Tom Hateley

Tom Hateley
Personal information
Full nameThomas Nathan Hateley[1]
Date of birth12 September 1989
Place of birthMonte Carlo, Monaco
Height1.81 m (5 ft 11 1⁄2 in)
Playing positionMidfielder / Right Back
Club information
Current team
WKS Śląsk Wrocław
Number4
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps†(Gls)†
2006–2009Reading0(0)
2008–2009→ Basingstoke Town (loan)15(0)
2009–2013Motherwell148(9)
2013–2014Tranmere Rovers8(0)
2014-Śląsk Wrocław35(0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 00:42, 14 April 2015 (UTC).
† Appearances (Goals).

Thomas Nathan Hateley (born 12 September 1989 in Monte Carlo) is an English footballer who currently is playing at WKS Śląsk Wrocław in the Polish Ekstraklasa. He can play as a central midfielder or right back.

Background

His father Mark played for many clubs including Coventry City, Portsmouth, A.C. Milan, Rangers and AS Monaco. Tom was born in Monaco.

His late grandfather, Tony, was also an English striker who played for many clubs including Notts County, Chelsea, Aston Villa, Birmingham City and Liverpool.

His father revealed in his Daily Record columns that he used to take Tom to Rangers dressing room before matches and used to warm up with goalkeeper Andy Goram when he was five years old.[2] While growing up, Tom was a Rangers fan.[3]

Career

Reading

Hateley began his career at Reading, helping the reserve team to the national league title in the 2006–07 season. He was also the captain of the under-18 side during his time with the Royals. In the aftermath of the departure of Steve Coppell, Tom was one of several youngsters to be released by Reading in the summer of 2009.[4] After being released by Reading, and after time at Basingstoke, Hateley had an extremely successful 4 years at Motherwell.[5]

Loan to Basingstoke Town

In late 2008, he joined Basingstoke Town on loan until the end of the season and featured in a FA Cup match against Bury Town. He made fifteen appearances in all for the Hampshire club. During that season, he also had a trial at Hamilton Academical.[6] It also revealed he almost joined Hamilton on loan, but Manager Billy Reid decided against to bring him in due to short spell of ill health at time of trial.[7]

Motherwell

After being released by Reading, Hateley featured in a pre-season friendly for Basingstoke against Carshalton Athletic. He went on trial at Aldershot Town before being offered a trial with Motherwell. Manager Jim Gannon offered the youngster a twelve-month deal with the option of a further year. He joined Scottish Premier League side Motherwell on 13 August 2009 on a one-year contract.[8] Set to start on the bench against St Johnstone, Hateley made his league debut unexpectedly as a late replacement for Paul Slane in a 2–2 draw.[9] Hateley became an integral part of the Motherwell midfield during the 2009–10 season, offering additional defensive cover when required. He signed a new three-year contract, which last until 2013.[10] He scored his first Motherwell goal with a free-kick against his father's former club Rangers in February 2010.[11] After the match, Hateley said scoring against Rangers was the best goal of his career and that his dad even congratulated him.[3]

In the 2010-11 season, Hateley made his European debut, in the first round; first leg of the Europa League campaign, in a 1–0 win over Breiðablik.[12] Then in second leg against them, Hateley provided assist for Jamie Murphy to send the club through to the next round. Then in the Qualification Round; first leg, Hateley scored his first European goal, in a 2–1 loss against Danish side OB.[13] After scoring his first European goal, Hateley describe it as a "perfect moment".[14] But in the second leg, Motherwell would be eliminated after losing 1–0. Later in the season, Hateley would score twice in the league against St. Mirren and Hearts. Hateley was also in the starting up for the Scottish Cup final against Celtic, but lost 3–0. After the match, Hateley says the match left him loss for words.[15] In conclusion of the 2010-11 season, Hateley scored three goals in fifty-three appearance

In the 2011-12 season, Hateley would revert to right-back defence by Stuart McCall, mostly throughout the season following an injury of Steven Saunders.[16] Later in the 2011-12 season, Hateley scored four goals in all competitions in forty-three appearance. In the 2012-13 season, Hateley made his Champions League debut, in a 3–0 loss against Greek side Panathinaikos. Hateley played in both-legs for the Champions League match. Throughout the season, and occasionally in midfield. With his contract running out, Hateley desired to stay at the club, citing a wish to play in Europe.[17] Eventually, Motherwell qualified for the Europa League; however, Hateley was soon linked with a move to English side Doncaster Rovers.[18] His contract talk with Motherwell soon broke down as he continued to be linked with many European clubs.[19]

On 27 June 2013, Hateley left Motherwell after informing manager Stuart McCall that he would not return for pre-season training. This would end his four-year association with the club.[20] In the summer transfer window, Hateley was linked a move back to Motherwell, something that denied by McCall.[21]

Tranmere Rovers

On 21 September 2013, Hateley moved to England by joining League One Tranmere Rovers on a 4-month contract.[22]

