Bradley Barry

Bradley Oliver Barry (born 13 February 1995) is an English professional footballer who plays as a defender for Barrow.

Bradley Barry
Bradley Barry in 2015.
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(s) Right back
Club information
Current team
 Barrow
Number 27
Youth career
2011–2015 Brighton & Hove Albion
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2015–2017 Swindon Town 58 (1)
2017–2019 Chesterfield 51 (2)
2018 → Dover Athletic (loan) 3 (0)
2019– Barrow 26 (1)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 10 January 2020 (UTC)

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 Athetic in September 2018, and recalled early in November.

Barry left the club in May 2019, at the expiry of his contract.[20]

Personal life

Barry is the nephew of former Aston Villa, Manchester City and England international, Gareth Barry.[21]

Career statistics
As of match played 27 April 2019.[22]
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 22210001[lower-alpha 3]0242
Total 512201040582
Dover Athletic (loan) 2018–19 National League 3000000030
Career total 11234020701253
  1. Appearance(s) in Football League Trophy
  2. Appearance(s) in EFL Trophy
  3. Appearance(s) in FA Trophy
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References
  1. "Retained List 2015-16" (PDF). English Football League. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2 December 2016. Retrieved 26 June 2016.
  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. Retrieved 1 September 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". Chesterfield F.C. 18 May 2017. Archived from the original on 19 May 2017.
  20. "A dozen players set to leave". Chesterfield F.C. 7 May 2019. Retrieved 7 May 2019.
  21. "Barry set to be offered Town deal". Total Sport Swindon.
  22. "B. Barry". Soccerway. Retrieved 29 March 2017.
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