Jack Frederick Munns (born 18 November 1993) is an English professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Brentwood Town. He played in the Football League for Cheltenham Town.

Jack Munns
Personal information
Full name Jack Frederick Munns[1]
Date of birth (1993-11-18) 18 November 1993 (age 31)[2]
Place of birth Dagenham, England
Height 1.66 m (5 ft 5+12 in)[2]
Position(s) Midfielder
Team information
Current team
Brentwood Town
Youth career
Leyton Orient
0000–2012 Tottenham Hotspur
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2012–2013 Tottenham Hotspur 0 (0)
2012Aldershot Town (loan) 0 (0)
2013–2015 Charlton Athletic 0 (0)
2015–2017 Cheltenham Town 60 (9)
2017–2018 Hartlepool United 17 (1)
2018–2019 Dagenham & Redbridge 26 (2)
2019–2021 Dover Athletic 41 (1)
2021 Boreham Wood 1 (0)
2021–2022 Billericay Town 21 (0)
2022–2023 Hornchurch 17 (2)
2023 Concord Rangers 11 (0)
2023 Hornchurch 0 (0)
2023 Chatham Town 3 (1)
2023–2024 Canvey Island 19 (0)
2024 Welling United 5 (1)
2024– Brentwood Town 0 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 14:15, 15 November 2024 (UTC)

Club career

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Early career

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After starting his footballing career with Leyton Orient, Munns joined Tottenham Hotspur at a young age.[2] After failing to make a breakthrough at Tottenham, Munns joined League Two side Aldershot Town on a one-month loan deal.[3] However, Munns failed to make an impression under manager Dean Holdsworth, and therefore returned to North London without a senior appearance to his name. On 30 June 2013, Munns was released at the end of his contract with Tottenham.[4]

Preceding his release from Tottenham, Munns joined Championship side Charlton Athletic on a one-year deal.[5] Following an impressive season playing for the Charlton Athletic youth sides, Munns was allocated the squad number 27, for the 2014–15 campaign.[6] Although, Munns appeared on the Charlton bench several times, he failed to make his professional debut under managers Bob Peeters and Guy Luzon.

Cheltenham Town

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On 11 May 2015, Munns joined National League side Cheltenham Town on a one-year deal.[7] On 8 August 2015, Munns made his Cheltenham Town debut in a 1–1 draw against Lincoln City in the opening matchday of the season, scoring the opener within twenty-six minutes.[8] On 3 October 2015, Munns went on to score a hat-trick in a 7–1 thrashing against FC Halifax Town, scoring in the 12th, 91st and 93rd minute.[9] Munns went on to score four more goals in the 2015–16 campaign, as Cheltenham triumphed by winning promotion back into the Football League.

On 9 May 2017, it was announced that Munns would leave Cheltenham upon the expiry of his contract in June 2017.[10]

Dagenham & Redbridge

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On 6 September 2018, he signed for National League side and hometown club Dagenham & Redbridge on a deal until the end of the season, having been on trial.[11] In May 2019, it was announced that he would be released following the expiration of his contract at the end of the 2018–19 campaign.[12]

Dover Athletic

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On 29 May 2019, Munns signed for Dover Athletic on a two-year deal active from 1 July 2019.[13] Following's Dover's decision to not play any more matches in the 2020–21 season, made in late January, and subsequent null and voiding of all results, on 5 May 2021 it was announced that Munns was out of contract and had left the club.[14]

Boreham Wood

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In August 2021 he signed for National League side Boreham Wood, making his debut on 21 August in a 2–0 win at Weymouth.[15]

Billericay Town

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In November 2021 he dropped down a division to sign for National League South side Billericay Town, becoming new manager, Jody Brown's, first signing at the club.[16]

Hornchurch

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On 1 September 2022, Munns signed for Hornchurch.[17] In February 2023, Munns returned to the National League South with Concord Rangers.[18]

In June 2023, it was announced that Munns had returned to Hornchurch.[19]

Chatham Town

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On 20 August 2023, Munns signed for Chatham Town.[20]

Welling United

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On 29 March 2024, he joined National League South club Welling United.[21] He departed the club in September 2024.[22]

Brentwood Town

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In November 2024, Munns joined Isthmian League North Division side Brentwood Town, making his debut in an Essex Senior Cup defeat.[23]

