Jonathan Paul "Jon" Macken (born 7 September 1977 in Blackley, Manchester) is an English-born Irish footballer who plays as a striker for Bamber Bridge.He began his career with Premier League side Manchester United in 1995 but was released two years later after failing to make a first-team appearance. He joined Preston North End for £250,000 and managed to notch up 63 goals in 189 league matches until his departure to Manchester City in 2002.