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15 Facts About Jack Compton

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Jack Louis Paul Compton was born on 2 September 1988 and is a Welsh footballer.

2.

Jack Compton made a total of four appearances with the club before returning to West Bromwich Albion.

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On 29 July 2011 it was reported on the Falkirk website that Jack Compton had joined Bradford City on loan, becoming the third man joining Bradford from Falkirk along with Mark Stewart and Chris Mitchell.

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Jack Compton signed on loan for St Johnstone in January 2012.

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On his move, Jack Compton says he can make an impact at St Johnstone.

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On his move to Portsmouth, Jack Compton said "I love this club" and admits he was "gobsmacked" when receiving offers from the club.

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Six days later, the deal was officially confirmed, with Jack Compton signing a one-month contract.

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However, Jack Compton then found games hard to come by, and in late-November 2012, he was close to joining Plymouth Argyle on loan but the deal stalled, caretaker manager Guy Whittingham stating that Jack Compton had a future at the club.

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Jack Compton became the 600th player to represent Colchester United in the Football League with his debut.

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Jack Compton found his chances limited at Colchester, having made only seven appearances and starting only one of those matches.

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On 27 June 2013, Jack Compton signed for Hartlepool United following his Colchester United exit, becoming new manager Colin Cooper's first summer signing.

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On 17 June 2015, Jack Compton joined League Two side Yeovil Town following his release from Hartlepool United signing a one-year contract.

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On 20 June 2016, Jack Compton joined fellow League Two side Newport County following his release from Yeovil Town signing another one-year contract.

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Jack Compton scored on his debut for Newport on 6 August 2016 versus Mansfield Town.

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In May 2018, Jack Compton signed for National League South side Chippenham Town.