford Observer)". M.watfordobserver.co.uk. 4 April 2012. Retrieved 7 April 2014.
  17. ↑ "Watford goalkeeper Jack Bonham returns from Harrow Borough loan". Watford Observer. 11 May 2013. Retrieved 4 April 2012.
  18. ↑ "BRENTFORD SIGN JACK BONHAM". Brentford Website. 12 June 2013.
  19. 1 2 3 4 "Jack Bonham – Football Stats – Brentford – Season 2013/2014 – Soccer Base". Retrieved 5 October 2014.
  20. ↑ "League round-up: Jack Bonham's Bradford battering". The Independent. Retrieved 5 October 2014.
  21. ↑ "BBC Sport – Bradford 4–0 Brentford". BBC Sport. Retrieved 7 April 2014.
  22. 1 2 "Jack Bonham Signs on Loan From Brentford – Arlesey Town FC". Pitchero.com. Archived from the original on 2013-12-02. Retrieved 7 April 2014.
  23. 1 2 "Jack Bonham". Retrieved 5 October 2014.
  24. ↑ Tom Moore. "Brentford boss gives injury update on Judge, McCormack, Dallas, Yennaris, Smith, Lee and Saunders ahead of Reading clash". London 24. Archived from the original on 2016-03-04. Retrieved 5 October 2014.
  25. ↑ Chris Wickham. "Brentford goalkeeper Jack Bonham signs new three-and-a-half year contract". brentfordfc.co.uk. Retrieved 26 April 2015.
  26. ↑ "BBC Sport - Brentford 0-2 Brighton & Hove Albion". BBC Sport. Retrieved 26 April 2015.
  27. ↑ "Brentford FC on Twitter". Twitter. Retrieved 26 April 2015.
  28. 1 2 "Jack Bonham - Football Stats - Brentford - Season 2014/2015 - Soccer Base". soccerbase.com. Retrieved 26 April 2015.
  29. 1 2 "Jack Bonham | Football Stats | Brentford | Season 2015/2016 | Soccer Base". www.soccerbase.com. Retrieved 2015-08-11.
  30. ↑ "Jack Bonham Player Profile - ESPN FC". www.espnfc.co.uk. Retrieved 2015-12-25.
  31. ↑ FC, Brentford. "David Button leaves Brentford for Fulham". Retrieved 2016-08-09.
  32. ↑ FC, Brentford. "Brentford sign Daniel Bentley on four-year deal". Retrieved 2016-08-09.
  33. 1 2 "Jack Bonham | Football Stats | Brentford | Season 2016/2017 | Soccer Base". www.soccerbase.com. Retrieved 2016-07-26.
  34. ↑ "Twitter / ArleseyTownFC: Team yo play Marlow:". Twitter.com. 16 November 2013. Retrieved 7 April 2014.
  35. ↑ "Twitter / ArleseyTownFC: FT: Arlesey 2–0 Marlow. Good". Twitter.com. 16 November 2013. Retrieved 7 April 2014.
  36. ↑ "Arlesey Town vs. Whitehawk – 30 November 2013 – Soccerway". Uk.soccerway.com. 30 November 2013. Retrieved 7 April 2014.
  37. ↑ "Twitter / ArleseyTownFC: Team to play Whitehawk: Bonham". Twitter.com. 30 November 2013. Retrieved 7 April 2014.
  38. ↑ "Jack Bonham To Stay at Arlesey Town". Brentfordfc.co.uk. 31 December 2013. Retrieved 7 April 2014.
  39. ↑ "Jack Bonham Returns From Arlesey Town". Brentfordfc.co.uk. 8 February 2014. Retrieved 7 April 2014.
  40. ↑ "Statistics: Rep of Ireland [Powered by tplSoccerStats]". www.soccerscene.ie. Retrieved 2016-04-11.
  41. ↑ "Jack Bonham - Football Stats - Brentford - Season 2011/2012 - Soccer Base". soccerbase.com. Retrieved 26 April 2015.
  42. ↑ "Jack Bonham - Football Stats - Brentford - Season 2012/2013 - Soccer Base". soccerbase.com. Retrieved 26 April 2015.
  43. ↑ "Jack Bonham Profile - Aylesbury United FC". aylesburyunitedfc.co.uk. Retrieved 26 April 2015.

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