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15 Facts About Jamie McCombe

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Jamie Paul McCombe was born on 1 January 1983 and is an English professional footballer who last played for Lincoln City.

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Jamie McCombe played youth team football for Frickley Athletic in South Elmsall, West Yorkshire between 1996 and 1999 before signing for Scunthorpe United youth team terms.

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Jamie McCombe made 17 league appearances in his debut season before being named Scunthorpe's young player of the season: he began to attract the attention of scouts from clubs at a higher level, enjoying a one-day trial with Aston Villa where he played for Villa against Shrewsbury Town in Malcolm Starkey's testimonial match on 2 May 2002.

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Jamie McCombe continued his progress the following season, making 31 league appearances as Scunthorpe reached the play-offs.

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Jamie McCombe moved to Lincoln City on a free transfer in March 2004.

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Bristol City won promotion to the Football League Championship in his first season with the club after finishing second in the league and Jamie McCombe was voted the club's Player of the Season.

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Jamie McCombe made one substitution appearance in the League Cup.

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Jamie McCombe went on to start the next seven league games.

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Jamie McCombe went on trial at Bradford City in July 2015.

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On 28 January 2016, following his Doncaster release, Jamie McCombe returned to Lincoln City.

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On 28 May 2020, it was announced Jamie McCombe will leave the club at the end of his current contract.

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On 21 October 2016, Jamie McCombe accepted the role of the player-coach at Lincoln.

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On 18 May 2017, it was announced Jamie McCombe had accepted a coaching role at Lincoln City, effectively ending his playing career.

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When Danny Cowley left to manage Huddersfield Town, Jamie McCombe was appointed caretaker manager at Lincoln.

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Jamie McCombe's younger brother John is a professional football defender, who played for Huddersfield Town, and currently plays for Chester FC in the National League.