Grant Brown
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Grant Ashley Brown is an English former footballer. He is Head of Youth at Lincoln City
.
in 1988, he made 14 appearances for the Foxes before then Lincoln City
manager Colin Murphy persuaded him to join the team at Sincil Bank
.
Between 1989 and 2002, Grant went onto to make a club record 407 league appearances for The Imps
, scoring 15 goals. With Lincoln heading into administration, cost-cutting measures saw Brown join four other experienced first-team players in being released at the culmination of the 2001–02 season. In July 2002, Brown agreed a one year contract to join Telford United
. He spent a season with Telford before spending a further two seasons with Alfreton Town
.
for the 2005–06 season. However, in August 2005 he was appointed Youth Team Coach at Lincoln City
, a role which was incompatible with the training requirements at Worksop and so Brown was allowed to cancel his agreement with Worksop and sign instead for Grantham Town
. He would spend a season with Grantham before the increasing commitments at Lincoln bought his playing career to an end at the age of 36.
When John Schofield
and John Deehan
were sacked by Lincoln City
on 15 October 2007 following a disappointing start to the 2007–08 season culminating in a 4-0 defeat away to Paul Ince's
league leaders, Milton Keynes Dons
, Brown was appointed caretaker manager until the appointment of Peter Jackson. Following Jackson's appointment, Brown remained a presence on the bench at first team matches and, when Jackson underwent treatment for throat cancer, Brown assisted Lincoln's temporary manager Iffy Onuora
. In the 2008–09 season, Brown reverted back to his role with the youth team with Simon Clark
moving into a first team coaching role. In July 2009, Brown was promoted to Assistant Head of Youth at the club and in June 2010 succeeded Tom Spall as the Head of Youth, agreeing a two-year contract with the club. He took over as caretaker manager for a second period on 10 October 2011 following the sacking of Steve Tilson
. He remained in charge until 24 October when David Holdsworth
was appointed.
Lincoln City F.C.
Lincoln City Football Club is an English professional association football club based in Lincoln, Lincolnshire. The club are currently members of the Conference National in 2011–12 following relegation from the Football League....
.
Playing career
After beginning his professional career with Leicester CityLeicester City F.C.
Leicester City Football Club , also known as The Foxes, is an English professional football club based at the King Power Stadium in Leicester...
in 1988, he made 14 appearances for the Foxes before then Lincoln City
Lincoln City F.C.
Lincoln City Football Club is an English professional association football club based in Lincoln, Lincolnshire. The club are currently members of the Conference National in 2011–12 following relegation from the Football League....
manager Colin Murphy persuaded him to join the team at Sincil Bank
Sincil Bank
Sincil Bank is a football stadium in Lincoln, England and has been the home of Lincoln City since 1895. Previously, Lincoln City had played at the nearby John O'Gaunts ground since the club's 1884 inception. Sincil Bank has an overall capacity of 10,120 and is colloquially known to fans as "The...
.
Between 1989 and 2002, Grant went onto to make a club record 407 league appearances for The Imps
Lincoln City F.C.
Lincoln City Football Club is an English professional association football club based in Lincoln, Lincolnshire. The club are currently members of the Conference National in 2011–12 following relegation from the Football League....
, scoring 15 goals. With Lincoln heading into administration, cost-cutting measures saw Brown join four other experienced first-team players in being released at the culmination of the 2001–02 season. In July 2002, Brown agreed a one year contract to join Telford United
Telford United F.C.
Telford United F.C. was an English football club based in Telford, Shropshire.The club existed under various names for a total of 132 years from its formation in 1872. The club was founder members of the Alliance Premier League in 1979 and played at this level for 25 years before being wound up in...
. He spent a season with Telford before spending a further two seasons with Alfreton Town
Alfreton Town F.C.
Alfreton Town F.C. is an English football club based in Alfreton, Derbyshire. The club was reformed after a merger between Alfreton Miners Welfare and Alfreton United in 1959...
.
Coaching career
In July 2005, Grant agreed a deal to join Worksop TownWorksop Town F.C.
Worksop Town Football Club are a semi-professional English football club from Worksop, