Ian Harte
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Ian Patrick Harte is an Irish international
footballer who plays for Reading
in the Football League Championship
. Best known for his spell at Leeds United
and also his ability to score goals from long range, including being a free kick specialist
. He earned 64 international caps for his country and scored 11 goals from 1996 up to 2007.
, where he attended St. Olivers Community College winning many sports titles (at both GAA and football) at all levels. Harte started out at St. Kevins FC in Whitehall in Dublin at U/12 where his older brother Michael had played for 3 years already in the DDSL (Dublin and District Schoolboys League). Michael went on to play for Drogheda United
in the League of Ireland
. Harte joined Leeds United
from Home Farm
in 1995. He played for Leeds for nine seasons and was an integral part of their team and cult hero alongside his uncle Gary Kelly. When Leeds bought Dominic Matteo
it looked as though Harte might become second choice. Matteo though ended up playing at centre half and Harte kept his place on the left. In the 1999–2000 season he helped Leeds reach the semi-finals of the UEFA Cup
, playing twelve games, scoring one goal. He then helped them reach the same stage of the UEFA Champions League
in the 2000–01 season, playing 17 games and scoring three goals in the competition.
Harte is also a proficient left-footed free kick and penalty taker, which was demonstrated in the vital league game against Arsenal
in the 2002–03 season, where he scored Leeds' second goal from a 25-yard free kick. Leeds went on to win that game 3–2 to avoid relegation from the Premiership.
Harte scored at Highbury
for three seasons in a row – 2000–01, 2001–02 and 2002–03. Arguably, Harte's most memorable moment at Leeds was scoring a free kick against Deportivo La Coruña in the Champions League quarter final first leg at Elland Road
. Harte's later career at Leeds, was not so successful, as his lack of pace was exposed and his goals started to dry up. He did score a penalty against Portsmouth
his last season at the club, but Leeds went on to lose that game and were relegated to the Football League Championship
.
Harte returned to Elland Road
with Reading
on 22 April 2011 and played 90 minutes in a 0–0 draw between the two sides. Harte was applauded throughout by the home supporters.
were offering as much as £11 million for his services, in the end it was Spanish La Liga
club Levante
that signed him in 2004, following the financial crisis at Leeds.
Harte scored Levante's first La Liga
goal in 41 years in a 1–1 draw with Real Sociedad
. Unfortunately, Harte suffered a groin injury in January which sidelined him for most of the remainder of the season. Levante, in their first season in La Liga since 1965, were up to 5th position at one point (when Harte was healthy), but they still suffered relegation on the final day of the 2004–05 La Liga season due to a loss to Villarreal
. The following season in the Segunda División
was successful for both Harte and Levante as Harte was consistently first choice left back, he scored nine goals in all competitions, and Levante were promoted back to La Liga at their first attempt. However in the following season in La Liga, Harte was injured in August and failed to regain his place in the team once he returned from injury in January. This time though Levante finished in 15th place and were safe from relegation.
Before the start of the 2007–08 La Liga season
, Levante coach Abel Resino
told Harte that he was not in his plans, and Harte and the club agreed to terminate the remaining 12 months of his contract.
at Sunderland.
He was initially signed on a one year contract. However, he was subsequently transfer listed in January 2008 by Keane. Harte made his Sunderland debut as a late substitute in the clubs 3–2 defeat away at Arsenal. On 4 June 2008, along with seven other players, he was released by Sunderland after only one year at the club.
During summer 2008 Harte spent time on trial at Wolverhampton Wanderers
but rejected their eventual offer of a month-to-month contract and he was without a club for the start of the 2008–09 season. In September 2008 he trained with Sheffield United
at the club's Shirecliffe training ground complex. He then played for the Blades reserve team in a 3–0 win against Newcastle United
reserves.
On 22 October 2008, it was announced that Harte was on a one-week trial with Norwegian Premier League
club Vålerenga hoping to impress manager Martin Andresen
. He also spent time on trial at Charlton Athletic
.
club Blackpool
, Harte signed for them on 11 December 2008 on a month-to-month contract basis. He made his debut for the Seasiders on 29 December 2008 in a 2–2 draw against Wolverhampton Wanderers
at Bloomfield Road
. Harte had his contract with Blackpool terminated by mutual consent on 2 February 2009.
Harte then agreed a contract with Scottish Premier League
club St. Mirren
until the end of the 2008–09 season, but then unexpectedly pulled out of the move 24 hours later.
and made his debut a couple of days later at home to Northampton Town
. He won man of the match for his impressive performance but did not play for a month after breaking two fingers during the game. He returned to action on 25 April 2009, scoring a free kick in the 1–1 draw against Cheltenham Town
. He also played in the last match of the season, which Carlisle won against Millwall
to stay in League 1, at Northampton's expense. Harte signed a two-year contract with Carlisle United on 18 May 2009 keeping him at the club until the summer of 2011. He was in the team which reached the Football League Trophy
final at Wembley Stadium
in March 2010, though Carlisle lost 4–1 to Southampton
. He finished the season as Carlisle's top goalscorer, scoring 18 times from defence.
