Chester-born left-sided player who started out at Christleton FC in the West Cheshire League before joining Newtown in 2005.

After two seasons at Latham Park he signed for Airbus UK Broughton before moving across Deeside to The Nomads in January 2008. Had a short spell at Flint Town United but returned to The Nomads in July 2009.

Hooley was a key part of the team which won consecutive Huws Gray Alliance titles. In his time at Deeside, Hooley made 115 starts and eight substitute appearances.