Jonathan Duncan Maloney (born 3 March 1985) is an English

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who plays for Wetherby Athletic as a defender although he has also been utilised as a

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Career

Born in

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, West Yorkshire, Maloney started his career at Doncaster Rovers. He joined York City on a month's

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on 5 January 2005. This loan was extended for another month in late January. This was extended for a third month in late February. Maloney was released by Doncaster at the end of the 2004–05 season. Following his release by Doncaster, Maloney went to the United States to play for the University of Montevallo men's soccer team. After four years at the university he returned to England and was invited to pre-season training with former club Doncaster, although he stated he was looking to earn a contract with another former club, York. Following a successful trial he signed for Conference North side

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on 27 July. Maloney would make 33 appearances, scoring his only goal of the season against

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. He went on to sign for Harrogate Railway Athletic.

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Maloney, Jon 1985 births Living people Footballers from Leeds English men's footballers Men's association football defenders Men's association football forwards Men's association football utility players Doncaster Rovers F.C. players York City F.C. players Harrogate Town A.F.C. players Harrogate Railway Athletic F.C. players English Football League players National League (English football) players University of Montevallo alumni