Jason van Blerk
| Date of birth | 16 March 1968 |
| Place of birth | Sydney |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Weight | 82 kg |
| Height | 1.85 m |
| Position | Defender/Midfielder |
This tough-tackling Australian international, with 32 caps to his name, featured at left back, centre half and in midfield for Albion during the 2000-01 season. His performances were both vigorous and competitive and with Neil Clement behind him he found more time to venture forward in an attempt to create goal-scoring opportunities for his colleagues. Sidelined for a while with a hamstring problem, his competitive approach was admired by all and he was key member of the Baggies' squad. After he was released in the summer, Jason had a brief spell at Stockport County before joining Hull City. Prior to his move to Europe, Jason - whose father, Cliff, was also a Aussie international - played in Australia for Blacktown City and APIA Leichardt.
Jason joined Macclesfield Town in March 2004 on non-contract terms.
Club history
| Team | Joined | Left | Loan / Trialist |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sint Truiden | |||
| Go Ahead Eagles | 08 Sep 1994 | ||
| Millwall | 08 Sep 1994 | 30 Jun 1997 | |
| Manchester City | 09 Aug 1997 | 13 Mar 1998 | |
| West Bromwich Albion | 13 Mar 1998 | 30 Jun 2001 | |
| Stockport County | 10 Aug 2001 | 13 Nov 2001 | |
| Wrexham | 10 Dec 2001 | 14 Dec 2001 | T |
| Hull City | 02 Jan 2002 | 30 Jun 2002 | |
| Shrewsbury Town | 08 Aug 2002 | 30 Jun 2003 | |
| Altrincham | 19 Sep 2003 | 19 Oct 2003 | |
| Colwyn Bay | 24 Oct 2003 | 08 Dec 2003 | |
| Wollongong Wolves | 08 Dec 2003 | 25 Mar 2004 | |
| Macclesfield Town | 25 Mar 2004 | 09 May 2004 | |
| Mossley | 01 Aug 2004 | 24 Dec 2004 | |
| Colwyn Bay | 24 Dec 2004 | 31 Mar 2005 | |
| Runcorn FC Halton | 31 Mar 2005 |
Club stats
| Season | Team | Competition | Apps | Subs | Goals | Y | R |
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| 1994-95 | Millwall | FA Cup | 1 | ||||
| 1995-96 | Millwall | League Cup | 3 |
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| 1997-98 | Manchester City | League Cup | 1 |
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| 1998-99 | West Bromwich Albion | League Cup | 2 | ||||
| 1999-00 | West Bromwich Albion | League Cup | 3 | 1 |
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| 2000-01 | West Bromwich Albion | League Cup | 3 | ||||
| 2000-01 | West Bromwich Albion | League Division 1 | 35 | 1 |
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| 2000-01 | West Bromwich Albion | League Division 1 Play-Offs | 2 | ||||
| 2001-02 | Hull City | League Division 3 | 10 | 1 |
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| 2001-02 | Stockport County | League Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2001-02 | Stockport County | League Division 1 | 13 |
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| 2002-03 | Shrewsbury Town | FA Cup | 2 | 1 |
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| 2002-03 | Shrewsbury Town | LDV Vans Trophy | 4 | ||||
| 2002-03 | Shrewsbury Town | League Cup | 1 |
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| 2002-03 | Shrewsbury Town | League Division 3 | 17 | 6 |
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Please note: Career stats are based on performances in the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.
