Jay Spearing (26)

2008/09 Stats
Apps: 0 Goals: 0 Assists: 0

Jay Spearing is just one of the very talented youngsters Liverpool have on their books at the moment. He's a versitile player who can play either centre half or central midfield, although his small frame has some people worried about his chances of a centre half. One thing that doesn't have people worried is Jay's determination. His doggered style has won him a lot of fans in the Liverpool faithful.

Jay has came back from a broken leg to captain the Liverpool under 18s to their second consecutive Youth Cup in 2007. His broken leg ruled him out for most of the 2006 season but he was able to be used as a substitute in the final of 2006. 2007 was a fantastic year all round for Jay as he was voted the best player in the Torneo di Renate tournament. The anual under 20s tournament saw Liverpool finish third but Jay came out of the competition with flying colours.

This seemed to spur Jay on as he would then become one of the most valuable players in Gary Ablett's 2008 reserve title winning side. Spearing started in 17 of the 18 possible reserve league games last season scoring 4 goals from the middle of the park. He also played a big part in the reserves winning the Dallas Cup in the same year including a goal in the opening group game against Slavija.

Although he's still to make his first senior game, the Wirral born player has been given the number 26 for this coming season. His form in the reserves of the last few years has warranted a chance in the first team and he continued this form with some good performances during this year's pre-season. It looks only a matter of time until Jay is making his way into our first team.

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