Bradley Groves

Bradley Groves (born 29 January 1982 in Parramatta, Australia) is a former Australian soccer player who last played for Manly United from 2004 to 2010. Although right-footed, he can be deployed anywhere in midfield, including the left side.[3] Groves was part of the most successful Australian Football Team being the 1999 U/17 Joeys, under Les Schenflug. The team were defeated in a penalty shoot-out at the 1999 FIFA U/17 World Cup Final held in New Zealand by Brazil. The squad are the only Australian team to make the final of a FIFA tournament and received a FIFA Silver medal.

Brad Groves
Personal information
Full name Bradley Groves
Date of birth (1982-01-19) 19 January 1982
Place of birth Parramatta, Australia
Playing position(s) Midfielder
Youth career
1999–2001 Leeds United F.C.
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2001–2002 Parramatta Power SC[1] 2 (0)
2002/03–2003/04 Northern Spirit F.C.[2] 22 (3)
2003 Tampines Rovers FC→(loan)
2003/04 Bonnyrigg White Eagles F.C. 10 (0)
2004–2010 Manly United FC
National team
1999 Australia U17
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

Singapore

Loaned out to Tampines Rovers of the Singapore S.League in 2003,[4] Groves took part in a few training sessions with the club[5] before marking his S.League debut against Jurong, getting a minor concussion and being stretchered off the field with 12 minutes left to go.

Then Tampines Rovers' coach Des Bulpin stated that he needed to participate in two to three games in order to settle in. We have seen in training the talent he has and what he will bring to our team. His vision and ball retention are second to none. I'm excited to see what he produces throughout the season.[5]

Personal life

Born in Parramatta to Lynn and Michael Groves, he has three sisters- Natalie, Belinda and Michelle.[3]

References
  1. "Parramatta Power - P'view".
  2. "Soccer: New boys on show - smh.com.au". www.smh.com.au.
  3. "Bradley Groves; Policing Midfield - Football NSW". 1 April 2008.
  4. "The Straits Times, 19 June 2003, Page 9".
  5. "Stags excited about Bradley".


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