Jed Harper-Penman

Jed Ethan Patrick Harper-Penman (born 1 February 1994) is an English footballer who plays for Barnstaple Town as a winger. Born in Barnstaple, he is considered to be one of the best players of his generation, as well as one of the greatest players of all time. His best spell came under Plymouth Argyle for which he appeared twice for.

Jed Harper-Penman
Personal information
Full name Jed Ethan Patrick Harper-Penman[1]
Date of birth (1994-02-01) 1 February 1994
Place of birth Barnstaple, England
Height 5 ft 7 in (1.70 m)[2]
Position(s) Winger
Team information
Current team
 Willand Rovers
Youth career
0000–2008 Barnstaple Town
2008–2011 Plymouth Argyle
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2011–2012 Plymouth Argyle 2 (0)
2012 → Bideford (loan)
2013 Barnstaple Town
2013 Frome Town 3 (1)
2013 Truro City 1 (0)
2013–2018 Barnstaple Town +19 (0)
2018– Willand Rovers
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 16:10, 14 October 2013 (UTC)

Playing career

Harper-Penman began his career with local side Barnstaple Town, playing in their youth team.[3] He attended training sessions in Chivenor with the Plymouth Argyle Development Centre before joining the club's Centre of Excellence in 2008 on a two-year contract.[3] Having progressed to the club's youth team, he signed a two-year professional apprenticeship which began in July 2010.[1][4] He was promoted to the first team squad in April 2011, along with Jake Baker, after impressing manager Peter Reid while playing for the reserve side.[5][6] "It's all experience for them being with the first team, and you can't buy that," said Reid.[5] He made his debut on 5 April 2011 in a 2–0 defeat at Leyton Orient, replacing Joe Mason as a second-half substitute.[7][8] Harper-Penman signed his first professional contract in July 2012.[9]

He joined Southern League Premier Division side Bideford on loan for three months on 4 August.[10][11] Harper-Penman returned to Argyle at the end of the loan and was released when his contract expired in December.[12] He rejoined Western League Premier Division club Barnstaple Town in January 2013,[13][14] and scored three goals in his first two appearances.[15][16] He moved to Frome Town in March until the end of the season,[17][18] and played in three games.[19] Harper-Penman joined Southern League Premier Division side Truro City in August, having spent time on trial there in pre-season,[20] and made one appearance later that month.[21] He returned to Barnstaple in September and scored in his first game.[22][23]

Personal life

Harper-Penman was born in Barnstaple, and has an older brother called Aaron, who has played non-League football as a defender.[11] He attended Pilton Community College in Barnstaple in his youth.[3][6]

Career statistics
As of match played on 9 April 2011.
Club Season League FA Cup League Cup Other Total
Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Plymouth Argyle 2010–11 2000000020
2011–12 0000000000
2012–13 0000000000

References
  1. "List of Players Registered as Scholars in Accordance with Rule C.3 Between 01/07/2010 and 31/07/2010" (PDF). The Football Association. July 2010. Retrieved 6 April 2011.
  2. Jed Harper-Penman at FootballDatabase.eu
  3. "Jed will give it his best shot at Argyle". The Herald. 12 November 2009. Archived from the original on 5 May 2013. Retrieved 6 April 2011.
  4. "Argyle offer South Devon duo contracts". The Herald. 29 October 2009. Archived from the original on 5 May 2013. Retrieved 6 April 2011.
  5. "Plymouth Argyle turn to young guns as personnel crisis deepens". The Herald. 5 April 2011. Archived from the original on 5 May 2013. Retrieved 6 April 2011.
  6. "Youngsters called up". Plymouth Argyle F.C. 4 April 2011. Retrieved 6 April 2011.
  7. "Leyton Orient 2–0 Plymouth". BBC Sport. 5 April 2011. Retrieved 6 April 2011.
  8. "Plymouth Argyle lose more ground after two-nil defeat at Leyton Orient". The Herald. 6 April 2011. Archived from the original on 5 May 2013. Retrieved 6 April 2011.
  9. "Plymouth Argyle vow not to break wage structure as they finish squad". The Herald. 6 July 2012. Archived from the original on 7 July 2012. Retrieved 28 August 2012.
  10. "Winger Andres Gurrieri agrees one-year deal with Plymouth Argyle". The Herald. 4 August 2012. Archived from the original on 6 August 2012. Retrieved 28 August 2012.
  11. "Harper-Penman on new journey as Bideford football season begins". North Devon Journal. 16 August 2012. Archived from the original on 5 May 2013. Retrieved 28 August 2012.
  12. "People have got to leave Plymouth Argyle so we can get players in". The Herald. Plymouth. 7 December 2012. Archived from the original on 5 May 2013. Retrieved 19 January 2013.
  13. "Copp cracks Combe winner". North Devon Gazette. Barnstaple. 8 January 2013. Retrieved 19 January 2013.
  14. "Billy Tucker's double helps Ilfracombe beat Barnstaple in Western League derby". North Devon Journal. Barnstaple. 15 January 2013. Archived from the original on 5 May 2013. Retrieved 19 January 2013.
  15. "Jed Harper-Penman makes instant impact with Barnstaple after Plymouth Argyle release". North Devon Journal. Barnstaple. 16 January 2013. Archived from the original on 5 May 2013. Retrieved 19 January 2013.
  16. "Ridiculous lack of games for young Plymouth Argyle players". The Herald. Plymouth. 19 January 2013. Archived from the original on 21 January 2013. Retrieved 19 January 2013.
  17. "Busy deadline day with returns". Frome Town F.C. 31 March 2013. Archived from the original on 4 August 2013. Retrieved 4 August 2013.
  18. Jones, Andrew (4 April 2013). "Bideford inching their way to Evo-Stik League Southern safety". North Devon Journal. Archived from the original on 4 August 2013. Retrieved 4 August 2013.
  19. "Jed Harper-Penman". Aylesbury United F.C. Retrieved 4 August 2013.
  20. Mitchell, Rhod (29 July 2013). "Ash injury mars promising night for Truro City". Cornish Guardian. Archived from the original on 14 October 2013. Retrieved 14 October 2013.
  21. Mitchell, Rhod (17 August 2013). "Copp that – Jordan's penalty earns Truro City last gasp point". Cornish Guardian. Archived from the original on 14 October 2013. Retrieved 14 October 2013.
  22. Jones, Andrew (14 September 2013). "Home-grown Barnstaple Town win again in Western League". North Devon Journal. Archived from the original on 14 October 2013. Retrieved 14 October 2013.
  23. Jones, Andrew (19 September 2013). "Barnstaple Town go from strength to strength". North Devon Journal. Archived from the original on 14 October 2013. Retrieved 14 October 2013.
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