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Jesse Starkey

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Biography

Signed on Friday, played on Saturday at the start of a loan spell that began at Harlow Town in early December 2017. Made the move permanent after the expiration of his contract with Gillingham, a few weeks later, in mid-January. Started out as a young lad at Portsmouth before a move to Chelsea in 2006, where he earned a scholarship in 2012. Despite being a regular in their Under-18s, he wasn’t offered professional terms and subsequently joined hometown club, Brighton & Hove Albion in the Summer of 2013. After nearly four years with The Seagulls he ventured west to Swindon Town and started the final game of 2016-17, at Charlton Athletic. Signed for Gillingham in September 2017, coming off the bench against Scunthorpe United a week later and scoring in The Kent Senior Cup against Phoenix Sports in October. Found the net for the first time in a red shirt at home to Folkestone Invicta on 10th February 2018. Recognised as one of the Premier’s finest after being named in the 2021/22 Team of the Season.

Player News

Boost for Hinshelwood as quartet re-sign

Adam Hinshelwood's squad for next season is starting to take shape after four key players penned new deals at the club.

Club News11 months ago
Hinshelwood provides squad update

On the eve of the new season boss Adam Hinshelwood has given an update on a number of his squad.

Club News2 years ago
Q&A: Jesse Starkey

EPISODE 3: Jesse Starkey

Feature5 years ago
Jess who’s back!

Jesse Starkey has gone back on his decision to leave Worthing - just a couple of weeks after his departure was announced.

Club News6 years ago

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