Max Harrop (born 30 June 1993) is an English football midfielder who plays for Curzon Ashton. He previously played for Bury in the Football League.

Max Harrop
Personal information
Date of birth (1993-06-30) 30 June 1993 (age 31)
Place of birth Oldham, England
Position(s) Midfielder
Team information
Current team
Stalybridge Celtic
Youth career
Liverpool
2009–2011 Bury
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2010–2013 Bury 8 (0)
2011–2012Blyth Spartans (loan) 5 (1)
2012–2013Hinckley United (loan) 12 (0)
2013Tamworth (loan) 2 (0)
2013–2015 Nantwich Town 43 (7)
2015 Ashton United 5 (1)
2015 Ramsbottom United 9 (1)
2016–2017 Nantwich Town 1 (1)
2017–2020 Altrincham 87 (11)
2020–2022 Curzon Ashton 6 (0)
2022-2023 Ashton United
2023- Stalybridge Celtic
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 16:26, 23 August 2023 (UTC)

Playing career

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Harrop spent his youth at the Liverpool Academy, but transferred to the Bury youth team as a teenager.[1] He was awarded the 'Promising Newcomer of the Season' award at the club for his progress in 2009–10.[2] He made his first team debut on 26 March 2011, replacing Kyle Bennett 79 minutes into a goalless draw with Port Vale at Vale Park.[3]

He signed a new two-year contract with Bury in June 2011.[4]

In December 2011 it was announced that Max had signed on a months loan with Conference North side Blyth Spartans.[5] He returned to Bury during February having been recalled by the parent club.

In October 2012 Harrop was sent out on loan again, this time to Conference North club Hinckley United,[6] scoring on his debut.

Nantwich Town

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On his release from Bury he joined Nantwich Town in the summer of 2013. He made his debut for The Dabbers against King's Lynn Town on 17 August 2013. Harrop scored his first goal against Stocksbridge Park Steels on 7 September 2013.

Ashton United

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On 14 March 2015, he signed for Ashton United. He scored his first goal against Rushall Olympic on 25 April 2015

Ramsbottom United

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In August, 2015, he left Ashton United for Ramsbottom United, joining his older brother Kyle Harrop. Max scored his first goal against Whitby Town on 26 August 2015.

Nantwich Town

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Harrop signed with Nantwich Town on 24 March, and marked his return by scoring the winning goal, coming off the bench against Barwell on 26 March.

Altrincham

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On 11 August 2017, Harrop signed for Altrincham, on the eve of their first game of the season.[7] In his first season with Altrincham, the club were champions of the Northern Premier League. He then secured promotion to the National league before departing.

Curzon Ashton

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On 27 August 2020, Harrop signed for Curzon Ashton.[8]

Return to Ashton and transfer to Stalybridge

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In the summer of 2022, Harrop re-signed for Ashton United. On 7 June 2023, he transferred to Stalybridge Celtic.[9]

References

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  1. ^ "Profile: Max Harrop". buryfc.co.uk. 3 August 2010. Archived from the original on 16 March 2012. Retrieved 26 March 2011.
  2. ^ Higginson, Marc (4 May 2010). "Dawson's double". Bury Times. Retrieved 26 March 2011.
  3. ^ "Port Vale 0 - 0 Bury". BBC Sport. 26 March 2011. Retrieved 26 March 2011.
  4. ^ "Contract Update". Bury FC. 21 June 2011. Archived from the original on 23 June 2011. Retrieved 21 June 2011.
  5. ^ "Loan Signing". Blyth Spartans AFC. 30 December 2011. Retrieved 30 December 2011.
  6. ^ "Two new faces at Greene King". Hinckley United Official. 5 October 2012. Retrieved 6 October 2012.
  7. ^ "Max Harrop | Altrincham Football Club".
  8. ^ "Getting to know: Max Harrop". Curzon Ashton FC. Retrieved 20 December 2020.
  9. ^ "Player Profile - Max Harrop". Stalybridge Celtic FC. Retrieved 23 August 2023.
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