Nicky Featherstone
Personal information | |||
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Full name | Nicky Lee Featherstone[1] | ||
Date of birth | 22 September 1988 | ||
Place of birth | Goole, England | ||
Height | 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) | ||
Position(s) |
Central midfielder | ||
Team information | |||
Current team | Hartlepool United | ||
Number | 35 | ||
Youth career | |||
?–2006 | Hull City | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2006–2011 | Hull City | 8 | (0) |
2007 | → North Ferriby United (loan) | ||
2009–2010 | → Grimsby Town (loan) | 7 | (0) |
2010 | → Grimsby Town (loan) | 1 | (0) |
2010 | → Hereford United (loan) | 7 | (0) |
2011–2012 | Hereford United | 58 | (1) |
2012–2014 | Walsall | 55 | (0) |
2014 | Scunthorpe United | 0 | (0) |
2014 | Harrogate Town | 4 | (0) |
2014–2023 | Hartlepool United | 337 | (20) |
2023– | Hartlepool United | 33 | (3) |
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 14:34, 20 April 2024 (UTC) |
Nicky Lee Featherstone (born 22 September 1988) is an English professional footballer who plays as midfielder for National League club Hartlepool United.
Born in
Career
Hull City
Born in
In September 2007 he signed a new contract to keep him at the club until June 2010, after a clause in his old contract stated that he would be offered a new one after making five first team appearances. During the
On 19 November 2009 Featherstone joined
During the 2010–11 season, despite being kept on at the club, Featherstone did not receive a squad number and eventually departed the club permanently in January 2011.[8]
Hereford United
Featherstone joined League Two side
Walsall
Featherstone signed with
on a one-year deal. He signed with The Saddlers on 6 August after impressing on trial with the West Midlands club.Scunthorpe United
On 19 August 2014, it was announced that Featherstone had joined
Harrogate Town
On 3 October 2014, it was announced that Featherstone had joined
Hartlepool United
On 31 October 2014, Featherstone returned to the
In the 2020–21 campaign, Featherstone played an integral role in central midfield and formed a strong relationship with Mark Shelton and Gavan Holohan in midfield as Hartlepool qualified for the play-offs in 4th place.[23] In the play-off eliminator against Bromley, Featherstone played an excellent long ball through to Rhys Oates to open the scoring for Pools in a 3–2 win.[24] In the 2021 National League play-off final, Featherstone started in the final but missed a penalty in the shootout.[25] However, Hartlepool prevailed 5–4 on penalties and were promoted back to the Football League. Featherstone lifted the play-off trophy alongside club captain Ryan Donaldson.[26] Following Hartlepool's promotion back to League Two, Featherstone was announced as Hartlepool's new club captain and signed a new two year contract.[27][28]
In the 2022–23 season, he moved into the top ten most appearances list for Hartlepool United. Following Hartlepool's relegation to the National League at the end of the season, Featherstone left the club on 28 July 2023 having made 380 appearances.[29] Following Featherstone's departure, manager John Askey said "I may have only worked with Nicky for a few months but I know he will remembered as a club legend. A great player who offered me great support during last season and I can't thank him enough for his contributions."[29]
On 2 October 2023, Featherstone re-joined Hartlepool United on a one month contract.[30] Featherstone is currently the sixth highest all-time appearance maker for the club.[31] On 3 November 2023, Featherstone extended his contract until the end of the 2023–24 season; he was also granted a testimonial match to celebrate his ten seasons of service to the club.[32]
Career statistics
- As of match played 20 April 2024[33]
Club | Season | League | FA Cup | League Cup | Other | Total | ||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
Hull City | 2006–07[34] | Championship | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
2007–08[35] | Championship | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 | |
2008–09[36] | Premier League | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | |
2009–10[37] | Premier League | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | |
Total | 8 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 0 | ||
Grimsby Town (loan) | 2009–10[37] | League Two | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
Hereford United | 2010–11[38] | League Two | 27 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 32 | 1 |
2011–12[39] | League Two | 38 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 40 | 0 | |
Total | 65 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 72 | 1 | ||
Walsall | 2012–13[40] | League One | 31 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1[a] | 0 | 36 | 0 |
2013–14[41] | League One | 24 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1[a] | 0 | 28 | 0 | |
Total | 55 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 64 | 0 | ||
Harrogate Town | 2014–15[33] | Conference North
|
4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
Hartlepool United | 2014–15[42] | League Two | 25 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
2015–16[43] | League Two | 44 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1[a] | 0 | 51 | 0 | |
2016–17[44] | League Two | 43 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1[b] | 0 | 46 | 3 | |
2017–18[33] | National League | 36 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 38 | 0 | |
2018–19[33] | National League | 43 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2[c] | 0 | 48 | 4 | |
2019–20[33] | National League | 35 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1[c] | 0 | 41 | 4 | |
2020–21[33] | National League | 37 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4[d] | 1 | 43 | 5 | |
2021–22[45] | League Two | 40 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2[b] | 0 | 47 | 5 | |
2022–23[46] | League Two | 33 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1[b] | 0 | 39 | 1 | |
2023–24[33] | National League | 33 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2[c] | 1 | 36 | 4 | |
Total | 369 | 23 | 29 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 14 | 2 | 416 | 26 | ||
Career total | 509 | 24 | 42 | 1 | 15 | 0 | 16 | 2 | 578 | 27 |
Honours
Hartlepool United
- National League play-offs: 2021[25]
References
- ISBN 978-1-84596-601-0.
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- ^ "Grimsby bring in two new loan men". BBC Sport. 19 November 2009. Retrieved 20 November 2009.
