Jared Bird (born 1 January 1998) is an English professional

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who plays for

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side Ilkeston Town as a

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Career

Youth career

In June 2016, Bird was released by

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at the end of his two-year scholarship.

Barnsley

Bird signed his first professional deal in July 2016, and spent the majority of the 2016–17 season as captain of the Under-23s. He was named in the first team squad on a single occasion but didn't make an appearance. In June 2017, Bird signed a contract extension. On 15 August 2017, Bird made his debut in a 2–1 win over

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. He replaced George Moncur for a 24-minute cameo appearance from the bench. Bird was released by Barnsley at the end of the 2019–20 season.

Yeovil Town loan

On 4 January 2018, Bird joined

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side

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on loan until the end of the 2017–18 season.

Non-league

In October 2021, following his release from Barnsley, he signed for

Division One Midlands side Ilkeston Town.

Career statistics

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Bird, Jared 1998 births Living people English men's footballers Men's association football midfielders Barnsley F.C. players Yeovil Town F.C. players Ilkeston Town F.C. players English Football League players Northern Premier League players Footballers from Nottingham