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King’s Lynn sign prolific striker who’s scored 136 goals in 139 games over last four seasons

King’s Lynn Town sign a prolific striker in Jonathon Margetts who’s scored 136 goals in 139 games over the last four seasons.

It’s important to add that he has netted a total of 33 goals in 30 games for Matlock Town during the 2023/24 season, however, that figure changed to 28 in 28 due to the games against Marske United being expunged.

A huge signing for the Linnets, bound to score goals and deserves this chance, having spent the last few seasons in the 7th tier of English football.

Now he’s ready to test himself at a higher level once again having previously done so, but reignited his career back in non league.

The 30 year old began his career with Hull City, but struggled to make a first team appearance, so he spent much of a two-year period with the likes of Cambridge United, Tranmere Rovers, Lincoln City and Scunthorpe United.

He then fell out of contention in the professional game where he then turned out for Gainsborough Trinity, Harrogate Town, Stockport County, Altrincham, Southport, Boston United, Matlock Town, Tadcaster Albion and Frickley Athletic, Belper Town and Stamford.

But it’s in the last four or so seasons that he’s turned into quite the goal machine, that stats proves that.

While he would have no doubt caught the attention of many clubs, it’s National League North strugglers King’s Lynn that have got his signature.

His new club currently sit 21st in the table, with 27 points from 28 games played, 3 points from safety, but sides around them have games in hand.

Margetts leaves Matlock, who sit 15th in the Northern Premier League – Premier Division, with 31 points from 23 games, firmly stuck in mid-table.

KING’S LYNN STATEMENT:

The club are delighted to announce the signing of prolific striker Jonathon Margetts, subject to National League approval.

Margetts signs on a permanent deal from Matlock Town, having previously played for Stamford, Boston United and Scunthorpe United among others in a career spanning ten years since coming through the Hull City youth system.

Last season at Stamford, Margetts bagged 57 goals in 64 appearances, having seen a return of 25 from 18 matches the season previously at Belper Town. In the 20/21 season, he netted 26 times in 29 appearances for Frickley Athletic.

Adam Lakeland was particularly pleased with the latest addition to his squad, saying “I’m delighted to bring Jonny to the club. He is a proven goal scorer having scored goals throughout his career at a number of clubs, particularly in recent years where his goals-to-games ratio is unrivalled. He is a natural finisher, goal-seeker and has excellent movement in and around the final third.”

“As well as goals, Jonny brings a wealth of experience to the group which is something you are always looking to add, and having recently turned 30, I believe he has a few good years left in him and that we are getting him at the peak of his career.”

MATLOCK STATEMENT:

Striker Jonathon Margetts has left the club to join National League North side King’s Lynn Town.

Margetts, 30, has been in outstanding form since re-joining the club last summer, scoring 33 goals in 30 games this season – that figure recently adjusted officially to 28 in 28 after the records from matches against Marske United were expunged.

The Linnets have offered Margetts the chance to return to full-time football and Gladiators boss Martin Carruthers explained he was offered a package with which the club couldn’t compete, and that Margetts deserves the chance to play at a higher level once again.

He said: “I’m absolutely gutted to be losing the services of Margs. He’s had an unbelievable season for us with his goals and contribution to the side. He’ll be irreplaceable.

“He’s turned down a lot of interest this season and had been loyal, but this opportunity was too good to reject – to go back full-time doing something he loves was something he and his family couldn’t refuse, and we certainly couldn’t compete with that offer.

“It’s a sad day for everyone involved with Matlock Town FC but we have to respect his wishes and we can’t stand in any player’s way when opportunities like this come along. We wish him well and I hope he goes and smashes it.

“That’s football and the level we’re working at and we have to be positive, dust ourselves down and try and get three points on Saturday.”

Everyone at Matlock Town FC wishes to thank Jonathon for his terrific impact at the club and we wish him every success in the future.

Twitter users reacted as King’s Lynn sign the prolific striker who’s scored 136 goals in 139 games over the last four seasons…

@gdrury71: Some signing that.

@GavinCaney: Singaporeing money into our survival hopes. Up the Linnets 🤑💰💸

@simonseffers: Excellent striker , if he can stay fit

@Keiranbateson1: decent record that

@AaronGratton24: King’s Lynn safety confirmed.

@PaulSkillington: WOW! 😳 He’s going to be a massive loss for our Derbyshire neighbours. Might be time for @Gandiman9 to blow the dust of his Adidas Predators. 😁 Seriously…..good luck to the lad. He’s a goal machine.

@will_stanser: Good news, least he won’t bang in a hat trick against us tomorrow 😅

@Joel__CFC: All the best @JonoMargetts 💙

 

@timmydogegg: What was the transfer fee just out of interest?????

 

@Pjryder81gladi1: You are fucking joking. Bunch of 🤡 who lack ambitions and wouldn’t know about football if it hit them in the face.

@josh14951078: 👏🏼👏🏼 all the best jono

@OzzyP05: Holy fucking shit

@donnersteve7: Deserves the chance to test himself at higher level again but I’m sure he will look back on time at Matlock fondly

@NotNotlynnfan1: as long as he gives 100% and scores 30 goals between now and end of season that’s all we ask for

@MichaelSaffer2: Goals goals goals

@TheMatlockFan: As a fan devastated to lose who I consider the best out and out forward at this level. As a person, I’m happy that Margs gets another chance at full-time football and he goes with nothing but my best wishes and thanks.

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