Ryan Harley
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Ryan Harley is an English
footballer who plays for Brighton & Hove Albion
as a midfielder
.
, Harley started his career with Bristol City
, as a youngster, apprentice, and then professional. He made three appearances for the Bristol City first team, for whom he made his debut versus Port Vale
in 2003.
He then spent one month on loan at Conference National
side Forest Green Rovers
, whilst Gary Owers
was in charge.
in November 2007, stating his desire to be a full-time professional. He made his Exeter debut against Rushden & Diamonds
in the FA Trophy on 12 January 2008.
Harley scored in the second leg of Exeter's play-off semi-final against Torquay United
to spark a City comeback. Harley more recently scored both goals to beat Leeds United
2–0 at St James Park, in a League One fixture in January 2010.
Harley scored the vital goal in the final game of the 2009–10 season, against Huddersfield Town
, which ensured Exeter's League One status for another season.
He signed a new contract with Exeter City
in July 2009.
side Swansea City
on a free transfer. He was sent back to Exeter City
on loan for the remainder of the 10/11 season. Swansea City
beat Reading in the Football League Championship
play off final on 30 May 2011 to progress to the Premier League.
on a 3 year deal for an undisclosed fee. Harley made his debut at home to Sunderland
in the Carling Cup, with the tie ending 1-0 to Brighton. He went on to make his league debut against Peterborough United
, scoring the 2nd goal in a 2-0 win - a 30 yard free-kick. This win saw Brighton go top of the Football League Championship
.
England
England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental...
footballer who plays for Brighton & Hove Albion
Brighton & Hove Albion F.C.
Brighton & Hove Albion Football Club are an English association football club based in the coastal city of Brighton & Hove, East Sussex. They currently play in the Football League Championship, the second tier of the English football league system....
as a midfielder
Midfielder
A midfielder is an association football position. Some midfielders play a more defensive role, while others blur the boundaries between midfielders and forwards. The number of midfielders a team uses during a match may vary, depending on the team's formation and each individual player's role...
.
Bristol City
Born in BristolBristol
Bristol is a city, unitary authority area and ceremonial county in South West England, with an estimated population of 433,100 for the unitary authority in 2009, and a surrounding Larger Urban Zone with an estimated 1,070,000 residents in 2007...
, Harley started his career with Bristol City
Bristol City F.C.
Bristol City Football Club is one of two football league clubs in Bristol, England . They play at Ashton Gate, located in the south-west of the City...
, as a youngster, apprentice, and then professional. He made three appearances for the Bristol City first team, for whom he made his debut versus Port Vale
Port Vale F.C.
Port Vale Football Club is an English football club currently playing in Football League Two. They are based in Burslem, Staffordshire — one of six towns that make up the city of Stoke-on-Trent. The club's traditional rivals in the city are Stoke City, and games between the two clubs are known as...
in 2003.
He then spent one month on loan at Conference National
Conference National
Conference National is the top division of the Football Conference in England. It is the highest level of the National League System and fifth highest of the overall English football league system...
side Forest Green Rovers
Forest Green Rovers F.C.
Forest Green Rovers Football Club is an English football club based in Nailsworth, Gloucestershire, currently the longest-serving members of the Conference National. The club is affiliated to the Gloucestershire County FA.-Early years:...
, whilst Gary Owers
Gary Owers
Gary Owers is an English former professional footballer and was previously manager of Forest Green Rovers of the Nationwide Conference as well as the Assistant Manager at League Two side Aldershot Town...
was in charge.
Weston-super-Mare
Harley signed for Weston-super-Mare in October 2006 from Bristol City. He was spotted by former manager Frank Gregan.Exeter City
Harley eventually left Weston-super-Mare to sign for Exeter CityExeter City F.C.
Exeter City Football Club is an English football club, based in Exeter, which is owned by its fans through the Exeter City Supporters Trust.The club was a member of the Football League from 1920 to 2003...
in November 2007, stating his desire to be a full-time professional. He made his Exeter debut against Rushden & Diamonds
Rushden & Diamonds F.C.
Rushden & Diamonds Football Club was an association football club based in Irthlingborough, Northamptonshire, England. Formed by a merger of Rushden Town and Irthlingborough Diamonds in 1992, the club played in the Conference National following a short spell in the Football League at the start of...
in the FA Trophy on 12 January 2008.
Harley scored in the second leg of Exeter's play-off semi-final against Torquay United
Torquay United F.C.
Torquay United Football Club, nicknamed the Gulls, are an English association football club based in the tourist resort town of Torquay, Devon. They played in the Conference National in 2008–09, but were promoted to Football League Two after a 2–0 win over Cambridge United on 17 May 2009 at Wembley...
to spark a City comeback. Harley more recently scored both goals to beat 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...
2–0 at St James Park, in a League One fixture in January 2010.
Harley scored the vital goal in the final game of the 2009–10 season, against Huddersfield Town
Huddersfield Town F.C.
Huddersfield Town Football Club is an English football club formed in 1908 and based in Huddersfield, West Yorkshire. They currently play in League One...
, which ensured Exeter's League One status for another season.
He signed a new contract with Exeter City
Exeter City F.C.
Exeter City Football Club is an English football club, based in Exeter, which is owned by its fans through the Exeter City Supporters Trust.The club was a member of the Football League from 1920 to 2003...
in July 2009.
Swansea City
On the 21st January 2011, Harley signed for then Football League 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...
side Swansea City
Swansea City A.F.C.
Swansea City Association Football Club are a Welsh professional football club based in Swansea, Wales. One of the most successful clubs in Welsh football, it has won 10 Welsh Cups and led the English Football League First Division in December 1981, before finishing the season in 6th position...
on a free transfer. He was sent back to Exeter City
Exeter City F.C.
Exeter City Football Club is an English football club, based in Exeter, which is owned by its fans through the Exeter City Supporters Trust.The club was a member of the Football League from 1920 to 2003...
on loan for the remainder of the 10/11 season. Swansea City
Swansea City A.F.C.
Swansea City Association Football Club are a Welsh professional football club based in Swansea, Wales. One of the most successful clubs in Welsh football, it has won 10 Welsh Cups and led the English Football League First Division in December 1981, before finishing the season in 6th position...
beat Reading 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...
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 AlbionBrighton & Hove Albion F.C.
Brighton & Hove Albion Football Club are an English association football club based in the coastal city of Brighton & Hove, East Sussex. They currently play in the Football League Championship, the second tier of the English football league system....
on a 3 year deal for an undisclosed fee. Harley made his debut at home to 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...
in the Carling Cup, with the tie ending 1-0 to Brighton. He went on to make his league debut against Peterborough United
Peterborough United F.C.
Peterborough United Football Club are a professional English football club based in Peterborough. Peterborough United formed in 1934 and played in the old Midland League, which they won six times; eventually being admitted to the Football League in 1960, replacing Gateshead. Their home ground is...
, scoring the 2nd goal in a 2-0 win - a 30 yard free-kick. This win saw Brighton go top of 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...
.