Person Details

Lewis Hardman

Date of Birth

Saturday 25, March 1989

Nationality

English

Biography

Played for Darlington at youth team level. In March 2007, with the team suffering numerous injuries, he was included in the travelling party for the League Two visit to Barnet, but did not make the matchday 16. He made his Football League debut in the final match of Darlington's 2006/07 season at home to Stockport County. Hardman replaced Rory Prendergast for the last few minutes of a 5–0 defeat. He was given a squad number for 2007/08 and, to gain experience of first-team football, began the season on loan to Whitby Town of the Northern Premier League Premier Division. Playing at right back, he made six appearances (four starts) during his month at the club, all of which were in league competition. He also spent time with Northern League Division One club Shildon, before returning to Darlington, where his performances both while on loan and for the reserves earned him occasional places on the first-team bench as well as the club's Young Player of the Year award. Despite budget cuts, Hardman was given a one-year deal for 2008/09. He again spent the early part of the season out on loan in the Northern League, first with Sunderland Nissan and then Bishop Auckland. He made no further appearances for Darlington's first team before he was released in January 2009 and joined Bishop Auckland on a permanent contract.

First Appearance

05/05/2007 - Darlington 0-5 Stockport County (H) League Two

Appearances Summary

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