Introduction
Jack Redshaw (born 20 November 1990) is a professional footballer who plays as a forward for FC Halifax Town.
Career
Manchester City
Redshaw started his career at Manchester City signing with the club's academy at aged nine, He signed his first professional deal with the club aged 18. Redshaw made his Manchester City first team debut in a friendly against the United Arab Emirates national football team on 12 November 2009 in Abu Dhabi.
Rochdale
Redshaw was then in talks with Blackpool, but signed for Rochdale a few weeks later and was given the number 10 shirt. He made his debut as a late substitute for Rochdale on 14 August 2010 in the Football League One game against Brighton & Hove Albion at The Withdean Stadium. Redshaw left Rochdale and had his contract terminated by mutual agreement on 10 January 2011.
Salford City
He then joined Salford City.
Altrincham
Redshaw signed for Altrincham on 13 October 2011. He made his debut as a substitute against Vauxhall Motors. He scored twice for Altrincham in a friendly against a Manchester United XI. He also scored in a Cheshire cup game before returning briefly to former club Salford City for a Manchester Premier Cup game, in which he scored a hat-trick. On his return to Altrincham he scored in an FA Trophy defeat against FC United of Manchester before scoring his first league goals in a 4–2 victory over F.C. Halifax Town. His second goal being a highlight of the game, struck from 20 yards and curled superbly into the top corner of Simon Eastwood's goal.
Morecambe
On 24 January 2012, he signed for Morecambe. He rejoined Altrincham on a one-month loan deal later that week.
In August 2014 Morecambe accepted a bid for Redshaw from League One side Peterborough United but after having a medical and discussing personal terms Redshaw rejected the move.
Blackpool
He signed for Blackpool in 2015, spending two seasons with the club before being released in May 2017.
Salford City (second spell)
In July 2017 he returned to Salford City, signing a two-year contract. In June 2019 he was released by the club after the expiry of his contract.
FC Halifax Town
In November 2019 he signed for FC Halifax Town.
Personal life
His father Ray Redshaw is a former player for Wigan Athletic and his brother Mark Redshaw is also a professional footballer.
Career statistics
- As of match played 1 January 2018
| Club | Season | League | FA Cup | League Cup | Other | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Rochdale | 2010–11 | League One | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Altrincham | 2011–12 | Conference North | 13 | 6 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 13 | 6 | |
| Morecambe | 2011–12 | League Two | 11 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 2 |
| 2012–13 | 40 | 15 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 45 | 16 | ||
| 2013–14 | 29 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 29 | 8 | ||
| 2014–15 | 40 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 44 | 12 | ||
| Morecambe total | 120 | 36 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 129 | 38 | ||
| Altrincham (loan) | 2011–12 | Conference North | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | |
| Blackpool | 2015–16 | League One | 36 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 38 | 7 |
| 2016–17 | League Two | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | |
| Blackpool total | 36 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 40 | 7 | ||
| Rochdale (loan) | 2016–17 | League One | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Salford City | 2017–18 | National League North | 20 | 12 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 20 | 12 | |
| Career total | 196 | 62 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 8 | 2 | 211 | 64 | ||