Ashley Harris Explained

Ashley Harris
Fullname:Ashley Grant Harris[1]
Birth Date:9 December 1993
Birth Place:Waterlooville, England[2]
Height:[3]
Position:Striker / Winger
Currentclub:Bosham
Youthyears1:2002–2012
Youthclubs1:Portsmouth
Years1:2012–2014
Clubs1:Portsmouth
Caps1:32
Goals1:3
Years2:2013
Clubs2:→ Havant & Waterlooville (loan)
Caps2:2
Goals2:0
Years3:2013
Clubs3:Chelmsford City (loan)
Caps3:3
Goals3:0
Years4:2014
Clubs4:Bognor Regis Town (loan)
Caps4:6
Goals4:0
Years5:2014–2015
Caps5:0
Goals5:0
Years6:2014–2015
Clubs6:Horndean (dual contract)
Caps6:2
Goals6:3
Years7:2016–17
Clubs7:Moneyfields
Caps7:15
Goals7:1
Years8:2023–24
Clubs8:Bosham
Caps8:20
Goals8:18
Club-Update:15:32, 28 September 2023 (UTC)

Ashley Grant Harris (born 9 December 1993) is an English footballer who plays for AFC Portchester as a striker or winger.

Early life

Harris was born in Waterlooville, Hampshire and attended Purbrook Junior School.[4]

Club career

Portsmouth

Harris started his career with Portsmouth and signed two-year scholarship in July 2010.[5] He progressed through reserve and academy sides and made his senior competitive debut on 20 March 2012 as a substitute for David Norris and nearly scored in a 4–1 victory against Birmingham City in a Championship fixture.[6] [7]

His second appearance was also as a substitute, he came on for Luke Varney in the 46th minute in a 4–3 victory over Doncaster Rovers, a result which relegated Doncaster.[8] Harris got his first competitive start against Derby County, with Portsmouth relegated following the result.[9]

Harris signed a two-year professional contract at Portsmouth in July 2012.[10] He scored his first goal for the club on 25 August 2012, in a 4–2 defeat to Carlisle United.[11] He then scored the opening goal of the game against Crawley, Portsmouth went on to win 3–0.

On 12 September 2013, Harris was loaned to Havant & Waterlooville.[12] A month later, he joined Chelmsford City in the same predicament.[13]

On 4 March 2014, Harris joined Bognor Regis Town on a one-month loan.[14] On 9 May 2014, he was released by Pompey along with 8 other players.

Gosport / Horndean

On 10 October 2014, Harris signed with Conference South side Gosport Borough until the end of the season. On 14 November Harris dual signed with Horndean, meaning he can play for Gosport and Horndean as they're in different leagues.[15] He scored 3 goals for Horndean in a 5–2 win over Fareham Town FC in the Wessex League Cup.[16]

Moneyfields

In 2016, Harris signed for Moneyfields in the Wessex Football League.[17]

Bosham

After a period out of the game, Harris signed for Southern Combination Football League side Bosham, in the summer of 2023 - where he scored 20 goals in all competitions. [18]

Career statistics

.[19]

Club Season League Cup League Cup Other Total
Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Portsmouth2011–12500050
2012–13263001020293
2013–1410000010
Subtotal323001020353
Havant and Waterlooville (loan)2013–142000000020
Subtotal20000020
Chelmsford City (loan)2013–143000000030
Subtotal30000030
Bognor Regis (loan)2013–146000000060
Subtotal60000060
2014–150000001010
Subtotal0000001010
2014–152300002346
Subtotal2300002346
2016–17151000000151
Subtotal151000000151
2023-2420183200002320
Subtotal20183200002320
Career total 80 25 3 2 1 0 5 3 89 30

a. Includes other competitive competitions, including the Football League Trophy.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Professional Retain List & Free Transfers . . 4 September 2013. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20140802074454/http://www.football-league.co.uk/staticFiles/4e/bd/0%2C%2C10794~179534%2C00.pdf . 2 August 2014 .
  2. Book: Glenda. Rollin. Jack. Rollin. Sky Sports Football Yearbook 2012–2013. 2012. Headline. London. 978-0-7553-6356-8. 514. 43rd.
  3. News: Ashley Harris Profile . portsmouthfc.co.uk . Portsmouth F.C. . 3 March 2012 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20120402215030/http://www.portsmouthfc.co.uk/player/first-team/Ashley-17.aspx . 2 April 2012 .
  4. News: Appleton tips Harris for bright Pompey future . . . 22 March 2012 . 23 March 2012 .
  5. News: Pompey unveil new Scholars . portsmouthfc.co.uk . Portsmouth F.C. . 15 July 2010 . 20 March 2012 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20120225005251/http://www.portsmouthfc.co.uk/LatestNews/news/Pompey-Unveil-New-Scholars-1130.aspx . 25 February 2012 .
  6. News: Portsmouth came from a goal down to beat 10-man Birmingham City and move to within five points of safety. . BBC Sport . 20 March 2012 . 20 March 2012 .
  7. News: Pompey 4 Birmingham 1 . portsmouthfc.co.uk . Portsmouth F.C. . 20 March 2012 . 20 March 2012 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20120323045654/http://www.portsmouthfc.co.uk/LatestNews/news/Pompey-4-Birmingham-1-3254.aspx . 23 March 2012 .
  8. News: Doncaster 3 Pompey 4 . portsmouthfc.co.uk . Portsmouth F.C. . 14 April 2012 . 15 April 2012 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20120416184021/http://www.portsmouthfc.co.uk/LatestNews/news/Doncaster-3-Pompey-4-3340.aspx . 16 April 2012 .
  9. News: Portsmouth 1–2 Derby County . BBC Sport . 21 April 2012 . 22 April 2012 .
  10. News: Harris signs new deal . portsmouthfc.co.uk . Portsmouth F.C. . 2 July 2012 . 2 July 2012 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20120704231532/http://www.portsmouthfc.co.uk/LatestNews/news/Harris-Signs-New-Deal-3502.aspx . 4 July 2012 .
  11. News: Carlisle defeated Portsmouth in a six-goal thriller at Brunton Park. . BBC Sport . 25 August 2012 . 25 August 2012 .
  12. http://www.havantandwaterloovillefc.co.uk/news/article/ashley-harris-on-loan-with-the-hawks.html Ashley Harris on loan with the Hawks)
  13. http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/12040/9001022/pompey-duo-sign-for-chelmsford Pompey duo sign for Chelmsford
  14. Web site: Harris Completes Bognor Switch . Portsmouth FC . 4 March 2014.
  15. 533225508251901952. Horndean_FC. Big news from @Horndean_FC @AshleyHarris09 signs this morning from @GosportBoroFC as a duel signing #UPTHEDEANS . 14 November 2014.
  16. Web site: The Fareham Town FC website is no longer available.
  17. Web site: Pike hoping Carmichael can commit to Borough. Portsmouth News. 22 July 2016. 4 October 2016.
  18. Web site: How Bosham have helped ex-Portsmouth championship starlet. Portsmouth News. 28 September 2023. 28 September 2023.
  19. News: A. Harris . Soccerway . Global Sports Media . 20 March 2012 .