Bobby Hassell

Bobby Hassell

Hassell playing for Barnsley
Personal information
Full name	Robert John Francis Hassell
Date of birth	4 June 1980
Place of birth	Derby, England
Height	1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)
Playing position	Defender
Club information
Current team	Bharat FC
Number	8
Youth career
000?–1997	Mansfield Town[1]
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps^†	(Gls)^†
1997–2004	Mansfield Town	164	(3)
2004–2014	Barnsley	299	(8)
2015	Bharat FC	18	(0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 19:28, 30 May 2015 (UTC). † Appearances (goals)

Robert John Francis "Bobby" Hassell (born 4 June 1980) is a former English footballer who played for Mansfield Town, Barnsley FC and Bharat FC in I-League as a defender.

Career

Born in Derby, Derbyshire, Barnsley boss Paul Hart continued his rebuilding by signing full back Hassell from Mansfield Town in the summer of 2004. He failed to negotiate a new contract with Mansfield Town at the end of the 2003–04 season and completed his move to Oakwell on 1 July. Hassell was excellent for Barnsley throughout the 2004–05 campaign and was a certain starter when fit. He made 43 appearances throughout the campaign and put in some notable displays both at right back and in the middle of defence. He missed parts of the 2005–06 campaign through injury he was in fine form whether at right back of in the middle of defence to help Barnsley gain promotion. He then enjoyed another fine campaign during 2006–07, again in the running for all the end of season awards, Hassell clocked up 42 appearances, netting two goals.

He was named Players' Player of the Year, Fans Player of the Year and Disabled Supporters' Player of the Year for the 2008–09 season.

When Mark Robins joined Barnsley following the start of the 2009/2010 season, Hassell initially dropped out of the team, yet soon found his way back in due to consistent performances and a high work rate.

Hassell was made Barnsley vice-captain in the summer of 2010 when Mark Robins handed the captaincy to Jason Shackell. The 2010/2011 season was another successful one for Hassell who made his 200th league start for Barnsley against Millwall in January.

Keith Hill named Hassell as club captain for the 2011/2012 season.

Hassell is a committed Christian and he credits his faith as helping him overcome his temper and giving him an abundant sense of peace.^[2]

Hassell had to go in goal in a League Cup tie with Rochdale on 11 August 2012 after Ben Alnwick was sent off and Barnsley had already used all 3 of their substitutions.^[3]

Bharat FC

In December 2014, Bobby signed for new I-League team Bharat FC.^[4] Hassell played the first ever match for the club as the I-League debutants held Dempo to a goalless draw.^[5]

Career statistics

As of match played 30 May 2015

Club statistics

Club	Season	League			FA Cup		League Cup		Other		Total
		Division	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals
Mansfield Town	1997–98[6]	Third Division	10	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	10	0
	1998–99[7]	Third Division	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	3	0
	1999–2000[8]	Third Division	11	1	1	0	2	0	0	0	14	1
	2000–01[9]	Third Division	40	1	1	0	3	0	0	0	44	1
	2001–02[10]	Third Division	43	1	3	0	1	0	1[lower-alpha 1]	0	48	1
	2002–03[11]	Second Division	20	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	20	0
	2003–04[12]	Third Division	37	0	4	0	1	0	0	0	42	0
	Total		164	3	9	0	7	0	1	0	181	3
Barnsley	2004–05[13]	League One	39	0	1	0	2	0	1[lower-alpha 1]	0	43	0
	2005–06[14]	League One	31	2	4	0	0	0	1[lower-alpha 1]	0	36	2
	2006–07[15]	Championship	39	2	2	0	1	0	—		42	2
	2007–08[16]	Championship	20	0	5	0	0	0	—		25	0
	2008–09[17]	Championship	40	0	1	0	1	0	—		42	0
	2009–10[18]	Championship	24	2	1	0	1	0	—		26	2
	2010–11[19]	Championship	37	1	1	0	1	0	—		39	1
	2011–12[20]	Championship	19	0	1	0	1	0	—		21	0
	2012–13[21]	Championship	17	1	2	0	2	1	—		21	2
	2013–14[22]	Championship	4	0	0	0	0	0	—		4	0
	Total		270	1	18	0	9	1	2	0	299	2
Bharat FC	2015	I-League	18	0	—[lower-alpha 2]		—		—		18	0
Career total			452	4	27	0	16	1	3	0	498	5

1. Appearances in Football League Trophy
2. Although Bharat FC is a part of extending 2015 I-League, it will not play in 2014 Federation Cup

References

1. Rollin, Glenda; Rollin, Jack, eds. (2012). Sky Sports Football Yearbook 2012–2013 (43rd ed.). London: Headline. p. 427. ISBN 978-0-7553-6356-8.
2. Bobby Hassell talks about his faith with Inspire magazine
3. "Barnsley boss Keith Hill laments 'petulant' Ben Alnwick". BBC. 13 August 2012. Retrieved 14 August 2012.
4. https://twitter.com/ILeagueOfficial/status/539726753313210368
5. "The Lions' debut ends in a stalemate". Goal. Retrieved 25 January 2015.
6. "Matches played by Bobby Hassell in 1997/98". Soccerbase. Retrieved 7 December 2014.
7. "Matches played by Bobby Hassell in 1998/99". Soccerbase. Retrieved 7 December 2014.
8. "Matches played by Bobby Hassell in 1999/2000". Soccerbase. Retrieved 7 December 2014.
9. "Matches played by Bobby Hassell in 2000/01". Soccerbase. Retrieved 7 December 2014.
10. "Matches played by Bobby Hassell in 2001/02". Soccerbase. Retrieved 7 December 2014.
11. "Matches played by Bobby Hassell in 2002/03". Soccerbase. Retrieved 7 December 2014.
12. "Matches played by Bobby Hassell in 2003/04". Soccerbase. Retrieved 7 December 2014.
13. "Matches played by Bobby Hassell in 2004/05". Soccerbase. Retrieved 7 December 2014.
14. "Matches played by Bobby Hassell in 2005/06". Soccerbase. Retrieved 7 December 2014.
15. "Matches played by Bobby Hassell in 2006/07". Soccerbase. Retrieved 7 December 2014.
16. "Matches played by Bobby Hassell in 2007/08". Soccerbase. Retrieved 7 December 2014.
17. "Matches played by Bobby Hassell in 2008/09". Soccerbase. Retrieved 7 December 2014.
18. "Matches played by Bobby Hassell in 2009/10". Soccerbase. Retrieved 7 December 2014.
19. "Matches played by Bobby Hassell in 2010/11". Soccerbase. Retrieved 7 December 2014.
20. "Matches played by Bobby Hassell in 2011/12". Soccerbase. Retrieved 7 December 2014.
21. "Matches played by Bobby Hassell in 2012/13". Soccerbase. Retrieved 7 December 2014.
22. "Matches played by Bobby Hassell in 2013/14". Soccerbase. Retrieved 7 December 2014.

External links

• Bobby Hassell profile at barnsleyfc.co.uk
• Bobby Hassell career statistics at Soccerbase