In May 2010 he was selected in the Football League One
PFA Team of the Year
for the 2009–10 season.
Harte started the 2010–11 season in good goalscoring form, scoring a penalty in the league opener against Brentford
and in Carlisle's first away game, against Plymouth Argyle
.
on a two-year deal for £100,000. Harte scored on his debut from the penalty spot against Crystal Palace
and then in his fourth appearance with a stunning free kick against Barnsley
. He has since continued a fine scoring record for a defender, and is helping Reading in their challenge for the play-offs to get into the Premier League. On 9 April, Harte scored the opening goal for 4–3 away win to promotion-chasing Nottingham Forest. In April, he was named in the PFA Championship Team of the Year, following his appearance in the corresponding list for League One a year earlier. Harte has also scored a superb free kick against in a 5–2 win for Reading, and perhaps his best of the season away to Ipswich Town
in a 1–3 win to Reading on 8 March. Harte was named as the n-power championship player of the month in March 2011, a superb achievement for a 33 year-old left back. Harte also can take penalties and he scored from the spot away to on 12 April as Shane Long
was unavailable, the game finished 2–0 to Reading.
Harte was part of a defence that shut out his old team Leeds United at Elland Road
. Alex McCarthy
, the Reading
goalkeeper was named man of the match because he kept the score at 0–0, the game finished 0–0 between Leeds and Reading, Harte helped to keep a clean sheet. Harte played in a 3–2 defeat to Sheffield United
at the Madejski Stadium
on 25 April 2011, the game also involved a tribute for former Reading
and Sheffield United
player Chris Armstrong
. Harte showed he still has quality at the age of 33 in a solid defensive performance at Elland Road
.
Harte, though was part of a Reading
team that lost at home 3–2 to Sheffield United
on the 25 April 2011, the loss at the Madejski Stadium
was the first for Reading since the 4 February 2011 to QPR
.
Harte is in the PFA team of the year
for the second year running, after scoring 10 goals and keeping 14 clean sheets in a Reading
shirt.
Harte was named in the PFA Team of the year
mainly for his set piece ability, he has scored 6 free kicks this season, as well as being second in line to take penalties after Shane Long
, scoring three this season. Harte has been taking corners for Reading this season, but Jobi McAnuff
, Brian Howard
and himself share corners duties between them. Harte also has shown an aerial ability this season in his time at Reading
, with great power and accuracy in all of his headers.
On 25 April 2011 Harte came out of the tunnel with his two daughters at the Madejski Stadium
.
having made just four appearances for Leeds and earned a regular starting berth for the 1998 World Cup
qualifying campaign.
However, as his club career flourished post 1998, Harte found himself out of the reckoning at international level though he returned for the 2002 World Cup
qualifiers and was the only player to play every minute as Ireland managed to reach the finals. Harte also notched up four goals during the campaign, from left back, including a penalty against Iran
in the play-off, though he struggled at the World Cup because of a toe injury and the emergence of John O'Shea
restricted his appearances under Brian Kerr.
He was recalled to the team for the home match against Israel
on 4 June 2005 and the away game in the Faroe Islands
four days later. Harte scored in both games, which marked his return to the Irish senior football set-up.
In May 2011 Harte harshly criticized the national team's management when it emerged they didn't even realize he was Irish and available to play for the national side, despite being in fine form for his club.
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Republic of Ireland national football team
The Republic of Ireland national football team represents Ireland in association football. It is run by the Football Association of Ireland and currently plays home fixtures at Aviva Stadium in Dublin, which opened in May 2010....
footballer who plays for Reading
Reading F.C.
Reading Football Club is an English association football club based in the town of Reading, Berkshire who currently play in the Championship...
in the Football League Championship
Football League Championship
The Football League Championship is the highest division of The Football League and second-highest division overall in the English football league system after the Premier League...
. Best known for his spell at Leeds United
Leeds United A.F.C.
Leeds United Association Football Club are an English professional association football club based in Beeston, Leeds, West Yorkshire, who play in the Football League Championship, the second tier of the English football league system...
and also his ability to score goals from long range, including being a free kick specialist
Direct free kick
A direct free kick is a method of restarting play in a game of association football following a foul. Unlike an indirect free kick, a goal may be scored directly against the opposing side without the ball having first touched another player.-Award:...
. He earned 64 international caps for his country and scored 11 goals from 1996 up to 2007.
Leeds United
Born in DroghedaDrogheda
Drogheda is an industrial and port town in County Louth on the east coast of Ireland, 56 km north of Dublin. It is the last bridging point on the River Boyne before it enters the Irish Sea....
