Matthew Hazley
Encyclopedia
Matthew Hazley is a Northern Irish
footballer currently without a club following his release from Airdrie United
.
in 2004 from Glenavon
. He joined Stafford Rangers
in August 2007, for an initial one-month loan spell, and made his debut in the 3–1 defeat against Kidderminster Harriers
.
He made his debut for Northern Ireland Under-21
team on 14 November 2006 in a 2–1 defeat against Germany
. Hazley made his one and only Stoke appearance in a match against Coventry City
on the 24 May 2006, he came on as a substitute in the 56th miniute. Hazley was offered a four month extension to his contract in May 2007, to prove his fitness following injury.
On 15 August 2007 Hazley was sent on a one month loan to Stafford Rangers
, where he made six appearances. He returned to Stoke on 12 September 2007 after he was sent off during Stafford's 3–0 defeat to Stevenage
the previous day. In early January 2008, following his release from Stoke City, Hazley signed for Stafford Rangers, but signed for Scottish First Division
side Airdrie United
in July 2008 after a successful trial with the club.
Hazley returned to Northern Ireland to play for Newry City
in 2010.
Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland is one of the four countries of the United Kingdom. Situated in the north-east of the island of Ireland, it shares a border with the Republic of Ireland to the south and west...
footballer currently without a club following his release from Airdrie United
Airdrie United F.C.
Airdrie United Football Club are a Scottish professional football team based in the town of Airdrie, North Lanarkshire. They are currently managed by ex-Airdrieonians player and former Airdrie United Under 19s coach Jimmy Boyle. They are members of the Scottish Football League and play in the...
.
Career
Hazley moved to Stoke CityStoke City F.C.
Stoke City Football Club is an English professional football club based in Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire that plays in the Premier League. Founded in 1863, it is the oldest club in the Premier League, and considered to be the second oldest professional football club in the world, after Notts...
in 2004 from Glenavon
Glenavon F.C.
Glenavon F.C. is a semi-professional, Northern Irish football club playing in the IFA Premiership. The club, founded in 1889, hails from Lurgan and plays its home matches at Mourneview Park...
. He joined Stafford Rangers
Stafford Rangers F.C.
Stafford Rangers Football Club is a semi-professional English football team from Stafford which plays in the Northern Premier League Premier Division.The team wear black and white stripes with black shorts...
in August 2007, for an initial one-month loan spell, and made his debut in the 3–1 defeat against Kidderminster Harriers
Kidderminster Harriers F.C.
Kidderminster Harriers F.C. are an English football club based in Kidderminster, Worcestershire formed in 1886 They currently play in the Conference National and have played at Aggborough Stadium since they were formed...
.
He made his debut for Northern Ireland Under-21
Northern Ireland national under-21 football team
The Northern Ireland national under-21 football team is the national under-21 football team of Northern Ireland.-Former coaches:* To 20 August 2008.-2008/09 Matches:-Current squad:Squad to play San Marino.-Other Recent Call-Ups:...
team on 14 November 2006 in a 2–1 defeat against Germany
Germany national under-21 football team
The Germany national under-21 football team represents the under-21s of Germany in the UEFA European Under-21 Football Championship and is controlled by the German Football Association , the governing body of football in Germany....
. Hazley made his one and only Stoke appearance in a match against Coventry City
Coventry City F.C.
Coventry City Football Club, otherwise known as the Sky Blues owing to the traditional colour of their strip, are a professional English Football league club based in Coventry...
on the 24 May 2006, he came on as a substitute in the 56th miniute. Hazley was offered a four month extension to his contract in May 2007, to prove his fitness following injury.
On 15 August 2007 Hazley was sent on a one month loan to Stafford Rangers
Stafford Rangers F.C.
Stafford Rangers Football Club is a semi-professional English football team from Stafford which plays in the Northern Premier League Premier Division.The team wear black and white stripes with black shorts...
, where he made six appearances. He returned to Stoke on 12 September 2007 after he was sent off during Stafford's 3–0 defeat to Stevenage
Stevenage Borough F.C.
Stevenage Football Club is an English football club based in Stevenage, Hertfordshire. The club currently participate in League One, the third tier of English football, having won promotion from League Two in the 2010–11 season...
the previous day. In early January 2008, following his release from Stoke City, Hazley signed for Stafford Rangers, but signed for Scottish First Division
Scottish Football League First Division
The Irn-Bru Scottish Football League First Division Championship is the highest division of the Scottish Football League and the second highest in the Scottish football league system....
side Airdrie United
Airdrie United F.C.
Airdrie United Football Club are a Scottish professional football team based in the town of Airdrie, North Lanarkshire. They are currently managed by ex-Airdrieonians player and former Airdrie United Under 19s coach Jimmy Boyle. They are members of the Scottish Football League and play in the...
in July 2008 after a successful trial with the club.
Hazley returned to Northern Ireland to play for Newry City
Newry City F.C.
Newry City is an intermediate, Northern Irish football club playing in IFA Championship 1. The club, founded in 1923, is based in Newry, County Down and plays its home matches at The Showgrounds. Club colours are blue and white...
in 2010.