Jamie Lucas (born 6 December 1995) is a Welsh footballer who plays for Droitwich Spa as a striker.

Jamie Lucas
Lucas with Bristol Rovers in 2015.
Personal information
Full name Jamie Lucas
Date of birth (1995-12-06) 6 December 1995 (age 28)
Place of birth Pontypridd, Wales
Position(s) Striker
Youth career
2010–2013 Bristol Rovers
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2013–2017 Bristol Rovers 3 (0)
2014Weston-super-Mare (loan) 13 (6)
2015Gloucester City (loan) 4 (0)
2015Weston-super-Mare (loan) 8 (7)
2015Boreham Wood (loan) 5 (2)
2015Boreham Wood (loan) 6 (1)
2016Boreham Wood (loan) 13 (4)
2016–2017Boreham Wood (loan) 10 (1)
2017Woking (loan) 9 (2)
2017 Bath City 13 (3)
2017–2018 Brackley Town 5 (0)
2018–2019 Weston-super-Mare 28 (4)
2019–2020 Halesowen Town 8 (0)
2019–2020Redditch United (loan) 9 (1)
2020Evesham United (loan) 6 (3)
2020–2022 Evesham United 13 (3)
2022 Worcester Raiders 5 (4)
2022 Stourport Swifts 4 (1)
2023 Droitwich Spa 0 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 16:39, 27 April 2023 (UTC)

Born near Pontypridd, South Wales, Lucas spent one season playing for Bristol Rovers Central in the Midland Junior Premier League, before joining the Under-16s as a schoolboy.

Lucas won the league and cup double for the Under-18s during the 2012-13 campaign, which subsequently earned him a professional contract in the summer of 2013.[1]

Club career edit

On 21 April, Lucas made his professional debut against Rochdale towards the end of the season. He came off the bench in the 79th minute, replacing Tom Parkes.[2] Rovers lost the game 2–1, which contributed towards their eventual relegation from the Football League - the first time since their acceptance in 1920.[3]

On 8 August, Lucas joined Conference South side Weston-super-Mare on a one-month loan deal.[4] He made his debut the next day in a 1–0 defeat to Bishop's Stortford.[5] His first goal for the Seagulls came in a 3–2 victory over Farnborough on 11 August.[6] On 25 August, Lucas scored his second goal for Weston, which earned his team a 1–0 victory over Staines Town.[7] On 5 September, Rovers agreed to extend Lucas' loan by two months.[8] He went on to score against Hemel Hempstead Town,[9] Ebbsfleet United,[10] and Maidenhead United[11] bringing his tally to five goals in 13 appearances.

On 28 November, Lucas joined Conference North side Gloucester City on loan until the new year.[12] Lucas made six appearances for the Tigers but failed to find the net.

On 12 February, Lucas returned to Weston-super-Mare on loan.[13] Lucas scored his first career hat-trick in a 4–3 win over Bishop's Stortford,[14] a performance that helped him to win Conference South player of the month for February.[15] Lucas' goalscoring form continued with a brace against Havant & Waterlooville[16] followed by goals against both Bath City[16] and Basingstoke Town[17] before his return to parent club Bristol Rovers[18] having scored seven goals in eight appearances during his second Weston-super-Mare spell.

On 7 August, Lucas signed for new National League side Boreham Wood. He made his debut the next day and scored in the 3–1 win over Halifax Town. After a couple of successful loan spells, Bristol Rovers called Lucas back. Lucas came on as a late substitute against Plymouth Argyle replacing Jermaine Easter.[19] Lucas rejoined Boreham Wood on loan until the end of the season.[20]

After an unsuccessful loan back at Boreham Wood,[21] Lucas joined fellow National League side Woking on loan until the end of the campaign.[22] On 18 March 2017, Lucas made his Woking debut in their 2–1 away defeat against Gateshead, featuring for 58 minutes before being replaced Ben Morris.[23] On 25 March 2017, Lucas scored his first goal for Woking in their 4–2 home defeat against Maidstone United.[24]

On the 28 April 2017, it was announced that Lucas would leave Bristol Rovers at the end of the 2016–17 campaign upon the expiry of his current contract.[25]

On 23 May 2017, Lucas joined National League South side Bath City on a one-year deal.[26] On 5 August 2017, Lucas made his Bath debut during their 3–2 away defeat to newly promoted side Bognor Regis Town, replacing Marvin Morgan in the 63rd minute.[27] Just under a month later, he scored his first goal for Bath during their 1–1 home draw with Welling United, netting their equaliser after Harry Phipps had given the visitors the lead.[28]

