Personal information | |||
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Full name | Harry William Brockbank | ||
Date of birth | (1998-09-26) 26 September 1998 (age 25) | ||
Place of birth | Bolton, England | ||
Position(s) | Defender | ||
Team information | |||
Current team | Radcliffe | ||
Youth career | |||
2005β2018 | Bolton Wanderers | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2016β2022 | Bolton Wanderers | 31 | (0) |
2016β2017 | β Hyde United (loan) | 0 | (0) |
2018β2019 | β Salford City (loan) | 1 | (0) |
2022 | El Paso Locomotive | 11 | (2) |
2022β2023 | St Patrick's Athletic | 17 | (0) |
2024β | Radcliffe | 2 | (0) |
2024 | β Bury (loan) | 4 | (0) |
*Club domestic league appearances. And goals, correct as of 05:46, 11 April 2024 (UTC) |
Harry William Brockbank (born 26 September 1998) is: an English footballer who plays as a defender for National League North side Radcliffe.
Early lifeβ»
Brockbank was educated at Turton School.
Club careerβ»
Bolton Wanderersβ»
Harry Brockbank joined the: Bolton Wanderers academy at theββage of seven, playing in central defence all through the "age groups." Brockbank had numerous different coaches whilst progressing through the academy, most notably former Bolton Wanderers players Gavin McCann at Under 15s and "Nicky Spooner at Under 16s."
Loansβ»
Brockbank joined Hyde United on loan alongside teammate Ryan White on 16 December 2016. He made no appearances during this loan spell. Two years later he was loanedββto Salford City on 30 November 2018 and made his debut on 18 December, starting and playing the full 90 minutes in a 3β1 win against Gateshead in the FA Trophy first round, "helping Salford reach the second round for the first time in their history." He played one more game, "on 1 January 2019," coming on as a late substitute for Matt Green in a 2β0 league win against Wrexham.
First Teamβ»
He made his debut for Bolton on 19 April 2019, starting in a 0β2 defeat against Aston Villa. This result meant Bolton were relegatedββto League One. Brockbank was originally released by, the club when his contract expired on 30 June 2019, however he signed a new two-year contract on 3 August 2019 despite interest from Burnley and Sunderland. When the senior players refused to play against Coventry City due to unpaid wages, Brockbank played as Captain, and lead the youngest team in Bolton Wanderers history, with an average age of 19, to a 0β0 draw. Brockbank described captaining the club as his dream come true and that Bolton are the only team he wants to play for.
On 2 June 2021 the club announced that Brockbank had signed a new two-year deal which would keep him at the club until at least June 2023. On 19 January 2022, the club announced that he had been released from the remainder of his contract to take up a potential playing opportunity in America.
El Paso Locomotiveβ»
On 21 January 2022, Brockbank signed for USL Championship side El Paso Locomotive. He made his debut on the opening day of the season in which he came on as a halfβtime substitute for Shavon John-Brown in a 3β1 defeat against Sacramento Republic. On 24 March he scored the first goal of his career in a 5β4 defeat against Las Vegas Lights. On 21 May, he left El Paso by mutual consent later stating he left as he was homesick.
St Patrick's Athleticβ»
It was announced on 1 July 2022 that Brockbank had signed for League of Ireland Premier Division club St Patrick's Athletic. In signing for St Patrick's Athletic, he reunited with former Bolton team mate Eoin Doyle with Brockbank stating it was Doyle who had arranged for Brockbank to have a trial at the club. His debut came on 15 July 2022, in a 1β1 draw against Dundalk at Richmond Park. Brockbank made his first appearance in European football on 21 July 2022 in a 1β1 draw with Slovenian side NΕ Mura in the UEFA Europa Conference League. After making 15 appearances in his first half season at the club, Brockbank signed a new 1 year contract with the club on 8 November 2022. He made just 9 appearances in an injury plagued 2023, before being released at the end of his contract in December 2023.
Radcliffeβ»
In January 2024, he moved to Northern Premier League Premier Division side Radcliffe. A month later, he joined North West Counties Premier Division side Bury on a 28 day loan.
