Martin Brittain
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Martin Brittain | ||
| Date of birth | 29 December 1984 | ||
| Place of birth | Cramlington, England | ||
| Height | 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m) | ||
| Playing position | Midfielder | ||
| Club information | |||
Current team | Bedlington Terriers | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 2004–2006 | Newcastle United | 1 | (0) |
| 2006–2007 | Ipswich Town | 0 | (0) |
| 2006–2007 | → Yeovil Town (loan) | 9 | (0) |
| 2007 | → Yeovil Town (loan) | 6 | (0) |
| 2007 | Carlisle United | 1 | (0) |
| 2008 | Walsall | 1 | (0) |
| 2008–2009 | Kidderminster Harriers | 42 | (4) |
| 2009–2012 | Gateshead | 67 | (14) |
| 2012 | Celtic Nation | 0 | (0) |
| 2012 | Blyth Spartans | 0 | (0) |
| 2012– | Bedlington Terriers | ? | (?) |
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 13:00, 6 November 2012 (UTC). † Appearances (Goals). | |||
Martin Brittain (born 29 December 1984) is an English footballer, who plays for Bedlington Terriers.
Career
Born in Cramlington, Northumberland, Brittain started his career at Newcastle United as a youngster. Brittain made his debut for Newcastle on 3 March 2004 as a substitute in a 3–1 win over Vålerenga in the UEFA Cup.[1] He made his league debut, again as a substitute, on 1 May 2004 in a 1–0 defeat at Manchester City.[2] His first start came on 7 January 2006 against Mansfield Town in the FA Cup, starting on the wide right of midfield in the game that Newcastle won 1–0. That game saw club striker Alan Shearer equal Jackie Milburn's goal scoring record, with Shearer grabbing his 200th goal for Newcastle.[3] Brittain wasn't offered a new contract at Newcastle at the end of the 2005–06 season. He subsequently and had trials with Brighton & Hove Albion and Kilmarnock until having a successful trial with Ipswich Town. On 21 August 2006, he signed a one-year deal with Ipswich and then was loaned out to Yeovil Town.
Brittain was told he is surplus to requirements at Portman Road and he was released in May 2007. He joined Carlisle United on a week-long trial in July 2007[4] and after this trial period, Brittain joined the Brunton Park club on a monthly contract.[5] After his first month at Carlisle, Brittain was released from his contract, playing just twice.[6] He trialed at Scunthorpe United and eventually signed for Walsall.[7][8]
In March 2008, Brittain joined Major League Soccer side Toronto FC on a trial, scoring a penalty in a 4–3 friendly loss to Houston Dynamo.[9] However, he failed to earn himself a contract with the club. On 5 August 2008, he signed a one-year contract with Conference National side Kidderminster.
On 26 June 2009, Brittain joined Gateshead,[10] making his debut against Histon on 8 August.[11] Brittain scored his first goals for the club against Crawley Town on 22 August.[12]
Brittain was seriously injured playing for Gateshead against Hayes & Yeading United on 5 September 2009. Brittain broke both his tibia and fibula. The game was abandoned after a 40-minute delay to treat the injury as Brittain's teammates refused to restart the game due to the shock of seeing the severity of the injury.[13] At the time of the injury, the score was 0–0 with 14 minutes left to play. The Football Conference awarded one point to each team with Gateshead's point deducted for "failing to fulfil an engagement".[14] Brittain returned to action on 8 July 2010, scoring the opening goal in a 3–2 defeat against a Middlesbrough XI in a behind closed doors friendly.[15] Brittain was released by Gateshead on 30 April 2012.[16]
In July 2012, Brittain joined Northern League Division One side Celtic Nation,[17] but left before making a competitive appearance. On 20 September 2012, Brittain signed for Blyth Spartans.[18] He made three appearances before being released on 11 October.[19]
In November 2012, Brittain joined Bedlington Terriers on a free transfer.[20]
Career statistics
- As of 6 November 2012
| Club | Season | League[A] | FA Cup | League Cup | Other[B] | Total | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Newcastle United | 2003–04[21] | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 2004–05[22] | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2005–06[23] | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 0 | |
| Total | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 8 | 0 | |
| Ipswich Town | 2006–07[24] | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Yeovil Town (loan) | 2006–07[25] | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Carlisle United | 2007–08[26] | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Walsall | 2007–08[27] | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Kidderminster Harriers | 2008–09[28] | 42 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 3 | 51 | 8 |
| Gateshead | 2009–10[29] | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 2 |
| 2010–11[30] | 41 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 50 | 9 | |
| 2011–12[31] | 20 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 24 | 3 | |
| Total | 67 | 14 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 80 | 14 | |
| Celtic Nation | 2012–13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Blyth Spartans | 2012–13[19][32] | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Career totals | 127 | 18 | 14 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 19 | 3 | 164 | 22 | |
- A. ^ The "League" column constitutes appearances and goals (including those as a substitute) in the Premier League, Football League and Football Conference.
- B. ^ The "Other" column constitutes appearances and goals (including those as a substitute) in the Conference League Cup, FA Trophy, Football League Trophy, and Intertoto Cup.
References
- ↑ "Newcastle United v Valerenga IF". nufc.co.uk. 3 March 2004. Retrieved 19 September 2010.
- ↑ "Manchester City v Newcastle United". nufc.co.uk. 1 May 2004. Retrieved 19 September 2010.
- ↑ "Shearer Equals Milburn Milestone". nufc.co.uk. 7 January 2006. Retrieved 19 September 2010.
- ↑ "Carlisle give trial to Brittain". BBC Sport. 31 July 2007. Retrieved 1 August 2007.
- ↑ "Month contract for Brittain". Carlisle United official website. 10 August 2007. Retrieved 10 August 2007.
