Raheem Hanley Explained

Raheem Hanley
Fullname:Raheem Shaquille Rushan Hanley[1]
Birth Date:24 February 1994
Birth Place:Blackburn, England
Position:Left-back
central-midfield; left wing
Currentclub:West Didsbury & Chorlton
Youthclubs1:Fletcher Moss Rangers
Youthyears2:2004–2010
Youthclubs2:Manchester United
Youthyears3:2010–2012
Youthclubs3:Blackburn Rovers
Years1:2012–2014
Clubs1:Blackburn Rovers
Caps1:0
Goals1:0
Years2:2014–2016
Clubs2:Swansea City
Caps2:0
Goals2:0
Years3:2016–2018
Clubs3:Northampton Town
Caps3:5
Goals3:0
Years4:2018
Clubs4:Halifax Town
Caps4:7
Goals4:0
Years5:2019
Clubs5:Connah's Quay Nomads
Years6:2019
Clubs6:Chorley
Caps6:0
Goals6:0
Years7:2019
Clubs7:Hereford
Caps7:7
Goals7:0
Years8:2019–2020
Clubs8:Mossley
Caps8:?
Goals8:?
Years9:2020–2022
Clubs9:Radcliffe
Caps9:?
Goals9:?
Years10:2022–2023
Clubs10:Stalybridge Celtic
Caps10:?
Goals10:?
Years11:2023
Clubs11:Runcorn Linnets
Caps11:?
Goals11:?
Years12:2023–
Clubs12:West Didsbury & Chorlton
Caps12:1
Goals12:0
Nationalyears1:2012
Nationalteam1:England U19
Nationalcaps1:3
Nationalgoals1:0
Nationalyears2:2018–
Nationalteam2:Saint Kitts and Nevis
Nationalcaps2:14
Nationalgoals2:0
Club-Update:17:44, 23 August 2023 (UTC)
Nationalteam-Update:17:21, 24 March 2024 (UTC)

Raheem Shaquille Rushan Hanley (born 24 February 1994) is professional footballer who plays as a left-back for club West Didsbury & Chorlton. Born in England, he represents the Saint Kitts and Nevis national team.

Hanley is an attacking left-back.[2] He is also able to play in central midfield.

Club career

Youth football

Hanley played for junior club Fletcher Moss Rangers before signing with the Manchester United academy in 2004.[3]

Blackburn and Swansea

Hanley joined Blackburn Rovers from Manchester United following a successful trial in 2010.[4] He initially struggled with injuries, but went on to play a successful role in the club's run in the 2011–12 FA Youth Cup, scoring in the semi-final against Burnley and playing both legs of the final against Chelsea in the centre of midfield as his side lost 4–1 on aggregate.[4] He would also play regular under-21 football season as the Academy reached the final of the Academy League National Final. At the end of the 2012–13 season, he was offered a new contract by the club.[5]

Hanley joined Swansea City in January 2014.[6] He signed a new one-year contract with the Premier League side in April 2015.[7] At the end of the 2015–16 season, Hanley was released without having made a single first team appearance.

Northampton Town

Hanley signed a two-year contract with League One side Northampton Town in June 2016.[8] He promised to challenge David Buchanan for a first-team place, saying that manager Rob Page convinced him that Northampton was the best place for him to advance his career.[9]

Hanley made his senior debut for Northampton as a 57th minute substitute for JJ Hooper in a 3–0 home defeat to Wycombe Wanderers on 30 August 2016, in an EFL Trophy group stage match.[10] However, Hanley spent most of the season on the sidelines, making five appearances in all competitions.[11] At the end of the 2016–17 season, he was among four players to be placed on a transfer list.[12]

Ahead of the 2017–18 season, Hanley went on a trial with Oxford United and featured in a trial match.[13] In the season that followed he played for the Northampton first team on four occasions.[14] On 10 March 2018, Hanley was loaned out to Halifax Town for the rest of the season.[15] He made his FC Halifax Town debut on 10 March 2018, in a 3–1 win over Woking.[16] He went on to make seven appearances for the National League side.

