28 Facts About Gary Brabin

Gary Brabin later went into coaching, firstly with Burscough and The New Saints, before he was appointed manager at Southport in April 2008.

Gary Brabin later scouted for and coached at Luton Town, before he was promoted to first team manager in March 2011.

Gary Brabin led the club to the Conference play-off final two months later, which ended in defeat, and he was sacked in March 2012.

Gary Brabin returned to Southport as manager in October 2014, before again leaving the club three months later to work as a coach at Everton.

Gary Brabin was appointed manager at Tranmere Rovers in May 2015, before being sacked in September 2016.

Gary Brabin joined Port Vale as a coach in October 2017, and was appointed assistant manager at Blackpool 11 months later.

Gary Brabin worked as a bouncer during his time at Runcorn.

Gary Brabin played three games for the England C team against Wales, Finland and Norway.

Gary Brabin featured just five times for the "Shakers" during his time at Gigg Lane.

Gary Brabin enjoyed a brief spell on loan at Lincoln City, featuring in five games for John Reames's "Imps" in a brief stay at Sincil Bank.

However they were beaten by Leyton Orient in the play-off semi-finals and Gary Brabin departed Boothferry Park after accepting a severance payment for the remaining year of his contract in August 2001.

Gary Brabin left the "Pilgrims" to make a return to the Third Division with Torquay United.

Gary Brabin returned to the Conference to score three goals in 17 appearances for Chester City.

Gary Brabin retired on medical advice in February 2004 after suffering from breathlessness.

Gary Brabin then went on to serve Witton Albion as assistant manager.

Gary Brabin was a midfielder, but could play at centre back due to his heading ability.

On 23 June 2008, Gary Brabin was named as manager of Cambridge United on a two-year contract, taking over from Jimmy Quinn.

Gary Brabin was appointed as chief scout at Luton Town in October 2009.

Gary Brabin received the full support from the Luton board despite the disappointment of the defeat and, one week later, he signed a new two-year contract to stay as permanent manager.

Ironically, just five days later Gary Brabin was convicted of using threatening and behaviour, but cleared of assault, following an altercation with two stewards after he was sent to the stands during a match at York City on 19 April 2011.

Gary Brabin returned to Southport for the third time on 6 October 2014, replacing Martin Foyle.

Gary Brabin took the club to an FA Cup Third Round tie with Derby County and up to 20th in the Conference.

On 20 January 2015, Gary Brabin left Southport to take up a post at Everton to be part of the coaching set up at the under-21 level.

On 5 May 2015, Gary Brabin was appointed as the manager of Tranmere Rovers following their relegation to the National League.

Gary Brabin was named as the National League Manager of the Month for August 2016.

Gary Brabin was succeeded by Micky Mellon, who led Tranmere to the 2017 National League play-off Final, where they were beaten by Forest Green Rovers.

Gary Brabin was appointed as a coach at EFL League Two side Port Vale by newly appointed manager Neil Aspin in October 2017.

Gary Brabin stepped down from the role for "personal reasons" in March 2019.