Bradley Oliver Barry (born 13 February 1995) is an English professional footballer who plays as a defender for and captains National League South club Eastbourne Borough.

Bradley Barry
Barry with Swindon Town in 2015
Personal information
Full name Bradley Oliver Barry[1]
Date of birth (1995-02-13) 13 February 1995 (age 29)[2]
Place of birth Hastings, England
Height 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)[2]
Position(s) Right back
Team information
Current team
Eastbourne Borough
Number 4
Youth career
2011–2015 Brighton & Hove Albion
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2015–2017 Swindon Town 58 (1)
2017–2019 Chesterfield 51 (2)
2018Dover Athletic (loan) 3 (0)
2019–2021 Barrow 63 (2)
2021–2022 Stevenage 12 (0)
2022– Eastbourne Borough 59 (0)
Managerial career
2024 Eastbourne Borough (caretaker)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 23:24, 20 April 2024 (UTC)

Club career edit

Early career edit

Barry started his career within the youth ranks at Brighton & Hove Albion before signing a development contract with them in 2013.[3] However, Barry suffered a leg injury that kept him sidelined for 11 months.[4] After recovering from his leg injury, Barry returned to development squad and played his first match, as well as captain, against Blackburn Rovers U21 on 18 August 2014.[5]

Barry was released by ‘the Seagulls’ in the summer of 2015 without making a single appearance for the senior side.[6]

Swindon Town edit

Preceding his release from Brighton, Barry joined League One side Swindon Town on a one-year deal following a successful trial.[7]

On 1 September 2015, Barry went onto make his Swindon debut in their Football League Trophy victory over Newport County, featuring for the full 90 minutes.[8] Four days later, Barry made his league debut for the club in their 3–1 away victory against Crewe Alexandra, once again featuring for the entire 90 minutes.[9] Despite suffering setback of injuries,[10][11] Barry went onto make thirty-four more league starts for Swindon before signing a new one-year deal alongside teammate Ellis Iandolo in July 2016.[12]

In the 2016–17 season, on 20 August 2016, Barry scored his first goal for Swindon, netting the winner in their 1–0 victory over Port Vale in the 47th minute.[13] However, Barry's first team opportunities was soon limited with injuries[14][15] and suspension, which has affected his season.[16][17] Despite this, Barry went on to make twenty-six appearances and scoring once in all competitions.

On 2 May 2017, it was announced that Barry would leave Swindon upon the expiry of his contract in June 2017.[18]

Chesterfield edit

On 18 May 2017, Barry signed a two-year deal with Chesterfield.[19] He was loaned out to Dover Athletic in September 2018. After missing six games for Dover and amidst an injury crisis at Chesterfield, he was recalled early in November.[20]

Barry left the club in May 2019, at the expiry of his contract.[21]

Barrow edit

Shortly after his exit from Chesterfield, Barry signed a two-year deal at Barrow, also in the National League.[22] In his first season he formed part of the side that won promotion to League Two.[23]

Stevenage edit

Barry signed for fellow League Two club Stevenage on 8 July 2021.[24]

Personal life edit

Barry is the nephew of former Aston Villa, Manchester City and England international, Gareth Barry.[25]

Career statistics edit

As of 20 April 2024
Club Season League FA Cup EFL Cup Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Swindon Town 2015–16[26] League One 35 0 1 0 0 0 2[a] 0 38 0
2016–17[27] League One 23 1 1 0 1 0 1[b] 0 26 1
Total 58 1 2 0 1 0 3 0 64 1
Chesterfield 2017–18[28] League Two 29 0 1 0 1 0 3[b] 0 34 0
2018–19[29] National League 22 2 1 0 0 0 1[c] 0 24 2
Total 51 2 2 0 1 0 4 0 58 2
Dover Athletic (loan) 2018–19[29] National League 3 0 0 0 0 0 3 0
Barrow 2019–20[30] National League 30 1 1 0 1[c] 1 32 2
2020–21[31] League Two 33 1 0 0 0 0 1[b] 0 34 1
Total 63 2 1 0 0 0 2 1 66 3
Stevenage 2021–22[32] League Two 12 0 2 1 0 0 3[b] 0 17 1
Eastbourne Borough 2022–23[33] National League South 32 0 3 0 1[c] 0 36 0
2023–24[33] National League South 27 0 0 0 0 0 27 0
Total 59 0 3 0 0 0 1 0 63 0
Career total 246 5 10 1 2 0 13 1 271 7
  1. ^ Appearance(s) in Football League Trophy
  2. ^ a b c d Appearance(s) in EFL Trophy
  3. ^ a b c Appearance(s) in FA Trophy