Club matches
| Date | Match | Result | Competition | Round | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Aug 1998 | West Bromwich Albion v Brentford | W | 2-1 | League Cup | 1st round 1st leg |
| 18 Aug 1998 | Brentford v West Bromwich Albion | L |
3-0 Agg: 4-2 |
League Cup | 1st round 2nd leg |
| 10 Aug 1999 | Halifax Town v West Bromwich Albion | D | 0-0 | League Cup | 1st round 1st leg |
| 24 Aug 1999 | West Bromwich Albion v Halifax Town | W |
5-1 Agg: 5-1 |
League Cup | 1st round 2nd leg |
| 14 Sep 1999 | West Bromwich Albion v Wycombe Wanderers | D | 1-1 | League Cup | 2nd round 1st leg |
| 12 Oct 1999 | West Bromwich Albion v Fulham | L | 1-2 | League Cup | 3rd round |
| 12 Aug 2000 | Nottingham Forest v West Bromwich Albion | L | 1-0 | League Division 1 | |
| 19 Aug 2000 | West Bromwich Albion v Bolton Wanderers | L | 0-2 | League Division 1 | |
| 28 Aug 2000 | West Bromwich Albion v Queens Park Rangers | W | 2-1 | League Division 1 | |
| 03 Sep 2000 | West Bromwich Albion v Crystal Palace | W | 1-0 | League Division 1 | |
| 06 Sep 2000 | West Bromwich Albion v Swansea City | W |
2-1 Agg: 2-1 |
League Cup | 1st round 2nd leg |
| 09 Sep 2000 | Stockport County v West Bromwich Albion | D | 0-0 | League Division 1 | |
| 12 Sep 2000 | Crewe Alexandra v West Bromwich Albion | W | 0-1 | League Division 1 | |
| 17 Sep 2000 | West Bromwich Albion v Birmingham City | D | 1-1 | League Division 1 | |
| 19 Sep 2000 | Derby County v West Bromwich Albion | W | 1-2 | League Cup | 2nd round 1st leg |
| 23 Sep 2000 | Portsmouth v West Bromwich Albion | W | 0-1 | League Division 1 | |
| 26 Sep 2000 | West Bromwich Albion v Derby County | L |
2-4 Agg: 4-5 |
League Cup | 2nd round 2nd leg |
| 30 Sep 2000 | West Bromwich Albion v Blackburn Rovers | W | 1-0 | League Division 1 | |
| 08 Oct 2000 | Sheffield Wednesday v West Bromwich Albion | W | 1-2 | League Division 1 | |
| 14 Oct 2000 | West Bromwich Albion v Norwich City | L | 2-3 | League Division 1 | |
| 17 Oct 2000 | West Bromwich Albion v Wolverhampton Wanderers | W | 1-0 | League Division 1 | |
| 21 Oct 2000 | Tranmere Rovers v West Bromwich Albion | D | 2-2 | League Division 1 | |
| 24 Oct 2000 | West Bromwich Albion v Wimbledon | W | 3-1 | League Division 1 | |
| 29 Oct 2000 | Grimsby Town v West Bromwich Albion | L | 2-0 | League Division 1 | |
| 04 Nov 2000 | West Bromwich Albion v Burnley | D | 1-1 | League Division 1 | |
| 11 Nov 2000 | Huddersfield Town v West Bromwich Albion | W | 0-2 | League Division 1 | |
| 25 Nov 2000 | West Bromwich Albion v Preston North End | W | 3-1 | League Division 1 | |
| 02 Dec 2000 | Wimbledon v West Bromwich Albion | W | 0-1 | League Division 1 | |
| 09 Dec 2000 | West Bromwich Albion v Fulham | L | 1-3 | League Division 1 | |
| 16 Dec 2000 | Watford v West Bromwich Albion | D | 3-3 | League Division 1 | |
| 23 Dec 2000 | West Bromwich Albion v Nottingham Forest | W | 3-0 | League Division 1 | |
| 26 Dec 2000 | Sheffield United v West Bromwich Albion | L | 2-0 | League Division 1 | |
| 03 Feb 2001 | Crystal Palace v West Bromwich Albion | D | 2-2 | League Division 1 | |
| 10 Feb 2001 | West Bromwich Albion v Stockport County | D | 1-1 | League Division 1 | |
| 17 Feb 2001 | Birmingham City v West Bromwich Albion | L | 2-1 | League Division 1 | |
| 20 Feb 2001 | West Bromwich Albion v Crewe Alexandra | D | 2-2 | League Division 1 | |
| 03 Mar 2001 | Blackburn Rovers v West Bromwich Albion | L | 1-0 | League Division 1 | |
| 06 Mar 2001 | Norwich City v West Bromwich Albion | W | 0-1 | League Division 1 | |
| 10 Mar 2001 | West Bromwich Albion v Sheffield Wednesday | L | 1-2 | League Division 1 | |
| 18 Mar 2001 | Wolverhampton Wanderers v West Bromwich Albion | L | 3-1 | League Division 1 | |
| 25 Mar 2001 | West Bromwich Albion v Tranmere Rovers | W | 2-1 | League Division 1 | |
| 07 Apr 2001 | Fulham v West Bromwich Albion | D | 0-0 | League Division 1 | |
| 14 Apr 2001 | Burnley v West Bromwich Albion | D | 1-1 | League Division 1 | |
| 16 Apr 2001 | West Bromwich Albion v Grimsby Town | L | 0-1 | League Division 1 | |
| 06 May 2001 | Preston North End v West Bromwich Albion | L | 2-1 | League Division 1 | |
| 13 May 2001 | West Bromwich Albion v Bolton Wanderers | D | 2-2 | League Division 1 Play-Offs | Semi-final 1st leg |
| 17 May 2001 | Bolton Wanderers v West Bromwich Albion | L |
3-0 Agg: 5-2 |
League Division 1 Play-Offs | Semi-final 2nd leg |
Please note: Match history is complete for the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.