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Jason Koumas
Jason Koumas (Greek: Τζέισον Κούμας; born 25 September 1979) is a Welsh former professional footballer who played as a midfielder for Tranmere Rovers, Cardiff City, West Bromwich Albion and Wigan Athletic, as well as the Wales national team.
He was selected in both the 2005–06 and 2006–07 Football League Championship team of the season.
On 12 May 2016, Leon Barton wrote in a long blog post for The Guardian that Koumas's talent - often described as "mercurial" - was no less than Steven Gerrard's, but described him as undisciplined.
Born in Wrexham to an English mother and Greek-Cypriot father, Koumas played for local youth sides during his primary school years, before joining the Liverpool Academy aged nine. Koumas played regularly alongside players such as Steven Gerrard and Michael Owen and was highly rated by the club. However, he did not sign Youth Training Scheme forms with the club, reportedly due to coaching staff refusing to play him in his preferred central midfield position, instead opting to join Tranmere Rovers.
Koumas made his professional debut for Tranmere Rovers in the 1998–99 season. A series of impressive performances over the next four years won him many plaudits, including a place in the PFA Division Two Team of the Year for 2001–02. Koumas established himself as a talented youngster with immense potential. He scored one of Tranmere's goals when they knocked out Merseyside rivals Everton in the 2000–01 FA Cup in a memorable 3–0 victory at Goodison Park. In August 2002, this potential was spotted by then West Bromwich Albion manager, Gary Megson, who paid Rovers a fee of £2.25 million to secure his services.
A successful first season at Premier League level, including sensational solo goals against Manchester United and Blackburn Rovers, saw Koumas win the club's Player of the Season award. However, this was not enough to prevent Albion from suffering relegation back to the Football League.
Koumas inspired West Brom's promotion back to the Premier League in the 2003–04 season. He won the First Division Player of the Month award for November 2003, scoring three league goals in the month, including a double in a 3–0 win at Nottingham Forest. On 18 April 2004, Koumas scored a last minute goal in a vital 1–0 win against fellow promotion chasers Sunderland, which essentially sealed Albion's return to the Premier League. Koumas finished the season with ten league goals as West Brom finished runners-up and was subsequently named in the First Division PFA Team of the Year. In the summer of 2004, Koumas signed a new contract with Albion, but during the following season fell out with new boss Bryan Robson. Robson stated that he was "disappointed" with Koumas' attitude and placed him on the transfer list.
At the start of the 2005–06 season, Koumas was loaned out to Cardiff City. This move proved an immediate success, with Koumas coming off the bench to score on his debut against Leeds United. Throughout the remainder of the season, Koumas consistently turned in man-of-the-match winning performances, scoring 13 times in 44 appearances from midfield, including a hattrick away at Luton in a pulsating victory. Koumas earned himself hero status amongst the Bluebirds faithful as well as the club's Player of the Year award and a place in the Championship's PFA Team of the Season.
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Jason Koumas
Jason Koumas (Greek: Τζέισον Κούμας; born 25 September 1979) is a Welsh former professional footballer who played as a midfielder for Tranmere Rovers, Cardiff City, West Bromwich Albion and Wigan Athletic, as well as the Wales national team.
He was selected in both the 2005–06 and 2006–07 Football League Championship team of the season.
On 12 May 2016, Leon Barton wrote in a long blog post for The Guardian that Koumas's talent - often described as "mercurial" - was no less than Steven Gerrard's, but described him as undisciplined.
Born in Wrexham to an English mother and Greek-Cypriot father, Koumas played for local youth sides during his primary school years, before joining the Liverpool Academy aged nine. Koumas played regularly alongside players such as Steven Gerrard and Michael Owen and was highly rated by the club. However, he did not sign Youth Training Scheme forms with the club, reportedly due to coaching staff refusing to play him in his preferred central midfield position, instead opting to join Tranmere Rovers.
Koumas made his professional debut for Tranmere Rovers in the 1998–99 season. A series of impressive performances over the next four years won him many plaudits, including a place in the PFA Division Two Team of the Year for 2001–02. Koumas established himself as a talented youngster with immense potential. He scored one of Tranmere's goals when they knocked out Merseyside rivals Everton in the 2000–01 FA Cup in a memorable 3–0 victory at Goodison Park. In August 2002, this potential was spotted by then West Bromwich Albion manager, Gary Megson, who paid Rovers a fee of £2.25 million to secure his services.
A successful first season at Premier League level, including sensational solo goals against Manchester United and Blackburn Rovers, saw Koumas win the club's Player of the Season award. However, this was not enough to prevent Albion from suffering relegation back to the Football League.
Koumas inspired West Brom's promotion back to the Premier League in the 2003–04 season. He won the First Division Player of the Month award for November 2003, scoring three league goals in the month, including a double in a 3–0 win at Nottingham Forest. On 18 April 2004, Koumas scored a last minute goal in a vital 1–0 win against fellow promotion chasers Sunderland, which essentially sealed Albion's return to the Premier League. Koumas finished the season with ten league goals as West Brom finished runners-up and was subsequently named in the First Division PFA Team of the Year. In the summer of 2004, Koumas signed a new contract with Albion, but during the following season fell out with new boss Bryan Robson. Robson stated that he was "disappointed" with Koumas' attitude and placed him on the transfer list.
At the start of the 2005–06 season, Koumas was loaned out to Cardiff City. This move proved an immediate success, with Koumas coming off the bench to score on his debut against Leeds United. Throughout the remainder of the season, Koumas consistently turned in man-of-the-match winning performances, scoring 13 times in 44 appearances from midfield, including a hattrick away at Luton in a pulsating victory. Koumas earned himself hero status amongst the Bluebirds faithful as well as the club's Player of the Year award and a place in the Championship's PFA Team of the Season.