Bradley Garmston

Bradley Garmston

Personal information
Full name	Bradley Jordan Garmston[1]
Date of birth	18 January 1994[2]
Place of birth	Chorley, England
Height	1.77 m (5 ft 9 ^1⁄2 in)[3]
Playing position	Defender
Club information
Current team	Gillingham
Number	3
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
0000–2012	Sutton Coldfield Town	?	(?)
2012–2015	West Bromwich Albion	0	(0)
2013	→ Colchester United (loan)	13	(0)
2015	→ Gillingham (loan)	8	(1)
2015–	Gillingham	33	(0)
National team^‡
	Republic of Ireland U17	5	(2)
2011–2013	Republic of Ireland U19	11	(0)
2014–	Republic of Ireland U21	4	(0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 30 April 2016 (UTC). ‡ National team caps and goals correct as of 21:06, 13 January 2016 (UTC)

Bradley Jordan Garmston (born 18 January 1994) is a professional footballer who plays as a defender for Gillingham.

Club career

West Bromwich Albion

Garmston, born in Chorley, England, is a product of the West Bromwich Albion academy, making a number of appearances for the club's development squad. He was educated at The Cathedral School, Lichfield, and King Edward's School, Birmingham. He was spotted by West Bromwich Albion whilst playing for non-League side Sutton Coldfield Town.^[4][5]

Garmston signed an initial one-year contract with West Brom.^[6] The club, again, opted to take up their option of a contract extension on Garmston to stay for another season.^[7] Garmston made his West Brom debut in the pre-season friendly against Port Vale on 5 August 2014.^[8][9] Garmston was given number thirty-three for the 2014–15 season.^[10]

At the end of the 2014–15 season, Garmston was released by the club.^[11]

Loan spell at Colchester United

On 14 February 2013, Garmston joined Colchester United on a one-month youth loan, later extended to the end of the 2012–13 season.^[5][12] He made his Football League debut in Colchester's 3–0 away defeat to Sheffield United on 16 February.^[13] He made his 13th and final appearance for Colchester on the final day of the season, coming on as a substitute for George Porter in a 2–0 win at Carlisle United, helping the club avoid relegation.^[14]

Gillingham

After being told by the club's management that many youngsters to be loaned out last October,^[15] it announced on 16 January 2015, Garmston moved to Gillingham on a one-month loan.^[16] Garmston made his Gillingham debut on 17 January 2015, making his first start, in a 3–1 win over Coventry City.^[17] Garmston provided assist for Bradley Dack to help Gillingham beat Peterborough on 10 February 2015^[18] and then scored in the next game, on 14 February 2015, in a 4–2 win over Milton Keynes Dons.^[19] Two days later, Garmston extended his loan spell with the "Gills" until 15 March 2015.^[20]

After being released by West Bromwich Albion, Garmston re-joined Gillingham on a three-year contract.^[21] Garmston made his Gillingham debut since joining them in a pre-season friendly, in a 3–0 win over Folkestone Invicta on 7 July 2015.^[22]

International career

He has represented Republic of Ireland at under-19 and under-17 level.^[23] In 2014, Garmston was called up by the Republic of Ireland U21 squad and made his debut for the U21 team.^[24]

Personal life

In 2008 Garmston was ranked as one of the top sprinters for his age in the UK. He finished 2nd in the 200m at the English Schools Championships.^[25]

Garmston's father, Michael, was Head Physiotherapist to the British Olympic athletics teams in 1992 Barcelona, 1996 and 2000.^[26] Garmston's mother, Sonia Lannaman won a bronze medal in the 4 x 100 metres relay at the 1980 Summer Olympics in Moscow, Russia. She also won gold in the 1978 Commonwealth Games individual 100m.^[5]

Career statistics

As of 18 June 2016.

Club	Season	League^[A]		FA Cup		League Cup		Other^[B]		Total
		Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals
West Bromwich Albion	2012–13[27]	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
	Total	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Colchester United (loan)	2012–13[28]	13	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	13	0
	Total	13	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	13	0
Gillingham (loan)	2014–15[29]	8	1	0	0	0	0	1	0	9	1
Gillingham	2015–16[29]	33	0	1	0	2	0	2	1	38	1
	Total	41	1	1	0	2	0	3	1	45	2
Career totals		54	1	1	0	2	0	3	1	58	2

A. ^ The "League" column constitutes appearances and goals (including those as a substitute) in the Football League.

B. ^ The "Other" column constitutes appearances and goals (including those as a substitute) in the Football League Trophy.

