Glynn Hurst
FullnameGlynn Hurst[1]
Birth date17 January 1976 (age 50)[2]
Birth placeBarnsley, England
Height5 ft 10 in[2]
PositionStriker
Youthyears 11993–1994
Youthclubs 1Tottenham Hotspur
Years 11994–1997
Years 21996
Years 31997
Years 41997–1998
Years 51998–2001
Years 62001
Years 72001–2004
Years 82004–2006
Years 92006–2007
Years 102006–2007
Years 112007–2009
Years 122009
Years 132009–2010
Years 142010–2011
Clubs 1Barnsley
Clubs 2→ Swansea City (loan)
Clubs 3→ Mansfield Town (loan)
Clubs 4Emley
Clubs 5Ayr United
Clubs 6Stockport County
Clubs 7Chesterfield
Clubs 8Notts County
Clubs 9Shrewsbury Town
Clubs 10→ Bury (loan)
Clubs 11Bury
Clubs 12Gainsborough Trinity
Clubs 13Hyde
Clubs 14FC United of Manchester[3]
Caps 18
Goals 10
Caps 22
Goals 21
Caps 36
Goals 30
Caps 415
Goals 412
Caps 578
Goals 549
Caps 626
Goals 64
Caps 784
Goals 729
Caps 859
Goals 823
Caps 916
Goals 93
Caps 1015
Goals 107
Caps 1196
Goals 1117
Caps 125
Goals 122
Caps 136
Goals 130
Caps 1414
Goals 1410
Nationalteam 1South Africa U23
Nationalcaps 15
Nationalgoals 10
Manageryears 12020
Managerclubs 1Ashton Town
Manageryears 22026
Managerclubs 2Pilkington

Glynn Hurst (born 16 January 1976) is a former professional association footballer who played as a striker. He played in the Football League for Barnsley, Swansea City, Mansfield Town, Stockport County, Chesterfield, Notts County, Shrewsbury Town and Bury, and in the Scottish Football League for Ayr United. Born in England, he won five caps for the South Africa U23 team.

After retiring from football he became a teacher and managed non-League club Ashton Town.

Early and personal life

Born in Barnsley, South Yorkshire, Hurst moved to South Africa at a young age.[4] Glynn is now a Geography teacher at Maghull High School

Playing career

Early career

Hurst started his career as a Tottenham Hotspur apprentice, but could not break into the first team. He joined Barnsley in 1994, where he was sent out on loan to many clubs including Swansea City, Scarborough, and Mansfield Town.

In 1997, he dropped out of the professional game and had a spell at Emley in the Northern Premier League. Since then he has played for Ayr United and Stockport County, and was top goalscorer for Chesterfield with 20 goals in all. After Chesterfield, Hurst played for Notts County where he was the club's top goalscorer with 15 goals in the 2004–05 season. Despite having scored nine goals in the 2005–06 season, Hurst was released from his Notts County contract on 29 December 2005.

He joined Shrewsbury days later. After scoring on his Shrewsbury debut against cross-border rivals Wrexham, Hurst scored twice more in fifteen further matches before the season's end. An injury-hit pre-season saw Hurst have back and achilles problems and lose his place in the team at the start of 2006–07.

Shrewsbury Town

By late September he had yet to return to the first-team, and as a result Shrewsbury sent him on loan to Bury for a month, in the hope of his regaining match fitness and goalscoring form.[5]

Bury

Hurst's Bury debut saw him hit two goals against Barnet in a 2–2 draw. After accumulating five goals in five league games,[6] on 26 October 2006, the loan was extended until January 2007. An undisclosed transfer fee has been agreed for Hurst who, in the January 2007 transfer window, signed a permanent contract lasting until the end of 2007–08.[7] note. On 18 May, it was announced that Glynn has been released by Bury at the end of his contract.

Gainsborough Trinity

Despite being linked with a move to Wrexham and playing a couple of pre season friendlies for Chester City, Hurst eventually signed for non-League outfit Gainsborough Trinity, scoring on his debut.

