Michael Jackson

Date of birth04 December 1973
Place of birthRuncorn
NationalityEnglish
Weight86 kg
Height1.80 m
PositionDefender/Centre back

Jackson began his career at Crewe Alexandra signing professional in July 1992.

He could not break into the first team and he joined Bury on a free transfer in August 1993.

He played over 100 games for Bury before he moved to Preston North End in March 1997 for £125,000.

He established himself at the heart of the defence, winning a Division Two championship medal in 1997, and scoring on his 150th league appearance in November 1997 against Bristol Rovers.

He was outstanding in 1998-99 and was rewarded with a new deal in the summer of 1999 and was an important member of the side that regained a place in the First Division when the team won promotion at the end of the 1999-2000 season.

He had scored in his 150th game for the club at Reading and made the PFA Division Two team for that season.

Suspended for the start of the 2000-01 season, he was unable to reclaim a regular starting place until November when Colin Murdoch was suspended.

However, once back, he retained his place going on to make his 150th league appearance for North End during the season.

Having returned to his best form and adapted to First Division football, a back injury then led to his season ending prematurely.

He missed the play-off defeat by Birmingham City but did return for the start of the 2001-02 season.

He was injured in the match against Portsmouth in October and only returned to first team action towards the end of the season.

Jackson joined Tranmere Rovers in July 2004 on a two-year contract.

He then joined Blackpool with a one-year contract that was extended to June 2008 in June 2007.

Jackson joined Shrewsbury Town in July 2008 with a two-year contract before announcing his retirement in January 2010 due to a knee injury.

Club history

Team Joined Left Loan / Trialist
Crewe Alexandra 29 Jul 1992 13 Aug 1993
Bury 13 Aug 1993 26 Mar 1997
Preston North End 26 Mar 1997 30 Jun 2004
Tranmere Rovers 18 Dec 2002 18 Jan 2003 L
Tranmere Rovers 02 Jul 2004 30 Jun 2006
Blackpool 05 Jul 2006 30 Jun 2008
Shrewsbury Town 30 Jul 2008 13 Jan 2010

Club stats

Season Team Competition Apps Subs Goals Y R
1997-98 Preston North End League Cup 2
1998-99 Preston North End FA Cup 1
1999-00 Preston North End FA Cup 1
1999-00 Preston North End League Cup 1
2000-01 Preston North End FA Cup 1
2000-01 Preston North End League Cup 2
2000-01 Preston North End League Division 1 27
3
1
4
2001-02 Preston North End League Cup 1
1
2001-02 Preston North End League Division 1 12
1
1
2002-03 Preston North End League Cup 1
1
2002-03 Preston North End League Division 1 21
1
1
4
1
2002-03 Tranmere Rovers League Division 2 6
1
2003-04 Preston North End FA Cup 1
2003-04 Preston North End League Cup 1
1
2003-04 Preston North End League Division 1 41
2
5
1
2004-05 Tranmere Rovers FA Cup 1
1
2004-05 Tranmere Rovers LDV Vans Trophy 3
2004-05 Tranmere Rovers League Cup 1
2004-05 Tranmere Rovers League One 43
5
5
1
2004-05 Tranmere Rovers League One Play-Offs 2
1
2005-06 Tranmere Rovers FA Cup 1
2005-06 Tranmere Rovers LDV Vans Trophy 3
2005-06 Tranmere Rovers League Cup 1
2005-06 Tranmere Rovers League One 41
3
5
1
2006-07 Blackpool FA Cup 5
1
1
2006-07 Blackpool League Cup 1
2006-07 Blackpool League One 42
1
1
4
2006-07 Blackpool League One Play-Offs 3
2007-08 Blackpool FA Cup 1
2007-08 Blackpool League Championship 21
2
3
1
2007-08 Blackpool League Cup 3
1
1
2008-09 Shrewsbury Town FA Cup 1
2008-09 Shrewsbury Town League Cup 1
2008-09 Shrewsbury Town League Two 21
2
7


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

International stats

Season Team Competition Apps Subs Goals Y R
1990-91 England UEFA Under-18 1
1991-92 England UEFA Under-18 1
1


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

International matches

Date Match Result Competition Round
22 May 1991 England v Wales W 3-0 UEFA Under-18 Group 5
16 Oct 1991 Belgium v England L 1-0 UEFA Under-18 Group 5


Please note: Match history is complete for the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.