Liam Hogan
Liam Anthony Hogan (born 8 February 1989) is an English professional footballer who plays for Stockport County.[3] He plays primarily as a centre back, although he can play at right back.
Hogan playing for Salford City in 2017 | |||
Personal information | |||
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Full name | Liam Anthony Hogan[1] | ||
Date of birth | [2] | 8 February 1989||
Place of birth | Salford, England | ||
Height | 6 ft 0 in (183 cm)[2] | ||
Playing position(s) | Centre back | ||
Club information | |||
Current team | Stockport County | ||
Number | 29 | ||
Youth career | |||
2007–2010 | Woodley Sports | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2010–2013 | F.C. Halifax Town | 109 | (3) |
2013–2015 | Fleetwood Town | 20 | (0) |
2014–2015 | → Macclesfield Town (loan) | 9 | (0) |
2015–2016 | Tranmere Rovers | 18 | (2) |
2016–2017 | Gateshead | 44 | (0) |
2017–2020 | Salford City | 95 | (7) |
2020– | Stockport County | 2 | (1) |
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 08:24, 23 February 2020 (UTC) |
Career
Woodley Sports
Hogan started his career at Greater Manchester club Woodley Sports (afterwards known as Stockport Sports) in 2007, remaining in the club's youth setup for three years.
FC Halifax Town
On 1 July 2010, Hogan left Woodley and signed with F.C. Halifax Town. In his time at the Shaymen he played 109 league games, scoring three times. His first goal came against Nantwich Town with his second coming a week and a half later at Retford United, a game that saw the Shaymen crowned champions of the Northern Premier League Premier Division. His third goal came against Eastwood Town on 18 February 2012.[4] He played almost every game at F.C. Halifax Town at centre back.
Fleetwood Town
On 22 May 2013, Hogan announced he was joining Lancashire club Fleetwood Town on a free transfer after his contract with F.C. Halifax ran out.[5] He made his professional debut on 3 August, in a 3–1 home win against Dagenham & Redbridge.[6]
Macclesfield Town (loan)
On 3 November 2014, Hogan was loaned to Conference Premier side Macclesfield Town until 9 December.[7] On 11 December, his loan was extended until 10 January.[8]
Tranmere Rovers
In May 2015 he joined Tranmere Rovers after his release by Fleetwood.[9]
Gateshead
On 17 May 2016, Hogan signed for National League club Gateshead on a free transfer.[10] On 30 July 2016, Hogan scored his first goal for the club in a 3–2 preseason victory at home to Boston United which won Gateshead the game. Hogan became club captain ahead of the 2016–17 season, making his competitive debut on 6 August 2016, as Gateshead beat Chester 3–0 in the first game of the season.
Salford City
In May 2017 he joined Salford City.[11] At the end of the 2017–18 season he was named Player's Player of the Year by his fellow Salford players.[12] During his time with the club he captained them to two promotions, the second of them securing the club's first promotion to the Football League, played 105 games and scored seven goals.
Stockport County
In February 2020 he moved to Stockport County, signing a two and a half year contract.[13] He scored his first goal for the club on his debut.
