Jay Bird

Jay Gregory Maison Bird (born 6 May 2001) and progressed through several age groups before signing professional terms with the club on 25 June 2019. but after only two matches a serious injury resulted in Bird being ruled out for the rest of the season.

On 6 October 2020, Bird made his first team professional debut for the club, scoring twice in a 3–2 EFL Trophy group stage away victory over Stevenage. The following 2021–22 season saw limited first team opportunities for Bird, with the player spending the first half of the season out on loan to National League club Wealdstone. At the end of the season Bird was one of six players released by MK Dons.

Dagenham & Redbridge On 19 November 2022, Bird signed for National League club Dagenham & Redbridge on a non-contract basis. Bird made his debut that same day off the bench, scoring a late winner as his new side defeated Scunthorpe United.

Arbroath Bird signed a one-year contract with Arbroath in July 2023. He departed the club at the end of his contract.

Exeter City On 2 July 2024, Bird signed a one-year contract with EFL League One club Exeter City, with the option of a further year.

On 25 February 2025, Bird joined National League side Rochdale on loan for the remainder of the season.

Salford City On 26 June 2025, Bird signed for League Two side Salford City on a two-year deal for an undisclosed fee.

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