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Jonathan Parkin (born 30 December 1981) is an English former professional footballer who played as a striker. He came through the youth academy at hometown club Barnsley signing professional terms in 1998 but would only feature in 10 league games.
Aug 2, 2019 · Jon Parkin: The 17-stone striker with more than 200 goals. He has been famous for terrorising defences for 20 years, not with his super speed or deftness of touch, but rather his no-nonsense...
Sep 11, 2018 · As he looks back on a 20-year career in his new book, BBC Sport takes a look at how not to be a modern professional footballer, via a few tales from one of English football's cult heroes.
Oct 11, 2018 · Jon Parkin, a former Championship striker, talks about his unconventional fitness regime, his clashes with managers and his current role at York City. Watch the full interview on Sky Sports News or read the highlights here.
Oct 6, 2018 · ‘The Beast’ Jon Parkin is a glorious throwback to when footballers weren’t as chiselled as they are these days. Cult striker Parkin is still playing – and scoring – with National League North...
JON PARKIN. Jonathan Parkin was born in Barnsley on 30th December 1981 is a former English professional footballer who played as a striker. While never making a Premier League appearance, Parkin played extensively in all Football League divisions.
After an eventful 20-year playing career on and off the pitch 'The Beast' - aka Jon Parkin - shows no signs of letting up as he's still banging goals in at York City.
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