He made his debut on the same day for the club in a 2-0 loss away at Notts County, he played the full 90 minutes whilst picking up a yellow card in the process.[23] Four days later, he made his next appearance in the third round of League Cup against Stoke City and despite losing 2-0, Hateley, along with three defenders, "delivered solid displays in defence".[24] Since then, Hateley have played in central midfield and willing to play in a different role.[25] However, Hateley would mostly missed out for two months after being on a sidelines.[26]

After four months at the club, Hateley left the club following his end of his contract.[27]

Śląsk Wrocław

On 23 January 2014, Hateley left Tranmere Rovers to move abroad by joining Polish side Śląsk Wrocław on a two-and-a-half-year contract despite interest from Partick Thistle.[28] Hateley previously went on trial with the club, which went successfully.[29] Upon the move, he revealed his former Motherwell team-mate Henrik Ojamaa helped him moved to Poland.[30]

Hateley made his Ekstraklasa debut on 16 February 2014 in away match against Lech Poznań (1-2).[31]

References

  1. ↑ "Search 1761 to 2006 – Birth, Marriage and Death indexes". Findmypast.com. Retrieved 19 November 2012.
  2. ↑ "The Hateley heritage". Daily Record. 10 July 2008. Retrieved 17 July 2013.
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 "Goal against Rangers was best of my career.. even dad congratulated me, says Motherwell's Tom Hateley". Daily Record. 12 February 2010. Retrieved 17 July 2013.
  4. ↑ "Reading axe Murty and Hahnemann". BBC Sport. 15 May 2009. Retrieved 17 July 2013.
  5. ↑ "I". Daily Record. 9 May 2010. Retrieved 17 July 2013.
  6. ↑ "Stoke line up £4m bid for Kits". Reading Post. 11 July 2008. Retrieved 17 July 2013.
  7. ↑ "Mark Hateley's son Tom misses out on Hamilton Academicals loan deal". Daily Record. 20 August 2008. Retrieved 17 July 2013.
  8. ↑ "Well deal-in midfielder Hateley" BBC Sport. 13 August 2009.
  9. ↑ "St Johnstone 2–2 Motherwell". BBC Sport. 15 August 2009.
  10. ↑ "Tom Hateley signs new three-year Motherwell contract". BBC Sport. 9 June 2010.
  11. ↑ "Motherwell 1–1 Rangers". BBC Sport. 10 February 2010.
  12. ↑ "Motherwell 1 – 0 Breidablik". BBC Sport. 15 July 2010. Retrieved 17 July 2013.
  13. ↑ "Odense BK 2–1 Motherwell". BBC Sport. 19 August 2010. Retrieved 17 July 2013.
  14. ↑ "Hateley: My goal has given Motherwell a slight advantage over Odense". Daily Record. 20 August 2010. Retrieved 17 July 2013.
  15. ↑ "Scottish Cup Final: Late sucker pucnhes leave Motherwell ace Hateley sick". Daily Record. 23 May 2011. Retrieved 17 July 2013.
  16. ↑ "Stuart McCall hails Motherwell's defensive display". BBC Sport. 13 August 2011. Retrieved 17 July 2013.
  17. ↑ "My ticket to Europe". The Scottish Sun. 27 March 2013. Retrieved 17 July 2013.
  18. ↑ "Poles fight for Henrik". The Scottish Sun. 6 June 2013. Retrieved 17 July 2013.
  19. ↑ "Mark Hateley has warned Motherwell his son Tom is wanted by English clubs as club stall on new deal for out-of-contract star". Daily Record. 16 June 2012. Retrieved 17 July 2013.
  20. ↑ "Michael Higdon & Tom Hateley leave Motherwell". BBC Sport. 27 June 2013.
  21. ↑ "Transfer deadline: Stuart McCall shocked at date difference". BBC Sport. 30 August 2013. Retrieved 1 February 2014.
  22. ↑ "Hateley Signs For Rovers". Tranmere Rovers Official Webpage. 21 September 2013.
  23. ↑ "Notts County 2 - 0 Tranmere Rovers". BBC Sport. 21 September 2013.
  24. ↑ "Tranmere boss Ronnie Moore satisfied with improved display despite defeat to Stoke". Liverpool Echo. 26 September 2013. Retrieved 1 February 2014.
  25. ↑ "Tom Hateley more than happy to take centre stage for Tranmere Rovers". Liverpool Echo. 10 October 2013. Retrieved 1 February 2014.
  26. ↑ "Moore facing injury crisis". Liverpool Echo. 30 December 2013. Retrieved 1 February 2014.
  27. ↑ "League One - Hateley departs Prenton Park". Yahoo! Eurosport. 20 January 2014. Retrieved 1 February 2014.
  28. ↑ "Hateley happy to sign for Polish side". Herald Scotland. 29 January 2014. Retrieved 1 February 2014.
  29. ↑ "Transfer News: Tom Hateley set to swap Tranmere for Polish side Slask Wroclaw". Sky Sports. 22 January 2014. Retrieved 1 February 2014.
  30. ↑ "Hateley looks to get back on track with Poland trip". Evening Times. 9 January 2014. Retrieved 1 February 2014.
  31. ↑ "Tom Hateley: Sezon 2013/14". 90minut.pl. Retrieved 6 October 2014.

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