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Jake Tabor, forward of signing his first skilled contract: “It’s completely superb to signal my first deal, one thing I by no means thought would occur, particularly at 22 years previous. It’s a dream come true. I’ve labored exhausting at Amersham, and now it’s time to show myself in League Two. I’m prepared for the problem. Amersham was a extremely nice alternative to play males’s soccer week in, week out.”
“It’s now time to show myself at this subsequent degree. I met all of my teammates, however they’ve all been superb, so welcoming, and it’s been a extremely thrilling week whereas I’ve been on trial. I heard from my agent initially that Swindon had been , I used to be buzzing. To have Ian Holloway because the Supervisor, as an ex-Premier League supervisor, it’s particular.”
“The stadium is large, they get an enormous attendance, the fanbase is unbelievable, and it’s one thing I look ahead to enjoying in entrance of.”
Jake turns into our sixth new signing of the summer time because the Robins put together for the 2025–26 season. The striker will be part of his new teammates forward of our first pre-season pleasant in opposition to Swindon Supermarine on Saturday 5 July, with tickets obtainable right here.
Tabor’s journey mirrors Vardy’s rise. Starting in Sunday league soccer in Watford, he emailed non-league golf equipment for alternatives at 16, enjoying numerous roles earlier than discovering his scoring contact.
His declare of “barely coaching” displays a uncooked, instinctive strategy, specializing in match-day efficiency over structured preparation, very like Vardy’s early profession.
Wycombe gave him a trial and are nonetheless reportedly preserving tabs. Crewe, in League Two, have watched him. It’s rumoured Brighton visited. This summer time, it’s anticipated he’ll on the very least to affix a Nationwide League facet, with Wealdstone additionally mentioned to be eager.
However now this non-league gem is on the seek for a brand new membership.
He tweeted: “After the resignation of Supervisor Stuart Atkins, I’ve left the membership following the termination of my contract. 170+ Targets in 3 seasons. In search of a brand new problem 📞📞 #freeagent”
Get me concerned @BallerLeagueUK
— Jake Tabor (@jake76t) Might 2, 2025
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— Jake Tabor (@jake76t) Might 1, 2025
Sam’s bought my quantity however sadly no name but.
— Jake Tabor (@jake76t) Might 2, 2025
Amersham City tweeted: “Announcement 📣
“After the resignation of Supervisor Stuart Atkins, Jake Tabor has additionally left the membership following the termination of his contract.
“A staggering 127 objectives & 40 assists in 91 appearances!
“We thank Jake for his unbelievable contribution on and off the pitch — a real legend.
“Wishing @jake76t all the most effective in your subsequent chapter, we hope to see you within the EFL quickly.”
Announcement 📣
After the resignation of Supervisor Stuart Atkins, Jake Tabor has additionally left the membership following the termination of his contract.
A staggering 127 objectives & 40 assists in 91 appearances!
We thank Jake for his unbelievable contribution on and off the pitch — a real… pic.twitter.com/xgXTcWhZB9
— Amersham City FC (C)🏆 (@AmershamTownFC) Might 1, 2025
Most Needed Striker Rejects Huge transfer! ❌
🏟️ @AmershamTownFC✍️ @jake76t⚽️ 150+ objectives💰 How a lot is he value?#nonleague #soccer pic.twitter.com/uTPb7VgpVP
— Location Soccer (@LocationFootba2) February 2, 2025
The membership mentioned in an announcement: “Amersham City Soccer Membership is unhappy to announce the departure of Stuart Atkins, supervisor of the primary crew.
“Chairman Paul Serkis was eager to emphasize that there was no in poor health feeling between Stuart and the membership. Quite the opposite, “Having taken the membership to 2 promotions in three seasons, and led the best way to an outstandingly profitable run within the FA Cup this season, we’re massively grateful to Stuart,” he mentioned.
“We want him all the easiest for the longer term and he’ll all the time be welcome at Spratleys Meadow.”
Stuart defined that he felt that he had taken the membership so far as he may inside the sources obtainable. “It has been an extremely troublesome determination,” he mentioned.
“Amersham is a really particular place and I’m deeply happy with the three seasons that I’ve spent there. I’m additionally extraordinarily grateful for the belief and assist proven to me by the Board, the gamers and the employees. It has been a privilege to steer the crew.”
