Matthew Harriott Explained

Matthew Harriott
Fullname:Matthew Anthony Harriott
Birth Date:23 September 1992
Birth Place:Luton, England
Position:Midfielder
Currentclub:Hendon FC
Clubnumber:13
Youthyears1:2009–2010
Youthclubs1:Luton Town
Youthyears2:2010–2011
Youthclubs2:Sheffield United
Years1:2010–2013
Clubs1:Sheffield United
Caps1:2
Goals1:0
Years2:2012
Clubs2:Burton Albion (loan)
Caps2:4
Goals2:0
Years3:2012–2013
Clubs3:Alfreton Town (loan)
Caps3:10
Goals3:0
Years4:2013–2014
Clubs4:Northampton Town
Caps4:5
Goals4:0
Years5:2013
Clubs5:→ Hayes & Yeading United (loan)
Caps5:4
Goals5:0
Years6:2014–2015
Clubs6:Hayes & Yeading United
Caps6:39
Goals6:1
Years7:2015–2016
Clubs7:Wealdstone
Caps7:17
Goals7:7
Years8:2016
Clubs8:Wilmington Hammerheads
Caps8:0
Goals8:0
Years9:2018-2019
Clubs9:Bedford Town
Caps9:10
Goals9:1
Years10:2018-2020
Clubs10:Hendon FC
Caps10:27
Goals10:5

Matthew Anthony "Matty" Harriott (born 23 September 1992) is a footballer who plays as a midfielder. He began his career with Sheffield United and has had spells on loan at Burton Albion, Alfreton Town and Hayes & Yeading United. He later played for Northampton Town. Born in England, Harriott was selected to represent Republic of Ireland at U19 level.

Club career

Sheffield United

Born in Luton, Harriott came through the youth ranks of Luton Town. He made a move to Sheffield United in August 2010. Progressing quickly with the Blades, he made his first team début for the Blades in the 84th minute of a 2–2 home match against Doncaster Rovers at Bramall Lane in early January 2011.[1] Having made only one further appearance for the Yorkshire club Harriott joined Football League Two side Burton Albion on a one-month loan deal in March 2012.[2] He made four appearances for the Brewers before returning to United after his loan spell was cut short following a change in managerial staff at Burton Albion.[3] The following season Harriott joined Alfreton Town on a months loan in November 2012,[4] which was later extended until 6 January 2013,[5] and again to the maximum 93 days allowed.[6] Having made 13 appearances for Alfreton, Harriott returned to United but after failing to break into the first team Harriott left the club in June 2013 after they failed to offer him a new contract.[7]

Northampton Town

After being released from the Blades, Harriott signed a one-year deal with Northampton Town on 30 August 2013.[8] In November 2013 Harriott joined Hayes & Yeading United on loan until 14 December 2013.[9]

International career

Harriott was selected for the Republic of Ireland Under 19s in January 2011.[10]

Career statistics

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Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonDivisionLeagueFA CupLeague CupOtherTotal
AppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Sheffield United2010–11Championship2000000020
2011–12League One0000101020
2012–13League One0000001010
Total2000102050
Burton Albion (loan)2011–12League Two4000000040
Alfreton Town (loan)2012–13Conference National100000030130
Northampton Town2013–14League Two5000001060
Hayes & Yeading (loan)2013–14Conference South4000000040
Career total250001060320

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Notes and References

  1. News: Sheffield Utd vs Doncaster. Sheffield United F.C.. 3 January 2011. 30 April 2011.
  2. News: Blades' Harriott Joins on One Month Loan Deal. Burton Albion F.C.. 6 March 2012. 6 March 2012.
  3. News: Bolton pals urged Blades new boy to Wander. https://archive.today/20130505075613/http://www.thestar.co.uk/news/bolton-pals-urged-blades-new-boy-to-wander-1-4382445. dead. 5 May 2013. 24 March 2012. Sheffield Star. 24 March 2012.
  4. News: Alfreton sign Matthew Harriott from Sheffield United. 12 November 2012. BBC Sport. 12 November 2012.
  5. News: Luton Town v Alfreton Town. 26 December 2012. Luton Today. 8 December 2012.
  6. News: Loan extended. 8 January 2013. Sheffield United F.C.. 8 January 2012.
  7. News: Retained list. 18 June 2013. Sheffield United F.C.. 18 June 2013.
  8. News: Northampton sign former Sheffield United midfielder. 30 August 2013. BBC Sport. 30 August 2013.
  9. News: Cobblers midfielder Harriott sent out on loan to Hayes & Yeading. 3 December 2013. Northampton Chronicle & Echo. 14 November 2013.
  10. News: U19 squad for Croatia double-header named. fai.ie. 25 January 2011. 30 April 2011.
  11. . Retrieved 21 March 2014.