Jon Harley

Jon Harley (born 26 September 1979 in Maidstone, Kent) is an English former professional footballer.

Jon Harley
Personal information
Full name Jonathan Harley[1]
Date of birth (1979-09-26) 26 September 1979[1]
Place of birth Maidstone, England
Height 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)[1]
Position(s) Left back
Youth career
000?–1997 Chelsea
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1997–2001 Chelsea 30 (2)
2000 → Wimbledon (loan) 6 (2)
2001–2004 Fulham 25 (1)
2002–2003 → Sheffield United (loan) 9 (1)
2003 → Sheffield United (loan) 5 (0)
2004 → West Ham United (loan) 15 (1)
2004–2005 Sheffield United 48 (2)
2005 → Burnley (loan) 2 (0)
2005–2008 Burnley 117 (3)
2008–2010 Watford 75 (2)
2010–2012 Notts County 53 (0)
2011–2012 → Rotherham United (loan) 12 (0)
2012–2013 Portsmouth 23 (1)
2013 Maidstone United 6 (0)
Total 426 (15)
National team
1995–1997 England U16 4 (0)
2000 England U21 3 (0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

A left back, he played for Chelsea and Fulham in the Premier League, Wimbledon, Sheffield United, West Ham United, Burnley, Watford, Notts County Rotherham United and Portsmouth in the Football League, and in the Isthmian League for Maidstone United.

Early life

Harley grew up in the Maidstone suburb of Allington, attending Oakwood Park Grammar School and playing for the local junior team Castle Colts.[2]

Career

Chelsea

Harley started his career with Chelsea, making his debut against Derby County in April 1998. Despite some impressive performances, especially in the 1999–2000 season, during which he was a member of Chelsea's FA Cup winning squad, albeit as an unused substitute in the final, he was unable to establish himself in the London side. He ultimately made 42 appearances for Chelsea and scored two goals, both of which were winners in the 1999-2000 Premier League against future club Watford[3] and Leeds United.[4] He also had a loan spell with Wimbledon,[5] where he scored twice, both goals coming in a 4–0 win over Crewe Alexandra on his debut.[6] In his final season at Chelsea, Harley was third choice behind Celestine Babayaro and Graeme Le Saux.[7]

Fulham

He signed for newly promoted Fulham in August 2001 for £3.5million.[8] Harley was equally unable to establish himself in the Fulham side, despite a somewhat outstanding goal against Aston Villa, in which he beat Peter Enckelman with a 40-yard strike.[9] This was the only goal he achieved in 19 league starts over three seasons. He joined Sheffield United and later West Ham United on loan where he scored once, in a 3–3 draw against Sheffield United on his debut.[10]

Sheffield United

He joined Sheffield United permanently in June 2004 on a free transfer, playing regularly and scoring two goals.

Burnley

A year later he moved to Burnley in a deal for just £75,000 initially, with further payments linked to first-team appearances.[11]

Harley managed to establish himself as the club's first choice left-back, starting with a series of impressive performances. He is known for his attacking intent and often gets forward to offer support down the left-wing. Harley is also an excellent set-piece taker and was vital to many of Burnley's free-kick 'routines'. Despite his ability his form dipped mid-season, but later recovered to end the campaign with a number of solid performances, culminating in his winning the "Player of the Season" award. He remained almost ever-present during his second season with Burnley.

At the start of the 2007–08 season, Harley found himself playing in the unaccustomed position of left-sided midfielder or on the bench, replaced by new signing Stephen Jordan. An injury to Jordan allowed him to regain his place and this coincided with a run of much-improved results for Burnley. On 9 March 2008, however, Harley failed to agree a new deal with Burnley, signalling his intent to leave the club during the following summer.

Watford

On 17 July 2008 Harley signed a two-year-deal with Watford.[12] On 4 October 2008 he scored his first Watford league goal, scoring in the 12th minute in a home game against Preston North End. Watford went on to win the game 2–1.[13]

Notts County

On 14 July 2010 Harley signed for the Football League Two Champions Notts County on a two-year deal[14] and established himself as a regular member of the team in the 2010–11 season. In September 2011 he turned out for Australian A-League side Melbourne Victory in a bid to win a full-time contract,[15] the move, however, fell through.[16] In October 2011, he joined League Two side Rotherham United on a one-month emergency loan,[17][18] which was then extended in November to last until January 2012.[19]

In May 2012 he was released by the club, along with 12 other players.[20]

Portsmouth

On 16 August 2012, Harley signed for League One club Portsmouth on a short-term contract.[21] Harley made his debut in a League One match against AFC Bournemouth, the match ended 1–1. He scored his only goal for Portsmouth in a 2–1 defeat away to Stevenage on 24 October 2012. He was released alongside five other players on 15 January 2013.[22]

