Altogether now; USA, USA, USA!!!!!!
The Shrimpers have their wideboy and their third signing of the close season!
American born Jemal Johnson has signed for Southend United on a free transfer and agreed a 12-month deal.
He made 11 appearances for Bulgarian side Lokomotiv Sofia, but has played for both Blackburn Rovers and Wolverhampton Wanderers in his time, ending up at MK Dons in 2007.
He left the Franchise in January of this year after turning out 96 times and grabbing 12 goals.
In his time in sunny Bucks he picked up a JPT and League Two Championship medal.
Come on Luggy, get a move on, where's that striker?!
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The Johnson Files
Personal information | |||
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Full name | Jemal Jermaine Johnson[1] | ||
Date of birth | 3 May 1985 | ||
Place of birth | Paterson, New Jersey, United States | ||
Height | 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in) | ||
Playing position |
Winger; Striker |
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Youth career | |||
Manchester United | |||
2001–2004 | Blackburn Rovers | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
2004–2006 | Blackburn Rovers | 6 | (0) |
2005 | → Preston North End (loan) | 3 | (1) |
2006 | → Darlington (loan) | 9 | (3) |
2006–2007 | Wolverhampton Wanderers | 20 | (3) |
2007 | → Leeds United (loan) | 5 | (0) |
2007–2011 | Milton Keynes Dons | 96 | (12) |
2010 | → Stockport County (loan) | 16 | (2) |
2010 | → Port Vale (loan) | 6 | (0) |
2011 | Lokomotiv Sofia | 11 | (1) |
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 11:56, 29 May 2011 (UTC). † Appearances (Goals). |