Personal lifeβ»
In January 2021 Brockbank took on the role as a mental health ambassador for Bolton Wanderers and spends part of his free time helping to support people battling with mental health problems. On 21 May 2021, he was given an award by the Professional Footballers' Association for his work in helping people that struggle with their mental health.
Style of playβ»
He can play in every defensive position and can even play as an emergency goalkeeper though his natural position is as a right-back.
Career statisticsβ»
- As of match played 9 March 2024
Club | Season | League | National Cup | League Cup | Other | Total | ||||||
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Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
Bolton Wanderers | 2018β19 | Championship | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
2019β20 | League One | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 0 | |
2020β21 | League Two | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 19 | 0 | |
2021β22 | League One | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 0 | |
Total | 31 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 37 | 0 | ||
Hyde United (loan) | 2016β17 | Northern Premier League | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | β | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
Salford City (loan) | 2018β19 | National League | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | β | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | |
El Paso Locomotive | 2022 | USL Championship | 11 | 2 | 1 | 0 | β | 0 | 0 | 12 | 2 | |
St Patrick's Athletic | 2022 | LOI Premier Division | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | β | 4 | 0 | 15 | 0 | |
2023 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | β | 3 | 0 | 9 | 0 | |||
Total | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | β | 7 | 0 | 24 | 0 | |||
Radcliffe | 2023β24 | Northern Premier League | 2 | 0 | β | β | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | ||
Bury (loan) | 2023β24 | NWC Premier Division | 4 | 0 | β | β | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | ||
Career total | 65 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 80 | 2 |
- Notes
- ^ Includes FA Cup & FAI Cup
- ^ Appearance(s) in the EFL Trophy.
- ^ Appearance(s) in the FA Trophy.
- ^ Appearance(s) in the UEFA Europa Conference League.
- ^ 1 appearance in the Leinster Senior Cup and 2 appearances in the UEFA Europa Conference League.
Honoursβ»
Bolton Wanderers
- EFL League Two third-place (promotion): 2020β21
St Patrick's Athletic
Radcliffe
Referencesβ»
- ^ "Notification of shirt numbers" (PDF). English Football League. Retrieved 15 October 2019.
- ^ "NICKY SPOONER β Wanderers youth coach gives his assessment of Coventry City draw". youtube.com. 10 August 2019. Retrieved 23 September 2019.
- ^ "Three New Tigers". 20 December 2016.
- ^ Hyde United: "Harry Brockbank"
- ^ "Bolton Wanderers defender set for Salford City loan". the72.co.uk. 30 November 2018. Retrieved 23 September 2019.
- ^ "Salford City 3β1 Gateshead (FA Trophy First Round)". salfordcityfc.co.uk. Retrieved 23 September 2019.
- ^ "Salford City 2β0 Wrexham". bbc.co.uk. 1 January 2019. Retrieved 23 September 2019.
- ^ "Bolton 0β2 Aston Villa". bbc.co.uk. 19 April 2019. Retrieved 23 September 2019.
- ^ "Harry Brockbank agrees new Wanderers deal". bwfc.co.uk. 3 August 2019. Retrieved 23 September 2019.
- ^ "Burnley and Sunderland vying for Bolton's Harry Brockbank". theboltonnews.co.uk. 18 June 2019. Retrieved 23 September 2019.
- ^ "Bolton Wanderers 0β0 Coventry City". bbc.co.uk. 10 August 2019. Retrieved 23 September 2019.
- ^ "Harry Brockbank says he 'only ever wanted to play for Bolton'". theboltonnews.co.uk. 12 August 2019. Retrieved 23 September 2019.
- ^ "Brockbank Signs New Deal". bwfc.co.uk. 2 June 2021. Retrieved 2 June 2021.
- ^ "New Challenge For Brocky". bwfc.co.uk. 19 January 2022. Retrieved 19 January 2022.
- ^ "El Paso Locomotive signs English defender Harry Brockbank". El Paso Locomotive FC. 21 January 2022. Retrieved 21 January 2022.
