23 Facts About Jon Macken

Jonathan Paul Macken was born on 7 September 1977 and is a football manager and former professional player who played as a striker.

Jon Macken began his career with Premier League side Manchester United in 1995 but was released two years later after failing to make a first-team appearance.

Jon Macken only managed to score seven goals in 51 appearances during his three years with City but notably scored against United in the Manchester derby in 2004.

Jon Macken signed for Crystal Palace in 2005 and while there, moved to Ipswich Town on loan.

Jon Macken joined Barnsley permanently in 2008 and moved again to Walsall two years later.

Jon Macken has one international cap for the Republic of Ireland, which he earned in 2004.

Jon Macken scored over 70 goals at Preston, twice winning the Player of the Year award.

Jon Macken is remembered for scoring the 2nd and decisive goal against Manchester United in the first ever Manchester Derby at the City of Manchester Stadium.

Taylor, a known fan of Jon Macken, had reportedly tried to sign him for Hull, while he was in charge there.

Jon Macken scored three goals for the Tractor Boys before returning to Selhurst Park.

On 31 January 2007 Jon Macken joined Derby County on a free transfer.

Jon Macken initially joined Barnsley on 1 November 2007, on loan from Derby County.

Jon Macken made his debut against the club that made his name, Preston North End.

Jon Macken remained goalless for his first nine games, despite having produced a string of fine performances.

Jon Macken then returned to Derby after Paul Jewell took over.

On 9 May 2012 it was announced that Jon Macken had been released by Walsall.

On 9 October 2012 it was reported that Jon Macken had signed for Northwich Victoria.

On 24 February 2015, Jon Macken came out of retirement to sign for Bamber Bridge.

Jon Macken made his debut for the England U20 national team in June 1997; he replaced Danny Murphy in the 64th minute of the win against the United Arab Emirates during the 1997 FIFA World Youth Championship in Malaysia.

In September 2017, Jon Macken was appointed as manager of non-league club Radcliffe Borough.

Jon Macken left the club in January 2020 citing differences over the future direction of the club.

Jon Macken was appointed head coach at Colne in December 2021.

On 21 October 2024, Jon Macken was appointed manager of Northern Premier League West Division side Stalybridge Celtic.