About Lloyd James
Born 1988. Lloyd James is a British association football player.
Colchester United Colchester United manager John Ward then offered him a trial for at least two weeks. James played in three games impressing enough to be offered a contract. The two-year deal was finalised on 22 July. He scored his first goals for Colchester when he scored twice in an FA Cup tie against Crewe Alexandra on 12 November 2011. His first league goal came in a 4–1 win over Bury on 10 December 2011. On 26 June 2012, James rejected the offer of a new contract with Colchester United and he left the club on 1 July upon the expiry of his current contract.
Crawley Town On 2 March 2012, he joined League Two promotion hopefuls Crawley Town on loan. In April 2012, due to illness and not being able to hold down a regular first team place at Crawley Town, James returned to Colchester United for the remaining few games of 2011–12.
Leyton Orient After a short trial, James signed for League One club Leyton Orient on a two-year contract. He went on to make 138 appearances and score 11 goals for the O's over four seasons at Brisbane Road.
James was released by Leyton Orient at the end of the 2015–16 season.
Exeter City On 25 May 2016 James signed with League Two club Exeter City.
Forest Green Rovers On 4 July 2018 he signed for League Two side Forest Green Rovers from Exeter for an undisclosed fee, agreeing a two-year contract. On 11 December 2019, James joined National League side Torquay United on a one-month loan deal. On 28 February 2020, James left Forest Green Rovers after his contract was terminated by mutual consent.
Later career In February 2020, James signed for National League South side Bath City following his release from Forest Green Rovers.
On 17 December 2021, James joined Southern League Premier Division South side Taunton Town on loan for the remainder of the 2021–22 season. Having helped Taunton Town to promotion, James joined the club on a permanent basis in June 2022.
On 21 June 2024, James joined Southern League Division One South side Yate Town on a one year deal.
On 6 June 2026, James left Yate Town after the expiry of his contract.
Career statistics + Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals
2007–08 Championship
2008–09 Championship
2009–10 League One
71!!2!!4!!0!!5!!0!!5!!0!!85!!2
2010–11 League One
2011–12 League One
51!!1!!3!!2!!3!!0!!2!!0!!59!!3 Crawley Town (loan) 2011–12 League One
2013–14 League One
2014–15 League One
2015–16 League Two
108!!8!!10!!1!!7!!0!!13!!2!!138!!11
2016–17 League Two
2017–18 League Two
83!!3!!4!!0!!3!!0!!9!!0!!99!!3
2018–19 League Two
2019–20 League Two
35!!0!!2!!0!!2!!0!!2!!0!!41!!0 Torquay United (loan) 2019–20
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Who is Lloyd James?
English association football player (born 1988)
When was Lloyd James born?
Lloyd James was born on 16 February 1988 in Bristol.
What is Lloyd James's occupation?
Lloyd James is an association football player.
What nationality is Lloyd James?
Lloyd James is British.
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