Career statistics

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As of end of 2022–23 season
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League FA Cup League Cup Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Tottenham Hotspur 2012–13[15] Premier League 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Aldershot Town (loan) 2012–13[15] League Two 0 0 0 0 0 0
Charlton Athletic 2013–14[15] Championship 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2014–15[15] Championship 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Cheltenham Town 2015–16[15] National League 42 8 3 0 0 0 45 8
2016–17[15] League Two 18 1 3 0 0 0 4[a] 0 25 1
Total 60 9 6 0 0 0 4 0 70 9
Hartlepool United 2017–18[15] National League 17 1 2 0 0 0 19 1
Dagenham & Redbridge 2018–19[15] National League 26 2 2 0 2[b] 0 30 2
Dover Athletic 2019–20[15] National League 29 1 3 0 1[b] 0 33 1
2020–21[15] National League 12 0 1 0 0 0 13 0
Total 41 1 4 0 1 0 46 1
Boreham Wood 2021–22[15] National League 1 0 0 0 1 0
Billericay Town 2021–22[15] National League South 21 0 2[b][c] 0 23 0
Hornchurch 2022–23 Isthmian League 17 2 4 1 21 3
Concord Rangers 2022–23[15] National League South 11 0 0 0 0 0 11 0
Career total 194 15 18 1 0 0 9 0 221 16
  1. ^ Appearances in EFL Trophy
  2. ^ a b c Appearances in FA Trophy
  3. ^ Appearances in the Essex Senior Cup

Honours

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Cheltenham Town

Billericay Town

References

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  1. ^ "Jack Munns - In the Mad Crowd". In the Mad Crowd. Retrieved 10 September 2018.
  2. ^ a b c "Jack Munns". 11v11. Retrieved 10 September 2018.
  3. ^ "Aldershot Town sign Tottenham Hotspur's Jack Munns". BBC Sport. 19 October 2012. Retrieved 1 October 2016.
  4. ^ "PLAYER UPDATE". Tottenham Hotspur F.C. 10 June 2013. Retrieved 1 October 2016.
  5. ^ "J. Munns". Soccerway. Retrieved 1 October 2016.
  6. ^ "2014/15 squad numbers revealed". Charlton Athletic F.C. 3 August 2014. Archived from the original on 20 August 2014. Retrieved 1 October 2016.
  7. ^ "Midfielder Jack Munns becomes Cheltenham Town's second new signing". Cheltenham Town F.C. 11 May 2015. Retrieved 1 October 2016.
  8. ^ "Lincoln City vs. Cheltenham Town". Soccerway. 8 August 2015. Retrieved 1 October 2016.
  9. ^ "Halifax Town vs. Cheltenham Town". Soccerway. 3 October 2015. Retrieved 1 October 2016.
  10. ^ "11 Players Released by the Club". Cheltenham Town Official Site. 9 May 2017. Retrieved 9 May 2017.
  11. ^ "Daggers sign midfielders Munns and Bellamy". Barking & Dagenham Post. 6 September 2018. Retrieved 10 September 2018.
  12. ^ "CLUB NEWS: Dagenham & Redbridge Announce Retained List". Dagenham & Redbridge Official Site. 9 May 2019. Retrieved 12 May 2019.
  13. ^ "DONE DEAL FOR MUNNS". www.doverathletic.co.uk. 29 May 2019. Retrieved 29 May 2019.
  14. ^ "RETAINED AND RELEASED LIST". www.doverathletic.com. 5 May 2021. Retrieved 5 May 2021.
  15. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n "J. Munns: Summary". Soccerway. Perform Group. Retrieved 10 September 2018.
  16. ^ Ranson, Jacob (3 November 2021). "Billericay Town boss Jody Brown looks to improve squad". Romford Recorder. Retrieved 25 November 2021.
  17. ^ "Jack Munns Signs". Hornchurch FC. 1 September 2022. Retrieved 2 December 2022.
  18. ^ @ConcordRangers (11 February 2023). "Tuesday night's signing, Jack Munns, starts for the Beach Boys! 👊 #YAMC 💛💙" (Tweet). Retrieved 18 June 2023 – via Twitter.
  19. ^ "Jack Munns returns". www.hornchurchfc.com. 15 June 2023. Retrieved 18 June 2023.
  20. ^ "CHATHAM TOWN SIGN JACK MUNNS". www.chathamtownfc.com. 20 August 2023. Retrieved 21 August 2023.
  21. ^ "Wings sign midfielder Jack Munns". wellingunited.com. 29 March 2024. Retrieved 26 September 2024.
  22. ^ "Squad update: Reece Grant, Jacob Mensah, Oscar Borg and Jack Munns depart". wellingunited.com. 26 September 2024. Retrieved 26 September 2024.
  23. ^ "Brentwood exit county cup after penalty shootout". www.brentwoodtownfc.co.uk. 6 November 2024. Retrieved 15 November 2024.
  24. ^ "Cheltenham players mobbed by fans". BBC Sport.
  25. ^ "BLUES LIFT ESSEX SENIOR CUP". Billericay Town. 12 April 2022. Retrieved 12 April 2022.
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