Kris Newby

**Last statistical update: 22:07, 18 March 2023 (UTC)**

**Kristopher Newby** is a footballer who played for **Hashtag United** (men).

Around March 2008, Newby was playing in the Isthmian League - Premier Division for East Thurrock United. In the 2010–11 season, the midfielder scored 28 goals - though would leave at the end of the season for, according to *The Rocks*, "non-footballing" reasons.

Thurrock
In June 2011, Newby signed with Conference South side Thurrock. That's despite being announced as a new signing by Isthmian League - Premier Division club Canvey Island, reportedly changing his mind following Thurrock's reprieve from Conference South relegation. He had also been linked with a move to Grays Athletic of the Isthmian League - Division One North. Newby debuted competitively on 27 August as *The Fleet* lost away at Boreham Wood, coming off the bench after 58 minutes to replace Reece Harris. He started two days later in a home defeat to Welling United, which turned out to be his last match for the club.

East Thurrock United (return)
Newby completed a return to East Thurrock United in the early stages of the 2011–12 Isthmian League - Premier Division season. His first match back saw him play 70 minutes of a three-goal loss at Cray Wanderers in the league on 3 September 2011, which preceded the first goal - a penalty - of his second stint 4 appearances later as *The Rocks* lost at home to Billericay Town on 24 September. Newby began October by netting twice across two FA Cup second qualifying round encounters with St Albans City, converting home and away as East Thurrock eliminated their Southern League - Premier Division opponents via a replay. His last 2011 goals came across November and December against Lewes and Hastings United.

The midfielder claimed January 2012 strikes versus Canvey Island, Leatherhead and Hampton & Richmond Borough, as he eventually concluded 2011–12 with 53 total appearances and 10 goals; following further strikes against [Margate and Horsham. His first goal of 2012–13 would arrive on 21 August 2012 on the road at Wealdstone, which preceded a second goal occurring on 8 September during an FA Cup first qualifying round win over Witham Town. Two rounds later, Newby netted in a home triumph over Maidstone United on 6 October - with a league goal over Enfield Town coming three days following. *The Rocks* would exit the FA Cup in the fourth qualifying round to Chelmsford City, after losing via spot-kicks in a replay; that Newby scored in.

Across December 2012, Newby scored twice in fixtures with Lewes and Harrow Borough, prior to being sent off on 15 December as *The Rocks* were defeated at home by Lowestoft Town in the Isthmian League - Premier Division. After participating once more that month days later (due to usual delay in red cards taking effect) against Whitehawk, the midfielder missed January 2013's action before appearing thrice across February versus Hastings United, Lowestoft Town and Leiston. However, Newby was soon discarded on loan by the club after his gambling problem was made public - as East Thurrock noted his position with them as "untenable".

Newby returned for 2013–14 pre-season, with long-time club manager John Coventry - who had known the midfielder since he was a boy - noting that Newby merited "another chance" after "things were said in haste on all sides", as he acknowledged that he had been "a little naive" as the player was "suffering from an illness". The midfielder wouldn't feature competitively, as he instead switched over to Witham Town - initially on loan.

Grays Athletic (loan)
Amid personal life issues, Newby was loaned out by East Thurrock United to the Isthmian League - Division One North with Grays Athletic to conclude 2012–13.

Witham Town (loan)
Witham Town became Newby's new club at the beginning of 2013–14 on loan. His first Isthmian League - Division One North appearance arrived on 26 August 2013 as he started a 1–0 victory over Soham Town Rangers. In the succeeding September, the midfielder netted a league brace at Chatham Town before singular strikes across FA Cup first and second qualifying round matches with Mildenhall Town and Hemel Hempstead Town. Across October and November, he netted on 8 October versus Ware (cup) and on 17 November against Erith & Belvedere (league).

