Tony Brown (footballer, born 1958) explained

Tony Brown
Fullname:Anthony John Brown
Birth Date:17 September 1958[1]
Birth Place:Bradford, England
Height:[2]
Position:Centre-back
Years1:–1983
Clubs1:Thackley
Years2:1983–1985
Clubs2:Leeds United
Caps2:24
Goals2:1
Years3:1984–1985
Clubs3:Doncaster Rovers (loan)
Caps3:5
Goals3:0
Years4:1985–1987
Clubs4:Doncaster Rovers
Caps4:82
Goals4:2
Years5:1987–1989
Clubs5:Scunthorpe United
Caps5:54
Goals5:2
Years6:1989–1993
Clubs6:Rochdale
Caps6:114
Goals6:0
Clubs7:Bradford (Park Avenue)
Totalcaps:279
Totalgoals:5
Manageryears1:2002–20??
Managerclubs1:Eccleshill United

Anthony John Brown (born 17 September 1958) is an English former footballer who played as a centre-back. He played in the Football League with Leeds United, Doncaster Rovers, Scunthorpe United and Rochdale

Career

Born in Bradford, Brown played for Northern Counties East League side Thackley before signing for Leeds United in March 1983. Brown made 24 appearances for Leeds before joining Doncaster Rovers on loan in November 1984, before the deal was made permanent in March 1985. Brown joined Scunthorpe United in 1989 and Rochdale in 1989 before retiring from League football in 1993. He subsequently played for Bradford (Park Avenue).

Brown was appointed as manager of Eccleshill United in May 2002.[3]

Notes and References

  1. Book: Jarred, Martin . Leeds United : a complete record 1919-1986 . MacDonald . Malcolm . Breedon Books Sport . 1986 . 0-907969-17-8 . Derby . 414 . 14977257.
  2. Web site: Brown: Anthony John (Tony) . 12 August 2020 . www.ozwhitelufc.net.au.
  3. News: 31 May 2002 . The dream ticket... Brown and Rayner . en . . 12 August 2020.