Chad Mansley

Chad Mansley (born 13 November 1980) is an Australian retired soccer player who played as a forward.

Chad Mansley
Personal information
Date of birth (1980-11-13) November 13, 1980
Place of birth Australia
Position(s) Forward
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2000 Newcastle Breakers 1 (0)
2000–2001 Leyton Orient 1 (0)
2001 Newcastle United 3 (1)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Club career

Mansley played junior soccer for Newcastle teams Cardiiff, Dudleigh and Adamstown.[1]

Mansley made his debut for the Newcastle Breakers in November 1999 as a late substitute against Adelaide Force.[2][3]

In mid-2000, Mansley trialled with Watford, playing five matches during the club's preseason. In September 2000, Mansley joined Watford on a three-month contract after protracted negotiations between Newcastle Breakers and Watford. The Breakers had initially requested a A$300,000 transfer fee. He played six times for the reserve team before being told by the manager Graham Taylor that he was not required, leaving in November 2000.[4][5][6][7][8]

He joined Leyton Orient on a free transfer in December 2000, making one league appearance as a substitute.[9][10] Mansley chose to return despite reportedly being offered a contract by Leyton Orient.[11][12]

On his return from England in early 2001, Mansley signed with Newcastle United.[13] Ahead of the 2001–02 National Soccer League season, Mansley was sent out on loan to Central Coast Coasties.[14]

Playing for Highfields Azzurri, Mansley scored the winning golden goal in the 2002 Northern New South Wales State League grand final.[15]

In early 2004, Mansley transferred to Weston Bears. The Bears won the 2004 Northern New South Wales State League premiership but were beaten grand finalists.[16][17]

International career

Mansley toured three times with the Australian Schoolboys team between 1997 and 1999.[18]

Honours

Highfields Azzurri

Weston Bears

  • Northern New South Wales State League Premiership: 2004[16]

Individual

References
  1. "Chad Mansley - Two goals for Aussies at Man Utd confirms youngster's potential". Inside Soccer. p. 5. Retrieved 28 February 2023.
  2. "Ref feels the full Force of an angry Matic". Inside Soccer. 23 November 1999. p. 13. Retrieved 28 February 2023.
  3. Gardiner, James (24 November 1999). "Push for stardom - Schoolboy ace enjoys month to remember". Central Coast Herald. p. 89. ProQuest 364951161. Retrieved 28 February 2023.
  4. Goffet, Neil (14 September 2000). "Mansley off to Watford". Newcastle Herald. p. 68. ProQuest 364796769. Retrieved 28 February 2023.
  5. "Mansley to continue quest". The World Game. Special Broadcasting Service. Archived from the original on 12 November 2020.
  6. Gardiner, James (26 August 2000). "Mansley at centre of power struggle". Newcastle Herald. p. 118. ProQuest 364581040. Retrieved 28 February 2023.
  7. Gardiner, James (24 January 2001). "Chad chases NSL shot after Watford setback". Central Coast Herald. p. 71.
  8. "War of words as club squabble over Lambu". Evening Standard. 28 November 2000. p. 89. Retrieved 28 February 2023.
  9. "This week's transfers". The Guardian. 9 December 2000. p. 38. Retrieved 28 February 2023.
  10. "Chad Mansley". Barry Hugman's Footballers. Retrieved 28 February 2023.
  11. "Unbeaten Wolves march through to semis". The Sydney Morning Herald. 18 January 2001. p. 46. Retrieved 28 February 2023.
  12. Valentine, Renee (4 September 2004). "Mansley aims to follow father's path to victory". Newcastle Herald. p. 89. ProQuest 364976949. Retrieved 28 February 2023.
  13. Roach, Stewart (9 February 2001). "Mansley's return from England heralds youth uprising". Newcastle Herald. p. 62. ProQuest 364715114. Retrieved 1 March 2023.
  14. Valentine, Renee (5 September 2005). "Mansley on mission to prove United wrong". Newcastle Herald. ProQuest 364521629. Retrieved 1 March 2023.
  15. Valentine, Renee (2 September 2002). "Eagles fall at final hurdle Azzurri on a high after golden goal". Newcastle Herald. pp. 3e. ProQuest 364665852. Retrieved 1 March 2023.
  16. Valentine, Renee (16 August 2004). "Bears end drought to claim top honours". Newcastle Herald. p. 35. ProQuest 364951921. Retrieved 28 February 2023.
  17. "Last-minute call-up makes grand final winner of stand-in goalkeeper". Newcastle Herald. 6 September 2004. p. 36. ProQuest 364924476. Retrieved 1 March 2023.
  18. Gardiner, James (15 September 1999). "Rising star's sights fixed on the big league". Newcastle Herald. p. 91. ProQuest 364825745. Retrieved 1 March 2023.
  19. Valentine, Renee (4 September 2004). "Mansley aims to follow father's path to victory". Newcastle Herald. p. 89. ProQuest 364976949. Retrieved 28 February 2023.
  20. "Australian Sports Medal entry for Chad Mansley". It's an Honour, Australian Honours Database. Canberra, Australia: Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet. 30 August 2000. Retrieved 28 February 2023. Playing in National Soccer League, represented Aust. 2 times in overseas tours
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