Jason Mark Rees (born 22 December 1969) is a

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former professional

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and

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international.

Club career

Rees began his career with Luton Town before moving to

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in 1994 on a free transfer, having spent the majority of the 1993–94 season on loan at

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. He struggled to hold down a first team place at

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and was allowed to join Exeter City on loan during the 1996–97 season but a permanent move never materialised and he returned to Portsmouth until his release at the end of the season. After a spell with Cambridge United, he returned to Exeter City on a permanent deal in 1998. Following his release by Exeter, Rees spent time on trial with

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, eventually joining

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. He returned to

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several months later in December 2000 with

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, where he spent two seasons before rejoining Tiverton in 2002. One year later, he returned to

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, captaining Tiverton Town as they won Devon Bowl for a record eighth time against his former club Torquay United.

International career

Having previously represented Wales at under-21 and B levels, Rees made his senior debut on 29 April 1992, coming on to replace

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during a 1–1 draw with

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Managerial career

Rees now manages South West Peninsula League side Exeter Civil Service, following a brief stint with Ottery St Mary

Honours

;Tiverton Town * Devon Bowl Winner: 1 :: 2003

References

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Rees, Jason 1969 births Living people Welsh footballers Welsh football managers Wales international footballers Wales under-21 international footballers Luton Town F.C. players Mansfield Town F.C. players Portsmouth F.C. players Exeter City F.C. players Cambridge United F.C. players Torquay United F.C. players Tiverton Town F.C. players Taunton Town F.C. players English Football League players Association football midfielders