Mekhi Hyde

**Last statistical update: 16:15, 4 August 2023 (UTC)**

**Mekhi Ken Hyde** is a footballer who played for **Hashtag United** (men).

Hyde came through the academy ranks at Dagenham & Redbridge as a scholar. In mid-2017, the midfielder appeared in a quasi-first-team friendly with Barking on 29 July 2017. His first appearance for the full senior side arrived just under a year later, as he featured in an exhibition match with Heybridge Swifts on 10 July 2018.

Bowers & Pitsea (loan) (youth)
On 6 September 2018, Hyde was sent on a work experience loan to Bowers & Pitsea; who assigned him to their under-23s. After featuring across the first month, the midfielder earned praise from manager John Guyton.

Southend United (trial)
In February 2019, Hyde had a trial within the youth system of Southend United. He appeared in a EFL Youth Alliance Cup area final defeat to Exeter City on 2 February.

Grays Athletic (youth)
During the back end of the 2018–19 season, Hyde was attached with Grays Athletic's youth teams; notably signing first-team forms.

Eskilstuna City
In April 2019, Hyde headed off to Sweden to join Division 3 side Eskilstuna City via the League Football Education's Erasmus+ Player Placement programme. He departed in the succeeding June, noting his spell there as "a pleasure".

Southend Manor
Ahead of the 2019–20 campaign, Hyde completed a move to Essex Senior League side Southend Manor. After making his competitive bow on 3 August 2019 in a home defeat to Sporting Bengal United, Hyde scored the first and helped create the second as *The Manor* visited the EMR Stadium to face HTU and took away all three points with a 2–0 victory. He appeared in further fixtures with Long Melford, Ilford, Clacton and Woodford Town before departing.

Canterbury City
In October 2020, Hyde featured in three Southern Counties East League - Premier Division matches for Canterbury City. After debuting against Erith & Belvedere on 17 October, the midfielder would then participate in fixtures with Punjab United and Tower Hamlets before the season's curtailment; due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Stanway Rovers
Hyde started 2021–22 with Stanway Rovers in the Essex Senior League. He made substitute showings on 31 July and 3 August in league action against St. Margaretsbury and Sporting Bengal United, prior to starting for the one and only time before departing versus Leverstock Green in the FA Cup extra preliminary round on 7 August.

Cinque Ports Reserves
Around November 2021, Hyde had joined Cinque Ports Reserves of the Kent County League - Division Three Central & East. His debut wouldn't arrive until the succeeding January, when he started a three-goal home defeat to Larkfield & New Hythe Reserves on 22 January 2022. His next appearance was also his last for the club, as he played in a loss at home to Tenterden Town Reserves on 29 January.

Whitstable Town
On 7 December 2021, Hyde appeared for Isthmian League - South East Division club Whitstable Town in a Kent Senior Cup first round tie with Ashford United. He was selected as a starter, though was substituted off on 45 minutes in favour of Stephen Okoh.

### HTU

2022–23
On 25 August 2022, HTU announced the arrival of Hyde. He had previously joined up for the preceding pre-season, notably featuring in a Jersey Cup semi-final loss to Cray Wanderers, and he impressed manager Jay Devereux, though picked up an ankle injury before the season's start. His first competitive appearance for *The Tags* arrived on 27 August, as he came off the substitute's bench during a 1-1 draw at the Len Salmon Stadium to Stowmarket Town. He was subbed on again on 17 September versus Tilbury, which preceded his first start occurring three days later in a 2-0 road victory at Maldon & Tiptree. Hyde wouldn't appear again for HTU - barring two reserve apps - until 20 December, as he was substituted on during a mid-season 0-0 exhibition draw with Bowers & Pitsea.

On 16 January 2023, Hyde revealed that he had left *The Tags* - with the club confirming his departure a day later.

### Post-HTU

Witham Town
Hyde made 4 appearances towards the end of the 2022–23 season for Witham Town in the Isthmian League - North Division, playing as a late substitute in games with Basildon United and Tilbury before starting encounters against Lowestoft Town and Great Wakering Rovers.

White Ensign
On 24 June 2023, White Ensign of the Essex Senior League confirmed the signing of Hyde.

## Personal Life

Hyde's father, Micah, played Premier League football for Watford in 1999–00. His brother, Tyrique, also plays at non-league level; he appeared on television show Love Island in 2023. In January 2023, Hyde launched his own coaching programme, Pass’n’Move. He had previously worked with Expert Logistics and at Harris Academy Chafford Hundred, having attended the University of Kent (2019–2022).

## HTU Statistics

Breakdown

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

Appearances (5)
Cray Wanderers  v  Hashtag United

Hashtag United  v  Stowmarket Town

Hashtag United  v  Tilbury

Maldon & Tiptree  v  Hashtag United

Bowers & Pitsea  v  Hashtag United

## References

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Mekhi Hyde" .
2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Daggers Scholars Make Move to Sweden" , 11 April 2019.
3. ↑ "Isthmian North: Barking boss Glen Golby pleased with test against Dagenham & Redbridge XI" , 31 July 2017.
4. ↑ "First game of pre-season down ✅ Happy to get my first minutes of first team football under my belt" , 10 July 2018.
5. ↑ "LOAN WATCH: Mekhi Hyde and Luke Hirst" , 6 September 2018.
6. ↑ "LOAN WATCH: Luke Hirst & Mekhi Hyde" , 8 October 2018.
7. ↑ 7.0 7.1 ""Unfortunately, we’ve come off losing, but I’m so proud that we got this far.”" , 5 February 2019.
8. ↑ "Six Step Up For The Blues" , 22 March 2019.
9. ↑ "19 Former Apprentices Pursue Scandinavian Experience" , 4 April 2019.
10. ↑ "Sweden🇸🇪. It’s Been A Pleasure" , 6 June 2019.
11. ↑ 11.0 11.1 11.2 "Mekhi Ken Hyde player stats" .
12. ↑ 12.0 12.1 "Mekhi Hyde player stats" .
13. ↑ 13.0 13.1 "Mekhi Hyde player stats" .
14. ↑ "WEEKEND PREVIEW" , 26 November 2021.
15. ↑ 15.0 15.1 "Mekhi Hyde player stats" .
16. ↑ 16.0 16.1 "Whitstable Town - Appearances - Mekhi Hyde - 2021-2022" .
17. ↑ "HYDE AT HASHTAG!" , 25 August 2022.
18. ↑ "WHO LEFT & WHO JOINED! - HASHTAG UNITED SQUAD UPDATE 22/23" , 11 August 2022.
19. ↑ "Thank you to everyone involved @hashtagutd" , 16 January 2023.
20. ↑ "Thanks also to @Merkss\_ who has also found it tough to get playing time with the competition in midfield so fierce" , 17 January 2023.
21. ↑ "Witham Town - Appearances - Mehki Hyde - 2022-2023" .
22. ↑ "We are delighted to introduce our summer signings," , 24 June 2023.
23. ↑ 23.0 23.1 ""The journey was never about trying to be a pro, it was about him just enjoying his football"" , 26 October 2018.
24. ↑ "WE PLAY NATIONAL LEAGUE SIDE! - Hashtag 23-24 Pre-Season EP4" , 31 July 2023.
25. ↑ "Introducing Pass’n’Move coaching" , 19 January 2023.
26. ↑ "Mekhi Hyde" .