Gary Liddle

Gary Daniel Liddle (born 15 June 1986) is an English professional footballer who plays as a centre back for Hartlepool United. He has played in the English Football League.

For the Scottish footballer, see Gary Liddell.

Gary Liddle
Liddle playing for Notts County in 2012
Personal information
Full name Gary Daniel Liddle[1]
Date of birth (1986-06-15) 15 June 1986[2]
Place of birth Middlesbrough, England
Height 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)[3]
Position(s) Centre back / Midfielder[4]
Club information
Current team
 Hartlepool United
Number 4
Youth career
0000–2003 Middlesbrough
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2003–2006 Middlesbrough 0 (0)
2006–2012 Hartlepool United 247 (18)
2012–2014 Notts County 78 (4)
2014–2016 Bradford City 61 (3)
2016–2017 Chesterfield 41 (1)
2017–2019 Carlisle United 101 (2)
2019–2020 Walsall 12 (0)
2019–2020 → Hartlepool United (loan) 15 (0)
2020– Hartlepool United 2 (0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 21:49, 6 October 2020 (UTC)

Career

Middlesbrough

Liddle was born in Middlesbrough, North Yorkshire.[5] He began his career with hometown side Middlesbrough. He was a regular in the academy sides and won the 2003–04 FA Youth Cup. He signed a professional contract with Middlesbrough on 14 July 2003.[6]

Hartlepool United

In August 2006, Liddle joined nearby League Two club Hartlepool United. On 13 August 2011, while playing in a home league match against Walsall, Liddle suffered an injury, as his zygomatic bone became fractured in two places. He was able to complete the match, which ended in a 1–1 draw. However, he was sidelined afterwards. For his return to playing, he wore a protective mask.[7]

On 19 May 2012, it was announced that Liddle was released from Hartlepool United after six years.

Notts County

Liddle signed for League One club Notts County on 21 June 2012 on a two-year contract. Liddle stated that it was Keith Curle's desire to manage in the Championship that played a big part in the switch. "Keith wants to manage in the Championship with Notts. That's why I came here. Hopefully I can help him do that".[8] Before the start of the 2012–13 season, Liddle admitted there was a challenge to earn a first team spot. "It's the most competitive squad I've ever been in, If I get the shirt I will have to play well to keep it and if I'm not in the team I'll have to work even harder in training to get in there."[9]

He made his competitive debut for the club in a 2–1 victory over Crewe Alexandra, partnering Dean Leacock in the centre of defence.[10] Liddle made a good start to his career at Notts County and was awarded the PFA Fans' Player of the Month for September, continuing to play at centre back, he ensured County remained unbeaten in that month.[11]

Liddle made his final and 46th league appearance of the season against Coventry City. It meant he had played every minute of the 2012–13 season, equalling a record last set by County's Pedro Richards 30 years ago. He then won four awards at the clubs' end of season award ceremony. Including; The Manager's Player of the Year, Players' Player of the Year, Fans' Player of the Year and the Supporters' Club Player of the Year.[12]

Bradford City

Liddle signed for Bradford City on 9 June 2014 on a one-year contract with the option of an additional year.[13] He made his debut on 9 August 2016 in a 3–2 home win against Coventry City.[14]

Chesterfield

Liddle signed for Chesterfield on 1 February 2016 for an undisclosed fee.[15] He was named the club's captain. Liddle was sent off in his third appearance for the 'Spireites', on 16 February 2016 in an away game to Colchester United for an 18th minute foul.[16] Liddle scored his first goal for the club on 13 August 2016, scoring the first in a 3–1 victory over Swindon Town, heading into an empty net after a Ched Evans free kick was saved.[17]

Carlisle United

Liddle signed for League Two club Carlisle United on 13 January 2017 on a one-and-half-year contract for an undisclosed fee.[18] He was released by Carlisle at the end of the 2018–19 season.[19]

Hartlepool United

Liddle resigned for Hartlepool permanently for a second time after a successful loan spell in the previous season from Walsall.[20]