, where he attended St. Olivers Community College winning many sports titles (at both GAA and football) at all levels. Harte started out at St. Kevins FC in Whitehall in Dublin at U/12 where his older brother Michael had played for 3 years already in the DDSL (Dublin and District Schoolboys League). Michael went on to play for Drogheda United
Drogheda United
Drogheda United Football Club is an Irish football club currently playing in the Premier Division of the League of Ireland. The club hails from Drogheda, Ireland and, since 1979, plays its home matches at Hunky Dorys Park....
in the League of Ireland
League of Ireland
The League of Ireland is the national association football league of the Republic of Ireland. Founded in 1921, as a league of eight clubs, it has expanded over time into a two-tiered league of 22 clubs. It is currently split into the League of Ireland Premier Division and the League of Ireland...
. Harte joined Leeds United
Leeds United A.F.C.
Leeds United Association Football Club are an English professional association football club based in Beeston, Leeds, West Yorkshire, who play in the Football League Championship, the second tier of the English football league system...
from Home Farm
Home Farm F.C.
Home Farm Football Club is an Irish football club based in Whitehall, Dublin. Originally founded in 1928, the club joined the League of Ireland in 1972 after merging with Drumcondra. Following this merger they were briefly known as Home Farm Drumcondra...
in 1995. He played for Leeds for nine seasons and was an integral part of their team and cult hero alongside his uncle Gary Kelly. When Leeds bought Dominic Matteo
Dominic Matteo
Dominic Matteo is a former Scottish footballer and a Scottish national football team international. He has played most recently as a defender for Stoke City, but spent most of his career at Liverpool and Leeds United.-Club career:...
it looked as though Harte might become second choice. Matteo though ended up playing at centre half and Harte kept his place on the left. In the 1999–2000 season he helped Leeds reach the semi-finals of the UEFA Cup
UEFA Cup
The UEFA Europa League is an annual association football cup competition organised by UEFA since 1971 for eligible European football clubs. It is the second most prestigious European club football contest after the UEFA Champions League...
, playing twelve games, scoring one goal. He then helped them reach the same stage of the UEFA Champions League
UEFA Champions League
The UEFA Champions League, known simply the Champions League and originally known as the European Champion Clubs' Cup or European Cup, is an annual international club football competition organised by the Union of European Football Associations since 1955 for the top football clubs in Europe. It...
in the 2000–01 season, playing 17 games and scoring three goals in the competition.
Harte is also a proficient left-footed free kick and penalty taker, which was demonstrated in the vital league game against Arsenal
Arsenal F.C.
Arsenal Football Club is a professional English Premier League football club based in North London. One of the most successful clubs in English football, it has won 13 First Division and Premier League titles and 10 FA Cups...
in the 2002–03 season, where he scored Leeds' second goal from a 25-yard free kick. Leeds went on to win that game 3–2 to avoid relegation from the Premiership.
Harte scored at Highbury
Arsenal Stadium
Arsenal Stadium was a football stadium in Highbury, North London, which was the home ground of Arsenal Football Club between 6 September 1913 and 7 May 2006...
for three seasons in a row – 2000–01, 2001–02 and 2002–03. Arguably, Harte's most memorable moment at Leeds was scoring a free kick against Deportivo La Coruña in the Champions League quarter final first leg at Elland Road
Elland Road
Elland Road is an all-seater football stadium in Beeston, Leeds, West Yorkshire, England. It has been the permanent residence of Leeds United A.F.C...
. Harte's later career at Leeds, was not so successful, as his lack of pace was exposed and his goals started to dry up. He did score a penalty against Portsmouth
Portsmouth F.C.
Portsmouth Football Club is an English football club based in the city of Portsmouth. The club is nicknamed Pompey. Portsmouth's home matches have been played at Fratton Park since the club's formation in 1898. The team currently play in the Football League Championship after being relegated from...
his last season at the club, but Leeds went on to lose that game and were relegated to the Football League Championship
Football League Championship
The Football League Championship is the highest division of The Football League and second-highest division overall in the English football league system after the Premier League...
.
Harte returned to Elland Road
Elland Road
Elland Road is an all-seater football stadium in Beeston, Leeds, West Yorkshire, England. It has been the permanent residence of Leeds United A.F.C...
with Reading
Reading F.C.
Reading Football Club is an English association football club based in the town of Reading, Berkshire who currently play in the Championship...
on 22 April 2011 and played 90 minutes in a 0–0 draw between the two sides. Harte was applauded throughout by the home supporters.
Levante
Despite rumours, earlier in his career, that clubs including Barcelona and MilanA.C. Milan
Associazione Calcio Milan, commonly referred to as A.C. Milan or simply Milan , is a professional Italian football club based in Milan, Lombardy, that plays in the Serie A. Milan was founded in 1899 by English lace-maker Herbert Kilpin and businessman Alfred Edwards among others...
were offering as much as £11 million for his services, in the end it was Spanish La Liga
La Liga
The Primera División of the Liga Nacional de Fútbol Profesional , commonly known as La Liga or, for sponsorship reasons, Liga BBVA since 2008, is the top professional association football division of the Spanish football league system...
club Levante
Levante UD
Levante Unión Deportiva, S.A.D. is a Spanish football club based in Valencia, in the namesake community.Founded in 1909, it plays in La Liga, holding home games at Estadi Ciutat de València.-Early years:...
that signed him in 2004, following the financial crisis at Leeds.
