Gary Brabin

Date of birth09 December 1970
Place of birthLiverpool
NationalityEnglish
Weight92 kg
Height1.80 m
PositionMidfielder

Previously a regular under Warren Joyce, Gary wasn't a first choice in the early weeks of Brian Little's reign at Hull City but recovered to become a leading figure as the Tigers reached the Third Division Play-Offs.

A powerful midfield player who also showed he could perform in the centre of defence if required, he further enhanced his reputation with the Boothferry Park fans by refusing to consider a transfer at the time of the club's financial crisis in the spring of 2001.

Very unfortunate to become surplus to requirements in the summer, Gary then moved south for a brief spell at Torquay United before returning north to join Chester City.

Club history

Team Joined Left Loan / Trialist
Stockport County 14 Dec 1989
Gateshead 01 Jul 1993
Runcorn 01 Jul 1993 26 Jul 1994
Doncaster Rovers 26 Jul 1994 29 Mar 1996
Bury 29 Mar 1996 30 Jul 1996
Blackpool 30 Jul 1996 08 Jan 1999
Lincoln City 11 Dec 1998 07 Jan 1999 L
Hull City 08 Jan 1999 13 Aug 2001
Plymouth Argyle 30 Aug 2001 03 Sep 2001 T
Dundee United 06 Sep 2001 14 Sep 2001 T
Boston United 21 Sep 2001 02 Oct 2001
Torquay United 02 Oct 2001 30 Nov 2001
Chester City 07 Jan 2002 01 Aug 2002
Total Network Solutions 01 Aug 2002 30 Jun 2004
Witton Albion 26 Nov 2004 30 Jun 2005
Halifax Town 20 Jul 2005 13 Jan 2006
Lancaster City 13 Jan 2006 28 Jan 2006
Southport 28 Jan 2006 24 Aug 2006
Burscough 10 Nov 2006 04 Jun 2007
The New Saints 04 Jun 2007

Club stats

Season Team Competition Apps Subs Goals Y R
1996-97 Blackpool League Cup 2
1997-98 Blackpool League Cup 2
1999-00 Hull City FA Cup 3
1
1999-00 Hull City League Cup 4
1
2000-01 Hull City FA Cup 2
2000-01 Hull City League Cup 1
1
2000-01 Hull City League Division 3 31
6
2
7
2000-01 Hull City League Division 3 Play-Offs 2
1
2001-02 Torquay United FA Cup 1
2001-02 Torquay United League Division 3 6
1
2
2003-04 Total Network Solutions UEFA Cup 2
1


Please note: Career stats are based on performances in the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.

Club matches

Date Match Result Competition Round
18 Sep 1996 Blackpool v Chelsea L 1-4 League Cup 2nd round 1st leg
25 Sep 1996 Chelsea v Blackpool W 1-3
Agg: 5-4
League Cup 2nd round 2nd leg
12 Aug 1997 Blackpool v Manchester City W 1-0 League Cup 1st round 1st leg
26 Aug 1997 Manchester City v Blackpool L 1-0
Agg: 1-1 (4-2)
League Cup 1st round 2nd leg


Please note: Match history is complete for the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.

International stats

Season Team Competition Apps Subs Goals Y R
1993-94 England Semi-Professional 2
1993-94 England U v Semi-Professional 1
1993-94 England Under-21 v Semi-Professional 1


Please note: Career stats are based on performances in the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.

International matches

Date Match Result Competition Round
22 Feb 1994 Wales v England W 1-2 Semi-Professional
14 Mar 1994 Guernsey v England W 1-3 Semi-Professional
30 May 1994 Finland v England L 2-0 U21 v Semi-Professional
01 Jun 1994 Norway v England L 2-1 U v Semi-Professional


Please note: Match history is complete for the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.