Following his release from Bath, Lucas joined National League North side Brackley Town.[29] On 16 December 2017, Lucas made his Brackley debut during their FA Trophy tie against Braintree Town, featuring for 77 minutes in the 0–0 draw.[30]

On 15 June 2018, it was announced that Lucas would return to Weston-super-Mare on a one-year deal.[31]

Following a spell at Evesham United, whilst on loan from Halesowen Town, Lucas returned to The Robins on a permanent basis ahead of the 2020–21 campaign.[32]

On 22 June 2022, after struggling with injury during the 2021–22 campaign, Lucas agreed to join Worcester Raiders.[33] He then joined Stourport Swifts in October later that year.[34]

Lucas signed for Droitwich Spa on 1 October 2023, becoming the clubs highest profile transfer to date.

Career statistics edit

As of match played 18 September 2021.
Club Season League FA Cup EFL Cup Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Bristol Rovers 2013–14[35] League Two 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0
2014–15[35] Conference Premier 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2015–16[35] League Two 1 0 0 0 0 0 1[a] 0 2 0
2016–17[35] League One 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0
Total 3 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 4 0
Weston-super-Mare (loan) 2014–15[35] Conference South 21 13 0 0 0 0 21 13
Gloucester City (loan) 2014–15[35] Conference North 4 0 4 0
Boreham Wood (loan) 2015–16[35] National League 24 7 0 0 0 0 24 7
2016–17[35] National League 10 1 2 0 2[b] 0 14 1
Total 34 8 2 0 2 0 38 8
Woking (loan) 2016–17[35] National League 9 2 9 2
Bath City 2017–18[36] National League South 13 3 3 1 0 0 16 4
Brackley Town 2017–18[35] National League North 5 0 3[b] 0 8 0
Weston-super-Mare 2018–19[36] National League South 28 4 5 1 2[b] 0 35 5
Halesowen Town 2019–20[36] Southern League Division One Central 8 0 4 0 3[b] 0 15 0
Redditch United (loan) 2019–20[36] Southern League Premier Division Central 9 1 2[c] 1 11 2
Evesham United (loan) 2019–20[36] Southern League Division One South 6 3 6 3
Evesham United 2020–21[36] Southern League Division One South 6 3 2 1 4[b] 1 12 5
2021–22[36] Southern League Division One South 7 0 1 0 1[c] 0 9 0
Total 13 3 3 1 5 1 21 5
Worcester Raiders 2022–23[37] Hellenic League Premier Division 5 4 1 0 0 0 6 4
Stourport Swifts 2022–23[38] Midland League Premier Division 4 1 0 0 4 1
Career total 162 42 18 3 0 0 19 2 199 47
  1. ^ Appearance(s) in Football League Trophy
  2. ^ a b c d e Appearance(s) in FA Trophy
  3. ^ a b Appearance(s) in Southern League Cup

