Harry Parsons (English footballer)
Harry John Parsons (born 9 October 2002) is an English professional footballer who plays as a forward for Maidenhead United.
Personal information | |||
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Full name | Harry John Parsons[1] | ||
Date of birth | 9 October 2002 | ||
Place of birth | Swindon, England | ||
Height | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | ||
Position(s) | Forward | ||
Team information | |||
Current team | Maidenhead United | ||
Number | 7 | ||
Youth career | |||
2011–2021 | Swindon Town | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2019–2023 | Swindon Town | 17 | (0) |
2021–2022 | → Chippenham Town (loan) | 7 | (5) |
2022 | → Banbury United (loan) | 6 | (2) |
2022 | → Chippenham Town (loan) | 11 | (3) |
2023 | → Farnborough (loan) | 11 | (4) |
2023– | Maidenhead United | 0 | (0) |
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 04:32, 13 June 2023 (UTC) |
Career
In 2011, Parsons joined Swindon Town's academy after trialling with Reading and Swindon, signing a scholarship with the club in 2019.[2] On 13 November 2019, Parsons made his debut for the club in a 1–0 EFL Trophy loss against Bristol Rovers.[3] On 14 May 2021 it was announced that he had been offered a new contract and it was confirmed as signed the following month.[4][5]
On 12 November 2021, Parsons joined National League South side Chippenham Town on a one-month loan deal.[6] Against the Dorking Wanderers he scored three goals within 7 minutes. On 10 December 2021, the loan was extended for a further month.[7]
On 26 August 2022, Parsons joined National League North club Banbury United on loan until January 2023.[8] Parsons was recalled on 13 October.[9] On 29 October, Parsons returned for a second loan spell with Chippenham Town.[10] In February 2023, he joined Farnborough on loan until the end of the season.[11] Swindon released Parsons at the end of the 2022-23 season.[12]
Parsons joined Maidenhead United for the 2023-24 season.[13]
Style of play
Swindon under-18's manager David Farrell has labelled Parsons as "raw" and "a pest" up front.[14]
Career statistics
- As of 14 March 2023
Club | Season | League | FA Cup | League Cup | Other | Total | ||||||
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Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
Swindon Town | 2019–20[15] | League Two | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1[lower-alpha 1] | 0 | 1 | 0 |
2020–21[16] | League One | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | |
2021–22[17] | League Two | 15 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3[lower-alpha 1] | 0 | 20 | 0 | |
2022–23[18] | League Two | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1[lower-alpha 1] | 0 | 2 | 0 | |
Total | 17 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 25 | 0 | ||
Chippenham Town (loan) | 2021–22[19] | National League South | 7 | 5 | 0 | 0 | — | 1[lower-alpha 2] | 0 | 8 | 5 | |
Banbury United (loan) | 2022–23[19] | National League North | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 6 | 2 | |
Chippenham Town (loan) | 2022–23[19] | National League South | 11 | 3 | 2 | 1 | — | 2[lower-alpha 2] | 1 | 15 | 5 | |
Farnborough (loan) | 2022–23[19] | National League South | 11 | 4 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 11 | 4 | |
Maidenhead United | 2023–24[19] | National League | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
Career total | 52 | 14 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 8 | 1 | 65 | 16 |
- Appearance(s) in EFL Trophy
- Appearance(s) in FA Trophy
References
- "Club List of Registered Players as at 21st May 2022" (PDF). English Football League. p. 91. Retrieved 27 July 2022.
- "Success Stories". Advanced Sports Coaching. Retrieved 14 December 2019.
- "Bristol Rovers vs. Swindon Town 1–0". Soccerway. Retrieved 14 December 2019.
- "2021 Retained and Released List".
- "HARRY PARSONS SIGNS FIRST PRO DEAL WITH TOWN". Swindon Town F.C. 14 June 2021. Retrieved 15 June 2021.
- "Parsons joins Chippenham on loan, Aguiar extends stay". www.swindontownfc.co.uk. 12 November 2021. Retrieved 12 November 2021.
- "Player Update: Harry Parsons's loan extended". Chippenham Town FC. 10 December 2021. Retrieved 13 December 2021.
- "Parsons heads to Banbury on loan". www.swindontownfc.co.uk. 26 August 2022. Retrieved 26 August 2022.
- "Harry Parsons recalled from loan". www.swindontownfc.co.uk. 13 October 2022. Retrieved 30 October 2022.
- "Chippenham sign Parsons on loan". www.swindontownfc.co.uk. 29 October 2022. Retrieved 30 October 2022.
- "Parsons completes loan move to Farnborough". www.swindontownfc.co.uk. 13 February 2023. Retrieved 13 February 2023.
- "Robins confirm released and retained list". www.swindontownfc.co.uk. 19 May 2023. Retrieved 13 June 2023.
- "Dev swoops for forward Harry Parsons". www.maidenheadunitedfc.org. 12 June 2023. Retrieved 13 June 2023.
- "Swindon Town U18s boss David Farrell has high hopes for Harry Parsons". Swindon Advertiser. 9 March 2019. Retrieved 14 December 2019.
- "Games played by Harry Parsons in 2019/2020". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 16 January 2021.
- "Games played by Harry Parsons in 2020/2021". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 16 January 2021.
- "Games played by Harry Parsons in 2021/2022". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 16 January 2021.
- "Games played by Harry Parsons in 2022/2023". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 11 August 2022.
- Harry Parsons at Soccerway. Retrieved 30 October 2022.