Jason Scotland facts for kids
Scotland with Ipswich Town in 2010
|
|||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Jason Kelvin Scotland | ||
| Date of birth | 18 February 1979 | ||
| Place of birth | Morvant, Trinidad and Tobago | ||
| Height | 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m) | ||
| Position(s) | Striker | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1996–1997 | San Juan Jabloteh | ||
| 1998–2002 | Defence Force | ||
| 2003–2005 | Dundee United | 50 | (8) |
| 2005–2007 | St Johnstone | 66 | (33) |
| 2007–2009 | Swansea City | 90 | (45) |
| 2009–2010 | Wigan Athletic | 32 | (1) |
| 2010–2013 | Ipswich Town | 87 | (19) |
| 2013–2014 | Barnsley | 38 | (8) |
| 2014–2015 | Hamilton Academical | 27 | (10) |
| 2015 | Hamilton Academical | 12 | (3) |
| 2015–2016 | Stenhousemuir | 15 | (5) |
| Total | 417 | (132) | |
| International career | |||
| 2000–2012 | Trinidad and Tobago | 41 | (8) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Jason Kelvin Scotland, born on February 18, 1979, is a former professional footballer from Trinidad and Tobago. He used to play as a striker and is now a coach for Larkhall Thistle.
Jason started playing football in his home country, Trinidad and Tobago. Later, he moved to Scotland to play professionally. He played for several clubs, including Dundee United, St Johnstone, Swansea City, Wigan Athletic, Ipswich Town, Barnsley, and Hamilton Academical. He also played for his country, Trinidad and Tobago, in 41 international games, scoring 8 goals. He even played in the 2006 FIFA World Cup.
Contents
Jason Scotland's Football Journey
Early Days and First Clubs
Jason Scotland was born in Morvant, Trinidad and Tobago. He started his football career playing for his school team. After school, he joined San Juan Jabloteh, where he scored nine goals in nine league games. Then he moved to Defence Force, scoring an impressive 30 goals in 31 league matches.
His amazing goal-scoring skills caught the eye of Dundee United, a Scottish club. In May 2003, he went for a trial with them. He did so well that he joined the team in July after getting a special work permit.
Playing for Dundee United
Jason made his debut for Dundee United in August 2003. In his first season, he often came on as a substitute. He scored his first goal for the club in March 2004, helping his team win 3–2 against Livingston. Just four days later, he scored the only goal in a 1–0 win against Motherwell. He ended that season with five goals from 21 games and earned a new contract.
In his second season, Jason scored a very important goal in April. It was the winning goal in the Scottish Cup semi-final, which sent Dundee United to the final. He played the whole final game, but his team lost 1–0 to Celtic.
Time at St Johnstone
In July 2005, Jason faced a challenge with his work permit. But St Johnstone, another Scottish club, managed to get him one. He joined them and scored 15 goals in 31 league games in his first season. This included a goal on his debut and a hat-trick in April.
He was chosen to be part of Trinidad and Tobago's squad for the 2006 FIFA World Cup. In his second season with St Johnstone, he scored 18 league goals. He even scored against his old club, Dundee United, in a League Cup match. By April 2007, he was named one of the best players in the Scottish Division One 'Team of the Year'. He scored 33 goals in 66 league games for St Johnstone, which is an average of one goal every two games.
Moving to Swansea City
In May 2007, Jason signed with Swansea City for £25,000. He scored on his first game for them. He helped Swansea City get promoted to the Football League Championship. He was the top scorer in the division with 29 goals that season. He also earned a spot in the PFA Team of the Year.
On March 10, 2009, he scored his 50th goal for Swansea in all competitions. It was a penalty kick against Plymouth Argyle.
Playing for Wigan Athletic
Jason joined Wigan Athletic on July 18, 2009. He signed a three-year contract. He made his first appearance for Wigan as a stoppage time substitute in a 2–0 win against Aston Villa. He scored his first goal for Wigan in an FA Cup game against Notts County in January 2010. His first league goal for the club came in April 2010 against Fulham.
Time at Ipswich Town
On August 23, 2010, Jason signed with Ipswich Town. He made his debut in the League Cup and scored his first goal for the club in his league debut against Bristol City. In April 2012, his manager, Paul Jewell, praised him for turning down a pay raise that was in his contract.
He left Ipswich Town on January 21, 2013. Some fans were sad to see him go because he had become a popular player, often coming on as an impact substitute.
Joining Barnsley
On January 28, 2013, Jason signed with Barnsley, another Championship team. He made his first appearance for Barnsley as a substitute and scored the second goal in a 2–0 win against Millwall, just minutes after coming on.
On May 4, 2013, he scored Barnsley's second goal in a 2–2 draw against Huddersfield Town. This goal helped Barnsley stay in the Championship for another season.
Return to Hamilton Academical
On January 22, 2014, Jason joined Hamilton Academical on a free transfer. He scored a goal against Hibernian in a play-off game on May 25. He also scored in the penalty shootout that followed, helping Hamilton win promotion to the Scottish Premiership.
He was released by Hamilton in January 2015 but re-signed later that month until the end of the season. He left Hamilton again after the 2014–15 season.
Later Career
Jason signed a short-term contract with Stenhousemuir in October 2015. Later, in February 2018, he joined Lochee Harp, a club based in Dundee. In March 2019, he joined the Nico's Cafe Bar pub team.
