Joe Gregory

**Last statistical update: 17:19, 27 July 2023 (UTC)**

**Joseph George V Gregory** is a footballer who played for **Hashtag United** (men).

## Career

### Pre-HTU

Ongar Jubilee
Gregory played for Ongar Jubilee at youth level, notably featuring twice and appearing as an unused substitute twice for their under-18s during the 2018–19 season.

Heybridge Swifts
Gregory was attached to Heybridge Swifts of the Isthmian League - North Division.

Harwich & Parkeston
In January 2020, Gregory was loaned to the Thurlow Nunn League - Division One South with Harwich & Parkeston. He wouldn't appear competitively at senior level, though was an unused substitute for a league match with Hackney Wick on 11 January.

Kelvedon Hatch
By February 2020, Gregory had joined Essex Olympian League - Premier Division team Kelvedon Hatch. He made a goalscoring debut on 1 February during a 4–3 away win at Basildon Town, coming off the bench to replace Antony Aylett on 46 minutes before netting the winner on 86 minutes. Gregory scored again as a substitute on his second appearance versus Catholic United on 8 February, prior to netting in his next two appearances as a starter against Bishop's Stortford Swifts on 15 February and versus Harold Wood Athletic on 7 March. The campaign was then curtailed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

### HTU

2020–21
Ahead of the 2020–21 campaign, Gregory joined *The Tags* for pre-season. He scored on his unofficial debut off the bench on 1 August 2020 as they won a friendly 5–1 over Frenford, prior to netting in exhibition encounters with Welling Town (starter) and St Albans City (sub). Gregory was officially signed on 19 August. Having appeared in all 8 of their friendlies, the forward made his competitive bow for HTU on 5 September as they won 4–0 against Ilford in the Essex Senior League. He scored his first official goal next time out two days later in a win over Hadley. Gregory then notched assists in back-to-back matches against Takeley in cup and league, prior to then scoring a brace in a road league win against Sawbridgeworth Town on 26 September.

Another double followed two appearances later versus Clapton. Three matches for the forward later, the season was again ended early due to the COVID-19 pandemic. With the Essex Senior League not restarted as HTU were promoted, Gregory spent the back end of the season with ex-club Kelvedon Hatch as the Essex Olympian League - Premier Division was allowed to resume after a break. He did, however, score and assist (Sam Bantick) in a May friendly match against Hashtag Academy on 15 May 2021.

2021–22
Gregory featured in 4 out of 10 pre-season games ahead of 2021–22, prior to taking part in two Isthmian League - North Division fixtures in August 2021 - as a starter against Coggeshall Town on 15 August and as a substitute versus Dereham Town on 28 August. Prior to that, manager Jay Devereux had stated that Gregory would remain with *The Tags* for 2021–22, though the forward soon found himself out of the club via unpublicized terms. He was later not mentioned in the 2022–23 squad update.

### Post-HTU

Kelvedon Hatch return
With HTU's season curtailed, Gregory returned to the Essex Olympian League - Premier Division with Kelvedon Hatch as the division was resumed. He netted on his first competitive match against Rayleigh Town on 3 April 2021, which preceded a further three appearances for *The Hatch*.

White Ensign
Gregory signed with Essex Senior League side White Ensign ahead of September 2021. He made his debut for the Burroughs Park-based outfit on 1 September, as he was substituted on in a win over Southend Manor on 1 September. He made his first start versus Saffron Walden Town three days later, prior to scoring twice on his fourth appearance in an FA Vase first qualifying round win away to Stotfold on 11 September. Gregory followed that up with 5 goals in 1 match on 15 September, as he guided his side to a 7–0 league win at home to Sporting Bengal United. He notched October goals over Cockfosters, Clapton (2), Stanway Rovers and Little Oakley, before scoring his last White Ensign goals versus Stanway Rovers and Clacton across November and December.

Hullbridge Sports
On 12 December 2021, Isthmian League - North Division team Hullbridge Sports announced the arrival of Gregory. He had already debuted for *The Bridge* a day earlier in a road win at Barking, as he came off the bench to replace Joe Gardner on 73 minutes. His first goal for the club occurred on 15 January as they lost 6–2 at home to Canvey Island. He scored goals during the first half of February 2022 versus Dereham Town and Great Wakering Rovers, prior to notching a hat-trick in the second half of the month during a 5–1 victory at Romford on 19 February. Gregory departed in April after 19 games and 6 goals.

Great Wakering Rovers
At the beginning of 2022–23, Gregory had joined fellow Isthmian League - North Division outfit Great Wakering Rovers. He would make four substitute appearances for them in August, initially coming on in an FA Cup extra preliminary round loss away to Dunstable Town before making cameos in league fixtures with Lowestoft Town, Wroxham and New Salamis.

Stansted
In October 2022, Gregory was featuring for Stansted in the Essex Senior League. His first appearance came on 8 October in the league against Sawbridgeworth Town, which preceded further appearances in October versus Athletic Newham and Buckhurst Hill. All three games for *The Blues* were as a substitute. He appeared on the bench in one other encounter in that period befoe leaving the club.

Haverhill Rovers
By November 2022, Gregory had returned to Thurlow Nunn League - Division One South football after signing with Haverhill Rovers. He scored a brace on debut on 5 Novemebr in a league loss at home to Soham Town Rangers. In total, Gregory would appear 6 times in total.

White Ensign (return)
After departing Haverhill Rovers, Gregory rejoined White Ensign in early 2023. His 1st match back saw him start a 4–2 home loss to Saffron Walden Town on 18 February. His next 2 appearances saw him net 3 goals, initially converting past West Essex on 25 February before hitting a brace versus Sawbridgeworth Town on 1 March. Gregory concluded the campaign with 13 games and 6 goals, having scored further in April against Buckhurst Hill (brace) and Clapton.

## HTU Statistics

Breakdown

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

Appearances (26)
* List of appearances of Joe Gregory

Goals (9)
Hashtag United  v  Frenford

Welling Town  v  Hashtag United

St Albans City  v  Hashtag United

Hashtag United  v  Hadley

Sawbridgeworth Town  v  Hashtag United

Hashtag United  v  Clapton

Hashtag United  v  Hashtag Academy

## References

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Joe Gregory" .
2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 "JOE GREGORY IS A TAG!" , 19 August 2020.
3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 "Joseph George V Gregory player stats" .
4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 "Harwich and Parkeston boss Mike Wallace is delighted with his trio of new signings" , 17 January 2020.
5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 "Joseph George V Gregory player stats" .
6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 "Kelvedon Hatch Football Club : Basildon Town 3 - 4 Kelvedon Hatch" , 1 February 2020.
7. ↑ 7.00 7.01 7.02 7.03 7.04 7.05 7.06 7.07 7.08 7.09 7.10 7.11 "Joseph George V Gregory player stats" .
8. ↑ 8.0 8.1 8.2 8.3 "Hullbridge Sports - Appearances - Joe Gregory - 2021-2022" .