19 Facts About Jonathan Douglas

Jonathan Michael Douglas was born on 22 November 1981 and is an Irish former professional footballer who played as a midfielder.

Jonathan Douglas has represented the Republic of Ireland at international level.

Jonathan Douglas was recalled by Rovers and promoted straight into the much re-jigged Rovers side, which adopted very defensive tactics to grind out results.

Jonathan Douglas had shown his potential as a utility squad player for Blackburn and Rovers awarded him a three-year contract.

However, manager Souness departed to Newcastle United and under new boss, Mark Hughes, Jonathan Douglas soon fell down the pecking order and moved out on loan to Gillingham of the Championship, along with Rovers' youngster, Jay McEveley.

Jonathan Douglas was a regular in the side that so narrowly got relegated.

Jonathan Douglas' performances impressed new manager Dennis Wise and kept him in the Leeds starting lineup.

Jonathan Douglas had played numerous matches as Leeds captain previously due to injuries to Nicholls, Shaun Derry and Gary Kelly.

Jonathan Douglas was forced to sit out the rest of the season when he received his 15th yellow card in the defeat at Colchester United.

On 10 July 2009, Jonathan Douglas signed for Swindon Town after being released from Leeds United.

On 10 October 2009, Jonathan Douglas was given a straight red card in a match against Millwall.

Jonathan Douglas missed a home match with Hartlepool United, two away trips to Norwich City and Tranmere Rovers and the visit of Conference South side Woking in the FA Cup First Round.

Jonathan Douglas was part of the Swindon side which reached the League One playoffs.

Jonathan Douglas rejected an offer of a new contract at Swindon to sign for Brentford on 29 June 2011.

On 4 August 2015, Jonathan Douglas joined Ipswich Town on a two-year deal.

Jonathan Douglas was released by the club in the summer 2017.

Jonathan Douglas has earned international caps for the Republic of Ireland at age group level and won his first senior cap against Poland on 28 April 2004.

Jonathan Douglas came on as a substitute in Ireland's next qualifier against San Marino.

Jonathan Douglas was a regular choice in Steve Staunton's Republic of Ireland squad.