Brad Inman (footballer) explained

Brad Inman
Fullname:Bradden Inman[1]
Birth Date:10 December 1991[2]
Birth Place:Adelaide, Australia
Height:[3]
Position:Attacking midfielder
Currentclub:Gold Coast Knights
Youthclubs1:Modbury Jets
Youthclubs2:Newcastle United
Youthyears2:2007–2009
Caps1:0
Caps2:21
Caps3:96
Caps4:11
Caps5:37
Caps6:29
Caps7:25
Caps8:7
Caps9:6
Caps10:5
Caps11:14
Caps12:18
Clubs1:Newcastle United
Clubs2:Crewe Alexandra (loan)
Clubs3:Crewe Alexandra
Clubs4:Peterborough United
Clubs5:Rochdale (loan)
Clubs6:Rochdale
Clubs7:Brisbane Roar
Clubs8:ATK Mohun Bagan
Clubs9:Odisha (loan)
Clubs10:Western United (loan)
Clubs11:Mumbai City
Clubs12:Gold Coast Knights
Goals1:0
Goals2:5
Goals3:15
Goals4:0
Goals5:4
Goals6:4
Goals7:4
Goals8:0
Goals9:1
Goals10:0
Goals11:0
Goals12:6
Years1:2009–2013
Years2:2012–2013
Years3:2013–2016
Years4:2016–2018
Years5:2017–2018
Years6:2018–2019
Years7:2019–2020
Years8:2020–2021
Years9:2021
Years10:2021
Years11:2021–2022
Years12:2023–
Nationalcaps1:7
Nationalcaps2:2
Nationalgoals1:3
Nationalgoals2:0
Nationalteam1:Scotland U19
Nationalteam2:Scotland U21
Nationalyears1:2009–2010
Nationalyears2:2010
Club-Update:15:38, 25 June 2024 (UTC)

Bradden Inman (born 10 December 1991) is an Australian-Scottish professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder for club Gold Coast Knights. A much-travelled player, he has previously been with Newcastle United, Crewe Alexandra, Peterborough United, Rochdale, Brisbane Roar, ATK Mohun Bagan, and Mumbai City. He formerly represented Scotland at the under-19 and under-21 international levels, but has subsequently been a member of Australian national team squads.

Early life

Brad Inman was born in Adelaide and moved to England in 2006 when he was 14 years old. He has both English and Scottish antecedents. He began playing football when he was six and has said: "I've always just really wanted to play football".[4]

Club career

Newcastle United

Inman was invited to join the Newcastle United Academy in 2007.[5] [6] Progressing through the club's junior levels, he was promoted to the reserve team in the 2008–09 season.[7] He then signed a three–year contract with the club[4] and soon became a regular choice for the reserves.[8] He was twice named as a substitute for Newcastle's first team: against Manchester City for a Premier League fixture in January 2009 and for a League Cup tie at Peterborough United in September 2009.[5] [9] [10] Ahead of the 2010–11 season, Inman was included in Newcastle's pre–season tour and played against Carlisle United.[11] In February 2012, he signed a one–year contract extension,[12] but for the rest of his Newcastle career, he was a reserve player only.[13]

Inman rejected a proposed loan move to Gateshead in October 2012.[14] Instead, on 22 November, he joined League One club Crewe Alexandra on loan, initially until January 2013.[15] The deal was later extended to the end of the 2012–13 season.[16]

Inman was then offered a new contract by Newcastle but he said he was "considering his options" as a permanent move to Crewe would assure him of first-team football.[17] [18] On 22 August 2013, Inman rejected Newcastle's offer and signed a three-year contract with Crewe for an undisclosed fee.[19]

Crewe Alexandra

Starting his loan period at Crewe, Inman was an unused substitute in two matches and then made his senior debut on 4 December 2012, playing 88 minutes of a Football League Trophy fixture against Doncaster Rovers.[20] Four days later, on 8 December, he made his league debut and scored his first goal for Crewe in a 3–1 win over Preston North End.[21]

