17 Facts About Jamie Clapham

James Richard Clapham was born on 7 December 1975 and is an English former professional footballer and current head coach of Loughborough Students.

Jamie Clapham played as a left-back from 1994 to 2011, notably in the Premier League for Tottenham Hotspur, Ipswich Town and Birmingham City.

Jamie Clapham has played for Leyton Orient, Bristol Rovers, Wolverhampton Wanderers, Leicester City, Leeds United, Notts County, Lincoln City and Kettering Town.

Jamie Clapham's career started at Tottenham Hotspur with Clapham playing for the Spurs' first XI in the 1995 UEFA Intertoto Cup.

Jamie Clapham had loan spells at Leyton Orient and Bristol Rovers.

Jamie Clapham made a total of 175 full and 20 substitute appearances in the league for Ipswich and scored eight goals, the most notable coming from his left-footed free kicks.

Jamie Clapham settled into the team and was a virtual ever-present until a hamstring injury forced him out in December 2003.

Jamie Clapham's recovery was hampered when he suffered shingles during February 2004, and he was unable to return until April.

In July 2006, Jamie Clapham had a trial with Sheffield United and played 75 minutes of a pre-season clash with Rotherham United.

Jamie Clapham received interest from Ipswich Town before choosing to sign for Championship club Wolverhampton Wanderers in August 2006 on a two-year deal.

Jamie Clapham was loaned out to League One Leeds United in August 2007 and remained at Elland Road for three months, becoming Leeds first choice left back, the club was given a 15-point deduction at the start of that season and Clapham was instrumental at playing a part in Leeds' impressive early season form.

Jamie Clapham failed to break back into Wolves' first team after his return and was released to join Leicester City on 31 January 2008.

Jamie Clapham signed a one-year contract with League Two club Lincoln City in July 2010.

Jamie Clapham was not offered a new contract after a mass clearout of players after Lincoln's relegation from the Football League.

Jamie Clapham managed the club's under-21 team, and assisted new manager Aitor Karanka with the first team from November 2013 to March 2014.

When Heckingbottom was dismissed at the end of the season, Jamie Clapham left the club.

On 17 May 2021, Jamie Clapham was announced as the new head coach of Loughborough Students.