References

1. "Player Details: Bradley Garmston". English National Football Archive.
2. "FootballSquads – Colchester United – 2012/13". FootballSquads. Retrieved 17 February 2013.
3. "Brad Garmston". 11v11. Retrieved 12 January 2016.
4. "SUTTON MIDFIELDER TO JOIN PRO CLUB". Pitch Hero. 24 February 2008. Archived from the original on 2 April 2015. Retrieved 2 April 2015.
5. "New signing Bradley Garmston ready for U's challenge". EADT. Retrieved 17 February 2013.
6. "Trio sign new Albion deals". West Bromwich Albion F.C. 10 July 2013. Archived from the original on 2 April 2015. Retrieved 2 April 2015.
7. "Local Baggies quintet earn first pro deals". West Bromwich Albion F.C. 22 May 2014. Archived from the original on 1 April 2015. Retrieved 2 April 2015.
8. "Garmston and Roofe start at Vale". West Bromwich Albion F.C. 5 August 2014. Archived from the original on 2 April 2015. Retrieved 2 April 2015.
9. "Port Vale 3–2 West Brom: Craig Dawson own goal sinks Baggies". BBC Sport. 5 August 2014. Retrieved 2 April 2015.
10. "Albion unveil 2014/15 squad numbers". West Bromwich Albion F.C. 31 July 2014. Archived from the original on 2 April 2015. Retrieved 2 April 2015.
11. "Albion begin plans for next season". West Bromwich Albion F.C. 24 May 2015. Archived from the original on 3 July 2015. Retrieved 8 July 2015.
12. "West Brom's Bradley Garmston joins Colchester United on loan". BBC Sport. Retrieved 17 February 2013.
13. "Sheffield Utd 3–0 Colchester". BBC Sport. Retrieved 17 February 2013.
14. "Carlisle 0–2 Colchester". BBC Sport. Retrieved 28 April 2013.
15. "West Brom happy to loan out young stars". Express and Star. 17 October 2014. Retrieved 2 April 2015.
16. "Bradley Garmston: Gillingham sign West Brom youngster". BBC Sport. 16 January 2015. Retrieved 16 January 2015.
17. "Gillingham 3 – 1 Coventry City". BBC Sport. 17 January 2015. Retrieved 2 April 2015.
18. "Peterborough United 1–2 Gillingham". BBC Sport. 10 February 2015. Retrieved 2 April 2015.
19. "Gillingham 4–2 Milton Keynes Dons". BBC Sport. 14 February 2015. Retrieved 2 April 2015.
20. "Bradley Garmston: Gillingham extend West Brom defender's loan". BBC Sport. 16 February 2015. Retrieved 13 March 2015.
21. "GARMSTON RETURNS TO GILLS". Gillingham F.C. 15 June 2015. Archived from the original on 15 June 2015. Retrieved 10 July 2015.
22. "FOLKESTONE 0–3 GILLINGHAM FC: MATCH REPORT". Gillingham F.C. 7 July 2015. Archived from the original on 8 July 2015. Retrieved 10 July 2015.
23. "Under-19 – Bradley Garmston – UEFA.com He has also played internationally at Under 16 and under 15 leve". UEFA. Retrieved 17 February 2013.
24. "International action for Berahino and Garmston". West Bromwich Albion F.C. 27 May 2014. Archived from the original on 2 April 2015. Retrieved 2 April 2015.
25. "U's new boy Garmston recalls his days as a sprinter". Green UN 24. 23 February 2013. Retrieved 2 April 2015.
26. "Birmingham Physiotherapists » About". www.birminghamphysios.com. Retrieved 2016-06-18.
27. "West Brom 2012/2013 player appearances". Soccerbase. Retrieved 17 February 2013. Select season required via dropdown menu.
28. "Colchester 2012/2013 player appearances". Soccerbase. Retrieved 17 February 2013. Select season required via dropdown menu.
29. "Bradley Garmston | Football Stats | Gillingham | Age 22 | Soccer Base". www.soccerbase.com. Retrieved 2016-06-18.

External links

• Bradley Garmston career statistics at Soccerbase
  
• Profile at UEFA