Harvey Rodgers Explained

Harvey Rodgers
Fullname:Harvey James Rodgers[1]
Birth Date:20 October 1996[2]
Birth Place:Selby, England
Height:1.88m (06.17feet)
Position:Defender
Currentclub:Grimsby Town
Clubnumber:5
Youthyears1:–2015
Youthclubs1:Hull City
Years1:2015–2017
Clubs1:Hull City
Caps1:0
Goals1:0
Years2:2017
Clubs2:Accrington Stanley (loan)
Caps2:19
Goals2:1
Years3:2017–2018
Clubs3:Fleetwood Town
Caps3:0
Goals3:0
Years4:2018–2023
Clubs4:Accrington Stanley
Caps4:108
Goals4:4
Years5:2018–2019
Clubs5:Hartlepool United (loan)
Caps5:4
Goals5:0
Years6:2023–
Clubs6:Grimsby Town
Caps6:44
Goals6:1
Club-Update:08:26, 19 August 2024 (UTC)

Harvey James Rodgers (born 20 October 1996) is an English professional footballer who plays as a defender for club Grimsby Town.

A product of the Hull City academy, he spent time on loan with Accrington Stanley before signing for Fleetwood Town permanently in 2017. He rejoined Stanley after only six months with Fleetwood and has since spent time on loan with Hartlepool United.

Career

Hull City

Rodgers came through the youth ranks at Hull City and signed his first professional contract at the beginning of the 2015–16 season, Hull were promoted to the Premier League at the end of his first full season, however he did not play a single first team game.

In January 2017 Rodgers joined Accrington Stanley on loan with fellow Hull City player Jonathan Edwards,[3] He made his league debut against Carlise United.[4]

At the end of the 2016-17 season, Hull City announced that they were offering a new contract to Rodgers.[5]

Fleetwood Town

In July 2017 Rodgers signed for Fleetwood Town, turning down a new contract with Hull.[6] Rodgers stated that he was "buzzing" that manager Uwe Rosler had wanted to sign him.[7]

On his debut for Fleetwood he was sent off in an EFL Cup defeat to Carlisle United, this would be his only appearance for the club.[8]

Accrington Stanley

On 31 January 2018, Rodgers returned to Accrington Stanley for an undisclosed fee, signing a two-year deal, upon signing he stated "I am buzzing to be back. I loved every minute of my time, it was my first club away from Hull so it was special,"[9]

In December 2018 Rodgers joined National League side Hartlepool United on loan.[10]

Following a run of five-goals during the 2022–23 season, Rodgers said he was relishing playing boyhood favourites Leeds United in the FA Cup, and joked that he had already practiced his goal celebration. [11] He played the full 90 minutes in a 3–1 defeat.[12]

On 9 July 2021, Rodgers signed a new two-year deal to keep him with the club until the end of the 2022–23 season.[13]

On 20 May 2023, Accrington announced their retained list and confirmed that they were in discussions with Rodgers over a new contract.[14]

Grimsby Town

On 23 June 2023, Rodgers signed for Grimsby Town on a three-year contract, having turned down a new offer from Accrington.[15]

Personal life

He is a Leeds United supporter.[16] son of Kirsty Rodgers and David Rodgers

Career statistics

Club

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeagueFA CupLeague CupOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Accrington Stanley (loan)2016–17League Two191100000201
Fleetwood Town2017–18League One0000104050
Accrington Stanley2017–18League Two5000000050
2018–19League One6000100070
2019–20League One6000002080
2020–21League One280000010290
2021–22League One220002020260
2022–23League One414501062536
Total108450401121286
Hartlepool United (loan)2018–19National League4000002060
Grimsby Town2023–24League Two421201020471
2024-25League Two2000100030
Total441202020501
Career total175680701922098

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Notification of shirt numbers: Accrington Stanley . English Football League . 1 . 16 September 2020.
  2. Web site: Profile. 14 February 2017. 11v11.
  3. Web site: Coley snaps up Hull loanees . accringtonstanley.co.uk . 2017-01-03.
  4. Web site: Four changes for Stanley . accringtonstanley.co.uk . 2017-01-21.
  5. Web site: Jackson . William . 2017-06-13 . City set to lose promising centre-back to League One side . 2023-06-28 . HullLive . en.
  6. Web site: Harvey Rodgers: Fleetwood Town sign Hull City defender. BBC. 8 August 2017 . 14 August 2017.
  7. Web site: Town complete signing of Harvey Rodgers from Hull City . 2023-06-28 . www.fleetwoodtownfc.com . en-gb.
  8. Web site: Fleetwood 1-2 Carlisle. BBC. 8 August 2017 . 14 August 2017.
  9. News: Accrington sign Rodgers from Fleetwood . en-GB . BBC Sport . 2023-06-28.
  10. Web site: Harvey Rodgers Joins Pools on Loan - News - Hartlepool United . 14 December 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20181215022110/https://www.hartlepoolunited.co.uk/news/2018/december/141218-hartlepool-united-sign-accrington-stanley-defender-harvey-rodgers-on-one-month-loan-deal/ . 15 December 2018 . dead .
  11. https://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/sport/football/leeds-united/leeds-united-fan-on-special-celebration-plans-if-he-scores-against-whites-for-accrington-stanley-4004733
  12. Web site: Accrington Stanley vs Leeds United on 28 Jan 23 - Match Centre - Accrington Stanley . 2023-06-28 . www.accringtonstanley.co.uk.
  13. Web site: NEW CONTRACT: Rodgers to remain a Red for a further two years . 2023-06-28 . www.accringtonstanley.co.uk . en-gb.
  14. Web site: UPDATE: Retained list . 2023-06-28 . www.accringtonstanley.co.uk . en-gb.
  15. Web site: 2023-06-23 . Rodgers joins on three-year deal - Grimsby Town Football Club . 2023-06-28 . gtfc.co.uk . en-GB.
  16. Web site: 2023-01-27 . Leeds fan Harvey Rodgers out to cause an FA Cup upset with Accrington Stanley . 2023-06-28 . The Independent . en.