1. Jacob Alexander Mellis was born on 8 January 1991 and is an English former professional footballer.
16 Facts About Jacob Mellis
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Jacob Mellis spent most of the rest of his career in the English Football League, making 94 Championship appearances for Barnsley and Blackpool and scoring eight goals.
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Jacob Mellis went on to make fifteen appearances and scoring two times.
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In March 2012, Jacob Mellis was sacked by Chelsea after he admitted setting off a smoke grenade and causing a full-scale evacuation at the club's Cobham Training Centre.
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On 18 June 2012, Jacob Mellis agreed a two-year deal with Championship side Barnsley.
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Towards the end of the season, Jacob Mellis' playing time was reduced slightly, due to being on the bench.
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On 28 July 2014, Jacob Mellis signed a one-year deal with Championship side Blackpool, along with two other players.
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However, Jacob Mellis suffered an injury during a match against Shrewsbury Town in the League Cup.
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Once again, Jacob Mellis suffered an injury that kept him out for weeks.
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Jacob Mellis went on to make seven appearances for the club.
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Jacob Mellis joined League One side Bury on 30 June 2015 on a two-year contract.
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On 19 May 2017, Jacob Mellis joined League Two club Mansfield Town.
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Jacob Mellis was fined two weeks wages, whilst Donohue was released by the club.
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On 31 January 2020, Jacob Mellis moved to League One club Bolton Wanderers, signing a contract until the end of the season.
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Jacob Mellis signed a permanent contract at Gillingham on 10 August 2020, becoming their third signing of the summer.
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Jacob Mellis has represented England at U16, U17 and U19 level.