8 Facts About Carl Magnay

1. In March 2018, Carl Magnay made headlines when scored a goal from 40-yards for Hartlepool on live TV in a relegation battle against Barrow.

2. On 1 June 2015, Carl Magnay joined Hartlepool United after a successful spell at Grimsby where he helped his team finish 3rd in the Conference Premier.

3. On 26 April 2015 Carl Magnay picked up six awards including "Supporters Player of the Year" award, at the club's annual presentation.

4. On 15 July 2014 Carl Magnay signed for Conference Premier side Grimsby Town on a one-year contract.

5. On 16 June 2011, it was announced that Carl Magnay had been released by Chelsea having made no senior appearances in a spell plagued by injury.

6. On 9 March 2009 Carl Magnay was signed by Northampton Town on a one-month loan deal.

7. Prior to this Carl Magnay was part of Leeds United's academy.

8. Born in Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, Carl Magnay was the winner of the second series of the Sky One talent search Football Icon.