Jason Banton
Versatile forward Jason Banton is enjoying his second spell with Arsenal after initially leaving for Tottenham in January 2008.
A pacy, strong, and stylish striker who can play on the wing, Jason rose through the Hale End system before being offered scholarship terms in January. With so much competition in the ranks, Banton left for North London rivals Tottenham, but failed to settle and had trials with West Ham.
However, Arsenal were keen to keep the prospect, and following Ahmed Abdulla’s release, Jason re-joined Arsenal a month later. He quickly formed a strong partnership with Benik Afobe and the pair were soon in the goals with both forwards netting against Reading and Cardiff simultaneously.
Now firmly settled, the 15 year old scored goals in the Group stages of the Atalanta Cup, and created numerous assists as the Gunners won the tournament. He has also found the net for England Under 16’s, and looks set for a bright future in the international scene.
Banton has taken the same route as Afobe and been promoted to the Under 18’s for the coming season.
Name: Jason Banton
Nickname: None
Age: 15
Nationality: English
International: Yes (Under 16’s)
Position: Striker/Winger
Height: 183cm
Previous Clubs: Tottenham
Contract : School Boy Forms
Do you have any idea why he decided to jump ship mate
kent paul said this on January 15, 2008 at 6:49 am
We Sold Him, Rather Than He Left.
sanderson10 said this on January 15, 2008 at 2:53 pm
he had beef with his manager datz y he left
57m kn8888888888888vxs235 said this on January 23, 2008 at 1:49 pm
jason banton is going to manu
mike said this on January 31, 2008 at 11:36 am
i might know why he left
one of his mates from skewl plays for tottenham and i think that could have been a factor
Georgie said this on February 1, 2008 at 10:03 pm
maybe he thought it was the right choice
ramasis said this on February 13, 2008 at 11:19 pm
hes spurs fan.
rvpcesc said this on May 29, 2008 at 4:47 pm
jason banton has not left…he had disagreements with the manager which is why he left but hes back now anyway
kk said this on May 29, 2008 at 6:10 pm
jason is good i think he is a good team player an as core strenth that wat he said to me. good luck j
H D said this on June 25, 2008 at 9:16 pm
I Know basically , J.Banton was asked to do press ups for some reason he done them , told his dad his dad came down had a go at the arsenal staff
Frank Butcher said this on August 25, 2008 at 5:49 pm
I posted on 15/9 that Jason had left the club due to a bust up with management SG and LB, but you deleted my post and then ran your own yesterday. Is there any reason for this ? or a you the only person with contacts at arsenal.
s perkins said this on September 18, 2008 at 11:10 am
It was deleted because it was speculation, many people come and post rubbish which is not true. I went away and checked and then when i had it confirmed i wrote it.
You actually said he had a row with the left back, which was not true.
J.Sanderson said this on September 18, 2008 at 7:01 pm
Is he staying or what?
SweGoo said this on September 20, 2008 at 8:35 pm
So he might be going to Blackburn eh? *rereads the rumors*
Danny M said this on October 14, 2008 at 6:38 am
jason banton is the best
kyei banton said this on March 20, 2009 at 11:56 am