Hanley was released by Northampton at the end of the 2017–18 season, following their relegation from League One.[17]

Non-league career

On 28 April 2019, after a little over one month at Connah's Quay Nomads, Hanley moved to National League North side Chorley until the end of the season.[18]

Hanley joined National League North club Hereford on 2 August 2019 after a successful trial period.[19] He subsequently signed for Mossley in November 2019 and Radcliffe in January 2020.[20] [21]

In October 2022, Hanley joined Northern Premier League Premier side Stalybridge Celtic and later in the season he would sign for Runcorn Linnets of the Northern Premier Division One West.[22]

On 22 August 2023, North West Counties Premier side West Didsbury & Chorlton announced the signing of Hanley.[23] He made his debut and won the club's supporter-nominated man of the match in a 2–0 victory against Skelmersdale United on the day of his signing.[24]

International career

Hanley represented England U19, being called up for the first time in October 2012.[25] He went on to earn three caps.[26] [27] [28]

Hanley's grandfather was from Saint Kitts and Nevis.[29] In November 2018, he was called up to Saint Kitts and Nevis national football team and made his debut on 18 November 2018 in a CONCACAF Nations League qualifier against Canada, as a starter.[30] In June 2023, Hanley was selected in his country's squad for the 2023 CONCACAF Gold Cup.[31] He made one appearance at the tournament, playing the entire match as his side lost 5–0 to Jamaica in the group stage.

Professional career statistics

ClubSeasonDivisionLeagueFA CupEFL CupOtherTotal
AppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Blackburn Rovers2012–13Championship0000000000
2013–14Championship0000000000
Total0000000000
Swansea City2014–15Premier League0000000000
2015–16Premier League0000000000
Total0000000000
Northampton Town2016–17League One1010002030
Career total0000001030

