Jim Fenlon
![]() Fenlon playing for Walton Casuals in December 2016 | |||
Personal information | |||
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Full name | James Shaquelle Christopher Fenlon[1] | ||
Date of birth | 3 March 1994 | ||
Place of birth | Lewisham, England | ||
Height | 1.81 m (5 ft 11 in) | ||
Position(s) | Defender | ||
Team information | |||
Current team | Walton & Hersham | ||
Youth career | |||
–2010 | Stirling Lions | ||
2010–2012 | AFC Wimbledon | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2012–2014 | AFC Wimbledon | 36 | (1) |
2014 | Ross County | 4 | (0) |
2015–2016 | Hayes & Yeading United | 40 | (0) |
2016 | Leatherhead | 12 | (0) |
2016–2017 | Walton Casuals | 19 | (1) |
2017– | Walton & Hersham | 34 | (3) |
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 3 April 2018 |
James Shaquelle Christopher Fenlon (born 15 March 1994) is an English semi-professional footballer who plays for Combined Counties Premier Division club Walton & Hersham as a full-back.
An AFC Wimbledon youth product, he made 41 first-team appearances before a move to Ross County in July 2014. Upon his release, he joined Hayes & Yeading United in January 2015, before a move to Leatherhead in September 2016. He joined Walton Casuals in December 2016 and signed for local rivals Walton & Hersham in July 2017.
Career
Youth
Living in Australia for six years, Fenlon played for Western Australia state and Stirling Lions - a club that competed in the West State League, one stage lower than the Australian A-League. Upon his return to England he joined AFC Wimbledon U16s.
AFC Wimbledon
On 18 May 2012, Fenlon signed his first professional contract with the Dons.[2] His first involvement came as an unused substitute in a 3-1 League Cup First Round defeat at Stevenage on 14 August.[3]
On 21 August, he made his Football League debut as a half-time substitute for Warren Cummings in a 6–2 defeat to Burton Albion.[4] He made his first start for the club four days later in a 5–1 defeat at Bradford City.[5] Fenlon scored his first professional goal in a 3–2 defeat to Oxford United on 2 October.[6]
On 6 June 2014, it was announced that Fenlon had been offered a new contract but could not come to an agreement with the club. Manager Neal Ardley revealed the Fenlon was offered reduced terms due to the club's budget situation and, according to Ardley, Fenlon's attitude.[7]
Ross County
In July 2014, Fenlon signed for Scottish Premiership club Ross County.[8] He made his debut on 10 in a 2–1 defeat to St Johnstone on 10 August.[9] With County struggling in the league, Fenlon also featured in defeats to Partick Thistle, Dundee United and Aberdeen while being named as an unused substitute on two occasions.[10][11][12]
On 26 August, he recorded his first victory for the club in a 2-1 Scottish League Cup win at Stranraer.[13] His final appearance for the club came in a 2-0 League Cup defeat to Hibernian on 23 September.
On 28 November, Fenlon's contract was terminated by mutual consent.[14]
Hayes & Yeading United
In January 2015, Fenlon signed for Conference South club Hayes & Yeading United.[15] In May 2015, he was named Player's Player of the Year at the club's annual award ceremony.[16]
Leatherhead
In September 2016, Fenlon completed a move to Isthmian League Premier Division outfit Leatherhead.[17] On 14 September, he made his debut in an Isthmian League Cup First Round victory over Walton Casuals.[18]
Fenlon made his league debut a week later in a 1–1 draw with Needham Market.[19] Making 14 appearances in all competitions for the Tanners, his final outing came in a 3–1 victory at Hendon on 10 December.[20]
Walton Casuals
On 30 December 2016, Fenlon joined Isthmian League Division One South side Walton Casuals. He made his debut the following day a 1–0 victory against Carshalton Athletic.
Fenlon scored his first goal in almost five years, and his only for the club, in a 5–1 defeat at Faversham Town on 4 February 2017.[21] He left the club at the end of the season.
Walton & Hersham
In July 2017, he joined local rivals Walton & Hersham in the Combined Counties Premier Division.[22] Fenlon made his debut on the opening day of the season in a 7–0 FA Cup win against Mile Oak.[23]
On 10 October 2017, Fenlon became the club's first player to score at the Elmbridge Xcel Sports Hub – their new ground shared with Walton Casuals – in a 6–1 Combined Counties Challenge Cup victory against Badshot Lea.[24] Five days later, he scored against from the penalty spot in a 2–0 win at Horley Town.[25] On 21 October, Fenlon scored his third penalty of the season in a 3–3 draw against Balham.[26]
Statistics
- As of 3 April 2018
Club | Season | Division | League | FA Cup | League Cup | Other | Total | |||||
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Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | |||
AFC Wimbledon | 2012–13[27] | League Two | 17 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1[a] | 0 | 21 | 1 |
2013–14[28] | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1[b] | 1 | 20 | 1 | ||
Total | 36 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 41 | 2 | ||
Ross County | 2014–15[29] | Scottish Premiership | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
Hayes & Yeading United | 2014–15[30] | National League South | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
2015–16[30] | 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 23 | 0 | ||
2016–17[31] | Southern League Premier Division | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | |
Total | 40 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 42 | 0 | ||
Leatherhead | 2016–17[32] | Isthmian League Premier Division | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1[c] | 0 | 14 | 0 |
Walton Casuals | 2016–17[32] | Isthmian League Division One South | 19 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3[d] | 0 | 22 | 1 |
Walton & Hersham | 2017–18[33] | Combined Counties Premier Division | 34 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 5[e][f] | 0 | 46 | 4 |
Career total | 145 | 5 | 6 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 13 | 1 | 171 | 7 |
- ^ One appearance in the Football League Trophy.
