Jack Payne (footballer, born 1991)


Jack Stephen Payne is an English footballer who plays as a midfielder for Eastleigh.

Career

Gillingham

He made his debut for Gillingham in a League Two match against Chester City on 25 October 2008, and signed an 18-month contract some three months later. He plays as a midfielder. He was voted Young Player of the Year for Gillingham at the end of the 2008–09 season. Payne's form created interest from then Championship side Reading however no offer was ever lodged. Payne then signed a two-year extension to keep him at the club until 2015.

Peterborough United

In January 2013, Payne signed on loan for Peterborough United until the end of the season, with a view to a permanent move. Payne had been due to sign for the Posh in the summer of 2012, however the deal fell through. He eventually joined the club the following summer.
Payne featured as a 67th minute substitute when Peterborough defeated Chesterfield 3–1 in the 2013–14 EFL Trophy final at Wembley.
On 1 September 2015, Payne went on a season-long loan to League Two club Leyton Orient, with an option for a permanent deal.

Blackpool

In August 2016 he signed for Blackpool on a one-year deal. He left the club in May 2017 after his contract ended, shortly after featuring for the club in their League Two play-off final victory over Exeter City.

Ebbsfleet United

Payne signed for side Ebbsfleet United in June 2017. He made his debut for the Kent side in a 2–2 draw away to Guiseley on the opening day of the 2017–18 season.
He joined fellow National League side Eastleigh on a one-month loan in September 2018.

Eastleigh

Having rejected the offer of a new deal at Ebbsfleet, Payne joined Eastleigh permanently in June 2019, signing a one-year deal with the Hampshire side. He made his second debut for the side in a 1–0 victory over Notts County on 3 August 2019.

Honours

Blackpool