Witham Town
Around 12 December 2013, it was revealed that Witham Town had signed Newby permanently. On 14 December, Newby scored a hat-trick during a league victory at Wodson Park versus Ware. He followed that up with 3 goals across February and early March 2014 against Redbridge (home), Aveley and Redbridge (away). 18 March 2014 saw Newby net twice during a 5–1 victory over AFC Sudbury, which the midfielder followed up across the subsequent four days with goals against Waltham Abbey and Burnham Ramblers. Newby ended the 2013–14 regular season with further strikes versus VCD Athletic, Chatham Town and Wroxham (brace) as *The Town* placed 2nd and won promotion via the play-offs, as he netted in the semi-final win over Needham Market.

AFC Sudbury
After helping Witham Town earn promotion to the Isthmian League - Premier Division, Newby decided to remain in the Isthmian League - Division One North with AFC Sudbury ahead of the 2014–15 season. He was initially revealed as a new signing by East Thurrock United, who were unaware that the midfielder had penned terms with the *Yellows* - *The Rocks* boss John Coventry apologised to the latter in the aftermath. Newby debuted on 18 August 2014 versus Aveley, as he replaced Oliver Hughes after 58 minutes. After 4 matches in August, Newby scored his first goal - an 118th-minute extra time winner - in his September opener during an FA Cup preliminary round replay win at home to Redbridge on 2 September.

6 September 2014 saw Newby net in league action against Maldon & Tiptree, prior to converting a hat-trick away at Great Wakering Rovers on 9 September. Soon after that month, he scored against ex-club Thurrock and was red carded versus Dereham Town. On 15 November, Newby scored a double against Maidstone United in the FA Trophy second qualifying round; which had followed a Robert Dyas League Cup strike versus Leiston four days prior. Across the rest of 2014–15, Newby added to his tally with goals against Soham Town Rangers, ex-club Witham Town (cup), Brentwood Town, Ware, Barkingside, Waltham Abbey and Redbridge as they reached the Isthmian League - Division One North play-offs - but lost out at the first hurdle to Brentwood Town, who won promotion.

Newby was transfer listed in May 2015.

East Thurrock United (return)
Newby completed a third return to East Thurrock United at the start of the 2015–16 campaign in the Isthmian League - Premier Division. He was sent off during his third competitive match back against Hampton & Richmond Borough on 15 August 2015. His first goal would come on 28 November in an FA Trophy draw at Merthyr Town in the third qualifying round. Newby ended the season with 26 appearances and 1 more goal (versus VCD Athletic on 9 April 2016) to his name, as *The Rocks* won promotion via the play-offs; which Newby did not feature in. Back in the preceding January, he had a short loan spell with Great Wakering Rovers; a club he'd join permanently at the conclusion of the campaign.

Great Wakering Rovers (loan)
On 8 January 2016, Newby was loaned to the Isthmian League - Division One North with Great Wakering Rovers. He would appear 3 times (all at home in the league) for the club, initially starting a goalless draw with Cray Wanderers before doing likewise in a win over Redbridge and a loss to Bury Town.

Great Wakering Rovers
Having featured on loan terms back in January 2016, Newby returned to Great Wakering Rovers at the beginning of 2016–17. He would, however, depart after two competitive appearances, having appeared in the Isthmian League - Division One North versus Norwich United on 13 August and in the FA Cup preliminary round at Brightlingsea Regent on 20 August.

VCD Athletic
After a few weeks with Great Wakering Rovers to begin 2016–17, Newby moved across the Isthmian League - Division One North to VCD Athletic in late-August. After featuring in fixtures with Ware and Phoenix Sports, the midfielder scored his first goal on 6 September during a 3–1 victory at home to Maldon & Tiptree. In mid-September, Newby netted in consecutive appearances versus Thurrock and Haringey Borough. He did so again one month later against Greenwich Borough (cup) and Heybridge Swifts. In total, Newby participated in 27 games for *The Vickers* up until early January 2017.

Aveley
On 12 January 2017, fellow Isthmian League - Division One North side Aveley revealed the signing of Newby.

