James Hall (footballer) explained

James Hall
Fullname:Walter James Alonte Hall[1]
Birth Place:Glasgow, Scotland
Position:Center midfielder
Birth Date:July 16, 1989
Youthyears1:2003–2004
Youthclubs1:Rangers
Youthyears2:2004–2007
Youthclubs2:Everton
Years1:2007–2010
Clubs1:Everton
Years2:2016–2017
Clubs2:Meralco Manila
Years3:2017–2019
Clubs3:Davao Aguilas
Caps3:9
Years4:2021
Clubs4:Stallion Laguna
Nationalyears1:2017
Nationalteam1:Philippines
Nationalcaps1:2
Nationalgoals1:0
Manageryears1:2023–
Managerclubs1:Loyola (assistant)

James Hall (born July 16, 1989), is a former professional footballer who played as a center midfielder. He is a former Philippines national team player. He currently serves as an assistant coach of Philippines Football League club Loyola.

Club career

Everton

Hall spent his academy years in Everton from 2004 to 2007.[2]

In 2007, Hall signed his first professional contract with Everton after being with the club since the age of 14.[3] He was with the team until September 2010.

Meralco Manila

In 2016, after a six-year break from playing football, Hall moved to the Philippines and signed for United Football League club Loyola Meralco Sparks.[4] Due to limits in the transfer window, Hall's debut for Loyola was delayed for a further season. During the 2017 season, the UFL was discontinued to pave the way for the newly-formed Philippines Football League.[5] Loyola then decided to represent Manila and changed their club name to FC Meralco Manila.[6]

Davao Aguilas

During the midseason of the 2017 Philippines Football League, Hall moved to newly-formed club Davao Aguilas alongside Meralco Manila teammates Phil Younghusband and James Younghusband.[7] [8] Hall was an active member of Davao's roster and started in the final of the inaugural edition of the Copa Paulino Alcantara.[9] They went on to settle at second place after falling to Kaya-FC Iloilo in extra time, 1–0.[10] After two seasons, Davao Aguilas disbanded in 2019.[11]

Stallion Laguna

In May 2021, two years after being released by Davao, Hall joined Stallion Laguna. The 2021 Philippines Football League was later cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Hall played for Stallion during the 2021 Copa Paulino Alcantara.[12] They went on to finish third overall after defeating Dynamic Herb Cebu via penalties in the third-place play-off. He left the club in December 2021 and retired from playing professionally.

International career

Hall was born in Scotland to an English father and Filipina mother, making him eligible to represent England, Scotland or the Philippines at international level.

Philippines

After the Philippines national team rose to fame in the 2010 AFF Suzuki Cup, Hall was among the new players that were called up by the Philippines alongside his brother Ryan ahead of their 2012 AFC Challenge Cup qualifying matches against Mongolia.[13]

A few months later, Hall was again called up for the Philippines in a training camp held in Bahrain, in line with the national team's preparation for the second round of the 2014 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers. Hall played two unofficial games for the Philippines, starting both friendlies against the Bahrain U-23 national team and playing as a center midfielder.[14] [15] Hall suited up for the Philippines once more in the 2017 CTFA International Tournament.[16] [17] [18] He made his official debut for the Philippines in a 3–1 victory against Laos, coming in as a substitute, replacing Christian Lapas in the 82nd minute.[19] Hall picked up two official senior national team caps under caretaker coach Marlon Maro as they went on to finish second overall in the tournament.[20] [21]

Personal life

Hall was born in Glasgow, Scotland. His mother Helen Alonte hails from Bacolod, Negros Occidental while his father Andy Hall is from England.[22] Hall has two other siblings: Ryan, who is also a former footballer who now works as a DJ under the name DJ Ryan Hall and Margaret "Mags" Hall, who works as a model and is the wife of fellow Philippines international, Phil Younghusband.[23] [24]

