Scott Vernon

Oldham Athletic

Born in Manchester, Greater Manchester, Vernon began his career at Oldham Athletic where he was most notable for a goal he scored in the FA Cup that knocked Premier League team Manchester City out in the third round. He was a popular player under Iain Dowie but struggled to find a game with both Brian Talbot, who loaned him to Blackpool, and then Ronnie Moore, who swapped him for Blackpool midfielder Richie Wellens in 2005.

Blackpool

During his first season at Blackpool, Vernon went on loan to Colchester United as he struggled to establish himself. During Blackpool's promotion season in 2006–07, he struggled to nail down a starting place and was third-choice striker behind the prolific Andy Morrell and Keigan Parker. In the championship, he managed to score 4 goals, two of which came against Colchester United. Due to the signings of Alan Gow and Steve Kabba, he found himself pushed out of the team, rejoining Colchester United, this time on a permanent deal.

Colchester United

On 31 January 2008, Vernon signed for Colchester on a permanent basis for an undisclosed fee. He joined Northampton Town on a month's loan in March 2009, scoring on his debut against Stockport County. In October of the same year he went out on loan, this time to Gillingham, before returning after one match after suffering an ankle injury. Vernon was loaned to Southend United on 29 January 2010 for the rest of the season, along with Colchester teammate Pat…

As of match played 7 April 2018

Colchester United

Football League One runner-up: 2005−06 Blackpool

Football League One play-offs: 2007 Aberdeen

Scottish League Cup: 2013−14 Shrewsbury Town

Football League Two second-place promotion: 2014−15