Harte scored Levante's first La Liga
La Liga
The Primera División of the Liga Nacional de Fútbol Profesional , commonly known as La Liga or, for sponsorship reasons, Liga BBVA since 2008, is the top professional association football division of the Spanish football league system...
goal in 41 years in a 1–1 draw with Real Sociedad
Real Sociedad
Real Sociedad de Fútbol, S.A.D. is a Spanish football club based in the city of San Sebastián, Basque Country, founded on 7 September 1909...
. Unfortunately, Harte suffered a groin injury in January which sidelined him for most of the remainder of the season. Levante, in their first season in La Liga since 1965, were up to 5th position at one point (when Harte was healthy), but they still suffered relegation on the final day of the 2004–05 La Liga season due to a loss to Villarreal
Villarreal CF
Villarreal Club de Fútbol, S.A.D. , usually abbreviated to Villarreal CF or just Villarreal, is a Spanish Primera División football club based in Vila-real, a city in the province of Castellón within the Valencian Community...
. The following season in the Segunda División
Segunda División
The Segunda División is the lower tier of the two professional football leagues in Spain. From the season 2008-09 onwards, the name of the league is Liga Adelante.-History:...
was successful for both Harte and Levante as Harte was consistently first choice left back, he scored nine goals in all competitions, and Levante were promoted back to La Liga at their first attempt. However in the following season in La Liga, Harte was injured in August and failed to regain his place in the team once he returned from injury in January. This time though Levante finished in 15th place and were safe from relegation.
Before the start of the 2007–08 La Liga season
La Liga 2007-08
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, Levante coach Abel Resino
Abel Resino
Abel Resino Gómez , sometimes just Abel, is a retired Spanish footballer who played as a goalkeeper, and a current coach....
told Harte that he was not in his plans, and Harte and the club agreed to terminate the remaining 12 months of his contract.
Sunderland
On 29 August 2007, after a trial period, it was announced that Harte had joined former national team mate Roy KeaneRoy Keane
Roy Maurice Keane is an Irish former footballer and manager. In his 18-year playing career, he played for Cobh Ramblers in the League of Ireland, Nottingham Forest and Manchester United, before ending his career at Celtic in Scotland....
at Sunderland.
He was initially signed on a one year contract. However, he was subsequently transfer listed in January 2008 by Keane. Harte made his Sunderland debut as a late substitute in the clubs 3–2 defeat away at Arsenal. On 4 June 2008, along with seven other players, he was released by Sunderland after only one year at the club.
During summer 2008 Harte spent time on trial at Wolverhampton Wanderers
Wolverhampton Wanderers F.C.
Wolverhampton Wanderers Football Club is an English professional association football club that represents the city of Wolverhampton in the West Midlands region. They are members of the Premier League, the highest level of English football. The club was founded in 1877 and since 1889 has played at...
but rejected their eventual offer of a month-to-month contract and he was without a club for the start of the 2008–09 season. In September 2008 he trained with Sheffield United
Sheffield United F.C.
Sheffield United Football Club is a professional English football club based in the city of Sheffield, South Yorkshire.They were the first sporting team to use the name 'United' and are nicknamed 'The Blades', thanks to Sheffield's worldwide reputation for steel production...
at the club's Shirecliffe training ground complex. He then played for the Blades reserve team in a 3–0 win against Newcastle United
Newcastle United F.C.
Newcastle United Football Club is an English professional association football club based in Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear. The club was founded in 1892 by the merger of Newcastle East End and Newcastle West End, and has played at its current home ground, St James' Park, since the merger...
reserves.
On 22 October 2008, it was announced that Harte was on a one-week trial with Norwegian Premier League
Norwegian Premier League
Tippeligaen is a Norwegian professional league for association football clubs. At the top of the Norwegian football league system, it is the country's primary football competition. The league is also unofficially known under its neutral name Eliteserien , although the name has never been official...
club Vålerenga hoping to impress manager Martin Andresen
Martin Andresen
Martin Andresen is a Norwegian football manager.-Club career:Martin Andresen was a regular on many Norwegian national youth teams while playing for Moss, Viking and Stabæk Fotball from 1995-1999. After the 1999 season, Andresen was sold to Premier League club Wimbledon in a deal worth £1,8 million...
. He also spent time on trial at Charlton Athletic
Charlton Athletic F.C.
Charlton Athletic Football Club is an English professional football club based in Charlton, in the London Borough of Greenwich. They compete in Football League One, the third tier of English football. The club was founded on 9 June 1905, when a number of youth clubs in the southeast London area,...
.
Blackpool
After spending a few weeks on trial with ChampionshipFootball League Championship
The Football League Championship is the highest division of The Football League and second-highest division overall in the English football league system after the Premier League...
club Blackpool
Blackpool F.C.