References edit

  1. ^ "Bristol Rovers F.C. Player Profiles: Jamie Lucas". Bristol Rovers F.C. Archived from the original on 8 July 2014. Retrieved 1 July 2014.
  2. ^ "Bristol Rovers 1-2 Rochdale". BBC Sport. 21 April 2014. Retrieved 1 July 2014.
  3. ^ Caroline Chapman (3 May 2014). "Bristol Rovers 1-2 Mansfield". BBC Sport. Retrieved 1 July 2014.
  4. ^ "Jamie Lucas joins Seagulls on loan". Weston-super-Mare A.F.C. 8 August 2013. Archived from the original on 8 August 2014. Retrieved 13 August 2014.
  5. ^ "Weston-s-Mare AFC vs Bishop's Stortford". Weston-super-Mare A.F.C. 9 August 2014. Retrieved 7 September 2014.
  6. ^ "Farnborough vs Weston-s-Mare AFC". Weston-super-Mare A.F.C. 11 August 2014. Retrieved 7 September 2014.
  7. ^ "Staines Town vs Weston-s-Mare AFC". Weston-super-Mare A.F.C. 25 August 2014. Retrieved 7 September 2014.
  8. ^ "Great news Jamie signs for 2 more months". Weston-super-Mare A.F.C. 5 September 2014. Archived from the original on 7 September 2014. Retrieved 7 September 2014.
  9. ^ "Hemel Hempstead vs Weston-s-Mare AFC". Weston-super-Mare A.F.C. 6 September 2014. Retrieved 16 September 2014.
  10. ^ "Weston-s-Mare AFC vs Ebbsfleet United". Weston-super-Mare A.F.C. 9 September 2014. Retrieved 16 September 2014.
  11. ^ "Weston-super-Mare lose 6-2 to Maidenhead in latest Vanarama Conference South game". Bristol Post. 8 October 2014. Archived from the original on 9 October 2014. Retrieved 2 November 2015.
  12. ^ "Lewis Hall and Jamie Lucas join Tigers on loan". Gloucester City A.F.C. 28 November 2014. Retrieved 2 November 2015.
  13. ^ "Jamie Returns To W-S-M". Bristol Rovers Supporters Club. 12 February 2015. Retrieved 2 November 2015.
  14. ^ "REPORT: Bishop's Stortford 3-4 Weston". The Weston Mercury. 5 March 2015. Retrieved 2 November 2015.
  15. ^ "Hat-trick hero Lucas named player of the month". The Weston Mercury. 6 March 2015. Retrieved 2 November 2015.
  16. ^ a b "REPORT: Back-to-back wins for Weston". Soccerway. 12 March 2015. Retrieved 2 November 2015.
  17. ^ "BASINGSTOKE TOWN 2-1 WESTON SUPER MARE". Basingstoke Town. 17 March 2015. Archived from the original on 30 December 2015. Retrieved 2 November 2015.
  18. ^ "Jamie Lucas back at Bristol Rovers after impressive loan spell with Weston". Bristol Post. 27 March 2015. Archived from the original on 14 August 2015. Retrieved 2 November 2015.
  19. ^ "Plymouth Argyle 1-1 Bristol Rovers". BBC Sport. 19 September 2015. Retrieved 17 March 2017.
  20. ^ "Jamie Lucas: Bristol Rovers striker rejoins Boreham Wood on loan". BBC Sport. 15 January 2016. Retrieved 17 March 2017.
  21. ^ "Boreham Wood: Striker Jamie Lucas re-signs on loan from Bristol Rovers". BBC Sport. 31 August 2016. Retrieved 17 March 2017.
  22. ^ "Jamie Lucas: Bristol Rovers striker joins National League club Woking on loan". BBC Sport. 17 March 2017. Retrieved 17 March 2017.
  23. ^ "Gateshead 2-1 Woking". BBC Sport. 18 March 2017. Retrieved 18 March 2017.
  24. ^ "Woking 2-4 Maidstone United". BBC Sport. 25 March 2017. Retrieved 25 March 2017.
  25. ^ "Retained List". Bristol Rovers Official Site. 28 April 2017. Retrieved 2 May 2017.
  26. ^ "City sign striker Lucas from Bristol Rovers". Bath City Official Site. 23 May 2017. Archived from the original on 16 March 2017. Retrieved 23 May 2017.
  27. ^ "Bognor Regis Town vs. Bath City". Soccerway. 5 August 2017. Retrieved 21 August 2017.
  28. ^ "Bath City vs. Welling United". Soccerway. 2 September 2017. Retrieved 5 January 2018.
  29. ^ "New Striker Signing For Brackley". Pitchero Non-League. 6 December 2017. Retrieved 6 December 2017.
  30. ^ "Braintree Town vs. Brackley Town". Soccerway. 16 December 2017. Retrieved 5 January 2018.
  31. ^ "Lucas lands back at the Woodspring". Weston-super-Mare Official Site. 15 June 2018. Retrieved 26 July 2018.
  32. ^ "Evesham United FC on Twitter". Evesham United F.C. 30 May 2020. Retrieved 16 September 2020.
  33. ^ Cossali-Francis, Marcello (22 June 2022). "Worcester Raiders sign former Bristol Rovers striker Jamie Lucas". Worcester News. Retrieved 22 June 2022.
  34. ^ "Worcester Raiders FC on Twitter". Worcester Raiders F.C. 12 October 2022. Retrieved 27 April 2023.
  35. ^ a b c d e f g h i j "J. Lucas". Soccerway. Retrieved 17 March 2017.
  36. ^ a b c d e f g "Jamie Lucas Profile". Aylesbury United FC. Retrieved 16 September 2020.
  37. ^ "Jamie Lucas Player Stats". The FA. Retrieved 27 April 2023.
  38. ^ "Jamie Lucas Player Stats". The FA. Retrieved 27 April 2023.

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