Born in Doncaster, Jonathan (pictured) was a Hull City youth graduate who progressed into the first team and signed his first professional contract. He joined Gainsborough Trinity on loan and scored 10 goals in 13 appearances. Further loan deals at Harrogate Town, Gainsborough (again) and Cambridge City followed, where he made his professional debut against Stevenage

Following a successful pre-season trial, Jonathan signed for National League side, Tranmere Rovers. Loan spells followed at Stockport County, Altrincham and Southport before he joined Lincoln City on a one-year contract. After scoring 5 goals in 7 matches for Lincoln, Jonathon signed for Scunthorpe United on a 2-year contract for an undisclosed fee.

In 2018, he joined Boston United before returning to Gainsborough Trinity on loan for three months and then to Matlock Town for the remainder of the season. After a short spell at Tadcaster Albion, Jonathon joined Frickley Athletic in September 2019, where he was made club captain. Following a decision to move on from Frickley, Jonathon decided to join Belper Town in June 2021.

Jonathan expressed his delights at joining the Nailers, saying, “I’m delighted to be signing at Belper. I’ve been in regular contact with the gaffer over the last few years and his ambition to win and to try get promoted has really impressed me.

“That combined with my godfather John Reed as assistant makes it a perfect move for me. I also know a few of the lads here and the squad is really strong.

“I’ve always prided myself on my goal-scoring record so hopefully I can continue that this year and help the team to win games and be up there competing.”

Manager, Grant Black was equally enthusing about his new signing, “Jonno is a fantastic signing for us. He is a proven goal scorer who has scored an obscene amount of goals at this level. We feel sure that with the players he will be playing with, he will continue to do so and more.

“This should be another signing that gets the taste buds tingling amongst the Nailers faithful.”