Mitchell Beeney Explained

Mitchell Beeney
Fullname:Mitchell Ryan Beeney[1]
Birth Date:3 October 1995[2]
Birth Place:Leeds, England
Position:Goalkeeper
Currentclub:Ashford United
Youthyears1:2004–2007
Youthclubs1:Gillingham
Youthyears2:2007–2015
Youthclubs2:Chelsea
Years1:2015–2018
Clubs1:Chelsea
Caps1:0
Goals1:0
Years2:2016
Clubs2:Newport County (loan)
Caps2:4
Goals2:0
Years3:2016–2017
Clubs3:Crawley Town (loan)
Caps3:1
Goals3:0
Years4:2018
Clubs4:Sligo Rovers (loan)
Caps4:16
Goals4:0
Years5:2018–2019
Clubs5:Sligo Rovers
Caps5:22
Goals5:0
Years6:2019–2020
Caps6:6
Goals6:0
Years7:2020
Clubs7:Cheshunt
Caps7:2
Goals7:0
Years8:2021–2022
Caps8:35
Goals8:0
Years9:2022
Clubs9:Horsham
Caps9:13
Goals9:0
Years10:2022–2023
Caps10:31
Goals10:0
Years11:2023
Clubs11:Dartford
Caps11:16
Goals11:0
Years12:2023–2024
Clubs12:Horsham
Caps12:3
Goals12:0
Years13:2024
Clubs13:Chatham Town
Caps13:11
Goals13:0
Years14:2024–
Clubs14:Ashford United
Caps14:0
Goals14:0
Nationalyears1:2013–2014
Nationalcaps1:4
Nationalgoals1:0
Club-Update:21:37, 7 May 2024 (UTC)
Ntupdate:12:10, 13 June 2023 (UTC)

Mitchell Ryan Beeney (born 3 October 1995) is an English professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for club Ashford United.

Club career

Chelsea

In 2007, Beeney joined Chelsea's academy from Gillingham, along with his brother Jordan. After becoming a key member of Chelsea's under-18 squad, Beeney was promoted up to the under-21 squad. On 10 May 2015, he was named on the bench to face Liverpool, remaining unused in the 1–1 draw at Stamford Bridge.[3]

Loan to Newport County

On 15 January 2016, Beeney joined League Two side Newport County on a one-month loan deal.[4] The next day, he made his professional debut in a 1–0 victory over York City at Bootham Crescent, therefore earning a clean sheet.[5] The loan period was extended on 18 February, to 16 April.[6] However, on 25 February 2016 Beeney was released from his loan by Newport manager Warren Feeney.

Loan to Crawley Town

On 23 June 2016, it was announced that Beeney would be joining League Two side Crawley Town until January 2017.[7] On 20 July 2016, it was announced that Beeney would wear the number one jersey ahead of Crawley Town's 2016–17 campaign.[8] Then later on he signed a one-year extension at Chelsea. On 30 August 2016, Beeney was given his first start in an EFL Trophy tie against Colchester United, after being used as a back-up to Yusuf Mersin. The game resulted in a 1–0 victory for the Reds, with James Collins scoring the only goal.[9] On 10 September 2016, Beeney made his league debut in a 2–1 away defeat against Stevenage.[10]

Loan to Sligo Rovers

On 22 February 2018, Beeney was announced as having signed on loan for Sligo Rovers of the League of Ireland until 30 June 2018.[11] A day later, he made his debut during their 2–1 home victory over Derry City, playing the full 90 minutes as Sligo Rovers claimed their first three points of the season.[12]

Sligo Rovers

After being released by Chelsea, Beeney re-signed for Rovers on a permanent deal.[13]

Non-league

Beeney signed for National League side Hartlepool on a short-term contract on 7 December 2019. He went on to make six league appearances before being released at the end of the 2019–20 season.[14] Following his departure from Pools, Beeney signed for Cheshunt.

In the 2021–22 season, Beeney made 36 league appearances for Bowers & Pitsea.[15]

On June 17, 2022, it was announced that he had signed for Isthmian League Premier Division side Horsham.[16]

On 31 October 2022, Beeney signed for Concord Rangers.[17]

On 13 June 2023, Beeney signed for Dartford.[18]

On 29 November 2023, it was confirmed that Beeney had left the club by mutual consent.

