Brian Stock
Encyclopedia
Brian Benjamin Stock is a Wales international
footballer who currently plays as a midfielder
for Doncaster Rovers
. He is known for his vision, awareness, and his play-making and passing ability.
making his league début on the 22 January 2000 against Colchester United
.
He played 145 league games and scored 16 goals for Bournemouth
before signing initially on loan to Preston North End
in January 2006.
Lack of first team opportunities however lead to Stock being loaned out to Doncaster Rovers
in September 2006.
Stock played a vital role in Doncaster's 2007–08 promotion season with assured performances in midfield. He filled in as captain for Doncaster in the final two months of the season due to a foot injury to usual skipper Adam Lockwood
. Stock captained the side in their Play-Off Final victory over Leeds United
at Wembley, and scored the first goal from the penalty spot against Southend in the semi-finals of that Play-Off campaign. Stock is also known for possessing a deadly long range shot and is also a composed penalty taker.
In the wake of promotion to the Championship, Stock extended his contract with Doncaster keeping him at the club until 2011.
On 14 May, it was reported that Wolves
had enquired about Stock's availability for a reported £2.5 million. However it was proved that there was no truth in the enquiry and Stock has pledged his future to the club.
team for the friendly match against Luxembourg
, although he did not actually play in the match. He has also represented the Wales Under-21 team
. Stock made his Wales debut on 9 September 2009, in a World Cup Qualifying match at home to Russia.
Wales national football team
The Wales national football team represents Wales in international football. It is controlled by the Football Association of Wales , the governing body for football in Wales, and the third oldest national football association in the world. The team have only qualified for a major international...
footballer who currently plays as a midfielder
Midfielder
A midfielder is an association football position. Some midfielders play a more defensive role, while others blur the boundaries between midfielders and forwards. The number of midfielders a team uses during a match may vary, depending on the team's formation and each individual player's role...
for Doncaster Rovers
Doncaster Rovers F.C.
Doncaster Rovers Football Club is an English football club, based at the Keepmoat Stadium in Doncaster, South Yorkshire. The team currently competes in the Football League Championship, after being promoted via the League One play-offs in 2008, and have remained there since.The club was founded in...
. He is known for his vision, awareness, and his play-making and passing ability.
Bournemouth
Stock started his career at BournemouthA.F.C. Bournemouth
A.F.C. Bournemouth is an English football club currently playing in Football League One. The club plays at Dean Court in Kings Park, Boscombe, Bournemouth, Dorset and have been in existence since 1899....
making his league début on the 22 January 2000 against Colchester United
Colchester United F.C.
Colchester United Football Club is an English football club based in Colchester. The club was formed in 1937, and briefly shared their old Layer Road home with now defunct side Colchester Town who had previously used the ground from 1910....
.
He played 145 league games and scored 16 goals for Bournemouth
A.F.C. Bournemouth
A.F.C. Bournemouth is an English football club currently playing in Football League One. The club plays at Dean Court in Kings Park, Boscombe, Bournemouth, Dorset and have been in existence since 1899....
before signing initially on loan to Preston North End
Preston North End F.C.
Preston North End Football Club is an English professional football club located in the Deepdale area of the city of Preston, Lancashire, currently playing in the third tier of English league football, League One...
in January 2006.
Preston North End
Preston reportedly paid £125,000 for the midfielder. Stock scored his first and what turned out to be only Preston goal in a 2–0 win over Leeds United.Lack of first team opportunities however lead to Stock being loaned out to Doncaster Rovers
Doncaster Rovers F.C.
Doncaster Rovers Football Club is an English football club, based at the Keepmoat Stadium in Doncaster, South Yorkshire. The team currently competes in the Football League Championship, after being promoted via the League One play-offs in 2008, and have remained there since.The club was founded in...
in September 2006.
Doncaster Rovers
He then signed for Doncaster on 3 January 2007 for £150,000.Stock played a vital role in Doncaster's 2007–08 promotion season with assured performances in midfield. He filled in as captain for Doncaster in the final two months of the season due to a foot injury to usual skipper Adam Lockwood
Adam Lockwood
Adam Brian Lockwood is an English football defender, currently playing for Doncaster Rovers.Lockwood began his career as a trainee with Reading, after being released as a youth player by Leeds United...
. Stock captained the side in their Play-Off Final victory over Leeds United
Leeds United A.F.C.
Leeds United Association Football Club are an English professional association football club based in Beeston, Leeds, West Yorkshire, who play in the Football League Championship, the second tier of the English football league system...
at Wembley, and scored the first goal from the penalty spot against Southend in the semi-finals of that Play-Off campaign. Stock is also known for possessing a deadly long range shot and is also a composed penalty taker.
In the wake of promotion to the Championship, Stock extended his contract with Doncaster keeping him at the club until 2011.
On 14 May, it was reported that Wolves
Wolverhampton Wanderers F.C.
Wolverhampton Wanderers Football Club is an English professional association football club that represents the city of Wolverhampton in the West Midlands region. They are members of the Premier League, the highest level of English football. The club was founded in 1877 and since 1889 has played at...
had enquired about Stock's availability for a reported £2.5 million. However it was proved that there was no truth in the enquiry and Stock has pledged his future to the club.
International career
On 17 March 2008, Stock was called up for the WalesWales national football team
The Wales national football team represents Wales in international football. It is controlled by the Football Association of Wales , the governing body for football in Wales, and the third oldest national football association in the world. The team have only qualified for a major international...
team for the friendly match against Luxembourg
Luxembourg national football team
The Luxembourg national football team is the national football team of Luxembourg, and is controlled by the Luxembourg Football Federation. The team play most of their home matches at the Stade Josy Barthel, in Luxembourg.- History :...
, although he did not actually play in the match. He has also represented the Wales Under-21 team
Wales national under-21 football team
The Wales national under-21 football team, also known as the Wales U21s, is the national under-21 football team of Wales and is controlled by the Football Association of Wales. The team competes in the UEFA European Under-21 Football Championship, held every two years...
. Stock made his Wales debut on 9 September 2009, in a World Cup Qualifying match at home to Russia.
External links
- Brian Stock player profile at faw.org.uk
- Brian Stock player profile at doncasterroversfc.co.uk
- Brian Stock player profile at afcb.co.uk