Harry Honesty

**Last statistical update: 10:02, 7 July 2023 (UTC)**

**Harry Honesty** is a footballer who played for **Hashtag United** (men).

Whilst playing for his secondary school team, and having played at county and Sunday League level, Honesty was scouted by Fulham at the age of 14. He spent two years in the academy of *The Cottagers*.

Redbridge
After leaving Fulham, the forward moved into the youth system of Isthmian League team Redbridge. He was promoted into the first-team under manager Jay Devereux, who he would reunite with on two further occasions in his career - including at HTU.

Haringey Borough
Around 2010, Honesty was featuring for Haringey Borough. He made 5 appearances for the Spartan South Midlands League - Premier Division club across 2010–11.

Haringey & Waltham Development
By the start of the 2011–12 campaign, Honesty was attached to Haringey & Waltham Development of the Essex Senior League.

Thurrock
Around January 2013, Honesty was playing in the Isthmian League - Premier Division for Thurrock.

Catholic United
In March 2014, Honesty made two appearances for Catholic United in the Essex Olympian League - Division Three. He scored a hat-trick on his competitive debut against Ramsden Scotia on 1 March as the match ended in a 5–5 draw on their own turf. His second and last match was a 4–2 loss at home to Epping a week later.

Wadham Lodge
Prior to signing with East Thurrock United, Honesty was featuring for Wadham Lodge in the Essex Olympian League - Premier Division in 2014–15 - which they concluded with promotion to the Essex Senior League.

East Thurrock United
Ahead of the 2015–16 season, Honesty headed to Isthmian League - Premier Division side East Thurrock United. He was substituted on for his official debut on 8 August 2015 against Billericay Town, as he replaced Kye Ruel just after the hour mark of a 1–1 draw. Honesty's first start arrived days later on the road to Brentwood Town on 11 August, which was the second of 6 overall appearances that month. He opened September with his first goal for *The Rocks*, as he came off the bench to score a late equaliser as East Thurrock drew 4–4 with Leatherhead on 5 September. Honesty's second goal for the club arrived at the month's end in a five-goal victory at Carshalton Athletic in the FA Cup second qualifying round.

Honesty made 6 appearances, all of which were as a substitute, and scored 1 goal, against South Park in the FA Trophy first qualifying round, across October 2015. He then started November with goals in three consecutive matches, following up a strike against Hampton & Richmond Borough with one in the Essex Senior Cup versus Great Wakering Rovers and one in the league against Needham Market. Honesty departed soon after.

Wadham Lodge (return)
At the backend of 2015, Honesty sealed a return to the Essex Senior League with Wadham Lodge.

East Thurrock United (return)
Having began the 2015–16 season with East Thurrock United, Honesty returned to *The Rocks* from Wadham Lodge for the end of season play-offs. He came off the bench in both the semi-final (2–0 win over Tonbridge Angels) and final (3–1 win over Dulwich Hamlet) as the club won promotion to the National League South. In the sixth tier, Honesty made his bow at that level on 6 August 2016 in a home defeat to Hungerford Town after replacing George Craddock off the bench. After three more sub appearancse, the forward made his starting debut on 20 August, a game in which Honesty would score a brace in as East Thurrock won 5–1. Four matches prior to his end of season, he scored his third and final goal of that campaign on 21 March 2017 versus Chelmsford City.

Honesty remained with *The Rocks* in the National League South for the succeeding 2017–18 season, taking his overall appearance tally for that and the preceding campaigns to 58 matches; though he was only selected as a starter on 15 occasions. Within those years, Honesty had temporary spells away from the club with Woodford Town, Tilbury and Harlow Town.

Woodford Town (dual) (return)
Honesty returned to Woodford Town, previously known as Haringey & Waltham Development, in August 2017, whilst continuing to appear for East Thurrock United. He scored on debut against ex-club Wadham Lodge on 2 August as they won 5–2, prior to making an appearance on 29 August in a draw at home to future team Hullbridge Sports.

Tilbury (loan)
In November 2017, Honesty was signed on loan by Isthmian League - North Division outfit Tilbury. His first appearance for *The Dockers* arrived on 11 November as they were defeated on the road by AFC Sudbury. Within the following week or so, Honesty also participated as a starter in further league fixtures with Ware and Aveley before heading back to his parent club.

