Simon Brain
Simon Anthony John Brain (born 31 March 1966) is an English retired footballer who played as a striker. He started his career with Evesham United before moving on to Cheltenham Town [1] then of the Football Conference. A move to Hereford United soon came in December 1990.
Personal information | |||
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Full name | Simon Anthony John Brain | ||
Date of birth | 31 March 1966 | ||
Place of birth | Evesham, England | ||
Playing position(s) | Striker | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
Evesham United | |||
1990 | Cheltenham Town | 31 | (8) |
1990–1994 | Hereford United | 87 | (20) |
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only |
His career was blighted by broken legs suffering two breaks in his short league career at Hereford United the second break in a Welsh Cup tie against Mostyn ended his professional career. He later played non-league football for Bromsgrove Rovers, Evesham United, Malvern Town, Worcester Athletico, Pershore Town and Littleton.
His uncle, Sid Brain, was a prolific goalscorer at Evesham United.
He has a wife and two children. One of which is called Nathan who was born in 1994. His daughter who is 12 (birthday 4 March 1996) is named Hollie Alice Brain.
References
- Harman, John (2005). Alliance to Conference. Tony Williams Publications. p. 151. ISBN 1-869833-52-X.