Jay Gregory Maison Bird (born 6 May 2001) is an English professional footballer who plays as a striker for Boreham Wood on loan from club Salford City.
Club career Milton Keynes Dons Born in Milton Keynes, Bird joined the academy of Milton Keynes Dons at the age of eight, and progressed through several age groups before signing professional terms with the club on 25 June 2019. In August 2019 he joined Southern Premier Central club Hitchin Town on loan for the 2019–20 campaign, but after only two matches a serious injury resulted in Bird being ruled out for the rest of the season.
On 6 October 2020, Bird made his first team professional debut for the club, scoring twice in a 3–2 EFL Trophy group stage away victory over Stevenage. The following 2021–22 season saw limited first team opportunities for Bird, with the player spending the first half of the season out on loan to National League club Wealdstone. At the end of the season Bird was one of six players released by MK Dons.
Dagenham & Redbridge On 19 November 2022, Bird signed for National League club Dagenham & Redbridge on a non-contract basis. Bird made his debut that same day off the bench, scoring a late winner as his new side defeated Scunthorpe United.
Arbroath Bird signed a one-year contract with Arbroath in July 2023. He departed the club at the end of his contract.
Exeter City On 2 July 2024, Bird signed a one-year contract with EFL League One club Exeter City, with the option of a further year.
On 25 February 2025, Bird joined National League side Rochdale on loan for the remainder of the season.
Salford City On 26 June 2025, Bird signed for League Two side Salford City on a two-year deal for an undisclosed fee.
On 4 September 2026, Bird joined National League club Boreham Wood on an original one-month loan.
Career statistics
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueNational CupLeague CupOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsMilton Keynes Dons2017–18League One00000000002018–19League Two00000000002019–20League One00000000002020–21League One2010001Appearance(s) in EFL Trophy.2422021–22League One00—002121Total2010003363Hitchin Town (loan)2018–19SL Premier Division Central111——1Appearance(s) in Hertfordshire Charity Cup01212019–20SL Premier Division Central20———20Total131——10141Wealdstone (loan)2021–22National League8011—1Appearance(s) in FA Trophy0101Dagenham & Redbridge2022–23National League13210—10152Arbroath2023–24Scottish Championship33610422Appearance(s) in Scottish Challenge Cup24010Exeter City2024–25League One140310031202Rochdale (loan)2024–25National League9400—22116Salford City2025–26 League Two80001021111Career total10013725215912726
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