23 Facts About Shaun Brisley

Shaun Brisley joined Peterborough United on an initial loan deal in February 2012, which was made permanent three months later.

Shaun Brisley won the Football League Trophy with the club in 2014 and scored in the final.

Shaun Brisley was loaned out to Scunthorpe United, Northampton Town and Leyton Orient before he joined Carlisle United on a free transfer in July 2016.

Shaun Brisley signed with Port Vale in August 2019 and stayed at the club for two seasons before joining Wrexham in July 2021.

Shaun Brisley moved on to Buxton 12 months later and then spent one season with Alfreton Town before moving on to Matlock Town.

Shaun Brisley was loaned to Congleton Town in January 2025.

On 20 February 2012, Shaun Brisley joined Championship side Peterborough United on an emergency loan with a view to a permanent deal when the transfer window opened in July.

However, a then-teenaged Shaun Brisley, suffered homesickness and returned to his hometown club.

On 25 September 2014, he joined League One rivals Scunthorpe United on a one-month loan deal; manager Russ Wilcox said that he was surprised to land his number one target and that Shaun Brisley would cover for the suspended Miguel Llera.

Shaun Brisley played a total of seven games during his time at Glanford Park, though featured only three times after Mark Robins succeeded Wilcox as manager.

Shaun Brisley admitted the loan move came as a surprise to him but was hopeful of getting game time at Sixfields.

Shaun Brisley featured 16 times for Orient, scoring one goal, and said he would be interested in a permanent move to Brisbane Road.

On 4 July 2016, Shaun Brisley signed a two-year contract with Carlisle United.

Shaun Brisley said that manager Keith Curle's 'sales pitch' convinced him to join and that he aimed to help the team gain promotion out of League Two.

On 24 July 2017, Shaun Brisley signed a two-year contract with League Two side Notts County in a move that reunited him with former Leyton Orient boss Kevin Nolan.

Shaun Brisley quickly found good form in a centre-back partnership with Richard Duffy and credited his new vegan diet for his increased fitness.

Shaun Brisley was played in a holding midfield role by new manager Harry Kewell in October 2018.

Shaun Brisley was signed by manager John Askey, who was his former youth team manager at Macclesfield, but had to spend his first month with the "Valiants" building his fitness before taking his place on the bench as Leon Legge and Nathan Smith had established an effective centre-back partnership together.

On 9 July 2021, Shaun Brisley dropped down to the National League to sign for Wrexham on a two-year deal.

On 7 July 2022, Shaun Brisley joined newly promoted National League North club Buxton.

On 16 May 2024, Shaun Brisley joined Northern Premier League Premier Division side Matlock Town and was described by manager Nicky Law as a "good old pro".

Shaun Brisley's agency describes him as a defender noted for his "strength, physical presence, and defensive discipline".

Shaun Brisley turned vegan in 2017 after being introduced to the diet by his partner and credited it with improving his fitness.