Martin Brittain Explained

Martin Brittain
Birth Date:29 December 1984
Birth Place:Cramlington, England
Position:Midfielder
Years1:2004–2006
Clubs1:Newcastle United
Caps1:1
Goals1:0
Years2:2006–2007
Clubs2:Ipswich Town
Caps2:0
Goals2:0
Years3:2006–2007
Clubs3:→ Yeovil Town (loan)
Caps3:15
Goals3:0
Years4:2007
Clubs4:Carlisle United
Caps4:1
Goals4:0
Years5:2008
Clubs5:Walsall
Caps5:1
Goals5:0
Years6:2008–2009
Caps6:42
Goals6:4
Years7:2009–2012
Clubs7:Gateshead
Caps7:67
Goals7:14
Years8:2012
Clubs8:Celtic Nation
Caps8:0
Goals8:0
Years9:2012
Clubs9:Blyth Spartans
Caps9:0
Goals9:0
Years10:2012–2013
Clubs11:Ashington
Totalcaps:127
Totalgoals:18
Club-Update:13:00, 6 November 2012 (UTC)

Martin Brittain (born 29 December 1984) is an English former footballer who played as a winger. A boyhood Newcastle United supporter, Brittain progressed through the club's academy to make his senior debut for Newcastle United under Sir Bobby Robson on 3 March 2004 as a 76th-minute substitute for Michael Bridges in a 3–1 win over Vålerenga in the UEFA Cup third round. Brittain was also awarded the prestigious Jackie Milburn trophy in 2004 as Newcastle United young player of the year.

Career

Newcastle United

Born in Cramlington, Northumberland, Brittain started his career at Newcastle United. Brittain made his debut for Newcastle under Sir Bobby Robson on 3 March 2004 as a 76th-minute substitute for Michael Bridges in a 3–1 win over Vålerenga in the UEFA Cup third round.[1] Having been an unused substitute six days earlier in a 2–1 home win over Chelsea,[2] he made his only Premier League appearance on 1 May in a 1–0 defeat at Manchester City, replacing Laurent Robert for the last 15 minutes.[3]

His first start came on 7 January 2006 against Mansfield Town in the FA Cup third round, 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.[4] Brittain was not offered a new contract at Newcastle at the end of the 2005–06 season.

Ipswich Town

Following his release from Newcastle he subsequently trialed 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. Brittain made his debut for Ipswich in a League Cup game against Peterborough United with Ipswich going on to lose the game 4–2 on penalties. This proved to be his only game for the club as he was then loaned to Yeovil Town. After spending his only season with the club out on loan at Yeovil he was deemed surplus to requirements upon returning and was released in May 2007.

Yeovil Town (Loan)

After signing with Ipswich he then joined Yeovil on loan in league 1 for the 2006/2007 season. Britain made 16 appearances in total with 15 of those in the league but ultimately failed to score before returning to Ipswich at the end of the season.

Later career

Carlisle United

After being released by Ipswich Brittain joined Carlisle United on a week-long trial in July 2007[5] and after this trial period, Brittain joined the Brunton Park club on a monthly contract.[6] After just one month at Carlisle Brittain was released from his contract having played just twice and only once in the league.[7]

Walsall

After leaving Carlisle Brittain trailed for Scunthorpe United before joining Walsall.[8] [9] Brittain played once in the league and twice in the FA cup throughout the 2007–2008 season but had left by the start of the following season.

Kidderminster Harriers

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.[10] 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. In his first season at the club he became a regular first team player and impressed, scoring 8 goals in 51 games in all competitions.

Gateshead

On 26 June 2009, Brittain joined Gateshead,[11] making his debut against Histon on 8 August.[12] Brittain scored his first goals for the club against Crawley Town on 22 August.[13] 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.[14] 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".[15] 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.[16] Brittain was released by Gateshead on 30 April 2012.[17]

Celtic Nation

In July 2012, Brittain joined Northern League Division One side Celtic Nation,[18] but left before making a competitive appearance.

Blyth Spartans

On 20 September 2012, Brittain signed for Blyth Spartans.[19] He made three appearances before being released on 11 October.[20]

Bedlington Terriers

In November 2012, Brittain joined Bedlington Terriers on a free transfer.[21]

Ashington A.F.C

In December 2013, Brittain joined Northern League Division One club Ashington. Brittain retired from football retired at the age of 31.

Career statistics

ClubSeasonLeagueFA CupLeague CupOtherTotal
AppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Newcastle United2003–04[22] 1000001020
2004–05[23] 0000000000
2005–06[24] 0010203060
Total1010204080
Ipswich Town2006–07[25] 0000100010
Yeovil Town (loan)2006–07[26] 150000010160
Carlisle United2007–08[27] 1000100020
Walsall2007–08[28] 1020000030
Kidderminster Harriers2008–09[29] 424410053518
Gateshead2009–10[30] 6200000062
2010–11[31] 419200070509
2011–12[32] 203300010243
Total67145000808014
Celtic Nation2012–130000000000
Blyth Spartans2012–13[33] 0020001030
Career totals127181414019316422

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.

