Bradley Barry

Bradley Barry
Personal information
Full name Bradley Oliver Barry[1]
Date of birth (1995-02-13) 13 February 1995[2]
Place of birth Hastings, England
Height 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in)[2]
Playing position Right back
Club information
Current team
 Dover Athletic
(on loan from Chesterfield)
Number 21
Youth career
2011–2015 Brighton & Hove Albion
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2015–2017 Swindon Town 58 (1)
2017– Chesterfield 36 (0)
2018– → Dover Athletic 0 (0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 23:45, 21 September 2018 (UTC)

Bradley Oliver Barry (born 13 February 1995) is an English professional footballer who plays as a defender for Dover Athletic, on loan from Chesterfield.

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]

Personal life

Barry is the nephew of former Aston Villa, Manchester City and England international, Gareth Barry.[20]

Career statistics

As of match played 15 September 2018.[21]
Club Season League FA Cup EFL Cup Other Total
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Swindon Town 2015–16 League One 35010002[lower-alpha 1]0380
2016–17 League One 23110101[lower-alpha 2]0261
Total 581201030641
Chesterfield 2017–18 League Two 29010103[lower-alpha 2]0340
2018–19 National League 7000000070
Career total 9413020601051
  1. ↑ Appearance(s) in Football League Trophy
  2. 1 2 Appearance(s) in EFL Trophy

References

  1. ↑ "Retained List 2015-16" (PDF). English Football League. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2 December 2016. Retrieved 26 June 2016.
  2. 1 2 "Brad Barry". 11v11. Retrieved 16 April 2016.
  3. ↑ "Seagulls hand deal to Barry's nephew". The Argus.
  4. ↑ "Crofts edges closer to Albion return". The Argus. 17 August 2014. Retrieved 19 May 2017.
  5. ↑ "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.
  6. ↑ "UNDER-21S RETAINED LIST". Brighton & Hove Albion F.C. Archived from the original on 26 June 2015.
  7. ↑ "Barry Pens One Year Deal". Swindon Town Official Site. 10 August 2015. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 29 March 2017.
  8. ↑ "Football League Trophy: Newport County 1-1 Swindon (6-7 on pens)". BBC Sport. 1 September 2015. Retrieved 29 March 2017.
  9. ↑ "Crewe Alexandra 1-3 Swindon Town". BBC Sport. 5 September 2015. Retrieved 29 March 2017.
  10. ↑ "Bradley Barry Injury Update". Swindon Town F.C. 7 October 2015. Archived from the original on 19 May 2017. Retrieved 19 May 2017.
  11. ↑ "Head coach Luke Williams hoping to welcome back Bradley Barry and Yaser Kasim for Shrewsbury Town clash". Swindon Advertiser. 5 May 2016. Retrieved 19 May 2017.
  12. ↑ "Ellis Iandolo and Bradley Barry: Swindon Town duo extend contracts". BBC Sport. 8 July 2016. Retrieved 29 March 2017.
  13. ↑ "Swindon Town 1-0 Port Vale". BBC Sport. 20 August 2016. Retrieved 29 March 2017.
  14. ↑ "Swindon Town wing-back Bradley Barry hit by hamstring injury". The Swindon Advertiser. 21 September 2016. Retrieved 19 May 2017.
  15. ↑ "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.
  16. ↑ "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.
  17. ↑ "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.
  18. ↑ "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.
  19. ↑ "First Summer Signing Announced at Chesterfield". Chesterfield F.C. 18 May 2017. Archived from the original on 19 May 2017.
  20. ↑ "Barry set to be offered Town deal". Total Sport Swindon.
  21. ↑ "B. Barry". Soccerway. Retrieved 29 March 2017.
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