Ryan Harley

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Ryan Harley
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Harley playing for Exeter City in 2015
Personal information
Full name Ryan Bernard Harley
Date of birth (1985-01-22) 22 January 1985 (age 39)
Place of birth Bristol, England
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Position(s) Midfielder
Team information
Current team
Exeter City
Number 7
Youth career
Bristol City
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2003–2006 Bristol City 2 (0)
2005 Forest Green Rovers (loan) 3 (0)
2006–2007 Weston-super-Mare (—)
2007–2011 Exeter City 108 (22)
2011 Swansea City 0 (0)
2011 Exeter City (loan) 21 (4)
2011–2013 Brighton & Hove Albion 18 (2)
2013 Milton Keynes Dons (loan) 8 (0)
2013–2015 Swindon Town 21 (1)
2014–2015 Exeter City (loan) 7 (0)
2015– Exeter City 31 (8)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 14:01, 19 August 2015 (UTC)

Ryan Harley (born 22 January 1985) is an English professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Exeter City in League Two.

Playing career

Bristol City

Born in Bristol, Harley began his career with hometown club Bristol City. On 28 August 2004, Harley made his professional debut in a 3–0 loss against Port Vale at Vale Park in League One.[1]

During the 2005–06 season, Harley was loaned to then Conference National side Forest Green Rovers. He made only 3 appearances for Rovers before returning to Bristol City.[2]

Weston-super-Mare

In October 2006, Harley signed for Conference South side Weston-super-Mare.

Exeter City

In November 2007, Harley signed for Conference side Exeter City. He made his debut for the Grecians on 4 March 2008, coming on as a substitute for Andrew Taylor in a 2–2 draw against Crawley Town.[3]

Harley's goal in the second leg of Exeter's play-off semi-final sparked a memorable comeback against rivals Torquay United. The victory took the Grecians to the play-off final at Wembley where they were promoted back to the Football League.[3]

On 16 January 2010, Harley scored both goals against Leeds United in a 2–0 victory at St. James Park.[4]

Harley scored the vital goal in the final game of the 2009–10 season against Huddersfield Town. The victory ensured Exeter's position in League One for the forthcoming season.[5]

Swansea City

On 21 January 2011, Harley signed for the then Championship side Swansea City on a free transfer. He was loaned back to Exeter for the remainder of the 2010–11 season. In spite of the move, Harley would not make an appearance for the Swans.[6]

Swansea beat Reading in the Championship play-off final on 30 May 2011 to progress to the Premier League.

Brighton & Hove Albion

On 22 August 2011, Harley joined Championship side Brighton & Hove Albion on a 3-year deal for an undisclosed fee.[7]

Harley made his debut at home in a 1–0 victory against Sunderland in the League Cup.[8] He made his league debut against Peterborough United, scoring the second goal in a 2–0 win with a spectacular 30-yard free-kick.[9]

In December 2012, Harley joined League One side MK Dons on loan for the remainder of the 2012–13 season.[10] He made 11 appearances and scored 1 goal for the Dons.

Swindon Town

Harley completed a free transfer to League One side Swindon Town on 26 July 2013 after his contract at Brighton was terminated.[11] He made 25 appearances and scored 4 goals during the 2013–14 season for the Robins.

Return to Exeter City

On 20 November 2014 Harley was loaned to his former club Exeter City until January. He had previously trained with the club during the season.[12]

On 12 January 2015 Exeter signed Harley to an 18-month deal after his contract was cancelled by Swindon.[13]

Career statistics

As of match played 28 November 2015
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League FA Cup League Cup Other[lower-alpha 1] Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Bristol City 2004–05[14] League One 2 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 3 0
2005–06[15] League One 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total 2 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 3 0
Forest Green Rovers (loan) 2005–06[15] Conference 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0
Weston-super-Mare 2006–07 Conference South
Total
Exeter City 2007–08[3] Conference 12 1 0 0 0 0 3[lower-alpha 2] 1 15 2
2008–09[16] League Two 31 4 1 0 1 0 1 1 34 5
2009–10[17] League One 44 10 2 0 1 0 0 0 47 10
2010–11[18] League One 21 6 1 0 1 2 3 3 25 11
Total 108 22 4 0 3 1 7 5 122 28
Swansea City 2011 Championship 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Exeter City (loan) 2010–11[18] League One 21 4 0 0 0 0 1 0 22 4
Brighton & Hove Albion 2011–12[19] Championship 16 2 1 0 1 0 0 0 18 2
2012–13[20] Championship 2 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 3 0
Total 18 2 1 0 2 0 0 0 21 2
Milton Keynes Dons (loan) 2012–13[20] League One 8 0 3 1 0 0 0 0 11 1
Swindon Town 2013–14[21] League One 21 1 1 0 1 0 2 0 25 1
Total 21 1 1 0 1 0 2 0 25 1
Exeter City (loan) 2014–15[21] League Two 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Exeter City 2014–15[22] League Two 18 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 18 4
2015–16[23] League Two 13 4 1 0 1 0 2 1 17 5
Total 31 8 1 0 1 0 2 1 35 9
Career total 219 37 10 1 7 2 13 6 249 46
  1. Includes Football League Trophy matches.
  2. Includes 3 Conference Play-off Matches.

Honours

Exeter City
Swansea City

References

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