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.

Matthew Harriott
Personal information
Full name Matthew Anthony Harriott
Date of birth (1992-09-23) 23 September 1992 (age 32)
Place of birth Luton, England
Position(s) Midfielder
Team information
Current team
Hendon FC
Number 13
Youth career
2009–2010 Luton Town
2010–2011 Sheffield United
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2010–2013 Sheffield United 2 (0)
2012Burton Albion (loan) 4 (0)
2012–2013Alfreton Town (loan) 10 (0)
2013–2014 Northampton Town 5 (0)
2013Hayes & Yeading United (loan) 4 (0)
2014–2015 Hayes & Yeading United 39 (1)
2015–2016 Wealdstone 17 (7)
2016 Wilmington Hammerheads 0 (0)
2018-2019 Bedford Town 10 (1)
2018-2020 Hendon FC 27 (5)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Club career

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Sheffield United

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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

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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

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

Career statistics

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As of 11 January 2014[11]
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season Division League FA Cup League Cup Other Total
Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Sheffield United 2010–11 Championship 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0
2011–12 League One 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 2 0
2012–13 League One 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0
Total 2 0 0 0 1 0 2 0 5 0
Burton Albion (loan) 2011–12 League Two 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0
Alfreton Town (loan) 2012–13 Conference National 10 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 13 0
Northampton Town 2013–14 League Two 5 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 6 0
Hayes & Yeading (loan) 2013–14 Conference South 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0
Career total 25 0 0 0 1 0 6 0 32 0

References

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  1. ^ "Sheffield Utd vs Doncaster". Sheffield United F.C. 3 January 2011. Retrieved 30 April 2011.
  2. ^ "Blades' Harriott Joins on One Month Loan Deal". Burton Albion F.C. 6 March 2012. Retrieved 6 March 2012.
  3. ^ "Bolton pals urged Blades new boy to Wander". Sheffield Star. 24 March 2012. Archived from the original on 5 May 2013. Retrieved 24 March 2012.
  4. ^ "Alfreton sign Matthew Harriott from Sheffield United". BBC Sport. 12 November 2012. Retrieved 12 November 2012.
  5. ^ "Luton Town v Alfreton Town". Luton Today. 8 December 2012. Retrieved 26 December 2012.
  6. ^ "Loan extended". Sheffield United F.C. 8 January 2012. Retrieved 8 January 2013.
  7. ^ "Retained list". Sheffield United F.C. 18 June 2013. Retrieved 18 June 2013.
  8. ^ "Northampton sign former Sheffield United midfielder". BBC Sport. 30 August 2013. Retrieved 30 August 2013.
  9. ^ "Cobblers midfielder Harriott sent out on loan to Hayes & Yeading". Northampton Chronicle & Echo. 14 November 2013. Retrieved 3 December 2013.
  10. ^ "U19 squad for Croatia double-header named". fai.ie. 25 January 2011. Retrieved 30 April 2011.
  11. ^ Matthew Harriott at Soccerbase. Retrieved 21 March 2014.
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