Josh Harrop Explained

Josh Harrop
Fullname:Joshua Andrew Harrop[1]
Birth Date:15 December 1995[2]
Birth Place:Stockport, England
Height:1.77m (05.81feet)[3]
Position:Attacking midfielder
Youthyears1:2012–2016
Youthclubs1:Manchester United
Years1:2016–2017
Caps1:1
Goals1:1
Years2:2017–2022
Caps2:83
Goals2:7
Years3:2021
Clubs3:Ipswich Town (loan)
Caps3:15
Goals3:0
Years4:2022
Clubs4:Fleetwood Town (loan)
Caps4:5
Goals4:0
Years5:2022–2023
Caps5:2
Goals5:0
Years6:2024
Caps6:13
Goals6:0
Nationalyears1:2014
Nationalcaps1:3
Nationalgoals1:0
Club-Update:22:19, 28 July 2024 (UTC)
Ntupdate:17:31, 14 May 2017 (UTC)

Joshua Andrew Harrop (born 15 December 1995) is an English professional footballer who most recently played as a midfielder for club Cheltenham Town.

Club career

Manchester United

Harrop marked his senior debut with a goal for United against Crystal Palace on the last day of the 2016–17 Premier League season, the first of a 2–0 win.[4] His goal made him Manchester United's 100th different scorer in the Premier League. After finishing the season as the under-23 side's top scorer with 10 goals, Harrop rejected a contract offer from the club in June 2017.[5]

Preston North End

On 23 June 2017, Preston North End announced Harrop would join on 3 July, signing a four-year contract for an undisclosed compensation agreement.[6] On 29 September 2018, during a 3–2 loss to West Bromwich Albion, Harrop suffered an anterior cruciate ligament injury, which kept him out for the rest of the season.[7] He made his return in August 2019, coming off the bench to score in a 4–0 win over Bradford City in the first round of the 2019–20 EFL Cup.[8] He also scored in his next two matches, a 3–1 home win over Stoke City in the league[9] and a 2–2 draw at home to Hull City in the second round of the EFL Cup, in which he also provided an assist and scored in the subsequent penalty shoot-out.[10]

In January 2021, Harrop joined League One club Ipswich Town on loan.[11] Harrop made 15 appearances during his loan spell at Ipswich.

On 27 January 2022, Harrop joined League One side Fleetwood Town on loan until the end of the 2021–22 season.[12]

Harrop was placed on the transfer list on 7 May 2022 at the conclusion of the 2021–22 season.[13] On 1 September 2022, Harrop had his contract terminated by mutual consent.[14]

Northampton Town

On 12 December 2022, Harrop joined League Two side Northampton Town on a short-term contract.[15]

Cheltenham Town

On 22 January 2024, Harrop joined League One club Cheltenham Town on a short-term contract until the end of the season. He will be hoping to progress under Darrell Clarke.[16]

International career

Harrop received his first call up to the England U20 squad in September 2014.[17] He won three caps for the under-20s in 2014.[18]

Career statistics

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeagueFA CupLeague CupOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Manchester United2016–17Premier League1100000011
Preston North End2017–18Championship3821200394
2018–19EFL ChampionshipChampionship800030110
2019–20Championship3251132368
2020–21Championship50003181
2021–22Championship00100010
2022–23Championship00000000
Total8373393009513
Ipswich Town (loan)2020–21League One150000000150
Fleetwood Town (loan)2021–22League One5000000050
Northampton Town2022–23League Two2000000020
Cheltenham Town2023–24League One130000000130
Career total119833930013114

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Notification of shirt numbers: Preston North End . English Football League . 56 . 24 September 2020.
  2. Web site: Josh Harrop . 11v11 . 8 October 2017.
  3. News: Player Profile: Josh Harrop . premierleague.com . Premier League . 4 June 2017 .
  4. Web site: Shamoon . Hafez . Manchester United 2–0 Crystal Palace . BBC Sport . BBC . 21 May 2017 . 21 May 2017.
  5. Web site: Adam . Marshall . United midfielder Harrop to join Preston . ManUtd.com . Manchester United . 23 June 2017 . 23 June 2017 .
  6. News: Preston North End agree to sign Manchester United forward Josh Harrop . pnefc.net . Preston North End FC . 23 June 2017 . 23 June 2017 .
  7. News: Josh Harrop: Preston North End midfielder out for the season after knee injury . BBC Sport . 1 October 2018 . 12 July 2022 .
  8. News: Dave . Seddon . Preston North End midfielder Josh Harrop will get a big shot of confidence after coming off the bench to score against Bradford . Lancashire Post . National World Publishing . 14 August 2019 . 12 July 2022 .
  9. News: Preston North End 3-1 Stoke City: Jack Butland makes two errors in Potters loss . BBC Sport . 21 August 2019 . 12 July 2022 .
  10. News: Preston North End 2-2 Hull City: Alan Browne sends North End through in shootout . BBC Sport . 27 August 2019 . 12 July 2022 .
  11. Web site: Stuart . Watson . Town complete loan deal for Preston attacker Harrop . . 20 January 2021 . 20 January 2021 .
  12. Web site: Town sign forward Josh Harrop on loan from Preston. fleetwoodtownfc.com. 27 January 2022. 27 January 2022.
  13. Web site: Preston North End Retained List Confirmed .
  14. Web site: Josh Harrop Leaves Preston North End. pnefc.net. 1 September 2022. 1 September 2022.
  15. Web site: Josh Harrop signs for Northampton Town . Northampton Town FC . 12 December 2022 . 15 December 2022.
  16. Web site: Josh Harrop is a Robin. www.ctfc.com. 22 January 2024. 22 January 2024.
  17. Web site: Joshua Harrop called up to England Under-20s with James Wilson and Ben Pearson . 1 September 2014 . 24 January 2021 . The Peoples Person .
  18. Web site: Town complete Harrop signing. 20 January 2021 . 24 January 2021 . TWTD .