Personal life
Hogan was born in Salford, England,[14] and is of Irish descent - he and his brother have two Irish grandparents.[15] His younger brother is Irish international footballer Scott and they played together at Salford City College.[16]
Career statistics
- As of match played 1 Janiuary 2018
Club | Season | League | FA Cup | League Cup | Other | Total | ||||||
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Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
F.C. Halifax Town | 2010–11[17] | NPL Premier Division | 41 | 2 | 4 | 0 | — | 1[lower-alpha 1] | 0 | 46 | 2 | |
2011–12[18] | Conference North | 40 | 1 | 4 | 0 | — | 4[lower-alpha 2] | 0 | 48 | 1 | ||
2012–13[19][20] | Conference North | 28 | 0 | 4 | 0 | — | 9[lower-alpha 3] | 0 | 41 | 0 | ||
Total | 109 | 3 | 12 | 0 | — | 14 | 0 | 135 | 3 | |||
Fleetwood Town | 2013–14[19] | League Two | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1[lower-alpha 4] | 0 | 18 | 0 |
2014–15[19] | League One | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1[lower-alpha 4] | 0 | 6 | 0 | |
Total | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 24 | 0 | ||
Macclesfield Town (loan) | 2014–15[19] | Conference Premier | 9 | 0 | — | — | 1[lower-alpha 1] | 0 | 10 | 0 | ||
Tranmere Rovers | 2015–16[19] | National League | 18 | 2 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 18 | 2 | |
Gateshead | 2016–17[19] | National League | 44 | 0 | 2 | 0 | — | 1[lower-alpha 1] | 0 | 47 | 0 | |
Salford City | 2017–18[19] | National League North | 19 | 2 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 19 | 2 | |
Career total | 219 | 7 | 14 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 18 | 0 | 253 | 7 |
- Appearance in FA Trophy
- Two appearances in FA Trophy, two in Conference North play-offs
- Six appearances in FA Trophy, three in Conference North play-offs
- Appearance in Football League Trophy
Honours
Salford City
- National League play-offs: 2019[21]
References
- "Liam Hogan". Barry Hugman's Footballers. Retrieved 19 January 2017.
- "Liam Hogan". 11v11. Retrieved 19 January 2017.
- Ammies Swoop for Hogan‚ pitchero.com, 16 May 2017
- Eastwood Town vs. Halifax Town 2–2; Global Sports Media, 18 February 2012
- Fleetwood Town sign Steven Schumacher & Liam Hogan; BBC Sport, 22 May 2013
- Fleetwood 3–1 Dag & Red; BBC Sport, 3 August 2013
- Liam Hogan: Macclesfield sign Fleetwood defender on loan; BBC Sport, 3 November 2014
- Liam Hogan: Fleetwood Town defender stays at Macclesfield; BBC Sport, 11 December 2014
- "Lois Maynard and Liam Hogan sign for Tranmere Rovers". BBC Sport. Retrieved 17 February 2020.
- "Defender Liam Hogan has left Tranmere after agreeing a one-year deal with National League club Gateshead". Twitter. Tranmere Rovers FC. Retrieved 17 February 2020.
- "Ammies swop for Liam Hogan". Salford City FC. Retrieved 14 February 2020.
- "Salford City Player of the Year 2017-18". Salford City FC. Retrieved 14 February 2020.
- "Liam Hogan leaves for Stockport County". Salford City FC. Retrieved 14 February 2020.
- https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/salford-city-liam-hogan-interview-16668566
- https://www.mylondon.news/sport/football/football-news/brentford-star-ignoring-talk-over-11290878
- "Pro-Footballers Go back to College to Celebrate Salford Students' Sporting Success - Salford City College". 13 May 2014.
- "FC Halifax Town season 2010/11". Shaymen Down South. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 24 March 2016.
- Williams, Mike; Williams, Tony, eds. (2012). Non-League Club Directory 2013. Tony Williams Publications. pp. 202–203. ISBN 978-1-869833-77-0.
- "L. Hogan". Soccerway. Perform Group. Retrieved 17 January 2017.
- For cup matches not covered by Soccerway: "Chester FC 1 FC Halifax Town 1". Halifax Courier. 6 October 2012. Retrieved 19 January 2017.
"Controversial Cup exit for Blues". Chester FC. 9 October 2012. Archived from the original on 1 February 2017. Retrieved 19 January 2017.
"Cammell Laird 0 FC Halifax Town 1". Halifax Courier. 10 November 2012. Retrieved 19 January 2017. - Rindl, Josef (11 May 2019). "AFC Fylde 0–3 Salford City". BBC Sport. Retrieved 11 May 2019.
External links
- Liam Hogan at Soccerbase