International Career Highlights
Jason Scotland played for the Trinidad and Tobago national team from 2000 to 2012. He played in 41 games and scored 8 goals for his country. He was part of the squad that played in the 2005 CONCACAF Gold Cup. He was also a member of the team for the 2006 FIFA World Cup in Germany, though he did not play in any matches during that tournament. In September 2011, he decided to stop playing international football to focus on his club career.
Coaching Career
In 2017, Jason returned to Hamilton Academical, one of his former clubs. This time, he joined as a coach, helping to train the team's forwards. He also assisted with their youth academy teams. He left the club in January 2019.
Before the 2021 season began, Jason joined the coaching team at Larkhall Thistle.
Personal Life and Awards
As a member of the Trinidad and Tobago squad that played in the 2006 FIFA World Cup in Germany, Jason Scotland received the Chaconia Medal (Gold Class). This is the second highest state award given in Trinidad and Tobago.
Career Statistics
Club
| Club | Season | League | National Cup | League Cup | Other | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Dundee United | 2003–04 | Scottish Premier League | 21 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — | 23 | 5 | |
| 2004–05 | Scottish Premier League | 29 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 1 | — | 37 | 5 | ||
| Total | 50 | 8 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 60 | 10 | ||
| St Johnstone | 2005–06 | Scottish First Division | 31 | 15 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 35 | 16 |
| 2006–07 | Scottish First Division | 35 | 18 | 5 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 46 | 26 | |
| Total | 66 | 33 | 8 | 3 | 7 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 81 | 42 | ||
| Swansea City | 2007–08 | League One | 45 | 24 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 54 | 29 |
| 2008–09 | Championship | 45 | 21 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 3 | — | 51 | 24 | ||
| Total | 90 | 45 | 7 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 105 | 53 | ||
| Wigan Athletic | 2009–10 | Premier League | 32 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | — | 36 | 2 | |
| Ipswich Town | 2010–11 | Championship | 39 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 | — | 45 | 10 | |
| 2011–12 | Championship | 36 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | — | 38 | 9 | ||
| 2012–13 | Championship | 12 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | — | 14 | 2 | ||
| Total | 87 | 19 | 2 | 1 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 97 | 21 | ||
| Barnsley | 2012–13 | Championship | 18 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 20 | 6 | |
| 2013–14 | Championship | 20 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | — | 23 | 2 | ||
| Total | 38 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 43 | 8 | ||
| Hamilton Academical | 2013–14 | Scottish Championship | 15 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 19 | 9 |
| 2014–15 | Scottish Premiership | 24 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | — | 27 | 5 | ||
| Total | 39 | 13 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 46 | 14 | ||
| Stenhousemuir | 2015–16 | Scottish League One | 15 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17 | 6 |
| Career total | 417 | 132 | 31 | 9 | 30 | 12 | 7 | 3 | 485 | 156 | ||
International
| National team | Year | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trinidad and Tobago | 2000 | 1 | 0 |
| 2001 | 2 | 1 | |
| 2003 | 10 | 2 | |
| 2004 | 4 | 2 | |
| 2005 | 6 | 0 | |
| 2006 | 5 | 0 | |
| 2008 | 8 | 3 | |
| 2009 | 5 | 0 | |
| Total | 41 | 8 | |
- Scores and results list Trinidad and Tobago's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Scotland goal.
| No. | Date | Venue | Cap | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 10 May 2001 | Marvin Lee Stadium, Macoya, Trinidad and Tobago | 3 |  Grenada |
4–0 | 5–3 | Friendly | |
| 2 | 29 January 2003 | Hasely Crawford Stadium, Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago | 4 |  Finland |
1–0 | 1–2 | Friendly | |
| 3 | 23 April 2003 | Stade Pierre-Aliker, Fort-de-France, Martinique | 8 |  Martinique |
2–0 | 2–3 | 2003 CONCACAF Gold Cup | |
| 4 | 20 June 2004 | Manny Ramjohn Stadium, Marabella, Trinidad and Tobago | 14 |  Dominican Republic |
1–0 | 4–0 | 2006 FIFA World Cup qualification | |
| 5 | 14 July 2004 | Seoul World Cup Stadium, Seoul, South Korea | 16 |  South Korea |
1–1 | 1–1 | Friendly | |
| 6 | 8 October 2008 | Hasely Crawford Stadium, Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago | 33 | Dominican Republic |
1–0 | 9–0 | Friendly | |
| 7 | 2–0 | |||||||
| 8 | 3–0 |
Honours and Achievements
Jason Scotland earned several awards and honours during his football career:
Dundee United
- Scottish Cup runner-up: 2004–05
Swansea City
- Football League One Champion: 2007–08
Hamilton Academical
- Scottish Championship Champion: 2013–14
Individual Awards
- TT Pro League Golden Boot: 2000 (Award for top scorer)
- Scottish First Division top scorer: 2005–06
- PFA Scotland Team of the Year: 2006–07 First Division (Chosen as one of the best players in the league)
- Football League One Player of the Month: December 2007, March 2008
- Football League One top scorer: 2007–08
- Swansea City Player of the Year: 2007–08
- Trinidad and Tobago Football Federation Player of the Year: 2008
- PFA Team of the Year: 2007–08 League One, 2008–09 Championship
- Football League Championship Player of the Month: February 2009
- Ipswich Town Goal of the Season: 2011–12
Medals
Chaconia Medal Gold Class: 2006 (A high national award from Trinidad and Tobago)
See also
In Spanish: Jason Scotland para niños
