Tony Hadley (footballer)

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Anthony Paul Frederick Hadley (born 5 July 1955) is an English former professional footballer, who played as a central defender.

Tony Hadley

Personal information
Full name	Antony Paul Frederick Hadley
Date of birth	(1955-07-05) 5 July 1955 (age 69)
Place of birth	Rochford, England
Position(s)	Central defender
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
?–1974	Basildon United
1974–1983	Southend United	262	(16)
1983–1984	Colchester United	45	(0)
1984–1985	Southend United	32	(3)
1985–?	Maldon Town
	Chelmsford City
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Career

Born in Rochford, Hadley played for Essex Football League rivals Southend United. He also played for Colchester United amongst a variety of Essex non-league teams, during his professional career that spanned 11 years.^[1]

Honours

Club

Southend United^[2]

• Football League Fourth Division runner-up: 1977–78