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Ritchie Branagan

Ritchie Peter Branagan (born 20 October 1991) is a footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Hyde United. Born in England, he made one appearance for the Republic of Ireland U21 national team. He has also played in Japan and Australia.[1]

Club career

Branagan was born in Gravesend, Kent. Having previously been part of the youth system at Bolton Wanderers he joined the youth set-up at Bury. He joined Bury's first team squad for the 2009–10 season and was granted a one-year contract extension in the summer of 2010.

He made his Football League debut on 23 October 2010 as a 60th-minute substitute for the injured Cameron Belford in a match with Southend United.[1] In May 2011 he was offered a new contract by the club.[2] He signed a new 12-month contract with Bury in June 2011.[3] In May 2012, Branagan was released by the club after being deemed surplus to requirements.[4]

In August 2012 he joined Salford City. In August 2013 he signed for Macclesfield Town after a successful trial and made his debut on 2 November 2013 in the FA Cup against Swindon Town.[5]

Following his release from Macclesfield Town he joined Chorley in January 2017 as a replacement for the injured Sam Ashton.[6]

He finished his career at Droylsden after signing for them in 2017.[7]

On 28 May 2023 Ritchie made his non league return signing with Hyde United FC

International career

Branagan made his Republic of Ireland U21 debut in Cyprus in February 2011.[8]

Personal life

He is the son of former Bolton goalkeeper Keith Branagan.[9]

Career statistics

As of match played 13 November 2010
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League National cup League cup Continental Other[a] Total
Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Bury 2010–11 2 0 0 0 0 0 – 1 0 3 0
Career total 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 3 0
  1. ^ Includes FA Community Shield, UEFA Super Cup, Intercontinental Cup, FIFA Club World Cup, Football League Trophy

References

  1. ^ "Bury 1–0 Southend". BBC Sport. 23 October 2010. Retrieved 23 October 2010.
  2. ^ "Bury offer new contracts to seven". BBC Sport. 10 May 2011. Retrieved 28 May 2011.
  3. ^ "Contract Update". Bury FC. 21 June 2011. Archived from the original on 23 June 2011. Retrieved 21 June 2011.
  4. ^ "Grella survives squad shake up". Sky Sports. 8 May 2012. Retrieved 9 May 2012.
  5. ^ "Salford Bring in Keeper Cover". Non LeagueDaily.com. 28 August 2012. Archived from the original on 14 October 2013. Retrieved 28 August 2012.
  6. ^ "Chorley bring in new keeper". Lancashire Evening Post. 4 January 2017. Retrieved 4 January 2017.
  7. ^ Saturday's Transfer List!‚ evostikleague.co.uk, 9 September 2017
  8. ^ "McLoughlin saves penalty in U21s stalemate". Football Association of Ireland. 9 February 2011. Retrieved 11 April 2011.
  9. ^ "Profile: Ritchie Branagan". Bury F.C. 23 October 2010. Retrieved 23 October 2010.