Career statistics
As of 24 October 2020
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League FA Cup League Cup Other Total
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Hartlepool United 2006–07[21] League Two 42320201[lower-alpha 1]1474
2007–08[22] League One 41221202[lower-alpha 1]0473
2008–09[23] League One 43051301[lower-alpha 1]0521
2009–10[24] League One 40310201[lower-alpha 1]0443
2010–11[25] League One 42640203[lower-alpha 1]0516
2011–12[26] League One 39410101[lower-alpha 1]0424
Total 247181521209128321
Notts County 2012–13[27] League One 46030002[lower-alpha 1]0510
2013–14[28] League One 32410103[lower-alpha 1]0374
Total 784401050884
Bradford City 2014–15[14] League One 411702000501
2015–16[29] League One 20241101[lower-alpha 1]0263
Total 6131113010764
Chesterfield 2015–16[29] League One 150———150
2016–17[30] League One 26120102[lower-alpha 2]0311
Total 411201020461
Carlisle United 2016–17[30] League Two 211——2[lower-alpha 3]0231
2017–18[31] League Two 41050201[lower-alpha 2]0490
2018–19[32] League Two 39120103[lower-alpha 2]0451
Total 10127030601172
Walsall 2019–20[33] League Two 12010003[lower-alpha 2]0160
Hartlepool United 2019–20[33] National League 150000000150
2020–21[33] National League 2010000030
Total 170100000180
Career total 5572841320026164432
  1. Appearance(s) in Football League Trophy
  2. Appearance(s) in EFL Trophy
  3. Appearances in League Two play-offs

Honours

Middlesbrough

Hartlepool United

Individual

References
  1. "Club list of registered players: As at 19th May 2018: Notts County" (PDF). English Football League. p. 72. Retrieved 3 August 2018.
  2. "Gary Liddle". 11v11.com. AFS Enterprises. Retrieved 3 August 2018.
  3. "G. Liddle: Summary". Soccerway. Perform Group. Retrieved 3 August 2018.
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  5. Gallagher, Luke (10 June 2014). "10 things you should know about Gary Liddle". Bradford City A.F.C. Retrieved 3 August 2018.
  6. Hugman, Barry J., ed. (2010). The PFA Footballers' Who's Who 2010–11. Edinburgh: Mainstream Publishing. p. 252. ISBN 978-1-84596-601-0.
  7. "Gary Liddle return delayed – Pools boss Mick Wadsworth". BBC Sport. 18 August 2011. Retrieved 19 September 2011.
  8. "Notts County seal deal for Hartlepool's Gary Liddle". BBC Sport. 21 June 2012. Retrieved 3 August 2018.
  10. "Crewe 1 Notts County 2". BBC Sport. 18 August 2012. Retrieved 18 August 2012.
  11. "Robin van Persie leads the way in monthly PFA Fans' awards". Sky Sports. 26 October 2012. Retrieved 27 August 2012.
  12. "Liddle Sweeps Up at Awards Night". Notts County Official Site. 1 May 2013. Retrieved 1 May 2013.
  13. "Bradford City sign Gary Liddle as Nathan Doyle exits". BBC Sport. 9 June 2014. Retrieved 3 August 2018.
  14. "Games played by Gary Liddle in 2014/2015". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 3 August 2018.
  15. "Gary Liddle, Connor Dimaio and Tom Anderson join Chesterfield" BBC Sport. 1 February 2016. Retrieved 1 February 2016.
  16. "Colchester United 1–1 Chesterfield" BBC Sport. 16 February 2016. Retrieved 16 February 2016.
  17. "Chesterfield 3–1 Swindon Town" BBC Sport. 13 August 2016. Retrieved 13 August 2016.
  18. "Gary Liddle: Carlisle bring in Chesterfield midfielder". BBC Sport. 13 January 2017. Retrieved 3 August 2018.
  19. "Carlisle United release eight players after League Two season completed". BBC Sport. 6 May 2019. Retrieved 8 May 2019.
  20. "POOLS SIGN GARY LIDDLE". BBC Sport. 1 August 2020. Retrieved 1 August 2020.
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  22. "Games played by Gary Liddle in 2007/2008". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 3 August 2018.
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  26. "Games played by Gary Liddle in 2011/2012". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 3 August 2018.
  27. "Games played by Gary Liddle in 2012/2013". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 3 August 2018.
  28. "Games played by Gary Liddle in 2013/2014". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 3 August 2018.
  29. "Games played by Gary Liddle in 2015/2016". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 3 August 2018.
  30. "Games played by Gary Liddle in 2016/2017". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 3 August 2018.
  31. "Games played by Gary Liddle in 2017/2018". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 3 August 2018.
  32. "Games played by Gary Liddle in 2018/2019". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 9 July 2019.
  33. "Games played by Gary Liddle in 2019/2020". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 20 December 2019.
  34. "FA Youth Cup: What happened to the Boro players who won the cup in 2004?". Teesside Live. Reach. 29 April 2014. Retrieved 3 August 2018.
  35. Rollin, Glenda; Rollin, Jack, eds. (2007). Sky Sports Football Yearbook 2007–2008. London: Headline Publishing Group. pp. 47, 204–205. ISBN 978-0-7553-1664-9.
  36. Vincent, Dane (1 May 2013). "Liddle sweeps up at awards night". Notts County F.C. Retrieved 3 August 2018.
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