James Hanson (footballer born 1987)

James Hanson
Personal information
Full name James Robert Hanson
Date of birth 9 November 1987 (1987-11-09) (age 24)
Place of birth Bradford, England
Height 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Playing position Striker
Club information
Current club Bradford City
Number 9
Youth career
1997–2003 Huddersfield Town
Senior career*
Years Team Apps† (Gls)†
2006–2007 Eccleshill United 21 (17)
2007–2009 Guiseley 67 (46)
2009– Bradford City 92 (27)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 16:59, 2 January 2012 (UTC).
† Appearances (Goals).

James Robert Hanson (born 9 November 1987) is an English professional footballer who plays as a striker for Bradford City.

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Career

Early career

Born in Bradford, Hanson started as a youth player in 1997 at Huddersfield Town, but was released at the age of 15. He instead played semi-professional non-league football with Eccleshill United and Guiseley, balancing his football career with a job in a local Co-operative supermarket in Idle, Bradford.[1] Hanson scored 46 goals in his two seasons with Guiseley.[2]

Professional career

Hanson signed his first professional contract with Bradford City in July 2009,[3] with his transfer fee set by a tribunal hearing six months later at a figure close to £7,500, a sell-on clause and the agreement of a friendly between the two sides.[4] Hanson made his debut for Bradford on the opening day of the 2009–10 season, on 8 August 2009, in a 5–0 defeat against Notts County.[5][6] Hanson scored his first goal for Bradford on 22 August 2009, in a 5–4 victory away at Cheltenham Town.[7][8] Hanson won the Player of the Year award during his first season at Bradford City[9] and was rewarded with a new, improved contract for the next four years.[10]

Career statistics

As of 2 January 2012[11]
Club Season League FA Cup League Cup Other Total
Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Bradford City 2009–10 34 12 1 0 1 0 3 1 39 13
2010–11 36 6 1 2 2 1 0 0 39 9
2011–12 22 9 2 0 1 0 3 0 28 9
Career total 92 27 4 2 4 1 6 1 106 31

References

  1. ^ "James Hanson looking to divi up Bantams". Bradford City official website. 24 July 2009. http://www.bradfordcityfc.co.uk/page/News/0,,10266~1731852,00.html. Retrieved 8 August 2009. 
  2. ^ "Stuart McCall backs James Hanson". Bradford City official website. 25 July 2009. http://www.bradfordcityfc.co.uk/page/News/0,,10266~1733103,00.html. Retrieved 8 August 2009. 
  3. ^ "Hanson handed contract". Bradford City official website. 23 July 2009. http://www.bradfordcityfc.co.uk/page/News/0,,10266~1730629,00.html. Retrieved 8 August 2009. 
  4. ^ Parker, Simon (2010-01-28). "Hanson fee finally sorted out". Telegraph & Argus. http://www.thetelegraphandargus.co.uk/sport/sportbcfc/4878915.Hanson_fee_finally_sorted_out/. Retrieved 2010-01-28. 
  5. ^ "Notts County 5 v 0 Bradford City". Bradford City official website. 8 August 2009. http://www.bradfordcityfc.co.uk/page/News/0,,10266~1733103,00.html. Retrieved 8 August 2009. 
  6. ^ "Notts County 5 – 0 Bradford". BBC Sport. 8 August 2009. http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_div_3/8186374.stm. Retrieved 8 August 2009. 
  7. ^ "Cheltenham Town 4 Bradford City 5". Bradford City official website. 22 August 2009. http://www.bradfordcityfc.co.uk/page/News/0,,10266~1763624,00.html. Retrieved 22 August 2009. 
  8. ^ "Cheltenham 4 – 5 Bradford". BBC Sport. 22 August 2009. http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_div_3/8207848.stm. Retrieved 22 August 2009. 
  9. ^ "James Hanson lands Player of the Year title". Bradford City official website. 27 April 2009. http://www.bradfordcityfc.co.uk/page/News/0,,10266~2034560,00.html. Retrieved 27 April 2009. 
  10. ^ "Bradford City striker James Hanson signs new contract". BBC Sport. 20 June 2010. http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/b/bradford_city/8775720.stm. Retrieved 30 June 2010. 
  11. ^ James Hanson career stats at Soccerbase

External links
Bradford City A.F.C. – current squad