Ben Hinchliffe

Ben Hinchliffe (born 9 October 1987) is an English professional goalkeeper who plays for National League side Stockport County.

Not to be confused with Ben Hinchliffe (footballer, born 1997).

Ben Hinchliffe
Hinchliffe celebrating with the National League North trophy in 2019.
Personal information
Date of birth (1987-10-09) 9 October 1987
Place of birth Preston, England
Position(s) Goalkeeper
Club information
Current team
 Stockport County
Number 1
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2006–2007 Preston North End 0 (0)
2006 → Kendal Town (loan) (0)
2007 → Tranmere Rovers (loan) 2 (0)
2007–2008 Derby County (0)
2008–2009 Oxford United (0)
2009 Worcester City (0)
2009 Kendal Town
2009–2011 Bamber Bridge
2011–2012 Northwich Victoria 42 (0)
2012–2016 AFC Fylde
2016– Stockport County 214 (0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 20:22, 9 November 2019 (UTC)

Footballing career

Preston North End

In April 2006, Hinchliffe was given a one-year professional contract with Preston North End after impression in the youth and reserve teams.[1] Despite being given a squad number, he was loaned out to Northern Premier League Premier Division outfit Kendal Town at the start of the 2006–07 season. Hinchliffe made 10 appearances, giving some impressive performances before returning to Deepdale in October 2006, and needed knee surgery after picking an injury.[2]

Tranmere Rovers

On recovery, in February 2007, Hinchliffe joined League One team Tranmere Rovers on loan originally for one month as cover after John Achterberg picked up a knee injury,[3] though this was twice extended, initially for another month[4] and then until the end of the season.[5] Hinchliffe made his Tranmere and Football League début on 28 April 2007, as a 21st minute Substitute in the 1–1 draw versus Crewe Alexandra, following fellow goalkeeper Gavin Ward's dismissal for handling outside the box.,[6] Hinchliffe made his full a week later in a 3–1 victory versus Brentford.,[7] his last game at the club. Upon his return to Preston, Hinchliffe was released, along with five other players, on 8 May 2007.[8]

Derby County

On 10 July 2007, Hinchliffe joined newly promoted Premier League side Derby County on a two-year contract, teaming up with former Preston North End manager Billy Davies. He was released from his contract at the end of the 2007/08 season by new manager Paul Jewell.

Move into Non-League

He subsequently joined Oxford United on non-contract terms.[9] After leaving Oxford, Hinchliffe spent time playing for Worcester City and again for Kendal Town[10] before joining Bamber Bridge. In June 2011 he joined Northwich Victoria.[11] He moved on to AFC Fylde in May 2012.[12] In May 2016, Hinchliffe joined Stockport County[13] and kept 29 clean sheets in his first two seasons with the club.[14]

Honours

Team

Individual

References
  1. "Preston offer contracts to trio". BBC Sport. 26 April 2006. Retrieved 28 April 2007.
  2. "Preston midfielder in Kendal move". BBC Sport. 18 October 2006. Retrieved 28 April 2007.
  3. "Tranmere snap up Preston keeper". BBC Sport. 24 February 2007. Retrieved 28 April 2007.
  4. "Tranmere keep PNE keeper on loan". BBC Sport. 22 March 2007. Retrieved 28 April 2007.
  5. "Hinchliffe extends Tranmere stay". Sporting Life. 24 April 2007. Archived from the original on 30 September 2007. Retrieved 28 April 2007.
  6. "Crewe 1–1 Tranmere". BBC Sport. 28 April 2007. Retrieved 28 April 2007.
  7. "Tranmere 3–1 Brentford". BBC Sport. 5 May 2007. Retrieved 7 May 2007.
  8. "Preston boss lets five players go". BBC Sport. 8 May 2007. Retrieved 8 May 2007.
  9. "Foster signs new Oxford contract". BBC Sport. 29 July 2008. Retrieved 30 July 2008.
  10. "Latest Transfers". Non League Daily. 29 November 2009. Archived from the original on 4 October 2012. Retrieved 23 July 2011.
  11. "Northwich Victoria agree transfer of Ben Hinchliffe from Bamber Bridge". Northwich Guardian. 23 July 2011. Retrieved 11 June 2011.
  12. "Coasters Sign Keeper Hincliffe". NonLeagueDaily.com. 17 May 2012. Archived from the original on 16 May 2012. Retrieved 17 May 2012.
  13. "Stockport County sign experienced AFC Fylde goalkeeper". Quays News. Archived from the original on 1 August 2018. Retrieved 1 August 2018.
  14. "Ben Hinchliffe - Player Profile". StockportCounty.com. Retrieved 1 August 2018.
  15. Lomas, John (8 June 2015). "Conference North Team of the Year". Mansfield and Ashfield Chad. London: Johnston Press. Archived from the original on 4 January 2017. Retrieved 4 January 2017.
  16. "Trio Win Awards". AFC Fylde. 11 June 2016. Retrieved 4 January 2017.
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