Cureton Aims for the Perfect Ten Milestone

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Cureton Aims for the Perfect Ten Milestone

Jamie Cureton is poised to make history in English football as he returns to the pitch at the age of 50. After resigning from his managerial position at Cambridge City, Cureton has signed with Kings Park Rangers, a team in the Eastern Counties League Division One North.

Cureton’s Historic Goal-Scoring Ambitions

If Cureton scores for his new club, he will become the first player to score in all ten tiers of English football, from the Premier League down to Step 6. This remarkable achievement places him in the history books, showcasing his enduring talent.

Early Career Highlights

Cureton’s journey began when he made his debut for Norwich City on December 10, 1994. He famously scored just 13 seconds after coming on as a substitute against Chelsea in the Premier League. Over his extensive career, Cureton has played in 1,075 senior games, amassing over 350 goals.

Unique Distinction

  • Cureton will add to his unique distinction as the only player to represent both Kings Park Rangers and Queens Park Rangers.
  • He previously played for Queens Park Rangers during the 2004-05 season.

Comments from Kings Park Rangers

Kings Park Rangers, the Essex Border League champions, expressed their excitement about Cureton joining the team. They highlighted his goal-scoring prowess and acknowledged that he has only one tier left to conquer.

In a statement, they said, “Welcome to Kings Park Rangers, Mr. Jamie Cureton! A man who absolutely stinks of goals. We hope he scores more than just one for us this season.” The club emphasized that if he nets even once, he will etch his name into English football folklore.

Looking Forward

Cureton himself is enthusiastic about this new chapter. He tweeted, “Thanks for having me, I am really looking forward to this.” With his wealth of experience, fans and teammates alike will be eager to see if he can achieve this historic milestone.