Inman helped Crewe to reach the 2013 Football League Trophy Final, scoring once against Bradford City[22] and twice in the first leg against Coventry City.[23] [24] He was out of action for two weeks because of an ankle injury[25] but was fit to play the first 69 minutes of the final against Southend United, which Crewe won 2–0.[26] Inman made a total of 26 appearances in the season and scored eight goals. He then had to decide if he should complete a permanent transfer to Crewe or return to Newcastle.[27]

Following Inman's permanent transfer to Crewe in August 2013, their team manager Steve Davis said: "He will be a great asset for the club and he deserves great credit for turning down Newcastle's offer and going into the lower leagues to play regular football. I'm sure there are not many 21-year-olds who could turn down a Premier League club for the bigger picture".[28] Inman's first match after signing for the club on a permanent basis was against Leyton Orient on 24 August 2013. He came on as a substitute in the 69th minute, but Crewe lost 2–0.[29] He became a first team regular, playing in a midfield position.[30] However, in November 2013, Davis made Inman and fellow midfielder Anthony Grant available for loan because he was unhappy about their attitude problems: "Their attitude has got to be better," Davis told BBC Radio Stoke. "For the moment, for the benefit of the squad, they're better not around it".[31]

Inman returned to the team on 14 December, coming on as a 78th-minute substitute in a 2–2 draw against Coventry City.[32] He then regained his place in the team.[33] He missed seven matches during the season, but made forty appearances and scored four goals in all competitions.[34]

He played for Crewe until 2015–16, when the club was relegated to League Two.[35] Inman was on the club's retained list after relegation, subject to contract negotiations.[36] Local newspaper Crewe Chronicle expected him to leave[37] and manager Davis later confirmed it.[38]

Peterborough United

In June 2016, Inman joined Peterborough United on a three–year contract and was allocated the number 16 shirt.[39] [40] Days later, he broke his leg in pre-season training and needed surgery.[41] He was out of action for five months until 17 November when he played for 70 minutes in a reserve team match.[42] On 10 December, he made his first team debut as a late substitute in a 5–2 win over Chesterfield.[43]

Although he had recovered from the injury, Inman was usually on the substitute bench for the rest of the season and, in May 2017, was placed on the transfer list.[44] A month later, he joined Rochdale on loan for the 2017–18 season.[45]

When he returned to Peterborough at the end of the loan, he was again placed on the transfer list[46] and, in July 2018, left the club "by mutual consent".[47] He signed a one-year contract with Rochdale.[48]

Rochdale

Commencing his loan period at Rochdale in July 2017, Inman was allocated the number 17 shirt[49] and made his club debut in a first round League Cup tie against Mansfield Town, coming on as a late substitute in a 1–0 win.[50] He made forty-seven appearances in all competitions and scored eight goals.[51]

Returning to Rochdale in July 2018, Inman switched his shirt number from 17 to 19.[52] He played in the opening game of the 2018–19 season and scored both goals in a 2–1 win at Burton Albion.[53] Inman went on to make 24 appearances in all competitions, scoring four goals. Rochdale released him at the end of the season.[54]

Later career in Australia and India

Brisbane Roar

Inman returned to Australia and, on 27 June 2019, joined A-League club Brisbane Roar who were managed by Robbie Fowler.[55] News: Inman signs on in Brisbane for maiden Hyundai A-League season . Brisbane Roar FC . 27 June 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190928162507/https://www.brisbaneroar.com.au/news/inman-signs-brisbane-maiden-hyundai-a-league-season . 28 September 2019 . live. He made his debut on 7 August 2019 in a 2–0 win over Sydney FC in the FFA Cup round of 32.[56] Inman scored his first goal for Brisbane in the FFA Cup round of 16 tie against Central Coast Mariners, but his team lost a penalty shootout 4–2 after a 2–2 draw.[57]