Notes and References

  1. News: Newcastle United v Valerenga IF . nufc.co.uk . 3 March 2004 . 19 September 2010 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20101115170738/http://www.nufc.co.uk/page/Match/Report/0,,10278~495860,00.html . 15 November 2010.
  2. News: Newcastle 2-1 Chelsea. 15 May 2015. BBC Sport. 25 April 2004.
  3. News: Manchester City v Newcastle United . nufc.co.uk . 1 May 2004 . 19 September 2010 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20101115172234/http://www.nufc.co.uk/page/Match/Report/0,,10278~520348,00.html . 15 November 2010.
  4. News: Shearer Equals Milburn Milestone . nufc.co.uk . 7 January 2006 . 19 September 2010 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20121002000703/http://www.nufc.co.uk/page/Match/Report/0,,10278~764802,00.html . 2 October 2012.
  5. News: Carlisle give trial to Brittain. BBC Sport. 31 July 2007. 1 August 2007.
  6. News: Month contract for Brittain . https://archive.today/20070616180251/http://www.carlisleunited.premiumtv.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10361~1088599,00.html . dead . 16 June 2007 . Carlisle United official website . 10 August 2007 . 10 August 2007.
  7. News: Carlisle allow Brittain to leave. BBC Sport. 30 August 2007. 30 August 2007.
  8. News: BOSS HAS IRONS IN THE FIRE . https://archive.today/20120503103851/http://www.scunthorpe-united.premiumtv.co.uk/page/News/0,,10442~1205702,00.html . dead . 3 May 2012 . Scunthorpe United FC . 3 January 2008 . 4 January 2008.
  9. News: Walsall confirm Brittain signing. BBC Sport. 4 January 2008. 4 January 2008.
  10. News: Trialists run rampant in Houston defeat. American Soccer News. 7 March 2008. 11 March 2007.
  11. News: Jeff . Bowron . Gateshead sign former Magpie Brittain . Gateshead F.C. . 26 June 2009 . 26 June 2009 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20120304192307/http://www.gateshead-fc.com/2317/gateshead-sign-former-magpie-brittain . 4 March 2012.
  12. News: Jeff . Bowron . Gateshead 0–3 Histon . Gateshead F.C. . 9 August 2009 . 22 August 2009 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20110725065407/http://www.gateshead-fc.com/2355/gateshead-0-3-histon . 25 July 2011 .
  13. News: Jeff . Bowron . Crawley Town 1–4 Gateshead . Gateshead F.C. . 24 August 2009 . 24 August 2009 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20110725065455/http://www.gateshead-fc.com/2376/crawley-town-1-4-gateshead . 25 July 2011 .
  14. News: Jeff. Bowron. Match is ended by horrific injury. Sunday Sun. 6 September 2009. 6 September 2009.
  15. News: Jeff . Bowron . Football Conference hearing decision . Gateshead FC . 9 October 2009 . 30 November 2009 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20140407085616/http://www.gateshead-fc.com/2452/football-conference-hearing-decision . 7 April 2014.
  16. News: Jeff . Bowron . Middlesbrough XI 3–2 Gateshead . Gateshead FC . 8 July 2010 . 8 July 2010 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20100713080221/http://www.gateshead-fc.com/2820/middlesbrough-xi-3-2-gateshead . 13 July 2010 .
  17. News: Jeff . Bowron . Gateshead 2012/13 Squad Update . Gateshead FC . 30 April 2012 . 30 April 2012 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20141129074619/http://www.gateshead-fc.com/4007/gateshead-201213-squad-update . 29 November 2014 .
  18. News: Celtic Nation set to show off new signings against Annan . https://archive.today/20130421004213/http://www.newsandstar.co.uk/celtic-nation-set-to-show-off-new-signings-against-annan-1.973864?referrerPath=sport/football . dead . 21 April 2013 . News & Star . 10 July 2012 . 14 July 2012.
  19. News: Blyth Bag Brittain . Blyth Spartans AFC . 20 September 2012 . 6 November 2012 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20150405091732/http://blythspartansafc.co.uk/new_php/?p=8805 . 5 April 2015.
  20. News: Martin Brittain Leaves Blyth . Blyth Spartans AFC . 11 October 2012 . 6 November 2012 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20121014004821/http://blythspartansafc.co.uk/new_php/?p=8888 . 14 October 2012.
  21. News: November Transfers (part one). Pitchero. 9 November 2012.
  22. Web site: Newcastle 2003/2004 player appearances. Soccerbase. 3 January 2011.
  23. Web site: Newcastle 2004/2005 player appearances. Soccerbase. 3 January 2011.
  24. Web site: Newcastle 2005/2006 player appearances. Soccerbase. 3 January 2011.
  25. Web site: Ipswich 2006/2007 player appearances. Soccerbase. 3 January 2011.
  26. Web site: Yeovil 2006/2007 player appearances. Soccerbase. 3 January 2011.
