Simon Hackney Explained

Simon Hackney
Fullname:Simon John Hackney[1]
Birth Date:1984 2, df=y
Birth Place:Stockport, England
Years1:2004–2005
Caps1:25
Goals1:9
Years2:2005–2009
Caps2:117
Goals2:17
Years3:2009–2011
Caps3:35
Goals3:1
Years4:2010
Clubs4:Morecambe (loan)
Caps4:8
Goals4:1
Years5:2011
Clubs5:Oxford United (loan)
Caps5:13
Goals5:0
Years6:2011–2012
Clubs6:Rochdale
Caps6:2
Goals6:0
Years7:2012
Caps7:4
Goals7:0
Years8:2012–2013
Caps8:1
Goals8:0
Years9:2013
Caps9:10
Goals9:0
Years10:2013–2014
Clubs10:Northwich Victoria
Caps10:3
Goals10:1
Club-Update:13:10, 23 April 2013 (UTC)

Simon John Hackney (born 5 February 1984) is an English former footballer who recently played for Northwich Victoria.

Club career

Carlisle United

Hackney joined Nantwich Town in November 2001,[2] leaving for Woodley Sports in the summer of 2003. He impressed on trial from the non-league outfit, scoring two goals in two games for the reserves, he signed for Carlisle United in February 2005. He made his debut for Carlisle as a substitute in Carlisle's 3–0 win away at Canvey Island he only made one more appearance for the season again as a sub in a loss against Forest Green Rovers. At the end of the season Carlisle were promoted to League Two, in the 2005–06 season he made many more appearances for Carlisle although most of them came after being brought into the game as a sub. He also scored his first professional goal in Carlisle's 5–0 win against Rushden & Diamonds he also scored a second goal in this game, these were 2 of the 6 goals he scored in his 30 league appearances this season that made him a key part of the promotion winning team. After helping Carlisle to gain their second successive promotion up to League One. During Carlisle's first season in league one Hackney was only able to make 18 appearances this was due to him picking up a serious injury to his knee cartilage in December, however in these 18 games he did manage to score two goals. Hackney managed to recover from his knee injury in time for the 2007–08 season which enabled him to make himself a key part of the team which led to him making 45 league appearances for the club scoring eight times including a vital goal to help Carlisle end Leeds United's undefeated start to the season and help them defeat Leeds 3–1. During the first half of the 2008–09 season he made 22 appearances for Carlisle but only managed to score one goal against Crewe Alexandra, however towards the middle of the season his form dropped slightly and Jeff Smith took his place in the starting line up. Colchester United made two enquires which were both rejected after one reportedly being £25,000 being called 'a mickey take', then Colchester came back with an improved 'six-figure' offer which Carlisle accepted on 26 January. During his time at Carlisle, Hackney made over 100 appearances for the club, helped them gain successive promotions and became a huge favourite with the fans.

Colchester United

Simon arrived at the Weston Homes Community Stadium during the January transfer window of 2009 for an undisclosed fee, believed to be in the region of £120,000 and immediately became a fans favourite with his skilful and exciting performances on the left wing for Colchester. He provided several assists in the opening games of the 2009–10 season, including 3 assists in the 7–1 victory versus Norwich City and the assist for the 2nd goal against Yeovil Town. Simon scored his first goal of the season with an injury time free kick against Leyton Orient at the end of a 2–1 home defeat in the League Cup 1st Round. He also scored in the FA Cup 1st Round against Bromley on 7 November 2009. After leaving the U's twice on loan to League Two clubs, it was clear his future lied away from Colchester United and subsequently he was released from his contract on 4 May 2011.

Morecambe

On 8 March 2010 Hackney joined Morecambe on a month-long loan,[3] which was later extended to 8 May with the option of the play-off games if needed.[4] Due to a 24-hour recall clause in the deal, Aidy Boothroyd recalled him back to Colchester on 15 April.[5]

Rochdale

On 24 June 2011 Hackney signed a one-year deal at Spotland. He had an incredible pre-season where he was the goal threat but an abdominal injury limited him to a total of 2 appearances in the league campaign.