Harlow Town (dual)
February 2018 saw Honesty join Isthmian League - Premier Division team Harlow Town on dual registration terms. He made two appearances for *The Hawks*, firstly in a 4–2 loss to Staines Town on 24 February and secondly in a 4–3 victory over Metropolitan Police on 10 March; grabbing a pre-assist in the former and an assist in the latter.

England (youth)
Honesty represented England at under-18 schoolboys level.

### HTU

2018–19
Having met Jay Devereux at previous clubs Redbridge and East Thurrock United, Honesty reunited with him as he took over as manager of HTU as the club moved into non-league football. After substitute showings in friendlies with Loughborough University and old team Tilbury and a league bow against Little Oakley, the forward netted his first goal for *The Tags* on 7 August as a 1–1 draw was played out at Coles Park with Hackney Wick. He assisted Neil Richmond on 25 August against Braintree Town Reserves, prior to grabbing another assist next time out as he also scored in a win at Coggeshall United on 1 September. Honesty followed that up with two goals in two games versus Burnham Ramblers and Harwich & Parkeston.

Honesty's fifth goal for HTU came in a 22 September win away in the Thurlow Nunn League - Division One South to Frenford. Across September, October and November, the forward notched an assist in each month in fixtures with Halstead Town, Holland and Haverhill Borough. On 15 December, Honesty scored the middle goal in a 3–0 home victory over Newbury Forest. He opened 2019 with a goal and an assist in a four-goal win on the road to Fire United on 5 January, which preceded an eighth HTU goal occurring three days later as *The Tags* came away with all three points from a home match with Wormley Rovers. Honesty then claimed his seventh assist in his next appearance against Frenford on 12 January.

On 26 January 2019, Honesty got one goal and two assists during a 3–0 league win over White Ensign. Further assists followed in early February versus May & Baker and Holland, with the forward also netting in the latter encounter. His 11th HTU goal was scored on 9 March in a victory over Fire United. Following up an assist on 23 March against Wormley Rovers, Honesty scored in a 6 April win over Braintree Town Reserves. Next time out, the forward netted his side's only goal in a 1–1 tie at Hackney Wick as they secured promotion to the Essex Senior League. The title was subsequently secured on the final day of the league season on 27 April versus Coggeshall United, as Honesty came off the bench in the goalless draw.

The forward assisted Lee Hursit at Old Trafford on 21 May 2019, as HTU lost the exhibition Tango Cup to Tango Squad at the home of Manchester United; who Honesty supports.

2019–20
Honesty opened his second season with *The Tags* with a pre-season goal against ex-club Tilbury, which preceded him netting his 15th goal on 12 October in a 6–2 triumph at Lowfield against Hoddesdon Town. In the period in between those goals, the forward notched assists in match-ups with Walthamstow and Cockfosters. His next goal in a HTU shirt arrived on 9 November against Enfield, which was followed by his 17th goal for them on 16 November versus West Essex. Honesty concluded his goalscoring output for 2019 on 7 December with a strike in a win over former club Woodford Town at the EMR Stadium. His final appearance of the year came on 14 December away to Hadley.

Honesty made 10 appearances to open 2020 during 2019–20, notably notching one assist in that time on 4 February as HTU drew 2–2 on the road to West Essex as they progressed into the Errington Challenge Cup semi-finals. However, the competition would not reach that stage after the season suffered a curtailment due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

2020–21
After featuring in pre-season and across the early stages of the competitive campaign, Honesty's first assist of 2020–21 arrived on 7 September 2020 as he set Joe Gregory to score in a win in the league over Hadley. Honesty, on 19 September, scored his only brace for HTU in an FA Vase first qualifying round triumph versus Takeley. He netted again in his next game as the club secured a road victory at Sawbridgeworth Town on 26 September. Honesty then scored October goals versus St. Margaretsbury, Wormley Rovers (with an assist) and Cockfosters. The season was soon curtailed again due to the COVID-19 pandemic, with Honesty netting his last goal of the campaign on 1 November against Coggeshall United.

With the back-to-back curtailments, HTU were subsequently promoted to the Isthmian League - North Division for 2021–22 after the records from 2019–20 and 2020–21 were merged to decide permutations.

2021–22
After claiming two assists against Coggeshall United on 5 July 2021 and notching his penultimate HTU goal on 7 August versus Binfield, Honesty followed pre-season by sealing a return to Isthmian League - North Division football in a score draw with Coggeshall Town on 15 August. Twenty appearances later, Honesty netted his final goal for *The Tags* during a 3–3 home tie with Stowmarket Town on 19 March 2022. His final appearance arrived on 23 April as HTU lost in the league at home to Canvey Island. His departure was confirmed on 6 June, with the forward having made 138 appearances, scored 27 goals and claimed 20 assists in all competitions.