Basildon United
In the early stages of 2017–18, Newby signed with Essex Senior League team Basildon United. His debut arrived on 16 September as his new side lost on home soil in the league to Enfield at Gardiners Close. Three days later, on 19 September, the midfielder scored his sole goal for the club in a two-goal win in the Essex Senior Cup at home to Stanway Rovers. Overall, Newby appeared 13 times for *The Bees* - featuring for the final time on 11 November in a 2–1 home defeat to Southend Manor.

Tilbury
In November 2017, Newby completed a move to Isthmian League - North Division club Tilbury. He remained for around four months, appearing for the first time on 25 November in a 2–2 draw at home to AFC Hornchurch and for the final time on 24 March 2018 as *The Dockers* lost at Hertingfordbury Park to Hertford Town - totalling 15 appearances and 1 goal, which occurred on 9 January as Tilbury were defeated away at Bowers & Pitsea; in a match that also saw him sent off after 36 minutes.

Romford
Romford of the Isthmian League - North Division announced the capture of Newby on 31 March 2018. Hours later, the midfielder saw red 36 minutes into his official debut for *The Boro* as they drew 1–1 at Soham Town Rangers. He returned to action in April, contributing in fixtures with Brentwood Town, Grays Athletic and Maldon & Tiptree - scoring in the latter victory, whilst picking up a booking; as he did in his preceding two appearances. In 2018–19, Newby netted on the opening day of the league season versus ex-club Great Wakering Rovers, prior to featuring in a matchday 2 draw on the road at Bury Town.

Tilbury (return)
After months away with Romford, Newby sealed a return to Tilbury in September 2018. His bow in the Isthmian League - North Division came in a 25 September victory at Barking. In his 21st appearance, on 2 February 2019 versus ex-team Great Wakering Rovers, Newby netted the second of a two-goal league triumph. He was sent off next time out against Barking on 5 February, while his following goal for *The Dockers* arrived on 6 April during a score draw with Heybridge Swifts.

Basildon United (return)
Around 5 September 2019, Newby went back to Basildon United; manager John Sussex initially turned down the chance to sign him in the off-season, though made the move to do so in September due to Harry Norman's injury. His first appearance came on 3 September as he met former club Tilbury in the Velocity Sports Trophy group stage. The first of two goals arrived in the same competition, as he netted in a 4–0 win at another ex-team in Great Wakering Rovers on 24 September. Two matches later, on 5 October, Newby scored in a league home tie with Heybridge Swifts. Having debuted against them, he and *The Bees* met Tilbury in league action on 16 November - though this meeting lasted just 57 minutes for him, as he was sent off in an away win.

On 29 December 2019, following 19 games, Newby was appointed as player/manager on an interim basis following managerial changes across his time there. He departed the club on 12 January 2020, after no further appearances on the pitch.

Sunday League
Newby played Sunday league football for Legends and Palmers.

#### HTU

2019–20
On 17 January 2020, Jay Devereux's HTU announced that Newby had joined the Essex Senior League club. His debut for *The Tags* came a day later against Redbridge, as they came away with a 4–1 victory at the EMR Stadium. After a second appearance against Woodford Town on 24 January, Newby scored his first goal on 1 February during a 2–2 draw with Takeley. His first assist (for Tom Anderson) followed three days later in a penalty shoot-out triumph over West Essex in an Errington Challenge Cup quarter-final. That competition would, however, not be completed, along with the league, due to the COVID-19 pandemic-enforced curtailment.

2020–21
Newby opened 2020–21 with a pre-season goal versus Frenford at the Len Salmon Stadium on 1 August 2020. He then assisted in exhibitions with Bowers & Pitsea on 7 August (one, for Toby Aromolaran) and with ex-club Great Wakering Rovers on 22 August (two, both for George Smith). Having appeared in each of the club's 8 pre-season encounters, the midfielder featured heavily across the competitive campaign by participating over 15 times - though the season was, like 2019–20, ended early due to the COVID-19 pandemic. On this occasion, however, HTU were promoted to the Isthmian League - North Division during the off-season.