On 5 July 2012, he joined Wrexham on trial along with ex Coventry City midfielder Kevin Thornton and former Tranmere Rovers goalkeeper Andy Coughlin.[6]

Halifax Town

On 14 September 2012 Hackney signed from Conference North side FC Halifax Town on a one-month trial, making his debut as a 60th-minute substitute a day later in a 5–0 victory over Gloucester City.

Hereford United

On 7 December 2012 Hackney signed for Hereford United but left the club on 8 January 2013 after only making one league appearance against Barrow.[7]

Stockport County

In February 2013, Hackney signed for Stockport County on non-contract terms.[8]

Northwich Victoria

In September 2013, Hackney signed for Northwich Victoria.[9]

Personal life

After retiring from football, Hackney qualified as a personal trainer and now runs a fitness business in Stockport.[10]

Career statistics

Club

Club performanceLeagueCupLeague CupContinentalTotal
Season Club LeagueApps GoalsApps GoalsApps GoalsApps GoalsApps Goals
EnglandLeagueFA CupLeague CupEuropeTotal
2004–05Woodley SportsNPL Division One259000000259
Woodley Sports Total259000000259
2004–05Carlisle UnitedConference National2000000020
2005–06League Two306101000326
2006–07League One182002000202
2007–08438202000478
2008–09221102000251
Carlisle United Total1151740700012617
2008–09Colchester UnitedLeague One170000000170
2009–10171311100213
2009–10Morecambe (loan)League Two8100000081
2010–11Colchester UnitedLeague One1010000020
2010–11Oxford United (loan)League One9000000090
Colchester United Total351411100403
2011–12RochdaleLeague One2000000000
Rochdale Total000000000!0
Career total1942781810021829

Honours

Carlisle United

2005–06[11]

Notes and References

  1. Book: Barry J. . Hugman . The PFA Footballers' Who's Who 2009–10 . 2009 . Mainstream Publishing . Edinburgh . 978-1-84596-474-0.
  2. Book: Chatwin, Michael . Nantwich Town in the North West Counties League : the complete record 1982-2007. 2016. 978-0-9563068-1-4. Nantwich, Cheshire. 945569749.
  3. https://archive.today/20120630214507/http://mobile.cu-fc.com/page/News/0,,10424~1987847,00.html CU FC News
  4. Web site: Shrimps extend Hackney loan deal. Morecambe FC. 11 February 2023. 6 April 2010. 14 April 2010. https://web.archive.org/web/20100414005854/http://www.morecambefc.com/page/NewsDetail/0,,10866~2016797,00.html. dead.
  5. Web site: Yahoo UK & Ireland - Sports News | Live Scores | Results.
  6. Web site: Andy Morrell hoping to entice Blackpool to friendly with Wrexham FC - Wrexham FC - Sport - Daily Post North Wales . 2012-07-06 . dead . https://archive.today/20130420004814/http://www.dailypost.co.uk/sport-news/wrexham-fc/2012/07/06/55578-31335253/ . 20 April 2013.
  7. Web site: Archived copy . 14 January 2013 . 3 March 2016 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160303224032/http://www.bluesqsouth.com/story/0,20970,5883_8315616,00.html . dead .
  8. News: Stockport sign midfielder Hackney. BBC Sport.
  9. https://archive.today/20130923000421/http://www.northwichvics.co.uk/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1109:lee-ashcroft-has-made-a-number-of-changes-this-week-to-the-playing-squad&catid=35:club-announcements&Itemid=107 Lee Ashcroft has made a number of changes this week to the playing squad
  10. News: Former Carlisle United star Simon Hackney's story: 'It's the right time to speak about everything..'. Carlisle News & Star.
  11. Web site: Tier Four (League Two) Honours . Coludaybyday.co.uk.
  12. News: Carlisle 1–2 Swansea . BBC Sport . 2 April 2006 . 17 March 2024.