Bradley Garmston

Bradley Garmston
Personal information
Full nameBradley Jordan Garmston[1]
Date of birth18 January 1994[2]
Place of birthChorley, England[3]
Playing positionDefender and left midfielder
Club information
Current team
West Bromwich Albion
Youth career
?–2012West Bromwich Albion
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps†(Gls)†
2012–West Bromwich Albion0(0)
2013→ Colchester United (loan)13(0)
2015→ Gillingham (loan)8(1)
National team‡
Republic of Ireland U175(2)
2011–2013Republic of Ireland U1911(0)
2014–Republic of Ireland U211(0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 28 February 2015 (UTC).

† Appearances (Goals).

‡ National team caps and goals correct as of 20:29, 28 August 2014 (UTC)

Bradley Jordan Garmston (born 18 January 1994) is a professional footballer who plays as a defender for West Bromwich Albion.

Club career

West Bromwich Albion

Garmston, born in Chorley, England, is a product of the West Bromwich Albion academy, making a number of appearances for the club's development squad. He was educated at The Cathedral School, Lichfield, and King Edward's School, Birmingham. He was spotted by West Bromwich Albion whilst playing for non-league side Sutton Coldfield Town.[4]

After his loan spell with Gillingham came to an end, Garmston signed a one-year contract with West Brom.[5] The club, again, opted to take up their option of a contract extension on Garmston to stay for another season.[6] Garmston made his West Brom debut in the pre-season friendly against Port Vale on 5 August 2014.[7][8] Garmston was given number thirty-three for the 2014-15 season.[9]

Loan Spells

On 14 February 2013, Garmston joined Colchester United on a one-month youth loan, later extended to the end of the 2012–13 season.[3][10] He made his Football League debut in Colchester's 3–0 away defeat to Sheffield United on 16 February.[11] He made his 13th and final appearance for Colchester on the final day of the season, coming on as a substitute for George Porter in a 2–0 win at Carlisle United, helping the club avoid relegation.[12]

After being told by the club's management that many youngsters to be loaned out last October,[13] it announced on 16 January 2015, Garmston moved to Gillingham on a one-month loan.[14] Garmston made his Gillingham debut on 17 January 2015, making his first start, in a 3-1 win over Coventry City.[15] Garmston provided assist for Bradley Dack to help Gillingham beat Peterborough on 10 February 2015[16] and then scored in the next game, on 14 February 2015, in a 4-2 win over Milton Keynes Dons.[17] Two days later, Garmston extended his loan spell with the Gills until 15 March 2015.[18]

International career

He has represented Republic of Ireland at under-19 and under-17 level.[19] In 2014, Garmston was called-up by the Republic of Ireland U21 squad and made his debut for the U21 team.[20]

Personal life

In 2008 Garmston was ranked as one of the top sprinters for his age in the UK. He finished 2nd in the 200m at the English Schools Championships.[21]

Garmston's father, Michael, was Head Physiotherapist to the British Olympic athletics teams in 1992 Barcelona, 1996 and 2000. Garmston's mother, Sonia Lannaman won a bronze medal in the 4 x 100 metres relay at the 1980 Summer Olympics in Moscow, Russia. She also won gold in the 1978 Commonwealth Games individual 100m.[3]

Career statistics

As of 28 April 2013.
Club Season League[A] FA Cup League Cup Other[B] Total
AppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
West Bromwich Albion 2012–13[22] 0000000000
Total 0000000000
Colchester United (loan) 2012–13[23] 130000000130
Total 130000000130
Career totals 130000000130
A. ^ The "League" column constitutes appearances and goals (including those as a substitute) in the Football League.
B. ^ The "Other" column constitutes appearances and goals (including those as a substitute) in the Football League Trophy.

References

  1. ↑ "Player Details: Bradley Garmston". English National Football Archive.
  2. ↑ "FootballSquads – Colchester United – 2012/13". FootballSquads. Retrieved 17 February 2013.
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 "New signing Bradley Garmston ready for U's challenge". EADT. Retrieved 17 February 2013.
  4. ↑ "SUTTON MIDFIELDER TO JOIN PRO CLUB". Pitch Hero. 24 February 2008. Archived from the original on 2 April 2015. Retrieved 2 April 2015.
  5. ↑ "Trio sign new Albion deals". West Bromwich Albion F.C. 10 July 2013. Archived from the original on 2 April 2015. Retrieved 2 April 2015.
  6. ↑ "Local Baggies quintet earn first pro deals". West Bromwich Albion F.C. 22 May 2014. Archived from the original on 2 April 2015. Retrieved 2 April 2015.
  7. ↑ "Garmston and Roofe start at Vale". West Bromwich Albion F.C. 5 August 2014. Archived from the original on 2 April 2015. Retrieved 2 April 2015.
  8. ↑ "Port Vale 3-2 West Brom: Craig Dawson own goal sinks Baggies". BBC Sport. 5 August 2014. Retrieved 2 April 2015.
  9. ↑ "Albion unveil 2014/15 squad numbers". West Bromwich Albion F.C. 31 July 2014. Archived from the original on 2 April 2015. Retrieved 2 April 2015.
  10. ↑ "West Brom's Bradley Garmston joins Colchester United on loan". BBC Sport. Retrieved 17 February 2013.
  11. ↑ "Sheffield Utd 3–0 Colchester". BBC Sport. Retrieved 17 February 2013.
  12. ↑ "Carlisle 0–2 Colchester". BBC Sport. Retrieved 28 April 2013.
  13. ↑ "West Brom happy to loan out young stars". Express and Star. 17 October 2014. Retrieved 2 April 2015.
  14. ↑ "Bradley Garmston: Gillingham sign West Brom youngster". BBC Sport. 16 January 2015. Retrieved 16 January 2015.
  15. ↑ "Gillingham 3 - 1 Coventry City". BBC Sport. 17 January 2015. Retrieved 2 April 2015.
  16. ↑ "Peterborough United 1–2 Gillingham". BBC Sport. 10 February 2015. Retrieved 2 April 2015.
  17. ↑ "Gillingham 4-2 Milton Keynes Dons". BBC Sport. 14 February 2015. Retrieved 2 April 2015.
  18. ↑ "Bradley Garmston: Gillingham extend West Brom defender's loan". BBC Sport. 16 February 2015. Retrieved 13 March 2015.
  19. ↑ "Under-19 – Bradley Garmston – UEFA.com He has also played internationally at Under 16 and under 15 leve". UEFA. Retrieved 17 February 2013.
  20. ↑ "International action for Berahino and Garmston". West Bromwich Albion F.C. 27 May 2014. Archived from the original on 2 April 2015. Retrieved 2 April 2015.
  21. ↑ "U’s new boy Garmston recalls his days as a sprinter". Green UN 24. 23 February 2013. Retrieved 2 April 2015.
  22. ↑ "West Brom 2012/2013 player appearances". Soccerbase. Retrieved 17 February 2013. Select season required via dropdown menu.
  23. ↑ "Colchester 2012/2013 player appearances". Soccerbase. Retrieved 17 February 2013. Select season required via dropdown menu.

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