Josh Hare


Joshua Darren Hare is an English professional footballer who plays as a defender for Bristol Rovers.

Playing career

Hare signed his first professional contract with Gillingham in November 2012. He signed a one-year contract with the "Gills" in May 2014, but found first-team football hard to come by and was sent on an initial one-month loan to Conference South side Eastbourne Borough. His loan was extended to 10 January but on 5 January the loan was cut short.
On 8 July 2016, having left Gillingham, Hare signed for Eastbourne Borough.
On 12 June 2019, Hare signed for Bristol Rovers on a free transfer following the expiry of his contract at Eastleigh.

Personal life

Hare is the son of Darren Hare, a former player who has worked as youth team manager at Gillingham, the nephew of former Gillingham player and manager Andy Hessenthaler, and the cousin of another former Gills player, Jake Hessenthaler.

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