Harry Forrester (footballer)
Personal information | |||
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Full name | Harry Lee Forrester[1] | ||
Date of birth | [2] | 2 January 1991||
Place of birth | Milton Keynes, England | ||
Height | 5 ft 10 in (1.79 m)[2] | ||
Position(s) | Attacking midfielder | ||
Youth career | |||
–2000 | Northampton Town | ||
2000–2007 | Watford | ||
2007–2010 | Aston Villa | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2010–2011 | Aston Villa | 0 | (0) |
2010–2011 | → Kilmarnock (loan) | 10 | (0) |
2011–2013 | Brentford | 55 | (8) |
2013–2016 | Doncaster Rovers | 54 | (8) |
2016–2018 | Rangers | 32 | (7) |
2017–2018 | → AFC Wimbledon (loan) | 36 | (3) |
2018–2019 | Tractor | 2 | (0) |
2018–2019 | → Machine Sazi (loan) | 0 | (0) |
2019–2020 | Orange County SC | 35 | (3) |
2022 | Los Angeles Force | 4 | (0) |
Total | 228 | (29) | |
International career | |||
2006–2007 | England U16 | 5 | (0) |
2007–2008 | England U17 | 4 | (0) |
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 23:30, 6 February 2021 (UTC) |
Harry Lee Forrester (born 2 January 1991) is an English football coach and former professional footballer who played as a attacking midfielder.
Although primarily an attacking midfielder, he was deployed in a number of positions including on the left wing. He came through the youth teams of
He was capped at youth level at England U16 and U17 level with a combined 9 caps. He now resides in California and runs a soccer academy.
Club career
Watford
In 2000, Forrester joined Watford from Northampton Town. As Forrester was only ten years old, Watford paid Northampton £13,000 in compensation.
Aston Villa
In summer 2007,
Kilmarnock (loan)
In August 2010, Forrester signed on loan with Scottish Premier League club Kilmarnock.[6] He made his Scottish Premier League debut in the 2–1 win against St Mirren on 11 September.[7] Forrester claimed his first assist in a 2–1 loss to Inverness Caledonian Thistle on 23 October, crossing to Rui Miguel who scored with a header. He played a total of eight games in all competitions for Kilmarnock, before returning to Aston Villa in January 2011.[7]
Brentford
Despite being released by Aston Villa, there was still much speculation surrounding Forrester's future, with reported interest from
Forrester then decided to turn down a move to Ajax to join
Doncaster Rovers
On 30 June 2013, Forrester left Brentford after his contract expired, opting instead to sign for newly promoted
On 8 August 2015, Forrester scored a controversial goal for Rovers against Bury on the opening day of the 2015–16 season, in injury-time, after the referee ordered the ball to be passed back to the Bury keeper to restart play, Forrester accidentally volleyed the ball into Bury's goal. Doncaster manager Paul Dickov ordered his team to let Bury score an equaliser from the restart of play with Bury striker Leon Clarke allowed to walk the ball into the Doncaster goal to level the match at 1–1.[17]
Rangers
On 31 December 2015, Forrester signed for
Tractor
In July 2018, Forrester's contract with Rangers was cancelled by mutual consent and he joined Iranian club Tractor, signing a two-year contract.[25]
On 30 August 2018, after two appearances for Tractor, Forrester joined Tabriz rivals Machine Sazi on loan.[26][27]
Move to the United States
On 18 January 2019, it was announced that Forrester was signed by USL Championship side Orange County SC ahead of the 2019 season.[28]
During the 2022 season, Forrester was playing for NISA side Los Angeles Force.[29]
Coaching career
Forrester announced his retirement in January 2022. Forrester owns and works for football coaching company Prospect Soccer Academy, based in California. The company provides off-season 1-to-1 training for professional players, amongst other facilities.
Career statistics
- As of match played 26 August 2019
Club | Season | League | National Cup | League Cup | Other | Total | ||||||
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Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
Kilmarnock (loan) | 2010–11[7] | Scottish Premier League | 7 | 0 | — | 1 | 0 | — | 8 | 0 | ||
Brentford | 2011–12[13] | League One |
19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1[a] | 0 | 20 | 0 |
2012–13[30] | 36 | 8 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 5[b] | 0 | 49 | 11 | ||
Total | 55 | 8 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 69 | 11 | ||
Doncaster Rovers | 2013–14[16] | Championship |
7 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | — | 9 | 1 | |
2014–15[31] | League One | 40 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2[a] | 1 | 48 | 9 | |
2015–16[21] | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1[a] | 0 | 9 | 1 | ||
Total | 54 | 8 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 66 | 11 | ||
Rangers | 2015–16[21] | Scottish Championship | 11 | 4 | 4 | 1 | — | 1[c] | 0 | 16 | 5 | |
2016–17[32] | Scottish Premiership | 21 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0 | — | 28 | 3 | ||
Total | 32 | 7 | 5 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 44 | 8 | ||
AFC Wimbledon (loan) | 2017–18[33][34] | League One | 36 | 3 | 3 | 0 | — | 4[a] | 0 | 43 | 3 | |
Tractor | 2018–19[35] | Persian Gulf Pro League | 2 | 0 | — | — | — | 2 | 0 | |||
Machine Sazi (loan) | 2018–19[35] | Persian Gulf Pro League | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 | 0 | ||
Orange County SC | 2019[35] | USL Championship | 31 | 3 | 1 | 0 | — | — | 32 | 3 | ||
2020[35] | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 4 | 0 | ||||
Total | 35 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 36 | 3 | ||
Career total | 221 | 29 | 21 | 5 | 14 | 1 | 14 | 1 | 270 | 36 |
- ^ a b c d Appearances in EFL Trophy
- League One play-offs, 2 appearances in EFL Trophy
- ^ Appearance in Scottish Challenge Cup
Honours
Rangers
References
- ^ "The Football League Limited: Club list of registered players as at 16th May 2015" (PDF). The Football League. 16 May 2015. p. 47. Archived from the original (PDF) on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 20 June 2015.