Blackpool Football Club are an English football club founded in 1887 from the Lancashire seaside town of Blackpool. They are competing in the 2011–12 season of the The Championship, the second tier of professional football in England, having been relegated from the Premier League at the end of the...
, Harte signed for them on 11 December 2008 on a month-to-month contract basis. He made his debut for the Seasiders on 29 December 2008 in a 2–2 draw against Wolverhampton Wanderers
Wolverhampton Wanderers F.C.
Wolverhampton Wanderers Football Club is an English professional association football club that represents the city of Wolverhampton in the West Midlands region. They are members of the Premier League, the highest level of English football. The club was founded in 1877 and since 1889 has played at...
at Bloomfield Road
Bloomfield Road
Bloomfield Road is an all-seater football stadium in the English town of Blackpool, Lancashire. It has been the permanent home of Blackpool F.C. since 1901 and is named after the road on which the stadium's main entrance used to stand. The stadium has been in a process of redevelopment since 2000...
. Harte had his contract with Blackpool terminated by mutual consent on 2 February 2009.
Harte then agreed a contract with Scottish Premier League
Scottish Premier League
The Scottish Premier League , also known as the SPL , is a professional league competition for association football clubs in Scotland...
club St. Mirren
St. Mirren F.C.
St Mirren Football Club are a Scottish professional football club based in Paisley, Renfrewshire who play in the Scottish Premier League, having been promoted from the First Division in 2005–06.St...
until the end of the 2008–09 season, but then unexpectedly pulled out of the move 24 hours later.
Carlisle United
On 26 March 2009, Harte signed a contract to the end of the season with Carlisle UnitedCarlisle United F.C.
Carlisle United F.C. is an English football club based in Carlisle, Cumbria, where they play at Brunton Park. Formed in 1904, the club currently compete in League One, the third tier of the English football league system....
and made his debut a couple of days later at home to Northampton Town
Northampton Town F.C.
Northampton Town Football Club are an English professional football club based in Northampton, Northamptonshire. They currently play in Football League Two, the lowest league division, after being relegated from League One on the last day of the 2008–09 season...
. He won man of the match for his impressive performance but did not play for a month after breaking two fingers during the game. He returned to action on 25 April 2009, scoring a free kick in the 1–1 draw against Cheltenham Town
Cheltenham Town F.C.
Cheltenham Town Football Club is an English football club playing in League Two, the fourth tier of English football. Founded in 1887, the team has played at four different grounds, namely Agg-Gardner's Recreation Ground, Carter's Field and now the Abbey Business Stadium, although it is more...
. He also played in the last match of the season, which Carlisle won against Millwall
Millwall F.C.
Millwall Football Club is an English professional football club based in South Bermondsey, south east London, that plays in the Football League Championship, the second tier of English football. Founded as Millwall Rovers in 1885, the club has retained its name despite having last played in the...
to stay in League 1, at Northampton's expense. Harte signed a two-year contract with Carlisle United on 18 May 2009 keeping him at the club until the summer of 2011. He was in the team which reached the Football League Trophy
Football League Trophy
The Football League Trophy, currently known as the Johnstone's Paint Trophy for sponsorship reasons, is an annual English association football knock-out competition open to the 48 clubs in Football League One and Football League Two, the bottom two divisions in the four fully professional top...
final at Wembley Stadium
Wembley Stadium
The original Wembley Stadium, officially known as the Empire Stadium, was a football stadium in Wembley, a suburb of north-west London, standing on the site now occupied by the new Wembley Stadium that opened in 2007...
in March 2010, though Carlisle lost 4–1 to Southampton
Southampton F.C.
Southampton Football Club is an English football team, nicknamed The Saints, based in the city of Southampton, Hampshire. The club gained promotion to the Championship from League One in the 2010–2011 season after being relegated in 2009. Their home ground is the St Mary's Stadium, where the club...
. He finished the season as Carlisle's top goalscorer, scoring 18 times from defence.
In May 2010 he was selected in the Football League One
Football League One
Football League One is the second-highest division of The Football League and third-highest division overall in the English football league system....
PFA Team of the Year
PFA Team of the Year
The Professional Footballers' Association Team of the Year is an annual award given to a set of 44 footballers in the top four tiers of English football; the Premier League, the Championship, League One and League Two, whom are seen to be deserving of being named in a "Team of the Year".The award...
for the 2009–10 season.
Harte started the 2010–11 season in good goalscoring form, scoring a penalty in the league opener against Brentford
Brentford F.C.
Brentford Football Club are a professional English football club based in Brentford in the London Borough of Hounslow. They are currently playing in Football League One....
and in Carlisle's first away game, against Plymouth Argyle
Plymouth Argyle F.C.
Plymouth Argyle Football Club is an English professional football club, based in Plymouth, Devon, that plays in Football League Two.Since becoming professional in 1903, the club has won five Football League titles, five Southern League titles and one Western League title. The 2009–10 season was the...
.
Reading
On 31 August 2010, Harte signed for Championship club ReadingReading F.C.
