Jason Golden (born 6 November 1985), also known by the nicknames of " Fleecey", "Golds", "The Golden Child" and "Tackle machine", is an English former professional

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footballer.

Background

Golden was born in Rothwell,

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. He was a product of the

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academy, previously a junior for Oulton Raiders and Hunslet Parkside.

Career

Whilst part of the Leeds academy he has helped them on their way to winning the 2003 Grand Final, scoring a hat-trick. He was a prominent fixture in the senior academy side before been moved out on loan to

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, where he made 22 appearances and scored five tries, and was selected in the 2006

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All Star team and named players' player 2006. He made his Super League début in 2007 for Wakefield Trinity Wildcats following a pre-season move to the club, he spent 2 years with the

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side. Golden became a regular in the squad appearing 31 times. Golden joined London-based rugby league club Harlequins at the beginning of the 2009 season as part of coach Brian McDermott refresh of the team. He became an integral part of the London outfit until injury curtailed. Jason Golden returned to York, following his release from London, and was made club captain. Unfortunately, Golden's career was cut short due to a recurring pelvic injury.

Representative

Selected for the under-18 Great Britain Academy team which beat Australia for the first time. Also played for England at under-18 level. He was also a constant fixture in the junior representative teams. He has been named in the Ireland training squad for the

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References

External links

Harlequins profile
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{{DEFAULTSORT:Golden, Jason 1985 births Living people English people of Irish descent English rugby league players Ireland national rugby league team players Leeds Rhinos players London Broncos players People from Rothwell, West Yorkshire Rugby league players from Yorkshire Rugby league second-rows Wakefield Trinity players York City Knights captains York City Knights players