Amersham City will now set in practice the method to nominate a brand new supervisor. Particulars will likely be introduced on social media shortly. Director of Soccer Peter Nelson felt that there might be appreciable curiosity within the function.
“As a membership we now have wonderful services, which we’re continuously bettering,” he mentioned.
“Our price range isn’t the biggest, however we’re properly organised absolutely solvent and ahead wanting. Any individual appointed as our new first crew supervisor will discover that we’re a pleasant and welcoming membership.”
He tweeted: “At present, I’ve formally resigned as supervisor of Amersham City. I’m extremely happy with the whole lot we’ve achieved over the previous three years. After I first joined, the membership was on the point of taking voluntary relegation to Step 7. Now, as I step away, we was pushing on the door of Step 4 which is a testomony to the exhausting work, dedication, and perception from everybody concerned.
“I wish to sincerely thank all these on the membership who supported me all through this journey. I want Amersham City each success sooner or later and look ahead to what the subsequent chapter holds for me.”
Announcement 📣
Amersham City Supervisor Stuart Atkins has right this moment departed after handing in his resignation, as he appears for a brand new alternative.
We’d wish to thank Stuart for his time on the membership & his unbelievable achievements he has delivered to the membership. The supervisor helped obtain… pic.twitter.com/1wk6Fiwr0G
— Amersham City FC (C)🏆 (@AmershamTownFC) April 29, 2025
In late April 2025, when requested by inews, what’s it purpose scorers see that us mere mortals don’t?
“I simply beat a participant,” he mentioned. “I’m pretty fast.”
“I don’t know. I don’t do expertise, there’s no must do them. It’s simply simplicity. You don’t must do 10 stepovers, beat two males, nutmeg somebody, then try to hit it prime bins.
“That appears cool in your highlights reel on TikTok and Twitter, however that’s not actuality. The truth is, should you bump it previous somebody and it bobbles up and also you rating a tap-in, no one remembers you scored a tap-in, you’ve gained 1-0 and also you’ve scored the purpose. It’s not about wanting fairly.
“Exterior the field, I’m not nice.
“In coaching typically, outdoors the field capturing, among the guys are whipping it within the prime nook on a regular basis. I can’t try this. However you give me an opportunity in a sport, I’ll most likely rating it.
“Doing drills, anybody can look good. However that’s not actuality. I have a look at among the gamers and suppose wow this man’s approach is superior, however they don’t rating on the weekend. Since you’re by no means going to have it completely.”
At 16, Tabor emailed non-league golf equipment to affix their youth groups, initially enjoying right-back earlier than returning to his most well-liked place with Berkhamsted’s Beneath-18s, then bought promoted to the primary crew however barely enjoying, he was loaned to Crawley Inexperienced, incomes £15 per sport.
He moved between golf equipment like Oxhey Jets and Harpenden City, the place he earned £10 per level, scoring steadily.
At 19, he joined Northwood within the Isthmian League however struggled to stability coaching with work.
Concurrently enjoying for Rayners Lane, he missed a Northwood session for a Rayners Lane quarter-final, resulting in his elimination from Northwood.
At Rayners Lane, unpaid however sometimes rewarded for hat-tricks, he scored prolifically, ending with 46 objectives in 25 video games, serving to the crew attain the play-offs.
After signing with Amersham, he scored 29 objectives and offered eight assists in 13 video games by October final season, contemplating two objectives a weak efficiency.
Final season, Amersham gained the league with over 111 factors and 107 objectives with Tabor scoring 76 objectives and offering 25 assists in 44 video games, making him the highest scorer in any league nationwide.
“Over 100 purpose contributions – that’s bought to be a non-league document.”
On Vardy comparisons: “Vardy’s fast, he’s not fairly, he gained’t do stepovers or expertise.
“He’s not tremendous sturdy and neither am I, however we each know the right way to use our physique. He’s not an enormous hold-up No 9.
“He likes to wind up gamers – I like to wind up gamers. A whole lot of operating in behind. That’s what I do. Ball in behind, or a cross and tapping it in. Nothing spectacular.”
On wanting forward: “I’ve put myself within the store window enjoying at this degree scoring objectives, however that store window solely reaches to the underside finish of League One and Two, at a push.
“If I’m going to the Nationwide League and rating objectives, that store window is the Premier League.
“If I used to be to enter a Nationwide League setup, practice a number of occasions per week, work with analysts to enhance, spend time within the health club, the sky’s the restrict. I ought to change into an absolute weapon.”