Reading Football Club is an English association football club based in the town of Reading, Berkshire who currently play in the Championship...
on a two-year deal for £100,000. Harte scored on his debut from the penalty spot against Crystal Palace
Crystal Palace F.C.
Crystal Palace Football Club are an English Football league club based in South Norwood, London. The team plays its home matches at Selhurst Park, where they have been based since 1924. The club currently competes in the second tier of English Football, The Championship.Crystal Palace was formed in...
and then in his fourth appearance with a stunning free kick against Barnsley
Barnsley F.C.
Barnsley Football Club are a professional English football club based in the town of Barnsley, South Yorkshire. Nicknamed the Tykes, they were founded in 1887 under the name Barnsley St. Peter's...
. He has since continued a fine scoring record for a defender, and is helping Reading in their challenge for the play-offs to get into the Premier League. On 9 April, Harte scored the opening goal for 4–3 away win to promotion-chasing Nottingham Forest. In April, he was named in the PFA Championship Team of the Year, following his appearance in the corresponding list for League One a year earlier. Harte has also scored a superb free kick against in a 5–2 win for Reading, and perhaps his best of the season away to Ipswich Town
Ipswich Town F.C.
Ipswich Town Football Club are an English professional football team based in Ipswich, Suffolk. As of 2011, they play in the Football League Championship, having last appeared in the Premier League in 2001–02....
in a 1–3 win to Reading on 8 March. Harte was named as the n-power championship player of the month in March 2011, a superb achievement for a 33 year-old left back. Harte also can take penalties and he scored from the spot away to on 12 April as Shane Long
Shane Long
Shane Patrick Long is an Irish footballer who plays as a striker for Premier League team West Bromwich Albion and the Republic of Ireland national football team. With Ireland he was part of the team that secured qualification for UEFA Euro 2012.Long began his career at Cork City...
was unavailable, the game finished 2–0 to Reading.
Harte was part of a defence that shut out his old team Leeds United at Elland Road
Elland Road
Elland Road is an all-seater football stadium in Beeston, Leeds, West Yorkshire, England. It has been the permanent residence of Leeds United A.F.C...
. Alex McCarthy
Alex McCarthy
Alex Simon McCarthy is an English footballer who plays for Leeds United as a goalkeeper on loan from Reading.-Club career:...
, the Reading
Reading F.C.
Reading Football Club is an English association football club based in the town of Reading, Berkshire who currently play in the Championship...
goalkeeper was named man of the match because he kept the score at 0–0, the game finished 0–0 between Leeds and Reading, Harte helped to keep a clean sheet. Harte played in a 3–2 defeat to Sheffield United
Sheffield United F.C.
Sheffield United Football Club is a professional English football club based in the city of Sheffield, South Yorkshire.They were the first sporting team to use the name 'United' and are nicknamed 'The Blades', thanks to Sheffield's worldwide reputation for steel production...
at the Madejski Stadium
Madejski Stadium
The Madejski Stadium is a stadium in Reading, Berkshire, England. The stadium is the home of Reading Football Club and to the rugby union club London Irish as tenants. It also provides the finish for the Reading Half Marathon...
on 25 April 2011, the game also involved a tribute for former Reading
Reading F.C.
Reading Football Club is an English association football club based in the town of Reading, Berkshire who currently play in the Championship...
and Sheffield United
Sheffield United F.C.
Sheffield United Football Club is a professional English football club based in the city of Sheffield, South Yorkshire.They were the first sporting team to use the name 'United' and are nicknamed 'The Blades', thanks to Sheffield's worldwide reputation for steel production...
player Chris Armstrong
Chris Armstrong (footballer born 1982)
Christopher "Chris" Armstrong is a retired professional footballer, who most recently played for Reading in the Football League Championship.He retired due to being diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis...
. Harte showed he still has quality at the age of 33 in a solid defensive performance at Elland Road
Elland Road
Elland Road is an all-seater football stadium in Beeston, Leeds, West Yorkshire, England. It has been the permanent residence of Leeds United A.F.C...
.
Harte, though was part of a Reading
Reading F.C.
Reading Football Club is an English association football club based in the town of Reading, Berkshire who currently play in the Championship...
team that lost at home 3–2 to Sheffield United
Sheffield United F.C.
Sheffield United Football Club is a professional English football club based in the city of Sheffield, South Yorkshire.They were the first sporting team to use the name 'United' and are nicknamed 'The Blades', thanks to Sheffield's worldwide reputation for steel production...
on the 25 April 2011, the loss at the Madejski Stadium
Madejski Stadium
The Madejski Stadium is a stadium in Reading, Berkshire, England. The stadium is the home of Reading Football Club and to the rugby union club London Irish as tenants. It also provides the finish for the Reading Half Marathon...
was the first for Reading since the 4 February 2011 to QPR
QPR
QPR usually refers to Queens Park Rangers F.C., an English football club.QPR may also refer to:*Queen + Paul Rodgers, a 2004-2009 musical supergroup*Queen's Park Rangers , a football club playing in the Grenada League...