ATK Mohun Bagan

On 21 September 2020, Inman joined Indian Super League club ATK Mohun Bagan on a one-year deal.[58] He was loaned to Odisha FC in a swap deal for Marcelinho, who joined Mohun Bagan for the rest of the 2020–21 season.[59] On 12 March 2021, Inman was loaned to A-League club Western United FC for the remainder of the 2020–21 A-League season.[60] He returned to Mohun Bagan in June.[61]

Mumbai City

On 7 September 2021, Inman was transferred to Mumbai City FC on a one-year deal.[62] He made his Mumbai debut on 1 December in an Indian Super League match against his former club Mohun Bagan, coming on as an 86th-minute substitute for Cássio Gabriel. Mumbai won 5–1.[63] [64]

Inman was included in Mumbai's 2022 AFC Champions League squad.[65] On 11 April, he made his debut in the competition as Mumbai won 2–1 against Al-Quwa Al-Jawiya and became the first Indian team to win an AFC Champions League match.[66] [67]

Gold Coast Knights

On 22 February 2023, Inman returned to Australia to join NPL Queensland club Gold Coast Knights. He made his debut for them on 14 May in a home match against Olympic FC. Inman scored the opening goal after just five minutes and Knights went on to win 3–0.[68]

International career

Australian by birth, Inman is also eligible to play for both England and Scotland because his father was born in the former country and his mother in the latter. He has represented Scotland at both the under-19 and under-21 levels.[5] [4] [69] Although he has played for Scotland teams, he is still able to play at senior level for Australia under the FIFA rules on senior allegiance.[70]

Scotland under-19

Inman was first selected for the Scotland u-19 squad in February 2009.[71] He revealed that he had declined an invitation from the Australia u-20 team to play for Scotland.[69] On 25 February 2009, Inman made his Scotland u-19 debut in a 3–2 loss to France u-19.[72] He played for Scotland u-19 in seven matches and scored three goals, the first against Romania u-19 on 10 October 2009.[73]

Scotland under-21

Inman was called up to the Scotland u-21 squad in August 2010. He made his debut as a second-half substitute in a 1–1 draw against Sweden u-21[74] and his full debut in a 3–1 victory over Northern Ireland u-21.[75]

Australia

Inman was included in Australia's squad for their full international match against England on 27 May 2016.[76] He was an unused substitute and Australia lost 2–1.[77]

Career statistics

Club

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeagueNational CupLeague CupOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Newcastle United2008–09Premier League0000000000
2009–10Championship0000000000
2010–11Premier League0000000000
2011–12Premier League0000000000
2012–13Premier League0000000000
Crewe Alexandra (loan)2012–13League One21500005[78] 3268
Crewe Alexandra2013–14League One364200020404
2014–15League One211202110262
2015–16League One39101010104210
Crewe Alexandra total1172050319313424
Peterborough United2016–17League One110100000120
Rochdale (loan)2017–18League One374322052478
Rochdale2018–19League One294101030344
Rochdale total6684230828112
Brisbane Roar2019–20A-League2542100275
ATK Mohun Bagan2020–21Indian Super League7070
Odisha FC (loan)2020–216161
Western United2020–21A-League5050
Mumbai City2021–22Indian Super League14050190
Gold Coast Knights2023NPL Queensland166166
Career total267391236122530748

