Harry Haysom

**Last statistical update: 20:35, 21 January 2024 (UTC)**

**Harry Haysom** is a footballer who plays for **Hashtag United** (men).

Haysom played in the academy system of an EFL club, having been told by staff at Charlton Athletic that he wasn't tall enough to play centre-back. He signed with Concord Rangers at youth level at the beginning of 2017–18, notably appearing for them in the under-18 Pelly Cup final against Canvey Island on 25 April 2018; which his team won.

Leigh Ramblers
On 24 November 2017, Essex Olympian League - Premier Division side Leigh Ramblers announced the signing of Haysom; as he remained attached to Concord Rangers. He debuted in league action on 2 December as Leigh drew at home to White Ensign, prior to scoring on his next appearance on 16 December as Manford Way were beaten 2–0. In his sixth appearance, Haysom netted his second senior goal in a 4–1 home defeat to Kelvedon Hatch on 24 February 2018. Another goal followed on 10 April as the *Rams* narrowly lost at home to Springfield. He concluded 2017–18 with 14 appearances, which preceded 24 games in 2018–19 and 6 matches in the curtailed (due to the COVID-19 pandemic) 2019–20.

In the interrupted 2021–22 (due to the COVID-19 pandemic), Haysom scored braces in matches with Old Southendian and Shenfield, which were sandwiched in between singular goals against Catholic United and Hutton. He made his last appearance for the club against that latter opponent on 15 May 2021 as they lost 3–2 on the road.

Aveley United
Across 2019–20, 2020–21 and 2021–22, Haysom played Sunday League football for Aveley United of the Thurrock & District Association League; making 31 appearances and scoring 11 goals in that period.

### HTU

2021–22
Ahead of the 2021–22 season, Haysom joined HTU; initially linking up with Kiernan Hughes-Mason's reserves. He was quickly promoted into Jay Devereux's senior squad for pre-season, eventually moving up permanently ahead of the competitive campaign. He debuted at first-team level in a friendly on 24 July 2021 as *The Tags* lost away to Basingstoke Town at the Winklebury Football Complex. Haysom subsequently featured in further friendlies with Chalfont St Peter, Herne Bay and Binfield, prior to making his official bow on 11 September during a Isthmian League - North Division 4–0 defeat at Canvey Island; as he came off the bench on 46 minutes with the team three goals down.

On 3 October, Haysom scored his first HTU goal in a 2–0 home victory over Romford in the league. He netted again in his next appearance against Heybridge Swifts as they lost 2–1 on 17 October. Haysom scored against the same opponents on 10 January 2022 in an Essex Senior Cup fourth round win, having previously notched his first assist in the preceding December in a road victory at Coggeshall Town. Romford were, like back in early October, on the end of a Haysom goal on 5 February 2022, in a Isthmian League - North Division fixture that ended in a 1–1 draw. The defender ended his first campaign with *The Tags* with 45 appearances in all competitions.

2022–23
After making 6 pre-season appearances ahead of 2022–23, notably netting goals against Peacehaven & Telscombe and Carshalton Athletic, Haysom's first competitive showing of the season arrived on 13 August 2022 as HTU lost away to Bury Town. He claimed his seventh goal for the club on 17 September as Tilbury were beaten at the Len Salmon Stadium, which preceded goals 8 and 9 arriving during the succeeding November versus Wroxham (league) and Canvey Island (cup).

2023–24
Following 5 pre-season appearances, Haysom assisted Toby Aromolaran during HTU's 2nd Isthmian League - Premier Division fixture that took place on 15 August away to ex-club Concord Rangers.

## Style of Play

Haysom plays as a centre-back, though did once win an Essex County Cup playing as a goalkeeper.

## Personal Life

Haysom has worked for Memery Crystal and Adnitor. He went to school with future HTU teammates Toby Aromolaran and Luke Hirst.

## HTU Statistics

Breakdown

'*Other Cups' includes competitions like the FA Trophy, the FA Vase and friendly tournaments. See also: HTUwiki:DataIssues.*

Appearances (114)
* List of appearances of Harry Haysom

Goals (10)
Hashtag United  v  Romford

Hashtag United  v  Heybridge Swifts

Hashtag United  v  Heybridge Swifts

Romford  v  Hashtag United

Peacehaven & Telscombe  v  Hashtag United

Carshalton Athletic  v  Hashtag United

Hashtag United  v  Tilbury

Hashtag United  v  Wroxham

Hashtag United  v  Canvey Island

Heybridge Swifts  v  Hashtag United

## HTU Honours

* Isthmian League - North Division (1): 2022–23

## References

1. ↑ "HAPPY 22nd BIRTHDAY H" , 27 July 2022.
2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 "Harry Haysom" .
3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 "NEW SIGNING REVEALED & WHY PLAYERS LEFT! - HASHTAG UNITED SQUAD UPDATE 21/22" , 14 August 2021.
4. ↑ "All the best to @harryhaysom3 and all ex Rams playing in the Essex Pelly U18 cup final" , 25 April 2018.
5. ↑ "Rams would like to announce the signing of @HarryHaysom3 from @ConcordRangers U18s" , 24 November 2017.
6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 6.3 6.4 6.5 "Harry Haysom player stats" .
7. ↑ "Harry Haysom player stats" .
8. ↑ "Harry Haysom" .
9. ↑ "20220115-Hashtag.pdf" .