- ^ a b "Harry Forrester: Overview". Premier League. Retrieved 1 April 2022.
- ^ "Watford youngster signs for Villa". BBC. BBC Sport. 11 July 2007.
- ^ "Tribunal rules on Forrester move". BBC. BBC Sport. 21 December 2007.
- ^ "Farewell to Reo-Coker and Carew as released list announced". Aston Villa F.C. 27 May 2011. Archived from the original on 27 May 2011. Retrieved 27 May 2011.
- ^ "Kilmarnock capture Aston Villa striker on loan". BBC Sport. BBC. 26 August 2010. Retrieved 26 August 2010.
- ^ a b c "Games played by Harry Forrester in 2010/2011". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 12 September 2018.
- ^ "Tykes target Villa youngster". Sky Sports. 26 April 2011.
- ^ "Ajax eye ex-Villa starlet". Sky Sports. 20 May 2011.
- ^ "Forrester on brink of Ajax deal". Sky Sports. 23 July 2011.
- ^ "Goes 'wint' in tweede helft Jong Ajax" [Goes 'beats' Young Ajax in second half] (in Dutch). VV GOES. 27 July 2011. Archived from the original on 8 September 2014. Retrieved 31 July 2011.
- ^ "Brentford sign Ajax target Harry Forrester". BBC Sport. BBC. 4 August 2011. Retrieved 4 August 2011.
- ^ a b c "Games played by Harry Forrester in 2011/2012". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 12 September 2018.
- ^ McNulty, Phil (27 January 2013). "Brentford 2–2 Chelsea". BBC Sport. BBC.
- ^ "Doncaster Rovers: Harry Forrester moves to Keepmoat". BBC. BBC Sport. 3 July 2013.
- ^ a b c "Games played by Harry Forrester in 2013/2014". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 12 September 2018.
- ^ "Doncaster Rovers: Harry Forrester wants quiet life after controversial goal". The Star. Retrieved 11 August 2015.
- ^ "Gers Confirm Forrester Signing". Rangers.co.uk. Rangers Football Club. 31 December 2015. Archived from the original on 31 December 2015. Retrieved 31 December 2015.
- ^ Thomson, Nick. "Forrester: Privileged To Be Here". Rangers.co.uk. Rangers Football Club. Retrieved 4 January 2016.
- ^ Thomson, Nick. "Experienced Boys Can Help Me". Rangers.co.uk. Rangers Football Club. Retrieved 4 January 2016.
- ^ a b c d e "Games played by Harry Forrester in 2015/2016". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 12 September 2018.
- ^ a b English, Tom (10 April 2016). "Rangers 4–0 Peterhead". BBC Sport. BBC. Retrieved 10 April 2016.
- ^ "Forrester Signs New Contract". Rangers.co.uk. Rangers Football Club. Retrieved 12 April 2016.
- ^ Jackson, Keith (14 June 2017). "Pedro Caixinha gets tough as he warns Harry Forrester to stay away from training". Daily Record.
- ^ "Harry Forrester seals Tractor deal after Rangers release". Daily Record. 19 July 2018. Retrieved 19 July 2018.
- ^ "فورستر به ماشین سازی میرود".
- ^ McDougall, Mark (1 September 2018). "Transfer Deadline Aftermath Live: All the reaction after a busy summer". Daily Record. Retrieved 8 September 2018.
New club for Forrester
- ^ "Orange County SC Signs Former Rangers FC Forward Harry Forrester". OrangeCountySC.com. 18 January 2019. Retrieved 18 January 2019.
- ^ "2022 Squad - Los Angeles Force". Los Angeles Force. Retrieved 13 May 2022.
- ^ "Games played by Harry Forrester in 2012/2013". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 12 September 2018.
- ^ "Games played by Harry Forrester in 2014/2015". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 12 September 2018.
- ^ "Games played by Harry Forrester in 2016/2017". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 12 September 2018.
- ^ "Games played by Harry Forrester in 2017/2018". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 12 September 2018.
- ^ Citation error. See inline comment how to fix. [verification needed]
- ^ a b c d Harry Forrester at Soccerway. Retrieved 12 September 2018.
External links
- Harry Forrester at Soccerbase
- Harry Forrester Interview