### Post-HTU

Hullbridge Sports
On 21 June 2022, Honesty completed a move to fellow Isthmian League - North Division side Hullbridge Sports. He made his debut off the substitute's bench on 27 August as Witham Town visited his new team and took away all three points, prior to starting for the first time next time out on 29 August as they narrowly lost away to Basildon United. His 13th and 21st appearances for *The Bridge* were in fixtures with HTU. Two games before the latter, Honesty scored his first goal for Hullbridge in a 2 December win away to Coggeshall Town in the league.

After 19 appearances, Honesty revealed his departure from Hullbridge on 6 February 2023.

Witham Town
Honesty signed with Witham Town on 18 February 2023. He debuted on the same day in the Isthmian League - North Division, as he started a 2–1 win at home to Stowmarket Town.

Brightlingsea Regent
On 6 July 2023, Honesty switched over to recently-relegated Isthmian League - North Division outfit Brightlingsea Regent.

## Personal Life

In 2017, Honesty appeared in series two of E4 television show Celebs Go Dating; as he was paired with former The Pussycat Dolls signer Melody Thornton. He supports Manchester United and holds a degree in accounting and finance. Honesty attended Kingsford Community School, Havering College, South Essex College and the University of Essex.

## HTU Statistics

Breakdown

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

Appearances (138)
* List of appearances of Harry Honesty

Goals (27)
* List of goals of Harry Honesty

## HTU Honours

* Wembley Cup (1): 2017
* Thurlow Nunn League - Division One South (1): 2018-19

## References

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 "Harry Honesty" .
2. ↑ "lmaooo i was born here man shut up i gt that red book or w.e colour u wanna call it" , 24 June 2016.
3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 "Harry Honesty" .
4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 "My Career Unwrapped: Harry Honesty" , 21 January 2021.
5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 "THE NEW LADS! - HASHTAG TEAMMATES EP1" , 17 August 2018.
6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 "Harry Honesty Profile" .
7. ↑ "Oxhey Jets prepare for Hendon FA Cup clash" , 30 September 2011.
8. ↑ "Football: Stimmo delighted as Thurrock strike five" , 9 January 2013.
9. ↑ 9.0 9.1 "Harry Honesty - Players" .
10. ↑ "Wadham Lodge will contest the Senior Division Cup after beating Frenford Senior in the semi-finals" , 27 April 2015.
11. ↑ 11.0 11.1 11.2 11.3 11.4 11.5 11.6 11.7 "Harry Honesty" .
12. ↑ 12.0 12.1 "John Coventry keeps star names for next season as he aims to finalise East Thurrock squad" , 19 May 2016.
13. ↑ "East Thurrock United - Appearances - Harry Honesty - 2015-2016" .
14. ↑ 14.0 14.1 "Harry Honesty player stats" .
15. ↑ "Loan" , 19 November 2017.
16. ↑ 16.0 16.1 "Tilbury - Appearances - Harry Honesty - 2017-2018" .
17. ↑ 17.0 17.1 "Harry Honesty" .
18. ↑ "HARRY HONESTY MOVES ON" , 6 June 2022.
19. ↑ "🚨Player Announcement🚨 New signing @HullbridgeFC are delighted to have secured the services of @HarryHonesty Harry will no doubt be a Bridge fan’s favourite in no time at all! @rjmooro & @StephenSouthga2 very happy to get this one over the line" , 21 June 2022.
20. ↑ 20.0 20.1 20.2 "Hullbridge Sports - Appearances - Harry Honesty" .
21. ↑ "All the best to @HullbridgeFC for the rest of the season good luck with the fight to stay up" , 6 February 2023.
22. ↑ "Welcome Harry Honesty!" , 18 February 2023.
23. ↑ "Witham Town - Appearances - Harry Honesty" .
24. ↑ "✍️ 𝗧𝗥𝗜𝗣𝗟𝗘 𝗛 𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗘𝗥𝗦 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗥𝗜𝗡𝗚! We are delighted to announce the signing of Wide man Harry Honesty. Harry was most notably known for his time at Hashtag United and was once sang to by a Pussycat Doll on TV 🤣 Welcome Harry!" , 6 July 2023.
25. ↑ "Harry Honesty" .