Manny Brown

**Last statistical update: 02:52, 30 October 2022 (UTC)**

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

Exhibition football
He played and scored for Spencer Carmichael-Brown's team at the 2016 Wembley Cup, having played against the creator's teams in the 2015, and in the future, 2017 and 2018 editions.

Sunday League football
Brown also played at Sunday League level, notably featuring for Teviot Rangers and Eltham SF. He would later start his own Sunday League team, Under The Radar.

### HTU

2016–18
Brown joined HTU for two matches in 2016. His first appearance came at the Boleyn Ground against Umbro, as he came off the bench in a 3–2 victory. He then played as a starter in a 2–0 home loss at the White Hart Lane Community Sports Centre against West Ham United Staff.

2018–19
Brown returned to *The Tags* in July 2018 as the club transitioned out of chapter one and into non-league football for chapter two. His second bow saw him come off the bench in a pre-season friendly with ex-club Romford in a two-goal win on 14 July, which turned out to be his third and final appearance for HTU.

### Post-HTU

Romford
After leaving HTU the first time around, Brown completed a move to Isthmian League - North Division side Romford at the beginning of the 2017–18 campaign; having trialed at least four times for them. After netting twice in pre-season, he made his competitive debut for the club on 23 August 2017 in an FA Cup preliminary round replay wth Stowmarket Town; assisting in a 3–1 win. His bow in the Isthmian League arrived on 26 August in a 4–1 home victory over Tilbury. Brown made 4 more appearances in all competitions before being released, despite not being given an official reason by the club.

Barkingside
On 1 August 2018, having spent pre-season with HTU, Brown signed with Barkingside of the Essex Senior League. He debuted in a goalless draw in the league away to Hullbridge Sports on 4 August, having played 72 minutes before being substituted off for James Briggs. Brown remained with *The 'Side* until the end of September, featuring in league and cup as he totalled 13 appearances for the club prior to departing.

Basildon United
In early 2019, Brown moved back up into the Isthmian League - North Division with Basildon United. He would, however, stay to make just two substitute appearances. His first arrived on 16 February in a 0–0 draw at home to Aveley, while his second came on 23 February away to Bowers & Pitsea; he tallied around 6 minutes on the pitch across the two matches.

Brentwood Town
On 17 June 2019, Brown was revealed as a new signing for fellow Isthmian League - North Division club Brentwood Town. However, the midfielder wouldn't make an official first-team appearance for the club.

Fisher
On 14 October 2022, Brown joined Fisher. He debuted for the Southern Counties East League - Premier Division side a day later in a Kent Senior Trophy match with Bearsted, replacing Patrick Hoy off the bench in a loss via a penalty shoot-out; as Brown missed his spot-kick. Further sub appearances in October followed versus Glebe and AFC Stoneham.

Crawley Town trial
On 27 October 2022, it was announced that League Two side Crawley Town had allowed Brown, with brothers Jed and Tobi, to train with their first-team squad ahead of a potential move there for their forthcoming FA Cup first round home tie with Accrington Stanley of League One.

## Personal Life

Brown is a successful YouTuber, having amassed over 2 million subscribers as of October 2022. He has two brothers, Jed and Tobi, both of whom are also footballers at non-league level; while Tobi forms part of popular entertainment group Sidemen. On 31 August 2022, Brown married fiancé Ally Hobson; they have one son, Malachi (b. 2021).

## HTU Statistics

Breakdown

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

Appearances (3)
* \*indicates date is that of the video upload.

Umbro  v  Hashtag United

Hashtag United  v  West Ham United Staff

Romford  v  Hashtag United

## References

1. ↑ "Manny Interview: Big changes FIFA 21 needs in Ultimate Team and gameplay" , 17 August 2020.
2. ↑ "26 is weird" , 10 June 2022.
3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 "An old chapter😌⚽️" , 28 July 2018.
4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 "Cray Wanderers mate" , 13 October 2013.
5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 5.3 5.4 "Manny BROWN" .
6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 6.3 "Manny Brown - Barkingside FC Barkingside FC" .
7. ↑ "Thank you!" , 15 February 2019.
8. ↑ 8.0 8.1 "Signing the Blues" , 17 June 2019.
9. ↑ 9.0 9.1 "PLAYER SIGNINGS" , 14 October 2022.
10. ↑ "@Manny\_Official wembley cup" .
11. ↑ 11.0 11.1 11.2 11.3 "PLAYING SEMI-PROFESSIONAL FOOTBALL - "WHAT HAPPENED WITH ROMFORD?!"" , 30 March 2018.
12. ↑ 12.0 12.1 12.2 "Manny" .
13. ↑ 13.0 13.1 "Basildon United - Appearances - Emmanuel Brown - 2018-2019" .
14. ↑ 14.0 14.1 "Fisher - Southern Counties East Football League" .
15. ↑ 15.0 15.1 "SIDEMEN STAR SET TO JOIN TRAINING" , 27 October 2022.
16. ↑ "Mr and Mrs Brown" , 9 September 2022.