Liam Hogan

Liam Anthony Hogan (born 8 February 1989) is an English professional footballer who plays for Stockport County.[3] He plays primarily as a centre back, although he can play at right back.

For the Irish hurler, see Liam Hogan (hurler).

Liam Hogan
Hogan playing for Salford City in 2017
Personal information
Full name Liam Anthony Hogan[1]
Date of birth (1989-02-08) 8 February 1989[2]
Place of birth Salford, England
Height 6 ft 0 in (183 cm)[2]
Playing position(s) Centre back
Club information
Current team
 Stockport County
Number 29
Youth career
2007–2010 Woodley Sports
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2010–2013 F.C. Halifax Town 109 (3)
2013–2015 Fleetwood Town 20 (0)
2014–2015 → Macclesfield Town (loan) 9 (0)
2015–2016 Tranmere Rovers 18 (2)
2016–2017 Gateshead 44 (0)
2017–2020 Salford City 95 (7)
2020– Stockport County 2 (1)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 08:24, 23 February 2020 (UTC)

Career

Woodley Sports

Hogan started his career at Greater Manchester club Woodley Sports (afterwards known as Stockport Sports) in 2007, remaining in the club's youth setup for three years.

FC Halifax Town

On 1 July 2010, Hogan left Woodley and signed with F.C. Halifax Town. In his time at the Shaymen he played 109 league games, scoring three times. His first goal came against Nantwich Town with his second coming a week and a half later at Retford United, a game that saw the Shaymen crowned champions of the Northern Premier League Premier Division. His third goal came against Eastwood Town on 18 February 2012.[4] He played almost every game at F.C. Halifax Town at centre back.

Fleetwood Town

On 22 May 2013, Hogan announced he was joining Lancashire club Fleetwood Town on a free transfer after his contract with F.C. Halifax ran out.[5] He made his professional debut on 3 August, in a 3–1 home win against Dagenham & Redbridge.[6]

Macclesfield Town (loan)

On 3 November 2014, Hogan was loaned to Conference Premier side Macclesfield Town until 9 December.[7] On 11 December, his loan was extended until 10 January.[8]

Tranmere Rovers

In May 2015 he joined Tranmere Rovers after his release by Fleetwood.[9]

Gateshead

On 17 May 2016, Hogan signed for National League club Gateshead on a free transfer.[10] On 30 July 2016, Hogan scored his first goal for the club in a 3–2 preseason victory at home to Boston United which won Gateshead the game. Hogan became club captain ahead of the 2016-17 season, making his competitive debut on 6 August 2016, as Gateshead beat Chester 3–0 in the first game of the season.

Salford City

In May 2017 he joined Salford City.[11] At the end of the 2017–18 season he was named Player's Player of the Year by his fellow Salford players.[12] During his time with the club he captained them to two promotions, the second of them securing the club's first promotion to the Football League, played 105 games and scored seven goals.

Stockport County

In February 2020 he moved to Stockport County, signing a two and a half year contract.[13] He scored his first goal for the club on his debut.

Personal life

Hogan was born in Salford, England,[14] and is of Irish descent - he and his brother have two Irish grandparents.[15] His younger brother is Irish international footballer Scott and they played together at Salford City College.[16]

Career statistics
As of match played 1 Janiuary 2018
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League FA Cup League Cup Other Total
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
F.C. Halifax Town 2010–11[17] NPL Premier Division 41240—1[lower-alpha 1]0462
2011–12[18] Conference North 40140—4[lower-alpha 2]0481
2012–13[19][20] Conference North 28040—9[lower-alpha 3]0410
Total 1093120—1401353
Fleetwood Town 2013–14[19] League Two 16000101[lower-alpha 4]0180
2014–15[19] League One 4000101[lower-alpha 4]060
Total 200002020240
Macclesfield Town (loan) 2014–15[19] Conference Premier 90——1[lower-alpha 1]0100
Tranmere Rovers 2015–16[19] National League 18200—00182
Gateshead 2016–17[19] National League 44020—1[lower-alpha 1]0470
Salford City 2017–18[19] National League North 19200—00192
Career total 2197140201802537
  1. Appearance in FA Trophy
  2. Two appearances in FA Trophy, two in Conference North play-offs
  3. Six appearances in FA Trophy, three in Conference North play-offs
  4. Appearance in Football League Trophy

Honours

Salford City

References
  1. "Liam Hogan". Barry Hugman's Footballers. Retrieved 19 January 2017.
  2. "Liam Hogan". 11v11. Retrieved 19 January 2017.
  3. Ammies Swoop for Hogan‚ pitchero.com, 16 May 2017
  4. Eastwood Town vs. Halifax Town 2–2; Global Sports Media, 18 February 2012
  5. Fleetwood Town sign Steven Schumacher & Liam Hogan; BBC Sport, 22 May 2013
  6. Fleetwood 3–1 Dag & Red; BBC Sport, 3 August 2013
  7. Liam Hogan: Macclesfield sign Fleetwood defender on loan; BBC Sport, 3 November 2014
  8. Liam Hogan: Fleetwood Town defender stays at Macclesfield; BBC Sport, 11 December 2014
  9. "Lois Maynard and Liam Hogan sign for Tranmere Rovers". BBC Sport. Retrieved 17 February 2020.
  10. "Defender Liam Hogan has left Tranmere after agreeing a one-year deal with National League club Gateshead". Twitter. Tranmere Rovers FC. Retrieved 17 February 2020.
  11. "Ammies swop for Liam Hogan". Salford City FC. Retrieved 14 February 2020.
  12. "Salford City Player of the Year 2017-18". Salford City FC. Retrieved 14 February 2020.
  13. "Liam Hogan leaves for Stockport County". Salford City FC. Retrieved 14 February 2020.
  14. https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/salford-city-liam-hogan-interview-16668566
  15. https://www.mylondon.news/sport/football/football-news/brentford-star-ignoring-talk-over-11290878
  16. "Pro-Footballers Go back to College to Celebrate Salford Students' Sporting Success - Salford City College". 13 May 2014.
  17. "FC Halifax Town season 2010/11". Shaymen Down South. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 24 March 2016.
  18. Williams, Mike; Williams, Tony, eds. (2012). Non-League Club Directory 2013. Tony Williams Publications. pp. 202–203. ISBN 978-1-869833-77-0.
  19. "L. Hogan". Soccerway. Perform Group. Retrieved 17 January 2017.
  20. For cup matches not covered by Soccerway: "Chester FC 1 FC Halifax Town 1". Halifax Courier. 6 October 2012. Retrieved 19 January 2017.
    "Controversial Cup exit for Blues". Chester FC. 9 October 2012. Archived from the original on 1 February 2017. Retrieved 19 January 2017.
    "Cammell Laird 0 FC Halifax Town 1". Halifax Courier. 10 November 2012. Retrieved 19 January 2017.
  21. Rindl, Josef (11 May 2019). "AFC Fylde 0–3 Salford City". BBC Sport. Retrieved 11 May 2019.
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