Honours

Crewe Alexandra

Individual

Notes and References

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  3. Web site: Brad Inman . Crewe Alexandra F. C. . 3 March 2016 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160307070921/http://www.crewealex.net/team/player-profile/brad-inman/10 . 7 March 2016 . dead.
  4. News: Adelaide teen Bradden Inman set to star in Premier League . Adelaide Now . 7 March 2009 . https://web.archive.org/web/20090310204655/http://www.news.com.au/adelaidenow/story/0,22606,25153027-12428,00.html . 10 March 2009 . dead.
  5. News: Bradden Inman . Newcastle United . 22 November 2012 . https://web.archive.org/web/20100913003319/http://www.nufc.co.uk/page/Teams/ReservePlayerProfile/0,,10278~2117085,00.html . 13 September 2010 . live.
  6. Web site: Meet The Kids: FA Youth Cup Pen Pics . Newcastle United F.C. . 9 December 2008 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190917191011/https://www.nufc.co.uk/news/archive/meet-the-kids-fa-youth-cup-pen-pics/ . 17 September 2019 . live.
  7. Web site: Toon Kids Make A Point . Newcastle United . 23 February 2008 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190917190927/https://www.nufc.co.uk/news/archive/toon-kids-make-a-point/ . 17 September 2019 . live.
  8. Web site: Money Upbeat Despite Blades Defeat . Newcastle United . 23 September 2008 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190917190143/https://www.nufc.co.uk/news/archive/money-upbeat-despite-blades-defeat/ . 17 September 2019 . live.
  9. News: Manchester City 2–1 Newcastle United . BBC Sport . 28 January 2009.
  10. News: Peterborough United 2–0 Newcastle United . BBC Sport . 22 September 2009.
  11. News: Youngsters challenged to make NUFC squad . Chronicle Live . 2 July 2010.
  12. News: Richardson and Brad Inman to get new deals . Chronicle Live . 2 February 2012.
  13. News: Donachie: Young guns will get their chance . Chronicle Live . 10 December 2011.
  14. News: Newcastle young gun rejects Gateshead loan move . Chronicle Live . 31 October 2012.
  15. News: Newcastle midfielder joins Crewe until January . Crewe Alexandra F. C. . 22 November 2012 . https://web.archive.org/web/20131216104220/http://www.crewealex.net/news/article/alex-sign-inman-on-loan-503424.aspx . 16 December 2013 . live.
  16. News: Inman prolongs Railwaymen stay . Sky Sports . 31 January 2013 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20131216110032/http://www1.skysports.com/news/11719/8458302/ . 16 December 2013.
  17. News: Brad Inman urged to stick with Newcastle United next season . Chronicle Live . 28 June 2013.
  18. News: Brad Inman: Crewe Alexandra wait on Newcastle United youngster . BBC Sport . 25 July 2013.
  19. News: Brad Inman: Crewe complete deal for Newcastle United midfielder . BBC Sport . 22 August 2013.
  20. News: Alex Through on Pens . Crewe Alexandra F. C. . 4 December 2012 . https://web.archive.org/web/20131216104606/http://www.crewealex.net/news/article/alex-through-on-pens-526096.aspx . 16 December 2013 . live.
  21. News: Preston North End no match for Crewe Alexandra . Sky Sports . 8 December 2012.
  22. Web site: Crewe Alexandra 4–1 Bradford City . Crewe Alexandra F. C. . 15 January 2013 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190924201815/https://www.crewealex.net/news/2013/january/crewe-4-1-bradford-/ . 24 September 2019 . live.
  23. Web site: Coventry City 0–3 Crewe Alexandra . Crewe Alexandra F. C. . 5 February 2013 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190924201829/https://www.crewealex.net/news/2013/february/coventry-0-3-crewe/ . 24 September 2019 . live.
  24. Web site: Crewe book place at Wembley . Sky Sports . 20 February 2013.
  25. Web site: Inman Ruled Out For Two Weeks . Crewe Alexandra F. C. . 1 March 2013 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190920212232/https://www.crewealex.net/news/2013/march/inman-ruled-out-for-two-weeks/ . 20 September 2019 . live.