  27. Web site: Carlisle 2007/2008 player appearances. Soccerbase. 3 January 2011.
  28. Web site: Walsall 2007/2008 player appearances. Soccerbase. 3 January 2011.
  29. Appearances and goals for this season are taken from:
    Web site: Kidderminster 2008/2009 player appearances . Soccerbase . 3 January 2011.
    Web site: King's Lynn vs Kidderminster . Kidderminster Harriers FC . 3 January 2011 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20110722202105/http://www.harriers.co.uk/page/MatchReport/0,,10438~46614,00.html . 22 July 2011.
    Web site: Ebbsfleet vs Kidderminster . Kidderminster Harriers FC . 3 January 2011 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20110722202141/http://www.harriers.co.uk/page/MatchReport/0,,10438~46172,00.html . 22 July 2011.
    Web site: Burton vs Kidderminster . Kidderminster Harriers FC . 3 January 2011 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20110722202233/http://www.harriers.co.uk/page/MatchReport/0,,10438~46624,00.html . 22 July 2011.
    Web site: Kidderminster vs Burscough . Kidderminster Harriers FC . 3 January 2011 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20110722202303/http://www.harriers.co.uk/page/MatchReport/0,,10438~46815,00.html . 22 July 2011.
    Web site: Ilkeston Town vs Kidderminster . Kidderminster Harriers FC . 3 January 2011 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20110722202332/http://www.harriers.co.uk/page/MatchReport/0,,10438~46910,00.html . 22 July 2011.
    Web site: Kidderminster vs York City . Kidderminster Harriers FC . 3 January 2011 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20110722202356/http://www.harriers.co.uk/page/MatchReport/0,,10438~46992,00.html . 22 July 2011.
    Web site: York City 1–1 Kidderminster . sportbox.tv . 3 January 2011.
  30. Appearances and goals for this season are taken from:
    Web site: Gateshead 2009/2010 player appearances . Soccerbase . 3 January 2011 . https://web.archive.org/web/20041021021207/http://www.soccerbase.com/squad_season.sd?teamid=1070 . 21 October 2004 . dead.
    News: Cambridge United 3–0 Gateshead . Gateshead F.C. . Jeff . Bowron . 29 August 2009 . 3 January 2011 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20110711080152/http://www.gateshead-fc.com/2385/cambridge-united-3-0-gateshead . 11 July 2011.
  31. Appearances and goals for this season are taken from:
    Web site: Gateshead 2010/2011 player appearances . Soccerbase . 2 January 2011 .
    News: FA Cup – fourth qualifying round results and scorers . BBC Sport . 23 October 2010 . 3 January 2011 .
    News: Gateshead 2 Southport 2 . The Journal . 15 December 2010 . 3 January 2011 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20120404055940/http://www.journallive.co.uk/newcastle-sports/football-news/2010/12/15/gateshead-2-southport-2-61634-27827947/ . 4 April 2012 .
    News: Southport 0–1 Gateshead . Gateshead FC . 12 January 2011 . 6 February 2011 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20110711080404/http://www.gateshead-fc.com/3166/southport-0-1-gateshead . 11 July 2011 .
    News: Gateshead 6–0 Hampton & Richmond Borough . Gateshead FC . 16 January 2011 . 6 February 2011 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20110313085153/http://www.gateshead-fc.com/3177/gateshead-6-0-hampton-richmond-borough . 13 March 2011 .
    News: Gateshead 3 Dartford 0 . Sunday Sun . 6 February 2011 . 6 February 2011 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20120324201026/http://www.sundaysun.co.uk/sport/north-east-non-league-football/2011/02/06/gateshead-3-dartford-0-79310-28120826/ . 24 March 2012 .
    News: Blyth Spartans 0–2 Gateshead . Gateshead FC . 27 February 2011 . 1 March 2011 .
    News: Darlington 3–2 Gateshead . BBC Sport . 12 March 2011 . 12 March 2011 .
    News: Gateshead 0–0 Darlington (agg 2–3) . BBC Sport . 19 March 2011 . 19 March 2011 .
  32. Appearances and goals for this season are taken from:
    Web site: Gateshead 2011/12 player appearances . Soccerbase . 14 August 2011 .
    News: Gateshead 3–0 Hebburn Town . Gateshead FC . 30 October 2011 . 30 October 2011 .
    News: Gateshead 3–2 Kettering Town . Gateshead FC . 11 December 2011 . 11 December 2011 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20120108122931/http://www.gateshead-fc.com/3749/gateshead-3-2-kettering-town . 8 January 2012 .
  33. Web site: Fixtures 2012/13 . Blyth Spartans AFC . 6 November 2012 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20121013233948/http://blythspartansafc.co.uk/new_php/?cat=12 . 13 October 2012.

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