References edit

  1. ^ "Notification of shirt numbers: Barrow" (PDF). English Football League. p. 6. Retrieved 18 September 2020.
  2. ^ a b "Brad Barry". 11v11. Retrieved 16 April 2016.
  3. ^ "Seagulls hand deal to Barry's nephew". The Argus.
  4. ^ "Crofts edges closer to Albion return". The Argus. 17 August 2014. Retrieved 19 May 2017.
  5. ^ "U21 REPORT: ALBION 0 BLACKBURN 2". Brighton & Hove Albion F.C. 18 August 2014. Archived from the original on 19 May 2017. Retrieved 19 May 2017.
  6. ^ "UNDER-21S RETAINED LIST". Brighton & Hove Albion F.C. Archived from the original on 26 June 2015. Retrieved 1 September 2015.
  7. ^ "Barry Pens One Year Deal". Swindon Town Official Site. 10 August 2015. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 29 March 2017.
  8. ^ "Football League Trophy: Newport County 1-1 Swindon (6-7 on pens)". BBC Sport. 1 September 2015. Retrieved 29 March 2017.
  9. ^ "Crewe Alexandra 1-3 Swindon Town". BBC Sport. 5 September 2015. Retrieved 29 March 2017.
  10. ^ "Bradley Barry Injury Update". Swindon Town F.C. 7 October 2015. Archived from the original on 19 May 2017. Retrieved 19 May 2017.
  11. ^ "Head coach Luke Williams hoping to welcome back Bradley Barry and Yaser Kasim for Shrewsbury Town clash". Swindon Advertiser. 5 May 2016. Retrieved 19 May 2017.
  12. ^ "Ellis Iandolo and Bradley Barry: Swindon Town duo extend contracts". BBC Sport. 8 July 2016. Retrieved 29 March 2017.
  13. ^ "Swindon Town 1-0 Port Vale". BBC Sport. 20 August 2016. Retrieved 29 March 2017.
  14. ^ "Swindon Town wing-back Bradley Barry hit by hamstring injury". The Swindon Advertiser. 21 September 2016. Retrieved 19 May 2017.
  15. ^ "INJURY UPDATE: Team News Ahead Of Towns Trip To Rovers". Swindon Town F.C. 26 January 2017. Archived from the original on 19 May 2017. Retrieved 19 May 2017.
  16. ^ "MATCH PREVIEW: SCUNTHORPE UNITED V SWINDON TOWN". Swindon Town F.C. 28 October 2016. Archived from the original on 19 May 2017. Retrieved 19 May 2017.
  17. ^ "INJURY UPDATE: The Latest Team News Ahead Of Sheffield United". Swindon Town F.C. 13 March 2017. Archived from the original on 19 May 2017. Retrieved 19 May 2017.
  18. ^ "Town Take Up Option On Iandolo". Swindon Town Official Site. 2 May 2017. Archived from the original on 4 May 2017. Retrieved 3 May 2017.
  19. ^ "First Summer Signing Announced". Chesterfield F.C. 18 May 2017. Archived from the original on 19 May 2017.
  20. ^ "Barry returns from loan to bolster squad ahead of busy period". Derbyshire Times. 23 November 2018. Retrieved 27 August 2020.
  21. ^ "A dozen players set to leave". Chesterfield F.C. 7 May 2019. Archived from the original on 12 July 2019. Retrieved 7 May 2019.
  22. ^ Wright, Matt (16 May 2019). "Defender Bradley Barry becomes Barrow AFC's second signing of the summer". The Mail. Retrieved 27 August 2020.
  23. ^ "Barrow promoted after National League vote". BBC Sport. Retrieved 31 December 2020.
  24. ^ "Bradley Barry signs for Boro". Stevenage F.C. 8 July 2021. Retrieved 8 July 2021.
  25. ^ "Barry set to be offered Town deal". Total Sport Swindon.
  26. ^ "Brad Barry | Football Stats | Barrow | Season 2015/2016 | Soccer Base". www.soccerbase.com. Retrieved 31 December 2020.
  27. ^ "Brad Barry | Football Stats | Barrow | Season 2016/2017 | Soccer Base". www.soccerbase.com. Retrieved 31 December 2020.
  28. ^ "Brad Barry | Football Stats | Barrow | Season 2017/2018 | Soccer Base". www.soccerbase.com. Retrieved 31 December 2020.
  29. ^ a b "Brad Barry | Football Stats | Barrow | Season 2018/2019 | Soccer Base". www.soccerbase.com. Retrieved 31 December 2020.
  30. ^ "Brad Barry | Football Stats | Barrow | Season 2019/2020 | Soccer Base". www.soccerbase.com. Retrieved 31 December 2020.
  31. ^ "Brad Barry | Football Stats | Barrow | Age 25 | Soccer Base". www.soccerbase.com. Retrieved 31 December 2020.
  32. ^ "Brad Barry | Football Stats | Stevenage Borough | Season 2021/2022 | Soccer Base". www.soccerbase.com. Retrieved 27 January 2022.
  33. ^ a b "B. Barry - Soccerway". uk.soccerway.com. 31 August 2022.

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