Jermaine Johnson

Jermaine Johnson (born 25 June 1980) is a Jamaican professional footballer, currently playing for Tivoli Gardens in the Jamaica National Premier League. Johnson initiated his football career with Tivoli Gardens in Jamaica, before moving to England where he featured for clubs such as Bolton Wanderers, Oldham Athletic, Bradford City, and Sheffield Wednesday. Over his career, Johnson has been capped 73 times for the Jamaican national team, contributing significantly to its international performances. His football journey showcases a blend of domestic and international experiences, marked by his agility and ball-handling skills. Playing career Early career Johnson started his career at Tivoli Gardens before he came to England with Bolton Wanderers, making his debut during the 2001–02 season. He spent that season and the 2002–03 season at the club but started only ten games and came on as substitute in another nine but scored no goals. In August 2003, Johnson had a short loan spell with Yeovil Town but returned to Bolton without making an appearance due to an ankle injury. After his spell at the Reebok he moved to Oldham Athletic spending the next two seasons there making 34 appearances and eight as substitute scoring ten goals. Bradford City Johnson was signed by Bradford City manager Colin Todd on a one-year deal in June 2006 to join fellow Jamaican teammate Donovan Ricketts at Valley Parade. His debut came in the first game of the 2006–07 season at Bradford lost to Nottingham Forest. A week later he scored his first goal for Bradford to secure a 4–2 victory over Gillingham. Todd wanted to keep hold of Johnson, but after turning down an offer of £250,000 from Derby County, the club were forced to sell Johnson to Sheffield Wednesday before the end of the January transfer window. Johnson's last game in Bradford colours was in a 2–0 defeat to Yeovil Town when he was sent off after 81 minutes. Overall Johnson played 31 games, 27 in the league, scoring four goals for City.