Jake Beesley Explained

Jake Beesley
Fullname:Jake Elliott Beesley[1]
Birth Place:Sheffield, England [2]
Birth Date:2 December 1996
Position:Forward
Currentclub:Blackpool
Clubnumber:18
Youthclubs1:Chesterfield
Years1:2014–2017
Clubs1:Chesterfield
Caps1:7
Goals1:0
Years2:2016
Clubs2:Shaw Lane (loan)
Caps2:6
Goals2:4
Years3:2017–2020
Clubs3:Salford City
Caps3:28
Goals3:4
Years4:2018
Clubs4:Boston United (loan)
Caps4:11
Goals4:1
Years5:2018–2019
Clubs5:Bradford Park Avenue (loan)
Caps5:43
Goals5:21
Years6:2019–2020
Clubs6:Solihull Moors (loan)
Caps6:14
Goals6:4
Years7:2020
Clubs7:Solihull Moors
Caps7:9
Goals7:0
Years8:2020–2022
Clubs8:Rochdale
Caps8:48
Goals8:15
Years9:2022–
Clubs9:Blackpool
Caps9:28
Goals9:8
Club-Update:13:46, 25 February 2024 (UTC)

Jake Elliott Beesley (born 2 December 1996) is an English professional footballer who plays as a forward for club Blackpool.

He began his career at Chesterfield, progressing through the youth ranks and making his first-team debut in 2014. After seven Football League appearances over three years, partly spent on loan at Shaw Lane, he joined Salford City in 2017. After loan spells at Boston United and Bradford Park Avenue, he was loaned to Solihull Moors before joining on a permanent basis in 2020. His stay there was short, with Rochdale signing him for an undisclosed fee the same year. He joined Championship club Blackpool in January 2022.

Career

Beesley made his professional debut for Chesterfield on 2 September 2014 in a Football League Trophy match against Scunthorpe United, after coming off the bench to replace Charlie Dawes in the 74th minute.[3]

Beesley signed on loan for Shaw Lane in October 2016 for a month.[4] He made his début against Loughborough Dynamo on 16 October in a 3–0.[5] At the end of his loan spell, Shaw Lane manager Craig Elliott praised Beesley, saying he had earned the chance to play in the Chesterfield first team with his performances.[6] He made his league debut on 19 November 2016, in a 2–1 defeat to Fleetwood Town.[7]

Salford City

In June 2017 he joined Salford City, signing a two-year contract.[8] On 17 August 2019, Beesley scored his first goal in the Football League when he scored a 93rd minute equaliser in a 1–1 draw with Port Vale.[9] He scored again three days later, scoring the opening goal of an eventual 2–2 draw with Plymouth Argyle.[10]

Loan moves

In March 2018 Beesley was reunited with former Shaw Lane manager Elliott when he was loaned to Boston United, initially for a month,[11] and was later extended until the end of the season.[12]

In July 2018 he joined Bradford (Park Avenue) on a season-long loan.[13] He was seen as a replacement for top goalscorer Adam Boyes who had signed for Spennymoor Town.[14] Manager Mark Bower praised Beesley for his impact on the team at the start of the season.[15] On 8 August, he scored his first two goals for the club in a 2–1 victory against Blyth Spartans.[16] On Boxing Day, Beesley scored a hat-trick against Guiseley in a 5–1 win to keep Bradford (Park Avenue) top of the table.[17]

In October 2019, having failed to make an appearance in six consecutive games, he joined Solihull Moors on loan until January 2020.[18] On 8 October, Beesley scored on his Solihull début, opening the scoring in the 20th minute of a 2–0 win against Sutton United.[19]

Solihull Moors

In January 2020 he joined Solihull on a permanent deal.[20]

Rochdale

On 24 September 2020, Beesley signed a three-year deal with Rochdale for an undisclosed fee.[21] He scored his first goal for Rochdale on 10 November 2020 in an EFL Trophy group game against Salford City.[22] After registering four goals and an assist in just three games across the course of the month, Beesley was awarded the EFL League Two Player of the Month award for December 2021.[23]

Blackpool

On 10 January 2022, Beesley joined Blackpool in a three-and-a-half-year deal, for an undisclosed fee, with the club having an option to extend it for a further twelve months.[24] He made his first start for the club on 18 April, scoring two goals in a 6–1 win against Birmingham City.[25]

Personal life

Beesley's father, Paul, was also a footballer, playing at centre back.[26]