- ^ "Lincoln City 0 – 0 Grimsby". BBC Sport. 21 November 2009. Retrieved 21 November 2009.
- ^ "Featherstone Returns To BP". Grimsby Town F.C. 11 January 2010. Retrieved 11 January 2010.
- ^ "Clear-out". Grimsby Telegraph. 2 February 2010. Retrieved 3 February 2010.
- ^ "Hull City release forward Nicky Featherstone". BBC Sport. 13 January 2011. Retrieved 14 January 2011.
- ^ "Hereford United sign Hull City's Nicky Featherstone". BBC Sport. 4 November 2010. Retrieved 4 November 2010.
- ^ "Bartlett, Featherstone and Lunt sign new Hereford deals". BBC Sport. 6 May 2011. Retrieved 6 May 2011.
- ^ "BlueSq Premier Latest news on the new Blue Square Premier, North and South season | Foyle ponders his players' futures". Archived from the original on 22 June 2012. Retrieved 19 June 2012.
- ^ "DOUBLE DEAL FOR SADDLERS - News - Walsall FC".
- ^ "Scunthorpe United add midfielder Nicky Featherstone". BBC Sport. 20 August 2014. Retrieved 20 August 2014.
- ^ "FEATHERSTONE LEAVES THE IRON". Scunthorpe United F.C. 2 September 2014. Archived from the original on 3 September 2014. Retrieved 2 September 2014.
- ^ "Duo come to town". Harrogate Town. Harrogate Town A.F.C. 3 October 2014. Retrieved 3 October 2014.
- ^ "Pools sign Featherstone and Schmeltz". BBC Sport.
- ^ "Hartlepool United 2–2 Newport County". BBC Sport. 1 November 2014. Retrieved 23 August 2021.
- ^ "Featherstone pens extension". Sky Sports. 2 February 2015. Retrieved 26 November 2022.
- ^ "Nicky Featherstone: Hartlepool United midfielder pens new deal". BBC Sport. 25 June 2015. Retrieved 26 November 2022.
- ^ "Hartlepool United 2 Newport County 2: Ten-man Pools earn point". Hartlepool Mail. 27 August 2016. Retrieved 21 March 2021.
- ^ Scurr, Dominic (10 March 2020). "Nicky Featherstone feels 'something is changing' at Hartlepool United as National League play-off push continues". Hartlepool Mail. Retrieved 21 March 2021.
- ^ "Nicky Featherstone agrees new deal at Hartlepool United". Hartlepool Mail. 29 April 2020. Retrieved 1 August 2020.
- ^ Jones, Matty (25 June 2021). "Mark Shelton reveals all behind Hartlepool's play-off final". Northern Echo. Retrieved 16 November 2022.
- ^ Scurr, Dominic (6 June 2021). "Hartlepool United 3-2 Bromley verdict: Pools survive late scare after sensational start to set up play-off semi-final at Stockport County". Hartlepool Mail. Retrieved 16 November 2022.
- ^ a b Pilnick, Brent (20 June 2021). "National League promotion final: Hartlepool 1–1 Torquay (5–4)". BBC Sport. Retrieved 16 November 2022.
- ^ Scurr, Dominic (8 September 2021). "From scapegoat to the GOAT - Nicky Featherstone at 300 for Hartlepool United". Hartlepool Mail. Retrieved 16 November 2022.
- ^ "New Club Captain". Hartlepool United FC. 5 August 2021. Retrieved 16 August 2021.
- ^ Mennear, Richard (6 July 2021). "Hartlepool United confirm new contracts for Gary Liddle and Nicky Featherstone". Hartlepool Mail. Retrieved 16 November 2022.
- ^ a b "Thank you, Nicky Featherstone". Hartlepool United FC. 28 July 2023. Retrieved 28 July 2023.
- ^ "Nicky Featherstone returns to Hartlepool United". Hartlepool United FC. 2 October 2023. Retrieved 2 October 2023.
- ^ "Player - Most Games". In The Mad Crowd. Retrieved 11 April 2024.
- ^ "Nicky Featherstone contract extended". Hartlepool United FC. 3 November 2023. Retrieved 3 November 2023.
- ^ a b c d e f g Nicky Featherstone at Soccerway. Retrieved 2 October 2023.
- ^ "Games played by Nicky Featherstone in 2006/2007". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 19 April 2023.
- ^ "Games played by Nicky Featherstone in 2007/2008". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 19 April 2023.
- ^ "Games played by Nicky Featherstone in 2008/2009". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 19 April 2023.
- ^ a b "Games played by Nicky Featherstone in 2009/2010". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 19 April 2023.
- ^ "Games played by Nicky Featherstone in 2010/2011". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 19 April 2023.
- ^ "Games played by Nicky Featherstone in 2011/2012". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 19 April 2023.
- ^ "Games played by Nicky Featherstone in 2012/2013". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 19 April 2023.
- ^ "Games played by Nicky Featherstone in 2013/2014". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 19 April 2023.
- ^ "Games played by Nicky Featherstone in 2014/2015". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 19 April 2023.
- ^ "Games played by Nicky Featherstone in 2015/2016". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 19 April 2023.
- ^ "Games played by Nicky Featherstone in 2016/2017". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 19 April 2023.
- ^ "Games played by Nicky Featherstone in 2021/2022". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 19 April 2023.
- ^ "Games played by Nicky Featherstone in 2022/2023". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 19 April 2023.
External links
- Nicky Featherstone profile at the Hull City website
- Nicky Featherstone at Soccerbase