British · Bellshill, Scotland · Born 4 March 1976English striker known for prolific goalscoring across multiple divisions, particularly remembered for his Championship performances with Birmingham and Forest.
Robert Jermaine Blake was born on 4 March 1976 in Bellshill, Scotland, and built a reputation as one of the most reliable goalscorers outside the Premier League across a career spanning seven clubs. He announced himself with 42 goals in three seasons at Bradford City before prolific spells at Birmingham City and Nottingham Forest, memorably scoring a hat-trick against a full-strength Manchester City side in the League Cup, still remembered as one of the competition's great upsets of the 2000s. He later played for Leeds United and Burnley before a brief taste of the Premier League with Bolton Wanderers, retiring in 2012 with 115 goals from 387 appearances across the divisions.
Prolific goalscoring record across multiple Championship clubs
His League Cup hat-trick against a full-strength Manchester City side remains one of the most memorable cup upsets of the 2000s.
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Pacey striker with clinical finishing and strong work rate
Career Honours
- Championship Play-Off Runner-Up
- League Cup Semi-Final
| Club | Period | Apps | Goals | Shirt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darlington | 1994–1996 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Birmingham City | 1999–2002 | 123 | 38 | — |
| Nottingham Forest | 2002–2004 | 79 | 35 | — |
| Leeds United | 2004–2007 | 96 | 27 | — |
| Bolton Wanderers | 2009–2012 | 89 | 15 | — |
| Bradford City | 1996–1999 | 128 | 42 | #9 |
| Burnley | 2007–2009 | 68 | 20 | — |
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