Junior Lewis

Date of birth09 October 1973
Place of birthWembley
NationalityEnglish
Weight78 kg
Height1.96 m
PositionMidfielder

Junior Lewis produced some excellent performances for First Division new boys Gillingham in the first half of 2000-01.

Such form drew the attention of his old boss Peter Taylor and, in January, he moved to Leicester City on loan, the deal becoming permanent in March.

He took over the anchor role in midfield and performed his duties steadily and effectively.

He settled in well, keeping his passes deliberate and simple, but usually finding a blue shirt.

When the team was playing on form, Junior even found the confidence to supply the odd defence-splitting ball, but found himself a little overwhelmed in the aftermath of the Wycombe Wanderers FA Cup debacle, when he was asked to shoulder the main midfield responsibilities while Muzzy Izzet and Robbie Savage were injured.

In February 2002, Junior was following in Peter Taylor's footsteps again when he joined Brighton and Hove Albion on loan until the end of the season.

Having also been together at Dover Athletic, the Taylor-Lewis partnership was re-united for the fifth time two years later when Junior joined the England Under-21 coach at Hull City on loan to the end of the 2003-04 season.

He completed a permanent move in July 2004 with a one-year contract.

Junior joined Brentford in August 2005 with a short-term contract.

Club history

Team Joined Left Loan / Trialist
Fulham 03 Jul 1992 02 Jun 1993
Dover Athletic 02 Jun 1993 21 Jul 1996
Hendon 21 Jul 1996 03 Aug 1999
Gillingham 03 Aug 1999 15 Mar 2001
Leicester City 30 Jan 2001 14 Mar 2001 L
Leicester City 15 Mar 2001 30 Jun 2004
Brighton and Hove Albion 07 Feb 2002 20 Apr 2002 L
Swindon Town 18 Mar 2003 04 May 2003 L
Swindon Town 21 Oct 2003 22 Nov 2003 L
Hull City 25 Feb 2004 09 May 2004 L
Hull City 05 Jul 2004 30 Jun 2005
Edgware Town 01 Aug 2005 26 Aug 2005
Brentford 26 Aug 2005 30 Jun 2006
Milton Keynes Dons 06 Sep 2006 30 Jun 2007
Edgware Town 01 Oct 2006 31 Dec 2006 L
Stevenage 16 Nov 2007 30 Jun 2008

Club stats

Season Team Competition Apps Subs Goals Y R
1999-00 Gillingham FA Cup 2
1
1999-00 Gillingham League Cup 1
2000-01 Gillingham FA Cup 2
2000-01 Gillingham League Cup 2
2
2000-01 Gillingham League Division 1 10
7
2
2
2000-01 Leicester City Premier League 15
1
2001-02 Brighton and Hove Albion League Division 2 14
1
3
2001-02 Leicester City League Cup 1
1
2001-02 Leicester City Premier League 4
2
1
2002-03 Leicester City FA Cup 1
2002-03 Leicester City League Cup 2
2002-03 Leicester City League Division 1 5
4
1
2002-03 Swindon Town League Division 2 9
2
2003-04 Hull City League Division 3 13
1
2003-04 Swindon Town League Division 2 4
1
2004-05 Hull City FA Cup 1
1
2004-05 Hull City LDV Vans Trophy 1
2004-05 Hull City League One 31
8
2
2005-06 Brentford FA Cup 1
2005-06 Brentford League One 11
3
1


Please note: Career stats are based on performances in the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.