Bishop’s Stortford say goodbye to Jamie Cureton, leaving fans left angry and it would seem that the club’s decision has took place the player by shock too!
The 44 year old player/manager said he was told he had “no future next season as player or manager” at the Isthmian League Premier Division side.
Jamie Cureton Departs https://t.co/S1hW3p3Rue pic.twitter.com/I9mr0SY2lS
— Bishop'sStortfordFC (@BSFCTheBlues) February 4, 2020
Jamie Cureton is the only player to have scored in all England’s top 9 leagues and has incredibly played over 1000 senior games and scored over 370 goals.
At the end of 2019 Jamie had made 86 appearances and scored 46 goals for Stortford. He was on a dual registration with Enfield, and has made a couple of appearances and scored this season for the Essex Senior Leaguers.
The club statement read: “It is with regret that Jamie Cureton has left Bishop’s Stortford FC to join another Club. An offer came in for Jamie last week and after sitting down with him he wanted assurances he would be with BSFC next season as a player or player/manager, we couldn’t guarantee that at this moment in time but said we were happy for him to stay as a player for the remainder of the season.
“After a lot of thought Jamie decided it would be his best interest to leave the Club. We respect his decision and would like to place on record our thanks to him for all he has achieved whilst at the Club. He will not be severing all ties with the Club as he will continue to work alongside Jim Duggan coaching our academy Under 19 side.”
? ? Jamie Cureton still banging in goals at the ripe old age of 84!
(? @BDELLOW)#NCFC pic.twitter.com/QXlOibOi3e
— The Sportsman (@TheSportsman) October 21, 2018
Jamie Cureton said: “It’s with great sadness that my time @BSFCTheBlues has come to an end the club have told me I have no future next season as a player or manager. I have had the best 2 years playing and managing your club I thought this was going to be the club I’d retired at but it’s not to be.
“Thank you to all the players I have played with and also managed,you have been a pleasure to work with
Thank you to all the staff members i have work with along the way your support and hard work was always appreciated. @BSFCTheBlues.
“Thank you to all the staff members behind the scenes who work so hard and do jobs that no one sees your a credit to the club and I’ve loved working along side you all @BSFCTheBlues.
“Thank you Steve for giving me the opportunity to play and manage your club it’s been unbelievable,the buzz It has given me has helped me keep on playing and also given me so many great memories. I will miss you all @BSFCTheBlues. ??”
HIS CAREERS STATS:
1993–1996 – Norwich City – 29 games (6 goals)
1995–1996 → Bournemouth (loan) – 5 games (0 goals)
1996 → Bristol Rovers (loan) – 6 games (4 goals)
1996–2000 – Bristol Rovers – 168 games (68 goals)
2000–2003 – Reading – 108 games (50 goals)
2003–2004 – Busan I’Cons – 21 games (4 goals)
2004–2005 – Queens Park Rangers – 43 games (6 goals)
2005–2006 – Swindon Town – 30 games (7 goals)
2005–2006 → Colchester United (loan) – 8 games (4 goals)
2006–2007 – Colchester United – 44 games (23 goals)
2007–2010 – Norwich City – 69 games (16 goals)
2008–2009 → Barnsley (loan) – 8 games (2 goals)
2010 → Shrewsbury Town (loan) – 12 games (0 goals)
2010–2011 – Exeter City – 41 games (17 goals)
2011–2012 – Leyton Orient – 19 games (1 goal)
2012 → Exeter City (loan) – 7 games (1 goal)
2012–2013 – Exeter City – 40 games (21 goals)
2013–2014 – Cheltenham Town – 35 games (11 goals)
2014–2016 – Dagenham & Redbridge – 83 games (26 goals)
2016 – Farnborough – 7 games (8 goals)
2016 – Eastleigh – 7 games (1 goal)
2016 – Farnborough – 1 games (1 goal)
2016–2017 – St Albans City – 15 games (4 goals)
2017 → Farnborough (dual registration) – 8 games (6 goals)
2017–2018 – Farnborough – 23 games (10 goals)
2018-2020 – Bishop’s Stortford – 91 games (52 goals)
After Bishop’s Stortford say goodbye to Jamie Cureton, fans gave their reaction, as mentioned, they weren’t happy with the decision…
Absolutely gutted to lose you Jamie, can't believe it to be honest!! The very best of luck for the future Mate!
— Tim Hancock (@BSCFCTIMH) February 4, 2020
Wow, that is the shock of the day ?
One clubs loss is another clubs gain, I am sure whether you end up next you will be a huge success ⚽️#baller #recordbreakerinthemaking
— Daniel Bishop (@DanielBishop295) February 4, 2020
Steve Smith is killing this club.
Must be up there as the worst decades in the clubs history – Top half Conference South club into a bottom half Isthmian Division side.
Keep this up and you’ll get your wish of us playing Essex Senior League football in no time #SmithOut
— Ben Dellow (@BDELLOW) February 4, 2020
Joke club
— ???????.? (@RJG_22) February 4, 2020
2nd worst decision in Stortford this week !!!!!!
— Tony Bannister (@afctone) February 4, 2020
Sad to read this . All the best Jamie to me always a Colchester legend and a great servant to all clubs you’ve played for . I’m sure you will get another club to carry on with
— Steve lowe (@slowe66) February 4, 2020
Gutted!!! He was scoring for fun, why not make him player manager?
— Harry (@Harryafc) February 4, 2020
Oh ffs!!! This is outrageous…our best player for years and still banging the goals in! Watching you play was the main reason my boy comes with me! Won’t be the same without you! Thanks for the memories!
— James Anderson (@JimiAnderson12) February 4, 2020
Mind blowing . Good luck .
— Tony Bannister (@afctone) February 4, 2020
Absolutely unreal, wtf is happening to the club we love
— Dave (Nobbler) Ewart (@nobbler50) February 4, 2020
This is very sad news indeed, best of luck in whatever you do Jamie, you gave us a lot of enjoyment watching you play for sure.
— Mark Hargrave (@gazzasrightfoot) February 4, 2020

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