Richard Brittain
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Richard Brittain | ||
| Date of birth | 24 September 1983 | ||
| Place of birth | Bathgate, Scotland | ||
| Height | 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) | ||
| Playing position | Midfielder | ||
| Club information | |||
| Current club | Ross County | ||
| Number | 8 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Hutchison Vale | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 2002–2006 | Livingston | 65 | (4) |
| 2003 | → Raith Rovers (loan) | 13 | (1) |
| 2006–2008 | St. Mirren | 37 | (1) |
| 2008– | Ross County | 179 | (38) |
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 17 December 2013. † Appearances (Goals). | |||
Richard Brittain (born 24 September 1983 in Bathgate) is a Scottish professional footballer who currently plays as a right midfielder for Ross County in the Scottish Premiership.
Career
Livingston
Brittain started his career with Almondvale side Livingston in 2002, playing 65 league games and scoring four goals. Brittain was a victim of team-mate dispute after newly signing Sergio Berti spat team-mate at Brittain, during a pre-season friendly. This lead Berti sacked by the club.[1] Scottish Football Association (SFA) believes Livingston made a bad decision to sack Berti[2] and were in favour of Berti, resulting the club paying £1.4 milliom compensation.[3][4] During his time at Livingston, he was loaned out to Raith Rovers in 2003.[5]
St. Mirren
In July 2006, despite interest from French clubs Montpellier and Racing Club Strasbourg, Brittain chose to sign for Scottish Premier League side St. Mirren on a free transfer.[6] At St. Mirren, he was most noted for his goal against Rangers on 30 December 2006,[7] which was his only league goal for the Saints.
Ross County
Brittain was released by St. Mirren in May 2008 and signed for Scottish First Division side Ross County in June 2008.[8] Upon his move to Ross County, Brittain will be reunited with Derek Adams, who is now manager of Ross County, as the two played together while at Livingston.[9]
Brittain made his debut in the opening game of the season, as Ross County lost 2-1 against Dundee before scoring his first goal on 13 September 2008, in a 2-1 loss against St. Johnstone. Brittain would finish his first season at the club, making thirty-eight appearance and scoring five in all competitions.
Brittain captained Ross County through victories in The Scottish Cup against SPL sides Hibs and Celtic. The famous 2–0 victory over Celtic at Hampden Park in the semi-final earned Ross County a place in The 2010 Scottish Cup Final, the club's first ever major final, which County eventually lost 3–0 to Dundee United. A win over Celtic led Brittain dedicated a win to his late pal Graham Heggie.[10] During the 2009-10 season, Brittain would signed a new contract with the club.[11] In the 2010-11 season, Brittain would be involved leading Ross County win 2-0 against Queen of the South in the final of Scottish Challenge Cup.[12]
In the 2011–12 season, and into the first six games of 2012–13, Brittain captained Ross County through a post war Scottish record of 40 league games undefeated, over a full calendar year. This run helped Ross County win the 2011–12 Scottish First Division by a record margin of 24 points and promotion to the Scottish Premier League for the first time in the club's history. Brittain would describe as his "greatest day of my career".[13] Brittain would sign a one-year contract with the club.[14]
In the 2012-13 season, Brittain was involved in the club's first league match in the top-flight division, where Ross County drew 0-0 with Motherwell. Brittain would score the club's first goal in the top-flight division, as Ross County drew 1-1 with Celtic.[15] and score another in the next match, giving Ross County their first win in the top-flight division against Dundee.[16]
For the start of the 2013–14, Brittain agreed to join St. Johnstone on a two-year deal after signing a pre-contract with the club on 9 January 2013.[17] Brittain was previously criticised by St. Johnstone Manager Steve Lomas earlier in the 2012-13 season for calling Brittain a "cheat".[18] He then changed his mind and said he wanted to stay at Ross County,[19] who then registered him as their player preventing St Johnstone from doing so. When Ross County and St. Johnstone on 21 April 2013, Brittain received jeers from St. Johnstone, though received praised from Ross County fans. In the match, Brittain scored both goals from penalty in a 2-2 draw. After the match, Manager Adams praised Brittain performance in the match.[20]
On 27 June 2013 St. Johnstone announced they had reached agreement with Ross County to transfer Brittain back to them for a fee of £40,000. This remains the highest sum St.Johnstone have received for a player that did not actually play for them. Ross County though, have denied any transfer fee was paid, they say a donation was made to St. Johnstone's community programme.[21]
At the start of the 2013-14 season, Brittain missed two games in the start of the season over incident in a friendly match.[22] After serving two match suspension, Brittain scored a brace in a 3-0 win over St. Mirren on 24 August 2013.[23]
Career statistics
- As of 17 December 2013
| Club | Season | League | Cup | League Cup | Other[A] | Total | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Livingston | 2001–02 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| 2002–03 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | |
| 2003–04 | 12 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 0 | |
| 2004–05 | 13 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 0 | |
| 2005–06 | 35 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 41 | 5 | |
| Total | 65 | 4 | 6 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 76 | 5 | |
| Raith Rovers (loan) | 2003–04 | 13 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 18 | 1 |
| St. Mirren | 2006–07 | 31 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 33 | 2 |
| 2007–08 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | |
| Total | 37 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 40 | 2 | |
| Ross County | 2008-09 | 30 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 38 | 5 |
| 2009–10 | 34 | 9 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 48 | 11 | |
| 2010–11 | 34 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 45 | 4 | |
| 2011–12 | 35 | 10 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 42 | 12 | |
| 2012–13 | 34 | 9 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 36 | 10 | |
| 2013–14 | 12 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 4 | |
| Total | 179 | 38 | 19 | 5 | 11 | 3 | 14 | 0 | 223 | 46 | |
| Career total | 294 | 44 | 26 | 7 | 19 | 3 | 18 | 0 | 357 | 53 | |
Totals include:
- Raith Rovers: 3 League appearances where soccerbase haven't recorded substitutions & 1 Challenge Cup appearance where Soccerbase haven't recorded line-ups.
