Jordan Tillson Explained

Jordan Tillson
Fullname:Jordan Roy Tillson[1]
Birth Date:5 March 1993
Birth Place:Bath, England
Height:1.83m (06feet)[2]
Position:Defensive midfielder
Currentclub:Bath City
Clubnumber:16
Youthyears1:–2012
Youthclubs1:Bristol Rovers
Years1:2012–2020
Clubs1:Exeter City
Caps1:110
Goals1:2
Years2:2012
Clubs2:Gloucester City (loan)
Caps2:12
Goals2:0
Years3:2013
Clubs3:Chippenham Town (loan)
Caps3:3
Goals3:0
Years4:2013
Clubs4:Chippenham Town (loan)
Caps4:4
Goals4:0
Years5:2015
Clubs5:Weston-super-Mare (loan)
Caps5:6
Goals5:1
Years6:2019
Clubs6:Cheltenham Town (loan)
Caps6:14
Goals6:0
Years7:2020–2024
Clubs7:Ross County
Caps7:100
Goals7:1
Years8:2023–2024
Clubs8:Dundee United (loan)
Caps8:27
Goals8:1
Years9:2024–
Clubs9:Bath City
Caps9:2
Goals9:0
Club-Update:11:33, 20 August 2024 (UTC)

Jordan Roy Tillson (born 5 March 1993) is an English professional footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder for club Bath City.

Early life

Tillson is the son of former footballer and Exeter City first team coach Andy Tillson.[3]

Playing career

Exeter City

Tillson made his professional debut for Exeter on 3 May 2014 in a 2–0 victory over Hartlepool at Victoria Park in League Two.[4]

Tillson signed a new contract in May 2014.[5]

On 2 September 2015, Tillson captained Exeter in a 2–0 victory over Portsmouth in the Football League Trophy.[6] On 6 December 2015, Tillson scored the first goal in Exeter's 2–0 victory over Port Vale in the second round proper of the FA Cup.[7] His last appearance for the Grecians came in a 1–0 away win over Forest Green Rovers before his departure 2 weeks later.

Gloucester City

In August 2012, Tillson joined Gloucester City on an initial one-month loan.[8] His loan was extended by a further month in September.[9]

Chippenham Town

In February 2013, Tillson, along with Jake Wannell, joined Chippenham Town on a one-month loan.[10] In August 2013, he rejoined the Bluebirds on another one-month loan.[11]

Weston-super-Mare

In March 2015, Tillson joined Weston-super-Mare on a one-month loan.[12] He made his debut in a 2–1 win over Havant & Waterlooville.[13] Tillson scored an own-goal in the match against Basingstoke Town.[14] He scored his first goal for the Seagulls in a 2–1 defeat to Concord Rangers.[15]

Ross County

Tillson moved to Scottish Premiership club Ross County in January 2020.[16] He made his debut in a 1–0 defeat to Ayr United in the Scottish Cup. On March 8 2022, Tillson signed a new two-year contract extension with County keeping him at the club until 2024. [17]

Dundee United

On 7 September 2023 Tillson signed for Scottish Championship side Dundee United on a season-long loan.[18]

Bath City

On 13 July 2024, Tillson joined his hometown side, National League South club Bath City.[19]

Career statistics

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeagueNational CupLeague CupOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Exeter City2012–13League Two0000000000
2013–14League Two1000000010
2014–15League Two3000101050
2015–16League Two261212020322
2016–17League Two200001010220
2017–18League Two371301030441
2018–19League Two210112010251
2019–20League Two2010104181
Total110272801211375
Gloucester City (loan)2012–13[20] Conference North1202000140
Chippenham Town (loan)2012–13[21] Southern League
Premier Division
3030
Chippenham Town (loan)2013–14Southern League
Premier Division
4040
Weston-super-Mare (loan)2014–15Conference South6161
Cheltenham Town (loan)2018–19League Two140140
Ross County2019–20Scottish Premiership70100080
2020–21Scottish Premiership3200040360
2021–22Scottish Premiership3200020340
2022–23Scottish Premiership281002020321
2023–24Scottish Premiership10001020
Total10011090201121
Dundee United (loan)2023–24Scottish Championship2711030311
Bath City2024–25National League South20000020
Career total27851121701713238

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Professional retain lists & free transfers 2012/13 . 61 . The Football League . May 2013 . 31 May 2014 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20140802074454/http://www.football-league.co.uk/staticFiles/4e/bd/0%2C%2C10794~179534%2C00.pdf . 2 August 2014 .
  2. Web site: Jordan Tillson - Midfielder - First Team - Exeter City FC . . 10 June 2019.
  3. News: Tillson: "The lads have been brilliant with me" . Exeter City F.C. . 6 May 2014 . 7 May 2014.
  4. News: Exeter's Tillson thanks teammates for support following debut . Exeter Express and Echo . 6 May 2014 . 7 May 2014 . 8 May 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140508025904/http://www.exeterexpressandecho.co.uk/Exeter-s-Tillson-thanks-teammates-support/story-21059554-detail/story.html . dead .
  5. News: Exeter City releases seven players. Exeter Express and Echo . 8 May 2014 . 22 July 2015.
  6. Web site: Paul Tisdale pleased with professional Exeter City performance in win over youthful Portsmouth side. Express & Echo. 1 September 2015. 2 September 2015.
  7. Web site: Exeter 2–0 Port Vale . BBC Sport . 6 December 2015 . 6 December 2015.
  8. News: City sign Grecian Tillson on loan. Gloucester City A.F.C.. 17 August 2012. 22 July 2015.
  9. News: Tillson loan extended. Gloucester City A.F.C.. 14 September 2012. 22 July 2015.
  10. News: Jake Wannell and Jordan Tillson join Chippenham on loan. Express and Echo. 22 February 2013. 22 July 2015.
  11. News: Another Chippenham Loan For Tillson. Aylesbury United FC. 11 August 2013. 22 July 2015.
  12. News: SEAGULLS BORROW GRECIANS' DEFENDER. Pitchero Non League. 6 March 2015. 22 July 2015.
  13. Web site: WESTON-SUPER-MARE VS. HAVANT & WATERLOOVILLE 2 – 1. 7 March 2015. Soccerway. 22 July 2015.
  14. Web site: BASINGSTOKE TOWN VS. WESTON-SUPER-MARE 2 – 1. 17 March 2015. Soccerway. 22 July 2015.
  15. Web site: WESTON-SUPER-MARE VS. CONCORD RANGERS 1 – 2. 21 March 2015. Soccerway. 22 July 2015.
  16. Web site: Jordan Tillson: Midfielder leaves Exeter City to join Ross County . BBC Sport . 15 January 2020 . 15 January 2020.
  17. Web site: Jordan Tillson signs new Ross County deal until 2024/. Press and Journal. 8 March 2022. 8 March 2022.
  18. News: United secure Jordan Tillson on season-long loan from Ross County . Dundee United FC . 7 September 2023 . 9 September 2023.
  19. Web site: Player News – Jordan Tillson. www.bathcityfc.com. 14 July 2024. 15 July 2024.
  20. Web site: Games played by J. Tillson Summary . Soccerway . 6 October 2015.
  21. Web site: Jordan Tillson Profile . aylesburyunitedarchive.com . Aylesbury United F.C. . 20 August 2024 .