Hyde

On 4 December 2009, he joined Conference North outfit Hyde United.[8] He made his debut on 12 December 2009 in a 4–0 away defeat to Alfreton Town in the Conference North.[9] In February 2010 Hyde announced that he would become their assistant manager after former assistant boss Gerry Harrison left earlier that month.[10] On 10 September 2010 Hurst parted ways with Hyde to try to resurrect his playing career, which he was not able to do with them.[11]

FC United of Manchester

Hurst signed for FC United of Manchester after watching them in a 3–0 victory over Radcliffe Borough in the FA Cup, on 11 September 2010.[12] He scored for the club on his debut the following weekend.[13] Hurst retired on 8 January 2011.

International career

Hurst represented the South Africa U23.[14] earning a total of five caps.[4]

Coaching career

After retiring from playing, Hurst became a philosophy, RE and PE teacher, also coaching the school football team.[15] In 2019 he became reserve team coach of Marine.[15]

In May 2020 Hurst was appointed manager of North West Counties League club Ashton Town.[16] He resigned from the role in October.[17]

On 13 November 2022, Hurst was appointed Bootle Reserve team coach.[18]

From January to March 2026, Hurst had a brief spell in charge of Pilkington [19][20]

References

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  2. ^ Hugman, Barry J. (ed.) (2009). The PFA Footballers' Who's Who 2009–10. Edinburgh: Mainstream Publishing. ISBN 978-1-84596-474-0.
  3. ^ "1st Team Statistics". FCUM in Russia. Archived from the original on 22 January 2019. Retrieved 12 September 2011.
  4. ^ Chesterfield F.C. official site Archived 29 March 2012 at the Wayback Machine
  5. ^ "Striker Goes Out On Loan". shrewsburytown.co.uk. Archived from the original on 5 August 2012. Retrieved 21 September 2006.
  6. ^ "Glynn Hurst". soccerbase.com. Retrieved 28 October 2006.
  7. ^ "GP On Hursty". shrewsburytown.co.uk. Archived from the original on 5 August 2012. Retrieved 28 October 2006.
  8. ^ "Hyde Sign Hurst". Hyde FC. 4 December 2009. Archived from the original on 6 June 2011. Retrieved 23 August 2010.
  9. ^ "Match Details: Alfreton Town 4–0 Hyde". Hyde FC. 12 December 2009. Retrieved 18 August 2010.[dead link]
  10. ^ "Gerry Harrison". Hyde FC. 27 January 2008. Archived from the original on 6 June 2011. Retrieved 23 August 2010.
  11. ^ "Glynn Hurst". Hyde FC. 10 September 2010. Archived from the original on 6 June 2011. Retrieved 10 September 2010.
  12. ^ "FC United sign Hurst". FC United of Manchester. 11 September 2010. Retrieved 11 September 2010.
  13. ^ "FC United slump to Stocksbridge defeat – full report". FC United of Manchester. Retrieved 11 September 2010.
  14. ^ "SA's Hurst Becomes Player/Assistant At Hyde". soccerladuma.co.za. 6 September 2010. Archived from the original on 12 September 2012. Retrieved 24 October 2013.
  15. ^ Spireite saviour and striking scholar – One-on-one with Glynn Hurst Non-League Daily, 27 April 2020
  16. ^ Former Ayr United hero Glynn Hurst lands management role with English non-league side Ashton Town Daily Record, 4 May 2020
  17. ^ Ex-Chesterfield striker Hurst resigns as Ashton Town boss Non-League Daily, 20 October 2020
  18. ^ FC, Bootle (13 November 2022). "Welcome to the club Glynn Hurst". No. 1591827811198713861. Retrieved 18 November 2022.
  19. ^ https://www.facebook.com/PilkingtonFC/posts/we-are-thrilled-to-announce-the-appointment-of-glynn-hurst-as-our-new-mens-first/1478443217615784/
  20. ^ https://x.com/Pilkingtonfc/status/2030373190900273205