.
Harte is in the PFA team of the year
PFA Team of the Year
The Professional Footballers' Association Team of the Year is an annual award given to a set of 44 footballers in the top four tiers of English football; the Premier League, the Championship, League One and League Two, whom are seen to be deserving of being named in a "Team of the Year".The award...
for the second year running, after scoring 10 goals and keeping 14 clean sheets in a Reading
Reading F.C.
Reading Football Club is an English association football club based in the town of Reading, Berkshire who currently play in the Championship...
shirt.
Harte was named in the PFA Team of the year
PFA Team of the Year
The Professional Footballers' Association Team of the Year is an annual award given to a set of 44 footballers in the top four tiers of English football; the Premier League, the Championship, League One and League Two, whom are seen to be deserving of being named in a "Team of the Year".The award...
mainly for his set piece ability, he has scored 6 free kicks this season, as well as being second in line to take penalties after Shane Long
Shane Long
Shane Patrick Long is an Irish footballer who plays as a striker for Premier League team West Bromwich Albion and the Republic of Ireland national football team. With Ireland he was part of the team that secured qualification for UEFA Euro 2012.Long began his career at Cork City...
, scoring three this season. Harte has been taking corners for Reading this season, but Jobi McAnuff
Jobi McAnuff
Joel Joshua Frederick Dave "Jobi" McAnuff is a professional footballer who plays for and captains Reading F.C.. He is a midfielder and has played for Jamaica.-Early career:...
, Brian Howard
Brian Howard
Brian Christian de Claiborne Howard was an English poet, whose work belied a spectacularly precocious start in life; in the end he became more of a journalist, writing for the New Statesman....
and himself share corners duties between them. Harte also has shown an aerial ability this season in his time at Reading
Reading F.C.
Reading Football Club is an English association football club based in the town of Reading, Berkshire who currently play in the Championship...
, with great power and accuracy in all of his headers.
On 25 April 2011 Harte came out of the tunnel with his two daughters at the Madejski Stadium
Madejski Stadium
The Madejski Stadium is a stadium in Reading, Berkshire, England. The stadium is the home of Reading Football Club and to the rugby union club London Irish as tenants. It also provides the finish for the Reading Half Marathon...
.
International career
Harte has played for the Republic of Ireland on 65 occasions, scoring eleven goals. He was handed his international debut in 1996 against CroatiaCroatia national football team
The Croatia national football team represents Croatia in international football. The team is controlled by the Croatian Football Federation, the governing body for football in the country, and has been managed since 2006 by former player Slaven Bilić...
having made just four appearances for Leeds and earned a regular starting berth for the 1998 World Cup
1998 FIFA World Cup
The 1998 FIFA World Cup, the 16th FIFA World Cup, was held in France from 10 June to 12 July 1998. France was chosen as host nation by FIFA on 2 July 1992. The tournament was won by France, who beat Brazil 3-0 in the final...
qualifying campaign.
However, as his club career flourished post 1998, Harte found himself out of the reckoning at international level though he returned for the 2002 World Cup
2002 FIFA World Cup
The 2002 FIFA World Cup was the 17th staging of the FIFA World Cup, held in South Korea and Japan from 31 May to 30 June. It was also the first World Cup held in Asia, and the last in which the golden goal rule was implemented. Brazil won the tournament for a record fifth time, beating Germany 2–0...
qualifiers and was the only player to play every minute as Ireland managed to reach the finals. Harte also notched up four goals during the campaign, from left back, including a penalty against Iran
Iran national football team
The national football team of Iran represents Iran in international football competitions and is controlled by the Football Federation Islamic Republic of Iran...
in the play-off, though he struggled at the World Cup because of a toe injury and the emergence of John O'Shea
John O'Shea
John O'Shea can refer to:*John O'Shea, Irish footballer with Sunderland*John O'Shea , New Zealand film director*John O'Shea *John O'Shea , Wales international rugby union footballer*John O'Shea...
restricted his appearances under Brian Kerr.
He was recalled to the team for the home match against Israel
Israel national football team
The Israel national football team is the national football team of Israel, controlled by the Israel Football Association .Israel National Football is the direct successor of the Eretz Yisrael National Team during British Mandate...
on 4 June 2005 and the away game in the Faroe Islands
Faroe Islands national football team
The Faroe Islands national football team represents the Faroe Islands in association football and is controlled by the Faroe Islands Football Association, the governing body for football in the Faroe Islands. The Faroe Islands became a member of FIFA in 1988 and UEFA in 1990 and are the third...
four days later. Harte scored in both games, which marked his return to the Irish senior football set-up.
In May 2011 Harte harshly criticized the national team's management when it emerged they didn't even realize he was Irish and available to play for the national side, despite being in fine form for his club.
Career statistics
|-|1995–96||rowspan="9"|Leeds United
Leeds United A.F.C.