  26. News: Crewe Alexandra 2–0 Southend United . BBC Sport . 7 April 2013.
  27. News: Crewe Alexandra: Deal or no deal is the dilemma for Bradden Inman . Crewe Chronicle . 29 May 2013 . 28 September 2019.
  28. News: I want to repay faith of Crewe Alex fans, says Brad Inman . Crewe Chronicle . 21 August 2013.
  29. News: Leyton Orient march past Railwaymen . Sky Sports . 24 August 2013.
  30. News: Railwaymen caught by late sickener . Crewe Chronicle . 7 September 2013.
  31. News: Crewe Alexandra: Brad Inman and Anthony Grant available for loan . BBC Sport . 25 November 2013.
  32. News: Powers of recovery are restored at long last . Crewe Chronicle . 18 December 2013.
  33. News: Inman admits this is payback time . Crewe Chronicle . 1 January 2014.
  34. Web site: Crewe 2–1 Preston . Crewe Alexandra F. C. . 3 May 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190925162828/https://www.crewealex.net/news/2014/may/crewe-2-1-preston/ . 25 September 2019 . live.
  35. News: Crewe Alex relegated to League Two after defeat at Port Vale . Crewe Chronicle . 9 April 2016.
  36. Web site: Crewe Alexandra Retained List 2016 . Crewe Alexandra F. C. . 10 May 2016 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190926195121/https://www.crewealex.net/news/2016/may/crewe-alexandra-retained-list-2016/ . 26 September 2019 . live.
  37. News: No player is safe from the axe at Crewe Alex . Crewe Chronicle . 10 May 2016.
  38. Web site: Unlikely Inman Will Stay . Crewe Alexandra F. C. . 21 June 2016 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190927183028/https://www.crewealex.net/news/2016/june/unlikely-inman-will-stay/ . 27 September 2019 . live.
  39. News: Out-of-contract Brad Inman to sign for Peterborough United . Peterborough United F. C. . 27 June 2016 . https://web.archive.org/web/20180927085714/https://www.theposh.com/news/2016/june/posh-complete-inman-signing/ . 27 September 2018 . live.
  40. Web site: Squad Number Alterations . Peterborough United F. C. . 6 August 2016 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190927190949/https://www.theposh.com/news/2016/august/squad-number-alterations-/ . 27 September 2019 . live.
  41. News: Brad Inman: Peterborough boss Grant McCann backs new signing after broken leg . BBC Sport . 25 June 2016.
  42. Web site: Experienced Cherries Side Too Strong For Posh . Peterborough United F. C. . 17 November 2016 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190927194457/https://www.theposh.com/news/2016/november/experienced-cherries-side-too-strong-for-posh/ . 27 September 2019 . live.
  43. News: Peterborough United 5–2 Chesterfield . BBC Sport . 10 December 2016.
  44. News: Inman on his way out, Smith to leave, question marks over Bostwick and Maddison . Peterborough Today . 2 May 2017.
  45. News: Inman makes loan move . FourFourTwo . 24 June 2017 . https://web.archive.org/web/20180704215819/https://www.fourfourtwo.com.au/news/inman-makes-loan-move-466309 . 4 July 2018 . dead.
  46. News: Peterborough United: Steven Taylor among 13 players placed on transfer list . BBC Sport . 6 May 2018.
  47. News: Peterborough United midfielder leaves the ABAX Stadium by mutual consent . Peterborough Today . 3 July 2018.
  48. News: Bradden Inman Joins Rochdale On A Permanent Deal . Rochdale A. F. C. . 4 July 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190927203727/https://www.rochdaleafc.co.uk/news/2018/july/signing_inman_june2018/ . 27 September 2019 . live.
  49. Web site: Dale's 2017/18 Squad Numbers Confirmed . Rochdale A.F.C. . 28 July 2017 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190927210550/https://www.rochdaleafc.co.uk/news/2017/july/squad-numbers-2017-18/ . 27 September 2019 . dead.
  50. News: Mansfield 0–1 Rochdale: Callum Camps stunner wins it . Sky Sports . 8 August 2017.
  51. Web site: Bradden Inman Pleased With Seven Points In A Week . Rochdale A. F .C. . 14 March 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190928135859/https://www.rochdaleafc.co.uk/news/2018/march/braddeninman_postsouthendhome_130318/ . 28 September 2019 . live.
