Ryan Harley

Ryan Harley

Harley playing for Exeter City in 2015
Personal information
Full name Ryan Bernard Harley
Date of birth (1985-01-22) 22 January 1985
Place of birth Bristol, England
Height 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)
Playing position Midfielder
Club information
Current team
Exeter City
Number 7
Youth career
Bristol City
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2003–2006 Bristol City 2 (0)
2005Forest Green Rovers (loan) 3 (0)
2006–2007 Weston-super-Mare (—)
2007–2011 Exeter City 108 (22)
2011 Swansea City 0 (0)
2011Exeter City (loan) 21 (4)
2011–2013 Brighton & Hove Albion 18 (2)
2013Milton Keynes Dons (loan) 8 (0)
2013–2015 Swindon Town 21 (1)
2014–2015Exeter City (loan) 7 (0)
2015– Exeter City 46 (8)

* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 18:00, 12 June 2016 (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 23 April 2016
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League FA Cup League Cup Other[lower-alpha 1] Total
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Bristol City 2004–05[14] League One 2000001030
2005–06[15] League One 0000000000
Total 2000001030
Forest Green Rovers (loan) 2005–06[15] Conference 3000000030
Weston-super-Mare 2006–07 Conference South
Total
Exeter City 2007–08[3] Conference 12100003[lower-alpha 2]1152
2008–09[16] League Two 314101011345
2009–10[17] League One 44102010004710
2010–11[18] League One 2161012332511
Total 1082240317512228
Swansea City 2011 Championship 0000000000
Total 0000000000
Exeter City (loan) 2010–11[18] League One 214000010224
Brighton & Hove Albion 2011–12[19] Championship 162101000182
2012–13[20] Championship 2000100030
Total 182102000212
Milton Keynes Dons (loan) 2012–13[20] League One 80310000111
Swindon Town 2013–14[21] League One 211101020251
Total 211101020251
Exeter City (loan) 2014–15[21] League Two 7000000000
Exeter City 2014–15[22] League Two 184000000184
2015–16[23] League Two 284101021325
Total 468101021509
Career total 234371017213626446
  1. Includes Football League Trophy matches.
  2. Includes 3 Conference Play-off Matches.

Honours

Exeter City
Swansea City

References

  1. "Games played by Ryan Harley in 2004/2005". Soccerbase. Retrieved 10 August 2015.
  2. "Games played by Ryan Harley in 2005/2006". Soccerbase. Retrieved 10 August 2015.
  3. 1 2 3 "Games played by Ryan Harley in 2007/2008". Soccerbase. Retrieved 10 August 2015.
  4. "Exeter 2–0 Leeds United". BBC Sport. 16 January 2010. Retrieved 10 August 2015.
  5. "Exeter 2–1 Huddersfield". BBC Sport. 8 May 2010. Retrieved 23 July 2015.
  6. "Swindon Town's Ryan Harley returns to Exeter City". BBC Sport. 20 November 2014. Retrieved 10 August 2015.
  7. "Swansea's Ryan Harley completes Brighton move". BBC Sport. 22 August 2011. Retrieved 10 August 2015.
  8. "Brighton 1–0 Sunderland". BBC Sport. 23 August 2011. Retrieved 10 August 2015.
  9. "Brighton 2–0 Peterborough". BBC Sport. 27 August 2011. Retrieved 10 August 2015.
  10. "Ryan Harley joins MK Dons on loan from Brighton". BBC Sport. 31 December 2012. Retrieved 10 August 2015.
  11. "Harley leaves Brighton for Swindon". BBC Sport. 2013-07-26. Retrieved 2013-07-26.
  12. "Swindon Town's Ryan Harley returns to Exeter City". BBC Sport. 20 November 2014. Retrieved 21 November 2014.
  13. "Ryan Harley: Exeter City sign Swindon Town midfielder". BBC Sport. 12 January 2015. Retrieved 21 November 2014.
  14. "Games played by Ryan Harley in 2004/2005". Soccerbase. Retrieved 9 December 2015.
  15. 1 2 "Games played by Ryan Harley in 2005/2006". Soccerbase. Retrieved 9 December 2015.
  16. "Games played by Ryan Harley in 2008/2009". Soccerbase. Retrieved 10 August 2015.
  17. "Games played by Ryan Harley in 2009/2010". Soccerbase. Retrieved 10 August 2015.
  18. 1 2 "Games played by Ryan Harley in 2010/2011". Soccerbase. Retrieved 9 August 2015.
  19. "Games played by Ryan Harley in 2011/2012". Soccerbase. Retrieved 10 August 2015.
  20. 1 2 "Games played by Ryan Harley in 2012/2013". Soccerbase. Retrieved 10 August 2015.
  21. 1 2 "Games played by Ryan Harley in 2013/2014". Soccerbase. Retrieved 10 August 2015.
  22. "Games played by Ryan Harley in 2014/2015". Soccerbase. Retrieved 9 August 2015.
  23. "Games played by Ryan Harley in 2015/2016". Soccerbase. Retrieved 9 August 2015.
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