Leeds United Association Football Club are an English professional association football club based in Beeston, Leeds, West Yorkshire, who play in the Football League Championship, the second tier of the English football league system...
||rowspan="9"|Premier League||4||0||0||0||0||0||0||0||4||0
|-
|1996–97||14||2||1||0||2||1||colspan="2"|–||17||3
|-
|1997–98||12||0||3||0||0||0||colspan="2"|–||15||0
|-
|1998–99||35||4||5||2||1||0||3||0||44||6
|-
|1999–2000||33||6||3||1||1||0||12||1||49||8
|-
|2000–01||29||7||1||0||1||0||17||4||48||11
|-
|2001–02||36||5||1||0||2||0||8||1||47||6
|-
|2002–03||27||3||3||0||1||0||5||0||36||3
|-
|2003–04||23||1||1||0||2||1||colspan="2"|–||26||2
|-
|2004–05
2004–05 La Liga
2004–05 season was composed of the following clubs:* Albacete Balompié* Athletic Bilbao* Atlético Madrid* FC Barcelona* Real Betis* Deportivo de La Coruña* Espanyol* Getafe CF* Levante UD* Málaga CF* Real Mallorca* CD Numancia* CA Osasuna...
||rowspan="3"|Levante
Levante UD
Levante Unión Deportiva, S.A.D. is a Spanish football club based in Valencia, in the namesake community.Founded in 1909, it plays in La Liga, holding home games at Estadi Ciutat de València.-Early years:...
||La Liga
La Liga
The Primera División of the Liga Nacional de Fútbol Profesional , commonly known as La Liga or, for sponsorship reasons, Liga BBVA since 2008, is the top professional association football division of the Spanish football league system...
||24||1||||||||||||||24||1
|-
|2005–06
2005–06 Segunda División
-Classification 2005–06:-Relegated to Segunda División B:* UE Lleida -- Relegated to Segunda División B - Group 3* Ferrol -- Relegated to Segunda División B - Group 1* Eibar -- Relegated to Segunda División B - Group 4...
||Segunda División
Segunda División
The Segunda División is the lower tier of the two professional football leagues in Spain. From the season 2008-09 onwards, the name of the league is Liga Adelante.-History:...
||36||9||||||||||||||36||9
|-
|2006–07||La Liga
La Liga
The Primera División of the Liga Nacional de Fútbol Profesional , commonly known as La Liga or, for sponsorship reasons, Liga BBVA since 2008, is the top professional association football division of the Spanish football league system...
||6||0||||||||||||||6||0
|-
|2007–08||Sunderland
Sunderland A.F.C.
Sunderland Association Football Club is an English association football club based in Sunderland, Tyne and Wear who currently play in the Premier League...
||Premier League||8||0||0||0||0||0||colspan="2"|–||8||0
|-
|2008–09||Blackpool
Blackpool F.C.
Blackpool Football Club are an English football club founded in 1887 from the Lancashire seaside town of Blackpool. They are competing in the 2011–12 season of the The Championship, the second tier of professional football in England, having been relegated from the Premier League at the end of the...
||Championship
Football League Championship
The Football League Championship is the highest division of The Football League and second-highest division overall in the English football league system after the Premier League...
||4||0||1||0||0||0||colspan="2"|–||5||0
|-
|2008–09||rowspan="3"|Carlisle United
Carlisle United F.C.
Carlisle United F.C. is an English football club based in Carlisle, Cumbria, where they play at Brunton Park. Formed in 1904, the club currently compete in League One, the third tier of the English football league system....
||rowspan="3"|League One
Football League One
Football League One is the second-highest division of The Football League and third-highest division overall in the English football league system....
||3||1||0||0||0||0||colspan="2"|–||3||1
|-
|2009–10
2009–10 Football League One
The Football League 2009–10 , was be the seventeenth season under its current league division format. It began in August 2009 and ended on 8 May 2010....
||45||16||4||1||3||1||colspan="2"|–||52||18
|-
|2010–11
2010–11 Football League One
The 2010–11 Football League One is the seventh season of the league under its current title and nineteenth season under its current league division format...
||4||2||0||0||1||0||colspan="2"|–||5||2
|-
|2010–11
2010–11 Football League Championship
The 2010–11 Football League Championship was the seventh season of the league under its current name and nineteenth season under its current league division format...
||Reading
Reading F.C.
Reading Football Club is an English association football club based in the town of Reading, Berkshire who currently play in the Championship...
||Championship
Football League Championship
The Football League Championship is the highest division of The Football League and second-highest division overall in the English football league system after the Premier League...
||30||10||4||0||0||0||colspan="2"|–||34||10
297||49||23||4||14||3||45||6||380||62
66||10||||||||||||||66||10
363||59||23||4||14||3||45||6||446||72
|-
|1996||7||2
|-
|1997||9||0
|-
|1998||2||0
|-
|1999||3||0
|-
|2000||5||1
|-
|2001||10||4
|-
|2002||11||2
|-
|2003||7||0
|-
|2004||2||1
|-
|2005||4||2
|-
|2006||2||0
|-
|2007||1||0
|-
!Total||63||12
|}