John Brodie (footballer born 1947)
Encyclopedia
John Brodie is a former English
footballer.
, Carlisle United
and Bradford Park Avenue before joining Port Vale
for £250 in January 1971.
He became a regular in the team, building a reputation for his "hard tackling and reliability". However during a 3–1 defeat at Huddersfield Town
on 8 March 1975 he went into a 'ruthless tackle' only to come out with a red card
and a broken leg
. During his recovery procedure he was loaned to Northwich Victoria
in September 1975, returning to Vale the same month. He recovered by January 1976, but after breaking the same leg a further two times decided to retire in April 1978.
He was given a testimonial game
for Port Vale in August 1979, in what turned out to be a goalless draw with Everton
.
English people
The English are a nation and ethnic group native to England, who speak English. The English identity is of early mediaeval origin, when they were known in Old English as the Anglecynn. England is now a country of the United Kingdom, and the majority of English people in England are British Citizens...
footballer.
Playing career
Brodie played for Whitley BayWhitley Bay F.C.
Whitley Bay Football Club are an English football club based in the North-East of England. The present Whitley Bay Football Club was formed in 1950 and was known as Whitley Bay Athletic...
, Carlisle United
Carlisle United F.C.
Carlisle United F.C. is an English football club based in Carlisle, Cumbria, where they play at Brunton Park. Formed in 1904, the club currently compete in League One, the third tier of the English football league system....
and Bradford Park Avenue before joining Port Vale
Port Vale F.C.
Port Vale Football Club is an English football club currently playing in Football League Two. They are based in Burslem, Staffordshire — one of six towns that make up the city of Stoke-on-Trent. The club's traditional rivals in the city are Stoke City, and games between the two clubs are known as...
for £250 in January 1971.
He became a regular in the team, building a reputation for his "hard tackling and reliability". However during a 3–1 defeat at Huddersfield Town
Huddersfield Town F.C.
Huddersfield Town Football Club is an English football club formed in 1908 and based in Huddersfield, West Yorkshire. They currently play in League One...
on 8 March 1975 he went into a 'ruthless tackle' only to come out with a red card
Misconduct (football)
Misconduct in association football is any conduct by a player that is deemed by the referee to warrant a disciplinary sanction in accordance with Law 12 of the Laws of the Game. Misconduct may occur at any time, including when the ball is out of play, during half-time and before and after the...
and a broken leg
Bone fracture
A bone fracture is a medical condition in which there is a break in the continuity of the bone...
. During his recovery procedure he was loaned to Northwich Victoria
Northwich Victoria F.C.
Northwich Victoria Football Club are an English football club who play at the Victoria Stadium in Wincham, Northwich, Cheshire in the Northern Premier League Premier Division, the seventh tier of the English football league system.Northwich are an old club, founded in 1874 and named in honour of...
in September 1975, returning to Vale the same month. He recovered by January 1976, but after breaking the same leg a further two times decided to retire in April 1978.
He was given a testimonial game
Testimonial match
A testimonial match or testimonial game, often referred to simply as a testimonial, is a practice in some sports, notably football and especially in the United Kingdom, where a club puts on a match in honour of a player for service to the club....
for Port Vale in August 1979, in what turned out to be a goalless draw with Everton
Everton F.C.
Everton Football Club are an English professional association football club from the city of Liverpool. The club competes in the Premier League, the highest level of English football...
.