- ^ One appearance and one goal in the Football League Trophy.
- ^ One appearance in the FA Trophy.
- ^ Three appearances in the Southern Combination Challenge Cup.
- ^ Four appearances in the FA Vase.
- ^ One appearance in the Surrey Senior Cup.
References
- ^ "Professional retain lists & free transfers 2012/13" (PDF). The Football League. May 2013. p. 52. Archived from the original (PDF) on 17 July 2013. Retrieved 15 June 2013.
- ^ "AFC Wimbledon: Youth products sign professional contracts". Under The Prem. 18 May 2012. Retrieved 19 July 2013.
- ^ "Stevenage 3–1 AFC Wimbledon". BBC Sport. Retrieved 2 October 2012.
- ^ "Burton Albion 6–2 AFC Wimbledon". BBC Sport. Retrieved 23 August 2012.
- ^ "Bradford City 5–1 AFC Wimbledon". BBC Sport. Retrieved 23 August 2012.
- ^ "Oxford United 3–2 AFC Wimbledon". BBC Sport. Retrieved 2 October 2012.
- ^ Slavin, Chris. "An update on Jim Fenlon". www.afcwimbledon.co.uk. Retrieved 30 December 2016.
- ^ Defender Jimmy Fenlon becomes latest Ross County capture, BBC Sport
- ^ "Ross County 1-2 St Johnstone". BBC Sport. 10 August 2014. Retrieved 11 August 2014.
- ^ "Partick Thistle 4-0 Ross County". BBC Sport. 13 August 2014. Retrieved 30 December 2016.
- ^ "Dundee United 2-1 Ross County". BBC Sport. 23 August 2014. Retrieved 30 December 2016.
- ^ "Aberdeen 3-0 Ross County". BBC Sport. 20 September 2014. Retrieved 30 December 2016.
- ^ "Stranraer 1-2 Ross County". BBC Sport. 26 August 2014. Retrieved 30 December 2016.
- ^ "PLAYER DEPARTURE JIM FENLON LEAVES THE CLUB". Ross County F.C. 28 November 2014. Archived from the original on 29 November 2014. Retrieved 29 November 2014.
- ^ "Two More Check in at Hayes & Yeading". The Football Conference. 16 January 2015. Retrieved 28 January 2015.
- ^ "Hayes & Yeading United Football Club - Latest News". www.hyufc.com. Retrieved 30 December 2016.
- ^ "Football: Former AFC Wimbledon star to start again at Leatherhead". Your Local Guardian. Retrieved 30 December 2016.
- ^ "Leatherhead | Leatherhead v Walton Casuals". Football Web Pages.co.uk. Archived from the original on 1 January 2017. Retrieved 30 December 2016.
- ^ "Leatherhead | Leatherhead v Needham Market". Football Web Pages.co.uk. Archived from the original on 31 December 2016. Retrieved 30 December 2016.
- ^ "Leatherhead | Hendon v Leatherhead". Football Web Pages.co.uk. Retrieved 30 December 2016.
- ^ "Faversham Town 5 vs. 1 Walton Casuals - 4 February 2017 - 1st Team - Faversham Town F.C." www.pitchero.com. Retrieved 31 March 2018.
- ^ "Profiles | Walton & Hersham Football Club". www.waltonandhershamfc.org.uk. Archived from the original on 21 December 2017. Retrieved 31 March 2018.
- ^ "Swans 7 Mile Oak 0 | Walton & Hersham Football Club". www.waltonandhershamfc.org.uk. Retrieved 31 March 2018.
- ^ "Swans 6 Badshot Lea 1 | Walton & Hersham Football Club". www.waltonandhershamfc.org.uk. Retrieved 31 March 2018.
- ^ "Horley Town 0 Swans 2 | Walton & Hersham Football Club". www.waltonandhershamfc.org.uk. Retrieved 31 March 2018.
- ^ "Swans 3 Balham 3 | Walton & Hersham Football Club". www.waltonandhershamfc.org.uk. Retrieved 31 March 2018.
- ^ "Games played by Jim Fenlon in 2012/2013". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 1 July 2013.
- ^ "Games played by Jim Fenlon in 2013/2014". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 31 August 2013.
- ^ "Games played by Jim Fenlon in 2014/2015". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 11 August 2014.
- ^ a b "J. Fenlon". Soccerway.com. Retrieved 9 December 2016.
- ^ "Jim Fenlon". Aylesburyunitedfc.co.uk. Retrieved 9 December 2016.
- ^ a b "Appearances - Jim Fenlon". Football Web Pages. Archived from the original on 20 December 2016. Retrieved 9 December 2016.
- ^ "News | Walton & Hersham Football Club". www.waltonandhershamfc.org.uk. Retrieved 31 March 2018.
- 1994 births
- Living people
- English men's footballers
- Men's association football defenders
- AFC Wimbledon players
- English Football League players
- Ross County F.C. players
- Scottish Professional Football League players
- Hayes & Yeading United F.C. players
- Walton Casuals F.C. players
- National League (English football) players
- Southern Football League players
- Isthmian League players
- Walton & Hersham F.C. players
- Footballers from the London Borough of Lewisham
- People from Lewisham