After re-joining Horsham in December 2023, he signed for Chatham Town on 10 February 2024.[19]

In July 2024, Beeney signed for Isthmian League South East Division side Ashford United.[20]

Personal life

Mitchell Beeney attended Imberhorne School in East Grinstead.He is the son of Mark Beeney.[21] His brother, Jordan, previously played for Charlton Athletic.

Career statistics

ClubSeasonLeagueNational CupLeague CupOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Chelsea2014–15Premier League0000000000
2015–16Premier League0000000000
2016–17Premier League0000000000
2017–18Premier League0000000000
Total0000000000
Newport County (loan)2015–16League Two4000000040
Crawley Town (loan)2016–17League Two1000003[22] 040
Sligo Rovers2018League of Ireland Premier Division250003010290
2019League of Ireland Premier Division130000000130
Total380003010420
Hartlepool United2019–20National League6010000070
Cheshunt2020–21Isthmian Premier Division2000001030
Bowers & Pitsea2021–22Isthmian Premier Division350500060460
Horsham2022–23Isthmian Premier Division130100020160
Concord Rangers2022–23National League South310000000310
Dartford2023–24National League South16010001[23] 0180
Horsham2023–24Isthmian Premier Division3000001040
Chatham Town2023–24Isthmian Premier Division110000050160
Career total160080302001910

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Squads for 2016/17 Premier League confirmed . Premier League . 1 September 2016 . 30 August 2017.
  2. Web site: Mitchell Beeney . 11v11.com . AFS Enterprises . 30 August 2017.
  3. News: Chelsea 1-1 Liverpool . BBC Sport . 10 May 2015.
  4. News: Beeney loan switch . Chelsea FC. 15 January 2016.
  5. News: York City 0-1 Newport County . Newport County . 16 January 2016.
  6. News: Loan extension for Beeney . Chelsea F.C. . 18 February 2016.
  7. News: Reds sign Chelsea keeper on loan . Crawley Town Official Site . 23 June 2016 . 24 July 2016.
  8. News: 2016-17 squad numbers . Crawley Town Official Site . 20 July 2016 . 24 July 2016.
  9. News: Report: Reds 1 Colchester 0 . Crawley Town Official Site . 30 August 2016 . 1 September 2016.
  10. News: Stevenage 2-1 Crawley Town . BBC Sport . 10 September 2016 . 11 September 2016.
  11. News: Beeney signs on loan from Chelsea . Sligo Rovers Official Site . 22 February 2018 . 22 February 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20180223052812/http://www.sligorovers.com/news/18/feb/beeney-signs-loan-chelsea . 23 February 2018 . dead .
  12. News: Sligo Rovers vs. Derry City . Soccerway . 23 February 2018 . 26 February 2018.
  13. News: Sligo Rovers to complete transfer incomings with re-signing of Mitchell Beeney from Chelsea . Irish Mirror . 15 June 2018.
  14. News: Hartlepool United Retain List . Hartlepool United Official Site . 18 May 2020.
  15. News: Mitchell Beeney . Football Web Pages.
  16. News: Dom swoops for former Chelsea keeper . Horsham FC . 17 June 2022 . 12 July 2022.
  17. News: Former Chelsea and Crawley Town keeper exits Horsham FC - but Di Paola moves quickly to bring in ex-Bognor favourite . Sussex Express . 31 October 2022 . 30 November 2022.
  18. Web site: NEW SIGNING : Mitchel Beeney. www.dartfordfc.com. 13 June 2023.
  19. Web site: CHATS SIGN MITCH BEENEY. www.chathamtownfc.com. 10 February 2024.
  20. Web site: BEENEY IN THE BAG. www.ashfordunitedfc.com. 5 July 2024. 6 July 2024.
  21. Web site: Building at the bridge - the next generation of Chelsea players.
  22. Appearance(s) in EFL Trophy
  23. One appearance in the Kent Senior Cup