- Ross County: 1 Challenge Cup and 1 Scottish Cup appearance in 2008–09, 1 Challenge Cup and 1 Scottish Cup appearance in 2009–10, 5 Challenge Cup, 1 League Cup and 1 Scottish Cup appearance in 2010–11 & 1 Scottish Cup appearance in 2011–12 where Soccerbase haven't recorded line-ups.
Personal Life
His rejection move to St. Johnstone was caused Brittain a hate messages on Twitter. His wife, Dianne, had condemned the abuse the family is receiving.[24] Brittain would stated he stayed at Ross County, citing Family reason.[25]
In September 2013, Brittain became a father after his wife give birth to a baby daughter. Starting a family "made him prioritise his family over his career".[26]
Honours
Club
- Scottish First Division: 2011–12
- Scottish Challenge Cup: 2010–11
Individual
References
- ↑ "Berti sacked by Livingston". BBC Sport. 1 August 2002. Retrieved 28 December 2013.
- ↑ Sports, Our (23 January 2003). "SFA says Livingston wrong to sack Berti". London: The Times. Retrieved 28 December 2013.
- ↑ "Berti wins Livi appeal". BBC Sport. 22 January 2003. Retrieved 28 December 2013.
- ↑ "Spat with Berti costs Livingston £ 1/4m". Herald Scotland. 23 January 2003. Retrieved 28 December 2013.
- ↑ "Raith sign young Sutton". BBC Sport. 19 July 2003. Retrieved 17 December 2013.
- ↑ "Brittain swaps Livi for St Mirren". BBC Sport. 2 July 2006. Retrieved 6 June 2008.
- ↑ "Rangers 1–1 St Mirren". BBC Sport. 30 December 2006. Retrieved 6 June 2008.
- ↑ "Brittain joins up at Ross County". 5 June 2008. Retrieved 17 December 2013.
- ↑ "I'll try to keep in new boss' good books, says new Ross County capture Richard Brittain". Daily Record. 2 July 2008. Retrieved 28 December 2013.
- ↑ "County star Brittain dedicates cup win over Celtic to late friend". Daily Record. 12 April 2010. Retrieved 28 December 2013.
- ↑ "Boyd makes it six at County". Highland News. 7 January 2010. Retrieved 28 December 2013.
- ↑ "Alba Challenge Cup Final: Queen of the South 0 Ross County 2". Daily Record. 11 April 2011. Retrieved 28 December 2013.
- ↑ "Ross County hero Richard Brittain: Accies drubbing back in August fired us up to go on 33-game unbeaten title run". Daily Record. 30 April 2012. Retrieved 28 December 2013.
- ↑ "Ross County captain Richard Brittain extends stay". BBC Sport. 24 May 2012. Retrieved 28 December 2013.
- ↑ "Ross County 1-1 Celtic". BBC Sport. 18 August 2012. Retrieved 28 December 2013.
- ↑ "Dundee 0-1 Ross County". BBC Sport. 25 August 2012. Retrieved 28 December 2013.
- ↑ "Brittain Signs for St Johnstone". BBC Sport. 6 January 2013. Retrieved 6 January 2013.
- ↑ "Steve Lomas given suspended two-match ban after branding Ross County ace Richard Brittain a cheat". Daily Record. 2 November 2012. Retrieved 28 December 2013.
- ↑ "Richard Brittain wants to stay at Ross County rather than join St Johnstone". Sky Sports. 17 April 2013. Retrieved 17 December 2013.
- ↑ "Ross County boss Derek Adams praises Brittain's composure". BBC Sport. 21 April 2013. Retrieved 28 December 2013.
- ↑ "St Johnstone cancel pre-contract with Ross County's Richard Brittain". BBC Sport. 28 June 2013. Retrieved 22 September 2013.
- ↑ "Ross County captain Richard Brittain set to miss Celtic opener". Scottish Daily Express. 24 July 2013. Retrieved 28 December 2013.
- ↑ "Ross County 3 - 0 St. Mirren". BBC Sport. 24 August 2013. Retrieved 28 December 2013.
- ↑ "Richard Brittain: Wife condemns Twitter abuse after contract U-turn". BBC Sport. 21 August 2013. Retrieved 28 December 2013.
- ↑ "Richard Brittain: Family comes first not St Johnstone". Scottish Daily Express. 26 July 2013. Retrieved 28 December 2013.
- ↑ "Ross County skipper Richie Brittain on why becoming a dad has taught him how to switch off from football". Daily Record. 26 December 2013. Retrieved 28 December 2013.
- ↑ "IRN-BRU SFL Phenomenal Awards - March 2012". spfl.co.uk. 13 April 2012. Retrieved 17 December 2013.
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