Personal life

In November 2015, Hanley was banned from driving for 14 months after being caught speeding by the police.[32]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Premier League: club-by-club guide to retained players. Telegraph. 1 June 2012. 19 December 2017.
  2. News: Who are Swansea City's silverware-winning youngsters and potential stars of the future? The Swans' next generation.... Wales Online. 14 May 2015. 12 May 2018.
  3. News: Fletcher Moss Rangers: Manchester's secret talent factory . Matthias . Schecklmann. 26 March 2021 . Goal.
  4. News: Cryer. Andy. Young Blackburn Rovers star Raheem living the dream. 25 September 2016. Lancashire Telegraph. 20 April 2012.
  5. News: Blackburn Rovers confirm released list. The Lancashire Telegraph. 4 June 2013. 12 May 2018.
  6. News: Swansea City land Blackburn Rovers youngster Raheem Hanley. 25 September 2016. South Wales Evening Post. 30 January 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20140305082130/http://www.southwales-eveningpost.co.uk/swansea-city-land-blackburn-rovers-youngster/story-20529637-detail/story.html. 5 March 2014. dead.
  7. News: Hanley happy to sign new Swans contract. 25 September 2016. Swansea City A.F.C.. 15 April 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20180512210004/https://www.swanseacity.com/news/hanley-happy-sign-new-swans-contract. 12 May 2018. dead.
  8. News: Revell & Hanley: Northampton Town sign MK Dons striker and Swansea defender. 25 September 2016. BBC Sport. 14 June 2016.
  9. News: Willsher. Gareth. Left back raring to go having played under 21 football. 25 September 2016. Northampton Town F.C.. 17 June 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160619224353/http://www.ntfc.co.uk/news/article/rob-page-raheem-hanley-3143609.aspx. 19 June 2016. dead.
  10. Web site: Match Report: Northampton Town v Wycombe Wanderers. Northampton Town F.C.. 30 August 2016. 12 May 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20160916080436/https://www.ntfc.co.uk/fixtures-results/match-report/index.aspx?matchid=3953483. 16 September 2016. dead.
    News: Casey. Jeremy. Hanley targeting long-awaited senior debut after signing for Cobblers. 25 September 2016. Northampton Chronicle & Echo. 15 June 2016.
  11. News: OPPOSITION REPORT: Northampton Town. Swindon Advertiser. 26 September 2016. 12 May 2018.
  12. News: Northampton Town: Zander Diamond & Adam Smith among five released. BBC Sport. 2 May 2017. 12 May 2018.
  13. News: Oxford United 3 (Johnson pen 39, Hemmings 56, Henry 61), Brentford 4 (Josefzoon 9, Vibe 31, Cole 77, Canos 79). Oxford Mail. 19 July 2017. 12 May 2018.
    News: OXFORD UNITED TRIAL FOR NORTHAMPTON DEFENDER RAHEEM HANLEY. Citiblog. 19 July 2017. 12 May 2018.
  14. News: NORTHAMPTON MAKE 5 CHANGES FOR AFC WIMBLEDON FIXTURE. Citiblog. 14 October 2017. 12 May 2018.
  15. News: Cobblers defender Raheem Hanley joins FC Halifax Town on loan. Northampton Chronicle. 10 March 2018. 12 May 2018.
  16. News: Woking 1 - 3 FC Halifax Town. BBC Sport. 10 March 2018. 12 May 2018.
  17. Web site: Northampton Town: Goalkeeper David Cornell signs new deal as three leave. 8 May 2018. 9 May 2018. BBC Sport.
  18. https://twitter.com/chorleyfc/status/1111334693352468480 Chorley Football Club on Twitter: "NEW SIGNING"
  19. News: NEW SIGNING Hanley Joins The Bulls . Hereford F.C. . 2 August 2019 . 14 August 2019.
  20. http://www.mossleyweb.com/PlayerProfiles201920/RaheemHanleyProfile.html
  21. Web site: Saturday's transfer list - January 11th - The BetVictor Northern Premier. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20200113165312/https://www.betvictornorthernpremier.co.uk/saturdays-transfer-list-january-11th-60588. 2020-01-13.
  22. Web site: Club News - Raheem Hanley signs for Celtic leave. 1 October 2022. 1 October 2022. Stalybridge Celtic.
  23. WD_CFC . 1693885829423268323 . We’re pleased to announce that Raheem Hanley has signed for the club. Raheem is able to play as an attacking full-back or wide player as well as in central midfield..
  24. WD_CFC . 1694090912031285370 . Your @burtonrdbrewing supporter of the match is Tony and he has chosen Raheem Hanley as his Player of the Match..
  25. News: Rovers pair land England call. The Lancashire Telegraph. 30 October 2012. 12 May 2018.
  26. Web site: Pair earn first caps. Blackburn Rovers F.C.. 27 September 2012. 12 May 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180512210610/https://www.rovers.co.uk/news/2012/september/pair-earn-first-caps/. 12 May 2018. live.
  27. Web site: O'Connell & Hanley feature for England. Blackburn Rovers F.C.. 2 October 2012. 12 May 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180512210608/https://www.rovers.co.uk/news/2012/october/oconnell--hanley-feature-for-england/. 12 May 2018. live.
  28. Web site: Duo play for England. Blackburn Rovers F.C.. 14 November 2012. 12 May 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180512210557/https://www.rovers.co.uk/news/2012/november/duo-play-for-england/. 12 May 2018. live.
  29. Web site: Raheem Hanley. So Sunday I got to represent my grandads country in a game against Canada. 21 November 2018.
  30. Web site: CONCACAF. Saint Kitts and Nevis v Canada game report. 18 November 2018.
  31. Web site: FINAL SQUAD RELEASED FOR CONCACAF GOLD CUP PRELIMS. St. Kitts and Nevis Football Association. 15 June 2023. 23 August 2023.
  32. News: Swansea player Raheem Hanley banned after admitting drink-driving. ITV. 12 November 2015. 12 May 2018.