Career stats

Club statistics
Club Season League Other Total
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Chesterfield2014–15League One0000001[27] 010
2015–16League One0000000000
2016–17League One70100020100
Total70100030110
Salford City2017–18National League North2420010252
2018–19National League00000000
2019–20League Two7200100082
Total314001010334
Boston United (loan)2017–18National League North1110000111
Solihull Moors (loan)2019–20National League2343031295
Solihull Moors2020–21National League00000000
Total345300031406
Rochdale2020–21League One276100020307
2021–22League Two2193122002612
Total48154122205818
Blackpool2021–22Championship6200000062
2022–23Championship5010--60
Total112100000122
Career total1312691329115230

Notes and References

  1. News: 16 May 2015 . The Football League Limited: Club list of registered players as at 16th May 2015 . 42 . The Football League . 20 June 2015 . 4 March 2016 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160304053003/http://www.football-league.co.uk/documents/pages-from-fl-professional-retain-list-free-transfers-2014-15-2.pdf-...549-2491536.pdf . dead .
  2. Web site: J. Beesley profile . 1 August 2015 . Soccerway.
  3. News: 2 September 2014 . Scunthorpe United 2–0 Chesterfield . BBC Sport . 24 November 2014.
  4. Web site: Grayson . James . Shaw Lane sign striker on loan . 13 October 2016 . 12 November 2020 . Non League Yorkshire.
  5. Web site: Grayson . James . Shaw Lane are the new Division leaders . 16 October 2016 . 12 November 2020 . Non League Yorkshire.
  6. Web site: Grayson . James . Elliott hails young striker Beesley . 18 November 2016 . 12 November 2020 . Non League Yorkshire.
  7. News: Fleetwood Town 2–1 Chesterfield . 19 November 2016 . 20 November 2016 . BBC Sport.
  8. Web site: Busy Ammies continue to build with Beesley addition . 2 June 2017 . 12 November 2020 . Non League Daily.
  9. Web site: Salford City 1-1 Port Vale: Salford and Port Vale share the spoils after a frantic end to the game at the Peninsula Stadium . 17 August 2019 . 11 November 2020 . BBC Sport.
  10. Web site: Plymouth Argyle 2-2 Salford City: Dom Telford's 89th-minute penalty secures a comeback draw for Plymouth against League Two new boys Salford City at Home Park . 20 August 2019 . 11 November 2020 . BBC Sport.
  11. Web site: Salford City striker Beesley joins Boston United on loan . 2 April 2018 . 12 November 2020 . Non League Daily.
  12. Web site: Salford City striker Beesley to remain at Boston United . 4 April 2018 . 12 November 2020 . Non League Daily.
  13. News: 26 July 2018 . Jake Beesley Joins On Loan From Salford City . Bradford Park Avenue AFC . 24 August 2018.
  14. Web site: Atkinson . Nathan . Bradford (Park Avenue) change striker approach with Beesley . 3 August 2018 . 12 November 2020 . Telegraph & Argus.
  15. Web site: Bradford (Park Avenue) are impressed with young Jake Beesley . 7 September 2018 . 12 November 2020 . Telegraph & Argus.
  16. Web site: Birkinshaw . Alan . Beesley double seals Bradford (Park Avenue) win . 8 August 2018 . 12 November 2020 . Telegraph & Argus.
  17. Web site: Whiting . Ian . Five-star Bradford (Park Avenue) blow rivals Guiseley away . 27 December 2018 . 12 November 2020 . Telegraph & Argus.
  18. News: Cusack . Richard . Confirmed: Solihull Moors sign League Two forward on loan . 7 October 2019 . 7 October 2020 . Birmingham Mail.
  19. Web site: Solihull Moors 2-0 Sutton United: Jake Beesley marks his Solihull Moors debut with a goal in their National League victory over struggling Sutton . 8 October 2019 . 12 November 2020 . BBC Sport.
  20. Web site: 3 January 2020 . Jake Beesley joins Solihull Moors . 7 October 2020 . salfordcityfc.co.uk . Salford City F.C..
  21. News: 24 September 2020 . Forward Jake Beesley Signs For Dale . Rochdale A.F.C. . 24 September 2020.
  22. Web site: Football: Rochdale 1 - 2 Salford City . Rochdale Online . 11 November 2020.
  23. Web site: Jake Beesley Named Sky Bet League Two Player of the Month . www.rochdaleafc.co.uk . 7 January 2022 . 7 January 2022.
  24. Web site: Seasiders Complete Signing of Jake Beesley. www.blackpoolfc.co.uk. 10 January 2022.
  25. Web site: Scrafton . Matt . Blackpool 6-1 Birmingham City: Jake Beesley enjoys dream first start as Seasiders claim biggest win of the season . 18 April 2022 . 18 April 2022 . . JPIMedia.
  26. News: 1 April 2015 . Harry Maguire's brother Laurence one of two to sign pro deals at Chesterfield . Derbyshire Times . 19 October 2016.
  27. Appearance in Football League Trophy