Jared Bird
Jared Bird (born 21 August 1997) is an English professional footballer who plays for Northern Premier League side Ilkeston Town as a midfielder. Career. Youth career. In June 2016, Bird was released by Derby County at the end of his two-year scholarship. Barnsley. Bird signed his first professional deal in July 2016, and spent the majority of the 2016–17 season as captain of the Under-23s. He was named in the first team squad on a single occasion but didn't make an appearance. In June 2017, Bird signed a contract extension. On 15 August 2017, Bird made  his debut in a 2–1 win over Nottingham Forest. He replaced George Moncur for a 24-minute cameo appearance from the bench. Bird was released by Barnsley at the end of the 2019–20 season. Yeovil Town loan. On 4 January 2018, Bird joined League Two side Yeovil Town on loan until the end of the 2017–18 season. Non-league. In October 2021, following his release from Barnsley, he signed for Northern Premier League Division One Midlands side Ilkeston Town.