2021–22
Newby's first direct goal involvement of 2021–22 occurred on 3 August 2021 in a pre-season match at Herne Bay, as he assisted Jake Lindsey in stoppage time of a 2–1 victory on 3 August 2021. Next time out, in their friendly finale, Newby netted at Hill Farm Lane versus Binfield on 7 August. In September, the midfielder scored 3 goals in 4 competitive matches after converting against Maldon & Tiptree, Chipstead (cup) and ex-team Witham Town. Newby's final goal for *The Tags* came in an Isthmian League - North Division match-up at Tilbury, as he scored a penalty to claim all three points against his old team. Newby officially departed HTU on 18 November, days after his 50th appearance versus Corinthian in the Velocity Sports Trophy first round on 15 November.

#### Post-HTU

Sheppey United
On 26 November 2021, Southern Counties East League - Premier Division outfit Sheppey United completed the signing of Newby. He made league appearances versus Lordswood and Glebe, prior to scoring his only goal for *The Ites* in his final match on 7 December in a Challenge Cup win against Bearsted.

White Ensign
Newby returned to the Essex Senior League with White Ensign in January 2022. A 3–3 league draw away at Saffron Walden Town saw the midfielder appear for his debut as a starter, which preceded a second appearance arriving on 29 January at home to Hoddesdon Town. He would appear 4 times across the succeeding February before leaving the club, though Newby did score in his penultimate game for them on 12 February as they beat St. Margaretsbury 2–1 at Burroughs Park.

Basildon United (return)
For the third time in his career, on 22 March 2022, Newby joined Basildon United. He made his third bow for *The Bees* on that day as his new club and one of his former ones, Aveley, drew 0–0 in the Isthmian League - North Division. Newby stayed with them for the rest of the season, totalling 6 appearances and 1 goal; which came on 16 April as Basildon won 5–2 at ex-club Tilbury.

Romford (return)
In the embryonic stages of the 2022–23 campaign, Newby completed a move back to Romford - who were now plying their trade in the Essex Senior League. After making his second debut for *The Boro* on 6 August 2022 in the FA Cup extra preliminary round versus Saffron Walden Town, the midfielder netted on his league bow on 17 August with a penalty in a victory at home to Takeley. He netted from twelve yards versus Takeley again days later, this time in an FA Cup preliminary round draw with them; Romford subsequently won the replay. On 7 September, Newby netted a brace in a 5–1 league triumph over Stanway Rovers. Across the next two months, he scored 3 more penalties for the club against West Essex (cup), West Essex (league) and ex-club White Ensign.

Newby's next open play goal for Romford came in an FA Vase third round win over Whittlesey Athletic on 3 December 2022. By the end of February 2023, the midfielder had participated in 32 matches in all competitions and had taken his goal tally for the season to 9 with a penalty versus Halstead Town in the Peter Butcher Memorial Trophy as they progressed into the quarter-finals.

### As a Manager

Basildon United
Having been with the club as a player since the preceding September, Newby became interim player/manager at Isthmian League - North Division side Basildon United on 29 December 2019. He left the club on 12 January 2020, having won 1, drawn 2 and lost 1.

## Personal Life

In March 2013, it was publicised that Newby had lost over £12,000, of which £8,000 had belonged to fiancée Lacey Maclean, via online gambling. Having had it all intentionally hid away from her by Newby, Maclean decided to shame him on Twitter upon finding out - which led to the story reaching the national media. Maclean immediately left him, with his club East Thurrock United sharpishly discarding him on loan. Newby soon seeked expert help and likened his gambling addiction to that of a crack cocaine addict. In February 2020, he had a baby with partner Fauvey. Newby attended Torells School and, as of early 2013, worked as a rigger at Tilbury Docks.

