Simon Anthony John Brain (born 31 March 1966) is an English retired footballer who played as a striker. He started his career with Evesham United before moving on to Cheltenham Town[1] then of the Football Conference. A move to Hereford United soon came in December 1990.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Simon Anthony John Brain | ||
| Date of birth | 31 March 1966 | ||
| Place of birth | Evesham, England | ||
| Position(s) | Striker | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| Evesham United | |||
| 1990 | Cheltenham Town | 31 | (8) |
| 1990–1994 | Hereford United | 87 | (20) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
His career was blighted by broken legs suffering two breaks in his short league career at Hereford United the second break in a Welsh Cup tie against Mostyn ended his professional career. He later played non-league football for Bromsgrove Rovers, Evesham United, Malvern Town, Worcester Athletico, Pershore Town and Littleton.
His uncle, Sid Brain, was a prolific goalscorer at Evesham United.
He has a wife and two children. One of which is called Nathan who was born in 1994. His daughter who is 27 (birthday 4 March 1996) is named Hollie Alice Brain.
References
External links
- Simon Brain profile at HU-FC.co.uk