- ↑ "Carlisle allow Brittain to leave". BBC Sport. 30 August 2007. Retrieved 30 August 2007.
- ↑ "BOSS HAS IRONS IN THE FIRE". Scunthorpe United FC. 3 January 2008. Retrieved 4 January 2008.
- ↑ "Walsall confirm Brittain signing". BBC Sport. 4 January 2008. Retrieved 4 January 2008.
- ↑ "Trialists run rampant in Houston defeat". American Soccer News. 7 March 2008. Retrieved 11 March 2007.
- ↑ Bowron, Jeff (26 June 2009). "Gateshead sign former Magpie Brittain". Gateshead F.C. Retrieved 26 June 2009.
- ↑ Bowron, Jeff (9 August 2009). "Gateshead 0–3 Histon". Gateshead F.C. Retrieved 22 August 2009.
- ↑ Bowron, Jeff (24 August 2009). "Crawley Town 1–4 Gateshead". Gateshead F.C. Retrieved 24 August 2009.
- ↑ Bowron, Jeff (6 September 2009). "Match is ended by horrific injury". Sunday Sun. Retrieved 6 September 2009.
- ↑ Bowron, Jeff (9 October 2009). "Football Conference hearing decision". Gateshead FC. Retrieved 30 November 2009.
- ↑ Bowron, Jeff (8 July 2010). "Middlesbrough XI 3–2 Gateshead". Gateshead FC. Retrieved 8 July 2010.
- ↑ Bowron, Jeff (30 April 2012). "Gateshead 2012/13 Squad Update". Gateshead FC. Retrieved 30 April 2012.
- ↑ "Celtic Nation set to show off new signings against Annan". News & Star. 10 July 2012. Retrieved 14 July 2012.
- ↑ "Blyth Bag Brittain". Blyth Spartans AFC. 20 September 2012. Retrieved 6 November 2012.
- ↑ 19.0 19.1 "Martin Brittain Leaves Blyth". Blyth Spartans AFC. 11 October 2012. Retrieved 6 November 2012.
- ↑ "November Transfers (part one)". Pitchero. Retrieved 9 November 2012.
- ↑ "Newcastle 2003/2004 player appearances". Soccerbase. Retrieved 3 January 2011.
- ↑ "Newcastle 2004/2005 player appearances". Soccerbase. Retrieved 3 January 2011.
- ↑ "Newcastle 2005/2006 player appearances". Soccerbase. Retrieved 3 January 2011.
- ↑ "Ipswich 2006/2007 player appearances". Soccerbase. Retrieved 3 January 2011.
- ↑ "Yeovil 2006/2007 player appearances". Soccerbase. Retrieved 3 January 2011.
- ↑ "Carlisle 2007/2008 player appearances". Soccerbase. Retrieved 3 January 2011.
- ↑ "Walsall 2007/2008 player appearances". Soccerbase. Retrieved 3 January 2011.
- ↑ Appearances and goals for this season are taken from:
"Kidderminster 2008/2009 player appearances". Soccerbase. Retrieved 3 January 2011.
"King's Lynn vs Kidderminster". Kidderminster Harriers FC. Retrieved 3 January 2011.
"Ebbsfleet vs Kidderminster". Kidderminster Harriers FC. Retrieved 3 January 2011.
"Burton vs Kidderminster". Kidderminster Harriers FC. Retrieved 3 January 2011.
"Kidderminster vs Burscough". Kidderminster Harriers FC. Retrieved 3 January 2011.
"Ilkeston Town vs Kidderminster". Kidderminster Harriers FC. Retrieved 3 January 2011.
"Kidderminster vs York City". Kidderminster Harriers FC. Retrieved 3 January 2011.
"York City 1–1 Kidderminster". sportbox.tv. Retrieved 3 January 2011. - ↑ Appearances and goals for this season are taken from:
"Gateshead 2009/2010 player appearances". Soccerbase. Retrieved 3 January 2011.
Bowron, Jeff (29 August 2009). "Cambridge United 3–0 Gateshead". Gateshead F.C. Retrieved 3 January 2011. - ↑ Appearances and goals for this season are taken from:
"Gateshead 2010/2011 player appearances". Soccerbase. Retrieved 2 January 2011.
"FA Cup – fourth qualifying round results and scorers". BBC Sport. 23 October 2010. Retrieved 3 January 2011.
"Gateshead 2 Southport 2". The Journal. 15 December 2010. Retrieved 3 January 2011.
"Southport 0–1 Gateshead". Gateshead FC. 12 January 2011. Retrieved 6 February 2011.
"Gateshead 6–0 Hampton & Richmond Borough". Gateshead FC. 16 January 2011. Retrieved 6 February 2011.
"Gateshead 3 Dartford 0". Sunday Sun. 6 February 2011. Retrieved 6 February 2011.
"Blyth Spartans 0–2 Gateshead". Gateshead FC. 27 February 2011. Retrieved 1 March 2011.
"Darlington 3–2 Gateshead". BBC Sport. 12 March 2011. Retrieved 12 March 2011.
"Gateshead 0–0 Darlington (agg 2–3)". BBC Sport. 19 March 2011. Retrieved 19 March 2011. - ↑ Appearances and goals for this season are taken from:
"Gateshead 2011/12 player appearances". Soccerbase. Retrieved 14 August 2011.
"Gateshead 3–0 Hebburn Town". Gateshead FC. 30 October 2011. Retrieved 30 October 2011.
"Gateshead 3–2 Kettering Town". Gateshead FC. 11 December 2011. Retrieved 11 December 2011. - ↑ "Fixtures 2012/13". Blyth Spartans AFC. Retrieved 6 November 2012.