## HTU Statistics

Breakdown

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

Appearances (50)
* List of appearances of Kris Newby

Goals (9)
Hashtag United  v  Takeley

Hashtag United  v  Frenford

Hashtag United  v  Sawbridgeworth Town

Hashtag United  v  Hashtag Academy

Binfield  v  Hashtag United

Hashtag United  v  Maldon & Tiptree

Hashtag United  v  Chipstead

Witham Town  v  Hashtag United

Tilbury  v  Hashtag United

## References

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 "Kristopher Newby player stats" .
2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Kris Newby" .
3. ↑ "Rocks undone by penalty" , 12 March 2008.
4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 "Newby merry-go-round stops at Thurrock" , 14 June 2011.
5. ↑ 5.00 5.01 5.02 5.03 5.04 5.05 5.06 5.07 5.08 5.09 5.10 5.11 5.12 5.13 "Kris Newby" .
6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 6.3 6.4 6.5 "Kris Newby" , 26 June 2013.
7. ↑ 7.0 7.1 7.2 "Newby signing is a real coup for Town" , 12 December 2013.
8. ↑ 8.0 8.1 8.2 8.3 8.4 8.5 8.6 8.7 "Witham Town - Appearances - Kris Newby - 2013-2014" .
9. ↑ 9.0 9.1 9.2 9.3 9.4 9.5 9.6 9.7 "Kris Newby" .
10. ↑ "East Thurrock's John Coventry forced to apologise after Kris Newby debacle" , 1 July 2014.
11. ↑ 11.0 11.1 "Forward Kris Newby joins on loan....." , 8 January 2016.
12. ↑ 12.0 12.1 12.2 "Great Wakering Rovers - Appearances - Kris Newby - 2015-2016" .
13. ↑ 13.0 13.1 13.2 13.3 13.4 "VCD Athletic - Appearances - Kris Newby - 2016-2017" .
14. ↑ "Trio join the Millers" , 12 January 2017.
15. ↑ 15.0 15.1 15.2 15.3 "Kristopher Newby player stats" .
16. ↑ 16.0 16.1 "Tilbury - Appearances - Kris Newby - 2017-2018" .
17. ↑ "Welcome to the club @krisnewbs" , 31 March 2018.
18. ↑ 18.0 18.1 18.2 "Romford - Appearances - Kris Newby - 2017-2018" .
19. ↑ 19.0 19.1 19.2 19.3 "Tilbury - Appearances - Kris Newby - 2018-2019" .
20. ↑ "John Sussex feels Kris Newby adds quality to new-look Basildon United squad" , 5 September 2019.
21. ↑ 21.0 21.1 21.2 21.3 "Basildon United - Appearances - Kristopher Newby - 2019-2020" .
22. ↑ 22.0 22.1 "Kris Newby installed as Basildon United's interim player-manager as Lee Connor steps aside" , 29 December 2019.
23. ↑ 23.0 23.1 "Basildon United and interim manager Kris Newby part company" , 12 January 2020.
24. ↑ "Kristopher Newby player stats" .
25. ↑ "Who’s the guy who scored that screamer in our latest video?" , 7 June 2018.
26. ↑ "CLUB NEWS, NEW SIGNING" , 17 January 2020.
27. ↑ "GEORGE SMITH AND KRIS NEWBY DEPART" , 18 November 2021.
28. ↑ "After his registration went through late yesterday, new midfielder Kris Newby is our 2nd signing this week" , 27 November 2021.
29. ↑ "Kris Newby" .
30. ↑ "We are delighted to announce the signing @krisnewbs who played 90mins in our 0–0 draw against @AveleyFC tonight" , 22 March 2022.
31. ↑ 31.0 31.1 "Basildon United - Appearances - Kris Newby - 2021-2022" .
32. ↑ 32.0 32.1 32.2 32.3 32.4 32.5 32.6 "Kris NEWBY" .
33. ↑ "Basildon United - Fixtures and Results - 2019-2020" .
34. ↑ 34.0 34.1 34.2 34.3 34.4 "Footballer Kris Newby apologises after gambling away £12,000 of fiancée’s money" , 14 March 2013.
35. ↑ "LOVE IS IN THE AIR" , 14 February 2020.
36. ↑ "Kris Newby" .