Honors

Club

Davao Aguilas

National team

Philippines

Notes and References

  1. Web site: James Hall - Soccer player profile & career statistics. Global Sports Archive. 19 August 2024.
  2. Web site: ToffeeWeb - Everton Players: James Hall. 2021-07-30. www.toffeeweb.com. May 23, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220523152826/https://www.toffeeweb.com/players/past/academy/Hall.php. live.
  3. Web site: ToffeeWeb - Everton Reserves, 2007-08. 2021-07-30. www.toffeeweb.com. July 30, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210730184751/https://www.toffeeweb.com/season/07-08/reserves.php. live.
  4. News: Estrada. Kevin. Meralco Manila unveil new signings, enter second stint with Mizuno in time for the PFL. Dugout PH. 27 April 2017. 19 August 2024.
  5. Web site: 20 April 2017. PFL Launches on 21 April 2017. 30 July 2017. The Philippine Football Federation. en-US. 24 July 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210724113731/https://pff.org.ph/2017/04/20/pfl-launches-21-april-2017/. live.
  6. News: Guerrero. Bob. Philippines Football League previews: Voltes, Kaya, Meralco, Stallion. Rappler. 5 May 2017. 19 August 2024.
  7. Web site: Tupas. Cedelf P.. 27 March 2017. Aguilas hope to inspire football resurgence in mindanao. 30 July 2021. INQUIRER.net. en. 30 July 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210730123654/https://sports.inquirer.net/242462/aguilas-hope-inspire-football-resurgence-mindanao. live.
  8. Web site: Biantan. Jack. 24 June 2017. Biantan: San Miguel Corp. finally supports football. 30 July 2021. Sunstar. English.
  9. Web site: Carmen. Lorenzo del. 28 October 2018. Jovin Bedic strikes late as Kaya brings Copa Paulino Alcantara home to Iloilo. 30 July 2021. Tiebreaker Times. en-US. 31 July 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210731204724/https://tiebreakertimes.com.ph/tbt/jovin-bedic-strikes-late-kaya-brings-copa-paulino-alcantara-home-iloilo/132327. live.
  10. Web site: Estrada. Kevin. IT'S COMING HOME: Iloilo wins Copa after edging Davao in extra time thriller. 27 October 2018. 30 July 2021. www.dugout.ph. 30 July 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210730123004/https://www.dugout.ph/2018/10/its-coming-home-iloilo-wins-copa-after.html. live.
  11. Web site: Tupas. Cedelf P.. Davao pullout leaves PFL with 5 teams. 17 February 2021. 30 July 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20190217002622/https://sports.inquirer.net/331321/breaking-davao-pullout-leaves-pfl-with-5-teams . 17 February 2019.
  12. Web site: Facebook. 2022-01-14. www.facebook.com. January 14, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220114091935/https://www.facebook.com/WeArePFL/photos/4338176256232193. live.
  13. Web site: Galarpe. Ron. Azkals recruiting for better breeds. Powcast.net. 21 February 2011. 19 August 2024.
  14. Web site: Rosero. Earl Victor. Azkals meet Bahrain's Olympic team in 2nd friendly match. 18 July 2011. 30 July 2021. GMA News Online. en. May 20, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240520093807/https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/sports/content/226646/azkals-meet-bahrain-s-olympic-team-in-2nd-friendly-match/story/. live.
  15. Web site: Cadayona. R.. Azkals talo uli sa Bahrain. 20 July 2011. 30 July 2021. Philstar.com. 30 July 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210730123004/https://www.philstar.com/palaro/2011/07/20/707627/azkals-talo-uli-sa-bahrain. live.
  16. News: 28 November 2017. Philippines National Team in CTFA International Tournament - The Philippine Football Federation. en-US. The Philippine Football Federation. 30 July 2021. 24 July 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210724122452/https://pff.org.ph/2017/11/28/philippines-national-team-ctfa-international-tournament/. live.
  17. News: Guerrero. Bob. Azkals to join pocket tournament in Taiwan. 28 November 2017. 30 July 2021. Rappler. en. 26 December 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201226193153/https://www.rappler.com/sports/football/azkals-to-join-pocket-tournament-in-taiwan. live.
  18. Web site: Nicolas. Jino. 29 July 2017. Azkals to see action in Taiwan pocket tourney. 30 July 2021. BusinessWorld. en-US. 30 July 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210730122954/https://www.bworldonline.com/azkals-see-action-taiwan-pocket-tourney/. live.
  19. Web site: Match Report of Lao DPR vs Philippines - 2017-12-01. Global Sports Archive. 19 August 2023.
  20. News: Football: Azkals end Taipei campaign with loss to Timor-Leste. ABS-CBN News. 6 December 2017. 19 August 2024.
  21. News: BIGO:Azkals, talo sa Timor Leste sa Chinese Taipei Football Association International Tournament. Filipino. RMN News Nationwide. 6 December 2017. 19 August 2024.
  22. Web site: Olivares. Rick. 8 February 2021. Cast nearly complete for Azkals. 30 July 2021. Bleachers Brew. 30 July 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210730122954/http://bleachersbrew.blogspot.com/2011/02/cast-nearly-complete-for-azkals.html. live.
  23. Web site: Tuazon. Nikko. The dreamy English summer wedding of Phil Younghusband and Margaret Hall. PEP.ph. 27 August 2019. 19 August 2024.
  24. News: Almo. Nherz. LOOK: Phil Younghusband marries Margaret Hall in UK. GMA Network. 21 July 2019. 19 August 2024.

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