Asa Hall
A versatile and durable midfielder who transitioned into management, embodying the player-coach model at the heart of England's non-league system.
Born 1986 (age 40)·English footballer·Birthday: November 29·Millennials
Biography
Asa Hall's football career is a study in adaptability and longevity. Coming through the youth ranks at Birmingham City, he embarked on a professional journey that saw him become a familiar and reliable figure across England's lower leagues. A box-to-box midfielder known for his work rate and goal threat from midfield, he enjoyed productive spells at clubs like Shrewsbury Town, Torquay United, and Cheltenham Town. Rather than retiring as his playing days waned, Hall seamlessly moved into a dual role, embracing the challenges of management while still contributing on the pitch. As player-manager for Tiverton Town, he represents a vital archetype in the semi-professional game: the experienced head guiding a team while still being able to influence a match with a well-timed tackle or a late run into the box.
Millennials
1981–1996
The first digital natives. Grew up with the internet, came of age during 9/11 and the 2008 crash. Highly educated, deeply indebted, slower to marry and buy houses. Redefined work, identity, and what it means to be an adult.
Asa was born in 1986, placing them squarely in the Millennials. The events that shaped this generation — the internet revolution, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Asa Was Born
The biggest hits of 1986
#1 Movie
Top Gun
Best Picture
Platoon
#1 TV Show
The Cosby Show
Asa's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1986Born
Challenger disaster; Chernobyl nuclear meltdown
Gas: $0.86/galHome: $66,600Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: Ronald Reagan"That's What Friends Are For" — Dionne & FriendsBest Picture: Platoon
1991Started school
Soviet Union dissolves; World Wide Web goes public
Gas: $1.14/galHome: $82,400Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: George H.W. Bush"(Everything I Do) I Do It for You" — Bryan AdamsBest Picture: The Silence of the Lambs
1999Became a teenager
Columbine shooting; Y2K panic builds
Gas: $1.17/galHome: $113,900Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Believe" — CherBest Picture: American Beauty
2002Could drive
Euro currency enters circulation
Gas: $1.36/galHome: $137,800Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"How You Remind Me" — NickelbackBest Picture: Chicago
2004Could vote
Indian Ocean tsunami kills over 230,000
Gas: $1.88/galHome: $157,300Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Yeah!" — UsherBest Picture: Million Dollar Baby
2007Turned 21
iPhone released; Great Recession begins
Gas: $2.80/galHome: $172,600Min wage: $5.85/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Irreplaceable" — BeyonceBest Picture: No Country for Old Men
2016Turned 30
Donald Trump elected president; Brexit vote
Gas: $2.14/galHome: $181,700Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Love Yourself" — Justin BieberBest Picture: Moonlight
2026Turned 40
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Made over 400 appearances in the English Football League and National League across a 15-year professional career.
- Served as captain for Torquay United during his time at the club.
- Scored a memorable last-minute winning goal for Torquay United against Bristol Rovers in the 2012 League Two play-offs.
- Successfully transitioned to a player-manager role at Tiverton Town, taking on full managerial responsibilities.
Did You Know?
He scored on his professional debut for Birmingham City in a League Cup match in 2004.
He is the son of former professional footballer and manager Micky Hall.
He played in an FA Trophy final at Wembley Stadium for Torquay United in 2008.
“You have to be ready to adapt and play wherever the manager needs you.”
