15 Facts About Jason Dozzell

Jason Irvin Winans Dozzell was born on 9 December 1967 and is an English football manager and former professional footballer.

Jason Dozzell played in the Football League for Northampton Town and Colchester United before finishing his career with non-league sides Canvey Island and Grays Athletic.

Jason Dozzell was capped nine times at England U21 level.

Jason Dozzell is of American descent through his father, who left the family and returned to America, only seeing Jason Dozzell again when he turned 21.

Jason Dozzell was selected for the England under-21 team, for whom he played nine times without scoring.

Jason Dozzell featured regularly the following season, scoring nine goals in 52 games and helping the club stave off relegation in their first season back in the top tier of English football.

Jason Dozzell suffered numerous injuries during his time at White Hart Lane, restricting the number of games in which he played.

Jason Dozzell made a total of 99 league and cup appearances and scored 14 goals over his four seasons at the club.

Jason Dozzell made a brief return to Portman Road in 1997, on loan for a month, and made ten appearances before leaving.

Jason Dozzell retired from professional football in 2001 as a result of persistent injuries, in particular an ongoing toe problem.

Jason Dozzell took his first step into management with Eastern Counties Football League club Ipswich Wanderers in 2003.

Jason Dozzell went on to manage Leiston, but he left in November 2007.

Jason Dozzell is the father of professional footballer Andre Dozzell.

Jason Dozzell has supported local charities, including acting as a patron for "Operation Santa Claus", run in conjunction with radio station SGR-FM.

Jason Dozzell played for a "Town Legends" side against a Soccer AM team in 2005 to raise money for the Academy, where his son, Andre, was in the under-10s team.