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Bradley Barry

Bradley Barry

English footballer


Bradley Oliver Barry (born 13 February 1995) is an English professional footballer who plays as a defender for and captains National League South club Eastbourne Borough.

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Club career

Early career

Barry started his career within the youth ranks at Brighton & Hove Albion before signing a development contract with them in 2013.[3] However, Barry suffered a leg injury that kept him sidelined for 11 months.[4] After recovering from his leg injury, Barry returned to development squad and played his first match, as well as captain, against Blackburn Rovers U21 on 18 August 2014.[5]

Barry was released by ‘the Seagulls’ in the summer of 2015 without making a single appearance for the senior side.[6]

Swindon Town

Preceding his release from Brighton, Barry joined League One side Swindon Town on a one-year deal following a successful trial.[7]

On 1 September 2015, Barry went onto make his Swindon debut in their Football League Trophy victory over Newport County, featuring for the full 90 minutes.[8] Four days later, Barry made his league debut for the club in their 3–1 away victory against Crewe Alexandra, once again featuring for the entire 90 minutes.[9] Despite suffering setback of injuries,[10][11] Barry went onto make thirty-four more league starts for Swindon before signing a new one-year deal alongside teammate Ellis Iandolo in July 2016.[12]

In the 2016–17 season, on 20 August 2016, Barry scored his first goal for Swindon, netting the winner in their 1–0 victory over Port Vale in the 47th minute.[13] However, Barry's first team opportunities was soon limited with injuries[14][15] and suspension, which has affected his season.[16][17] Despite this, Barry went on to make twenty-six appearances and scoring once in all competitions.

On 2 May 2017, it was announced that Barry would leave Swindon upon the expiry of his contract in June 2017.[18]

Chesterfield

On 18 May 2017, Barry signed a two-year deal with Chesterfield.[19] He was loaned out to Dover Athletic in September 2018. After missing six games for Dover and amidst an injury crisis at Chesterfield, he was recalled early in November.[20]

Barry left the club in May 2019, at the expiry of his contract.[21]

Barrow

Shortly after his exit from Chesterfield, Barry signed a two-year deal at Barrow, also in the National League.[22] In his first season he formed part of the side that won promotion to League Two.[23]

Stevenage

Barry signed for fellow League Two club Stevenage on 8 July 2021.[24]

Personal life

Barry is the nephew of former Aston Villa, Manchester City and England international, Gareth Barry.[25]

Career statistics

As of 13 April 2024
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  1. Appearance(s) in Football League Trophy
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References

  1. "Notification of shirt numbers: Barrow" (PDF). English Football League. p. 6. Retrieved 18 September 2020.
  2. "Brad Barry". 11v11. Retrieved 16 April 2016.
  3. "Crofts edges closer to Albion return". The Argus. 17 August 2014. Retrieved 19 May 2017.
  4. "U21 REPORT: ALBION 0 BLACKBURN 2". Brighton & Hove Albion F.C. 18 August 2014. Archived from the original on 19 May 2017. Retrieved 19 May 2017.
  5. "UNDER-21S RETAINED LIST". Brighton & Hove Albion F.C. Archived from the original on 26 June 2015. Retrieved 1 September 2015.
  6. "Barry Pens One Year Deal". Swindon Town Official Site. 10 August 2015. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 29 March 2017.
  7. "Football League Trophy: Newport County 1-1 Swindon (6-7 on pens)". BBC Sport. 1 September 2015. Retrieved 29 March 2017.
  8. "Crewe Alexandra 1-3 Swindon Town". BBC Sport. 5 September 2015. Retrieved 29 March 2017.
  9. "Bradley Barry Injury Update". Swindon Town F.C. 7 October 2015. Archived from the original on 19 May 2017. Retrieved 19 May 2017.
  10. "Ellis Iandolo and Bradley Barry: Swindon Town duo extend contracts". BBC Sport. 8 July 2016. Retrieved 29 March 2017.
  11. "Swindon Town 1-0 Port Vale". BBC Sport. 20 August 2016. Retrieved 29 March 2017.
  12. "Swindon Town wing-back Bradley Barry hit by hamstring injury". The Swindon Advertiser. 21 September 2016. Retrieved 19 May 2017.
  13. "INJURY UPDATE: Team News Ahead Of Towns Trip To Rovers". Swindon Town F.C. 26 January 2017. Archived from the original on 19 May 2017. Retrieved 19 May 2017.
  14. "MATCH PREVIEW: SCUNTHORPE UNITED V SWINDON TOWN". Swindon Town F.C. 28 October 2016. Archived from the original on 19 May 2017. Retrieved 19 May 2017.
  15. "INJURY UPDATE: The Latest Team News Ahead Of Sheffield United". Swindon Town F.C. 13 March 2017. Archived from the original on 19 May 2017. Retrieved 19 May 2017.
  16. "Town Take Up Option On Iandolo". Swindon Town Official Site. 2 May 2017. Archived from the original on 4 May 2017. Retrieved 3 May 2017.
  17. "First Summer Signing Announced". Chesterfield F.C. 18 May 2017. Archived from the original on 19 May 2017.
  18. "Barry returns from loan to bolster squad ahead of busy period". Derbyshire Times. 23 November 2018. Retrieved 27 August 2020.
  19. "A dozen players set to leave". Chesterfield F.C. 7 May 2019. Archived from the original on 12 July 2019. Retrieved 7 May 2019.
  20. Wright, Matt (16 May 2019). "Defender Bradley Barry becomes Barrow AFC's second signing of the summer". The Mail. Retrieved 27 August 2020.
  21. "Barrow promoted after National League vote". BBC Sport. Retrieved 31 December 2020.
  22. "Bradley Barry signs for Boro". Stevenage F.C. 8 July 2021. Retrieved 8 July 2021.
  23. "Brad Barry | Football Stats | Barrow | Age 25 | Soccer Base". www.soccerbase.com. Retrieved 31 December 2020.
  24. "B. Barry - Soccerway". uk.soccerway.com. 31 August 2022.

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