Dan Brown

**Dan Brown** is a footballer who played for **Hashtag United** (men).

Brown made his debut for *The Tags* in their first-ever fixture, as he came off the bench in a 3–2 win over Dream Team in early 2016; assisting Rich Beck for the decisive goal. He then started the immediate rematch between the two sides and netted in a 6–0 victory. He scored his second goal for the club in his next appearance in a win over COPA90, prior to notching a brace at Wembley Stadium versus Vauxhall soon after. Brown's next two goalscoring appearances saw him net doubles over Football Manager and Umbro. HTU then met a Comedians XI and won 19–1, as he scored 5 goals and notched 2 assists. Across Brown's next 7 appearances, the forward added to his name with goals against Ball Street (3), 1080 Football (2), AC Belmont (2), Newhaven U21 (2), NWA (1) and Sky Sports News (1).

On 20 November 2016, Brown scored 4 goals in a 6–3 win away to Biggleswade United XI. Further goals versus Palmers and Freestylers took his tally to 30 goals. Braces soon followed against JD Club NI, Eltham SF and Coke United, alongside a singular strike versus Top Eleven. After getting his 11th double against Crystal Palace Staff and one at the Emirates Stadium versus Arsenal For Everyone, Brown scored his first definitive hat-trick away to Aston Villa Staff. His last Division goals were braces over Stoke City Staff and Pitchero United. On 7 October 2017, Brown scored as HTU won the Wembley Cup against Tekkers Town. To end chapter one, he notched doubles in matches with Real Oviedo XI, Eibar XI, University of Northampton XI and Newquay, prior to netting 4 goals versus Primetubers.

2018–19
Brown moved over into chapter two with Jay Devereux's first-team squad. He scored a hat-trick in his first match of the new era on 10 July as HTU drew 3–3 with Royal Holloway Old Boys, which preceded the forward repeating that feat in his next friendly appearance versus Bournemouth on 21 July 2018. After those 6 goals in just 2 pre-season showings, Brown made his competitive debut for *The Tags* as they lost in their 2018–19 season opener to Little Oakley. He later featured in August Thurlow Nunn League - Division One South encounters with Hackney Wick and White Ensign. On 13 December 2018, Brown announced his retirement; citing family reasons.

### Post-HTU

Various
After departing HTU, Brown did not remain in 11-a-side football. In 2019, Brown appeared for UCN Old Boys in the FA People's Cup; playing in the 5-a-side competition with ex-HTU teammates Andy Cade-Watts and John Dawson as they lost in the final to White Horse.

## Personal Life

Brown, as of February 2017, works as a recruitment consultant. He supports Leeds United. As a youngster, his footballing idol was Ronaldinho. Brown attended the University of Northampton, which is where he met HTU teammate Seb Carmichael-Brown. He is married to Jen and they have three children in Arbie (b. 2015), Halle (b. 2017) and Leo (b. 2018). In April 2018, Brown - representing Children with Cancer UK - completed the London Marathon; placing 5,367th out of 40,926 competitors.

## HTU Statistics

Breakdown

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

Appearances (48)
* List of appearances of Dan Brown

Goals (67)
* List of goals of Dan Brown

## HTU Honours

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

## References

1. ↑ "Happy 35th birthday @danbrowndbe!" , 12 July 2018.
2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 "MEET THE PLAYERS: DAN BROWN" , 10 February 2017.
3. ↑ "Devastated to call it a day but it’s time to say goodbye" , 13 December 2018.
4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 "Here’s what Hashtag United legend Dan Brown is up to now" , 26 March 2019.
5. ↑ "FA Peoples Cup 5 a side competition - The FINALS at St Georges Park, England training centre!" , 11 May 2019.
6. ↑ "Dan Brown" .
7. ↑ "Virgin Money London Marathon 2018" .