Maidstone United

On 13 March 2013 Harley signed for his hometown club Maidstone United on a non-contract basis, combining his time with the semi-professional club with working as a youth coach for the Chelsea Academy.[23]

Career statistics
As of match played 20 April 2013.
Club statistics
Club Season League FA Cup League Cup Other Total
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Chelsea 1997–98[24] Premier League 3000000030
1998–99[25] Premier League 0000100010
1999–2000[26] Premier League 17250004[lower-alpha 1]0262
2000–01[27] Premier League 100200000120
Total 302701040422
Wimbledon (loan) 2000–01[27] First Division 620000—62
Fulham 2001–02[28] Premier League 1001020—130
2002–03[29] Premier League 11140004[lower-alpha 2]0191
2003–04[30] Premier League 400000—40
Total 251502040361
Sheffield United (loan) 2002–03[29] First Division 91002000111
2003–04[30] First Division 500000—50
Total 141002000161
West Ham United (loan) 2003–04[30] First Division 151100000161
Sheffield United 2004–05[31] Championship 4425030—522
2005–06[32] Championship 400000—40
Total 4825030—562
Burnley (loan)
2005–06[32]
 Championship 200000—20
Burnley 3921020—422
2006–07[33] Championship 4511010—471
2007–08[34] Championship 3301010—350
Total 11933040—1263
Watford 2008–09[35] Championship 3712040—430
2009–10[36] Championship 3811010—401
Total 7523050—832
Notts County 2010–11[37] League One 39040301[lower-alpha 3]0470
2011–12[38] League One 14010001[lower-alpha 3]0160
Total 530503020630
Rotherham United (loan) 2011–12[38] League Two 120000000120
Portsmouth 2012–13[39] League One 231100020261
Maidstone United 2012–13[39] Isthmian Division One South 6000—0060
Career total 4261530020012048815
  1. Appearances in UEFA Champions League
  2. Appearances in UEFA Intertoto Cup
  3. Appearances in Football League Trophy

Honours

References
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  2. http://www.kentonline.co.uk/kent_messenger/sport/2013/march/14/jon_harley.aspx
  3. "Harley heads Chelsea home". BBC Sport. 26 February 2000. Retrieved 7 July 2013.
  4. "Harley scores as Leeds crash". BBC Sport. 1 April 2000. Retrieved 7 July 2013.
  5. Webster, Rupert. "DONS MOVE UP HARLEY'S STREET". Sky Sports.
  6. "Crewe 0-4 Wimbledon". BBC Sport. 21 October 2000. Retrieved 7 July 2013.
  7. "Harley seeks development". Fulham Official Website. 13 August 2001. Retrieved 10 April 2014.
  8. "Harley completes Fulham switch". BBC Sport. 8 August 2001. Retrieved 24 August 2011.
  9. "Harley's hammer floors Villa". BBC Sport. 16 February 2003. Retrieved 7 July 2013.
  10. "Sheff Utd 3–3 West Ham". BBC Sport. 17 January 2004. Retrieved 1 September 2009.
  11. "Harley completes Turf Moor move". BBC Sport. 30 August 2005. Retrieved 24 August 2011.
  12. "Defender Harley signs for Watford". BBC Sport. 18 July 2008. Retrieved 24 August 2011.
  13. "Watford 2–1 Preston". BBC Sport. 4 October 2008. Retrieved 1 September 2009.
  14. "Notts County agree deal for defender Jon Harley". BBC Sport. 14 July 2010. Retrieved 24 August 2011.
  15. Rugari, Vince (4 September 2011). "Victory on track". Melbourne Victory FC. Archived from the original on 7 September 2013. Retrieved 7 September 2013.
  16. "Jon Harley returns to Notts County". BBC Sport. 15 September 2011. Retrieved 15 September 2011.
  17. "Harley rides into Rotherham". themillers.co.uk. Rotherham United F.C. 14 October 2011. Archived from the original on 17 October 2011. Retrieved 7 September 2013.
  18. "Rotherham United sign Guy Branston and Jon Harley". BBC Sport. 14 October 2011. Retrieved 10 November 2011.
  19. "Rotherham extend Jon Harley's loan deal until January". BBC Sport. 10 November 2011. Retrieved 10 November 2011.
  20. "Curle Confirms Retained List". Notts county FC. 9 May 2012. Archived from the original on 11 May 2012. Retrieved 9 May 2012.
  21. "Portsmouth announce 10 new signing on short-term deals". BBC Sport. 16 August 2012. Retrieved 16 August 2012.
  22. "Portsmouth confirm six players have left the club". BBC Sport. Retrieved 15 January 2013.
  23. "Jon Harley signs for Maidstone". Maidstone United. Archived from the original on 19 March 2013. Retrieved 13 March 2013.
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  39. "Games played by Jon Harley in 2012/2013". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 10 April 2014.
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