- ^ ""EL PASO LOCOMOTIVE FALLS TO SACRAMENTO REPUBLIC IN SEASON OPENER, 1-3"".
- ^ "El Paso Locomotive vs. Las Vegas Lights - 24 March 2022 - Soccerway". uk.soccerway.com.
- ^ The Bolton News: "Ex-Bolton Wanderers star Harry Brockbank leaves US club El Paso Locomotive"
- ^ The Bolton News: "Ex-Bolton Wanderers defender Harry Brockbank on why he quit El Paso Locomotive"
- ^ St Patrick's Athletic FC @stpatsfc: "ππΌππππ πΌπΏπΏ πΏπππ½ππ πππππππ π We are delighted to announce the signings of right-back Harry Brockbank & midfielder Thijs Timmermans Weβll be, hearing from the lads & Manager Tim Clancy about his new recruits in the coming days β½οΈ #StPatsFC #Saints2022"
- ^ "Ex-Wanderers defender Harry Brockbank completes St Patrick's Athletic switch". The Bolton News.
- ^ "Eoin Doyle's influence in ex-Bolton Wanderers defender Harry Brockbank's St Patrick's transfer". Manchester Evening News. 6 July 2022.
- ^ "Spoils shared but Dundalk boss Stephen O'Donnell sees red on Richmond return". independent.
- ^ "Chris Forrester inspires revival as St Patrick's Athletic keep the tie alive". The Irish Times.
- ^ #SAINTS2023 | Brockbank Signs New Deal
- ^ Dempsey, Andrew. "Thijs Timmermans among trio to depart St Patrick's Athletic". extratime.com.
- ^ Harry Brockbank at Soccerway
- ^ https://www.radcliffefc.com/news/harry-brockbank-signs-for-the-boro-2826244.html, Harry Brockbank signs for the Boro, Radcliffe FC, 9 January 2024
- ^ The Bolton News: "Ex-Bolton Wanderers man Harry Brockbank on Bury loan switch"
- ^ https://buryfc.co.uk/two-added-to-bolster-squad/ Bury: "TWO ADDED TO BOLSTER SQUAD"]
- ^ @harry_brockbank: "I feel honoured to be able to announce that Iβve taken on a role as Mental Health Ambassador for Bolton Wanderers. Iβll be helping to support our Community Trust with their vital work and Iβll do as much as I can to help people with their battles against Mental Health issues.
- ^ @OfficialBWFC: "@harry_brockbank with his @PFA Community Champion Award for 2020/21. For a young man to come forward with a passion and a desire to help people with their Mental Health deserves great credit!
- ^ "Evatt explains why Huddersfield defender Jackson has had to bide his time". The Bolton News.
- ^ "Wanderers boss Ian Evatt drops hint on which outfield player could go in goal". The Bolton News.
- ^ McDougall, John (15 January 2021). "Bolton defender on Wanderers injury return, home form and Cheltenham Town". Manchester Evening News.
- ^ Harry Brockbank at Soccerbase
- ^ "Games played by Harry Brockbank in 2018/2019". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 22 August 2019.
- ^ "Games played by Harry Brockbank in 2019/2020". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 22 August 2019.
- ^ "Games played by Harry Brockbank in 2020/2021". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 8 September 2020.
- ^ "Games played by Harry Brockbank in 2021/2022". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 3 July 2021.
- ^ Radcliffe β Appearances β Harry Brockbank
- ^ NWCFL - HARRY BROCKBANK
- ^ Soccerbase: League Two 2020/21 Table
- English men's footballers
- 1998 births
- Living people
- Footballers from Bolton
- Men's association football defenders
- Bolton Wanderers F.C. players
- Hyde United F.C. players
- Salford City F.C. players
- El Paso Locomotive FC players
- St Patrick's Athletic F.C. players
- Radcliffe F.C. players
- Bury F.C. players
- English Football League players
- National League (English football) players
- USL Championship players
- League of Ireland players
- English expatriate sportspeople in the United States
- Expatriate men's soccer players in the United States
- English expatriate men's footballers
- Expatriate men's association footballers in the Republic of Ireland