  52. Web site: 2018/19 Squad Numbers Confirmed . Rochdale A. F. C. . 4 July 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190927212829/https://www.rochdaleafc.co.uk/news/2018/july/squad-list_201819/ . 27 September 2019 . live.
  53. News: Football: Burton Albion 1–2 Rochdale . Rochdale Online . 4 August 2018.
  54. Web site: Aaron Wilbraham: Rochdale offer forward, 39, new deal . BBC Sport . 8 May 2019.
  55. News: Signing news: Aussie midfielder Inman returns home to join Roar . Hyundai A-League . 27 June 2019.
  56. Web site: Superb Roar see off Sky Blues to advance in the FFA Cup . Brisbane Roar FC . 7 August 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190928163047/https://www.brisbaneroar.com.au/news/roar-see-sydney-fc-fowlers-first-match . 28 September 2019 . live.
  57. Web site: Roar bow out in front of record FFA Cup crowd . Brisbane Roar FC . 29 August 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190928163050/https://www.brisbaneroar.com.au/news/roar-bow-out-front-record-ffa-cup-crowd . 28 September 2019 . live.
  58. Web site: ISL: ATK Mohun Bagan sign Bradden Inman from Brisbane Roar . Goal . 21 September 2020.
  59. Web site: Odisha FC trades Marcelinho for midfielder Brad Inman . Path of Ex . 29 January 2021.
  60. Web site: Western United sign experienced midfielder Bradden Inman . Western United F. C. . 12 March 2021.
  61. News: Western United farewell departing players . Western United F. C. . 18 June 2021.
  62. Web site: Mumbai City FC sign experienced midfielder Bradden Inman . Mumbai City F. C. . 7 September 2021.
  63. Web site: Dominant Mumbai City put five past ATK Mohun Bagan . KhelNow . 1 December 2021.
  64. Web site: ATK Mohun Bagan 1–5 Mumbai City . SoccerWay . 1 December 2021.
  65. Web site: Mumbai City FC announce squad for AFC Champions League 2022 . KhelNow . 1 April 2022.
  66. Web site: Mumbai City edge Air Force Club, become first Indian club to win ACL game . KhelNow . 12 April 2022.
  67. Web site: Al-Quwa Al-Jawiya 1–2 Mumbai City . SoccerWay . 11 April 2022.
  68. Web site: Gold Coast Knights v Olympic 3-0 . SoccerWay . 27 August 2023.
  69. News: Aussie 'Kaka' Brad Inman could be a huge hit for Scotland . Daily Record . 19 May 2010.
  70. News: Scotland u-21 midfielder Bradden Inman still not decided on international future . Daily Record . 13 October 2010.
  71. Web site: Aussie Ace Inman Gets Scots Call . Newcastle United . 24 February 2009 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190917194130/https://www.nufc.co.uk/news/archive/aussie-ace-inman-gets-scots-call/ . 17 September 2019 . live.
  72. Web site: Scots Bow For Toon Starlet Brad . Newcastle United . 26 February 2009 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190917194040/https://www.nufc.co.uk/news/archive/scots-bow-for-toon-starlet-brad/ . 17 September 2019 . live.
  73. Web site: Euro Goals For Toon Teens . Newcastle United . 13 October 2009 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190917194037/https://www.nufc.co.uk/news/archive/euro-goals-for-toon-teens/ . 17 September 2019 . live.
  74. News: NUFC target Hatem Ben Arfa adds admirers . Chronicle Live . 12 August 2010.
  75. News: Scotland u-21 3–1 Northern Ireland u-21 . BBC Sport . 18 November 2010.
  76. Web site: Caltex Socceroos squad named for England clash . Football Federation Australia . 11 May 2016.
  77. Web site: England 2–1 Australia . McNulty . Phil . BBC Sport . 27 May 2016.
  78. Appearance(s) in Football League Trophy
  79. Web site: Toon Stars Honoured At Sport Newcastle Ceremony. Newcastle United. 8 March 2010. 28 September 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190920180644/https://www.nufc.co.uk/news/archive/toon-stars-honoured-at-sport-newcastle-ceremony/. 20 September 2019. live.
    News: Newcastle United duo take top honours at dinner. Chronicle Live. 9 March 2010. 28 September 2019.