Harry Arter
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Harry Nicholas Arter is an English
footballer of Irish
descent, currently playing for Bournemouth
.
in 2007.
He made his debut for Charlton at the age of 16 against Luton Town
in the League Cup
on 25 September 2006. In January 2009, Arter had a trial with Championship
club, Ipswich Town
. On 20 January 2009, Arter made an appearance for the Ipswich reserve team, against Northampton Town
's reserve team. Northampton won the game 1–0, with Arter being one of two trialists – the other being former Fulham
youngster, Lino Goncalves.
In the 2008–09 season, he had loan spells with Staines Town
and Welling United
but returned from the latter to finish the season at Charlton Athletic.
On 2 June 2009, Arter joined Woking
on a one-year contract. At the end of the 2009–10 season, it was well documented that Arter would be leaving Woking, with several Football League
clubs chasing Arter. Woking's website soon confirmed that Arter had agreed to sign for Bournemouth
with the fee to be decided by an FA tribunal, as the two clubs could not agree a transfer fee.
Arter started in the Cherries' first match of the 2010–11 season away to Charlton but was replaced at half time by Michael Symes
. Bournemouth lost the match 1–0. Arter's next start was against Torquay United in the Football League Trophy
and was named as the man of the match despite the Cherries going down 3–0 on penalties.
In March 2011, Arter went on a one month loan to Carlisle United
. He scored on his debut in their 4–3 defeat against Brighton & Hove Albion
in the ninetieth minute. This was cancelled out by Liam Bridcutt
a minute later. Arter was recalled by the Cherries on 30 March.
under-17 and under-19 teams, being eligible through his grandparents.
.
Arter attended St. Simon Stock Catholic School in Maidstone
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 of Irish
Irish people
The Irish people are an ethnic group who originate in Ireland, an island in northwestern Europe. Ireland has been populated for around 9,000 years , with the Irish people's earliest ancestors recorded having legends of being descended from groups such as the Nemedians, Fomorians, Fir Bolg, Tuatha...
descent, currently playing for Bournemouth
A.F.C. Bournemouth
A.F.C. Bournemouth is an English football club currently playing in Football League One. The club plays at Dean Court in Kings Park, Boscombe, Bournemouth, Dorset and have been in existence since 1899....
.
Club career
Arter signed his first professional two year contract with Charlton AthleticCharlton 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,...
in 2007.
He made his debut for Charlton at the age of 16 against Luton Town
Luton Town F.C.
Luton Town Football Club is an English professional football club based since 1905 at Kenilworth Road, Luton, Bedfordshire. The club currently competes in the fifth tier of English football, the Conference National, for the third consecutive season during the 2011–12 season.Formed in 1885, it was...
in the League Cup
Football League Cup
The Football League Cup, commonly known as the League Cup or, from current sponsorship, the Carling Cup, is an English association football competition. Like the FA Cup, it is played on a knockout basis...
on 25 September 2006. In January 2009, Arter had a trial with 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...
club, 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....
. On 20 January 2009, Arter made an appearance for the Ipswich reserve team, against 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...
's reserve team. Northampton won the game 1–0, with Arter being one of two trialists – the other being former Fulham
Fulham F.C.
Fulham Football Club is a professional English Premier League club based in southwest London Fulham, in the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham. Founded in 1879, they play in the Premier League, their 11th current season...
youngster, Lino Goncalves.
In the 2008–09 season, he had loan spells with Staines Town
Staines Town F.C.
Staines Town FC are an English football club based in Staines, Surrey. They are currently competing in the Conference South. The team are usually known as 'The Swans'...
and Welling United
Welling United F.C.
Welling United Football Club are an English football club, based in Welling in the London Borough of Bexley. They currently play in the Conference South. The 2010–11 season was not a good one for them as the club had financial problems, nearly going bankrupt but lots of supporters chipped in and...
but returned from the latter to finish the season at Charlton Athletic.
On 2 June 2009, Arter joined Woking
Woking F.C.
Woking Football Club is a football club from in Woking, Surrey, England, formed in 1889. They are playing in the Conference South in the 2011–12 season. For the 2011/2012 season, Woking are sharing their ground with Conference National club Hayes & Yeading United.-Promotion to the...
on a one-year contract. At the end of the 2009–10 season, it was well documented that Arter would be leaving Woking, with several Football League
The Football League
The Football League, also known as the npower Football League for sponsorship reasons, is a league competition featuring professional association football clubs from England and Wales. Founded in 1888, it is the oldest such competition in world football...
clubs chasing Arter. Woking's website soon confirmed that Arter had agreed to sign for Bournemouth
A.F.C. Bournemouth
A.F.C. Bournemouth is an English football club currently playing in Football League One. The club plays at Dean Court in Kings Park, Boscombe, Bournemouth, Dorset and have been in existence since 1899....
with the fee to be decided by an FA tribunal, as the two clubs could not agree a transfer fee.
Arter started in the Cherries' first match of the 2010–11 season away to Charlton but was replaced at half time by Michael Symes
Michael Symes
Michael Symes is an English professional footballer who plays for League One club Bournemouth—his second spell with the club. He plays as a striker....
. Bournemouth lost the match 1–0. Arter's next start was against Torquay United in 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...
and was named as the man of the match despite the Cherries going down 3–0 on penalties.
In March 2011, Arter went on a one month loan to 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....
. He scored on his debut in their 4–3 defeat against 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....
in the ninetieth minute. This was cancelled out by Liam Bridcutt
Liam Bridcutt
Liam Bridcutt is an English footballer who plays for Football League Championship club Brighton & Hove Albion as a holding midfielder, having previously played for Chelsea, Yeovil Town, Watford and Stockport County.-Chelsea:...
a minute later. Arter was recalled by the Cherries on 30 March.
International career
Arter has played for the Republic of IrelandRepublic 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....
under-17 and under-19 teams, being eligible through his grandparents.
Personal life
He is the brother-in-law of professional football player Scott ParkerScott Parker (footballer)
Scott Matthew Parker is an English footballer who plays for Premier League club Tottenham Hotspur and the England national team. He is the FWA Footballer of the Year for the 2010–11 season. He has represented England at every level from under-16 to senior. Uniquely, he won his first four England...
.
Arter attended St. Simon Stock Catholic School in Maidstone