Mitchell Beeney

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Mitchell Beeney
Personal information
Full name Mitchell Ryan Beeney[1]
Date of birth (1995-10-03) 3 October 1995 (age 26)[2]
Place of birth Leeds, England
Height 1.98 m (6 ft 6 in)[2]
Position(s) Goalkeeper
Club information
Current team
 Bowers and Pitsea
Youth career
2004–2007 Gillingham
2007–2015 Chelsea
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2015–2018 Chelsea 0 (0)
2016 → Newport County (loan) 4 (0)
2016–2017 → Crawley Town (loan) 1 (0)
2018 → Sligo Rovers (loan) 16 (0)
2018–2019 Sligo Rovers 22 (0)
2019–2020 Hartlepool United 6 (0)
2020 Cheshunt 2 (0)
2021– Bowers and Pitsea 20 (0)
National team‡
2013–2014 England U19 4 (0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 23:30, 26 January 2022
‡ National team caps and goals correct as of 17:04, 16 January 2016 (UTC)

Mitchell Ryan Beeney (born 3 October 1995) is an English professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Bowers and Pitsea.

Club career[]

Chelsea[]

In 2007, Beeney joined Chelsea's academy from Gillingham, along with his brother Jordan. His father is former professional Mark Beeney.[3] After becoming a key member of Chelsea's under-18 squad, Beeney was promoted up to the under-21 squad. On 10 May 2015, he was named on the bench to face Liverpool, remaining unused in the 1–1 draw at Stamford Bridge.[4]

Loan to Newport County[]

On 15 January 2016, Beeney joined League Two side Newport County on a one-month loan deal.[5] The next day, he made his professional debut in a 1–0 victory over York City at Bootham Crescent, therefore earning a clean sheet.[6] The loan period was extended on 18 February, to 16 April.[7] However, on 25 February 2016 Beeney was released from his loan by Newport manager Warren Feeney.

Loan to Crawley Town[]

On 23 June 2016, it was announced that Beeney would be joining League Two side Crawley Town until January 2017.[8] On 20 July 2016, it was announced that Beeney would wear the number one jersey ahead of Crawley Town's 2016–17 campaign.[9] Then later on he signed a one-year extension at Chelsea. On 30 August 2016, Beeney was given his first start in an EFL Trophy tie against Colchester United, after being used as a back-up to Yusuf Mersin. The game resulted in a 1–0 victory for the Reds, with James Collins scoring the only goal.[10] On 10 September 2016, Beeney made his league debut in a 2–1 away defeat against Stevenage.[11]

Loan to Sligo Rovers[]

On 22 February 2018, Beeney was announced as having signed on loan for Sligo Rovers of the League of Ireland until 30 June 2018.[12] A day later, he made his debut during their 2–1 home victory over Derry City, playing the full 90 minutes as Sligo Rovers claimed their first three points of the season.[13]

Sligo Rovers[]

After being released by Chelsea, Beeney re-signed for Rovers on a permanent deal.[14]

Hartlepool United[]

Beeney signed for Hartlepool on a short-term contract on 7 December 2019. He went on to make six league appearances before being released at the end of the 2019-20 season.[15]

Personal life[]

He is the son of Mark Beeney. His brother, Jordan, previously played for Charlton Athletic.

Career statistics[]

As of match played 25 January 2022.[16]
Club Season League National Cup League Cup Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Chelsea 2014–15 Premier League 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2015–16 Premier League 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2016–17 Premier League 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2017–18 Premier League 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Newport County (loan) 2015–16 League Two 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0
Crawley Town (loan) 2016–17 League Two 1 0 0 0 0 0 3[a] 0 4 0
Sligo Rovers 2018 League of Ireland Premier Division 25 0 0 0 3 0 1 0 29 0
2019 League of Ireland Premier Division 13 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 13 0
Total 38 0 0 0 3 0 1 0 42 0
Hartlepool United 2019–20 National League 6 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 7 0
Cheshunt 2020–21 Isthmian Premier Division 2 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 3 0
Bowers & Pitsea 2021–22 Isthmian Premier Division 20 0 5 0 0 0 3 0 28 0
Career total 71 0 6 0 3 0 8 0 88 0
  1. ^ Appearance(s) in EFL Trophy

References[]

  1. ^ "Squads for 2016/17 Premier League confirmed". Premier League. 1 September 2016. Retrieved 30 August 2017.
  2. ^ a b "Mitchell Beeney". 11v11.com. AFS Enterprises. Retrieved 30 August 2017.
  3. ^ "Building at the bridge - the next generation of Chelsea players".
  4. ^ "Chelsea 1-1 Liverpool". BBC Sport. 10 May 2015.
  5. ^ "Beeney loan switch". Chelsea FC. 15 January 2016.
  6. ^ "York City 0-1 Newport County". Newport County. 16 January 2016.
  7. ^ "Loan extension for Beeney". Chelsea F.C. 18 February 2016.
  8. ^ "Reds sign Chelsea keeper on loan". Crawley Town Official Site. 23 June 2016. Retrieved 24 July 2016.
  9. ^ "2016-17 squad numbers". Crawley Town Official Site. 20 July 2016. Retrieved 24 July 2016.
  10. ^ "Report: Reds 1 Colchester 0". Crawley Town Official Site. 30 August 2016. Retrieved 1 September 2016.
  11. ^ "Stevenage 2-1 Crawley Town". BBC Sport. 10 September 2016. Retrieved 11 September 2016.
  12. ^ "Beeney signs on loan from Chelsea". Sligo Rovers Official Site. 22 February 2018. Archived from the original on 23 February 2018. Retrieved 22 February 2018.
  13. ^ "Sligo Rovers vs. Derry City". Soccerway. 23 February 2018. Retrieved 26 February 2018.
  14. ^ "Sligo Rovers to complete transfer incomings with re-signing of Mitchell Beeney from Chelsea". Irish Mirror. 15 June 2018.
  15. ^ "Hartlepool United Retain List". Hartlepool United Official Site. 18 May 2020.
  16. ^ Mitchell Beeney at Soccerway

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