John Alec Jackson was born on 15 August 1982 and is an English professional football manager and former footballer who played as a midfielder or as a defender.
24 Facts About Johnnie Jackson
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Johnnie Jackson is the manager of League Two club AFC Wimbledon.
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Johnnie Jackson previously stated he wanted to leave to gain first team football.
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Johnnie Jackson earned admiration while on loan at Coventry City when he scored the last-minute winning goal against local rivals West Bromwich Albion.
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On 16 September 2005, Johnnie Jackson was out on loan again when he joined Derby County for three months.
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Johnnie Jackson later reflected his time at Derby County, stating that it didn't work out well for him.
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Johnnie Jackson went on to score two more goals by the end of 2007 against Crystal Palace and Cardiff City.
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Johnnie Jackson then scored three goals in three matches between 9 February 2008 and 16 February 2008 against Burnley, Preston North End and Hull City.
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Johnnie Jackson later scored three more goals later in the season against Tranmere Rovers, Cheltenham Town and Southend United.
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Since making his debut, Johnnie Jackson quickly established himself in the starting eleven at the club and found himself competition in central midfielders alongside Neal Bishop and Ricky Ravenhill.
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Johnnie Jackson continued to plagued by injuries on two occasions by the end of 2009.
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On 18 February 2010 Johnnie Jackson signed for Charlton Athletic on a one-month loan to cover at left-back following an injury to Grant Basey.
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Johnnie Jackson was shortlisted for the League One Player of the Year, but lost out to Jordan Rhodes.
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Johnnie Jackson continued his scoring record in the Championship, when he scored two goals in two matches on 22 September 2012 and 29 September 2012 against Ipswich Town and Blackburn Rovers.
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On 14 March 2014, Johnnie Jackson signed a new two-year contract extension with the Addicks.
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Johnnie Jackson later regained his first team place following his return from injury and added two goals to his tally against Queens Park Rangers and Watford.
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Johnnie Jackson, himself, agreed that he was keen on staying on for the side next season and had his contract triggered for another 12 months, keeping him until 2018.
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Johnnie Jackson later announced his retirement on 16 March 2018 to take up full-time coaching at the club.
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Johnnie Jackson wrote an open letter to the club's supporters.
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Johnnie Jackson became part of Robinson's backroom staff, alongside Lee Bowyer and Steve Gallen.
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On 15 March 2021, Bowyer resigned as Charlton Athletic manager and Johnnie Jackson was put in caretaker charge of the club.
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Johnnie Jackson was named caretaker manager of Charlton Athletic for a second time on 21 October 2021 following the departure of former manager Nigel Adkins.
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On 16 May 2022, Johnnie Jackson was appointed as manager of League Two club AFC Wimbledon on a two-year deal, replacing the club's short term interim-manager Mark Bowen following their relegation from League One.
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Johnnie Jackson played for England for England U17, England U18 and England U20.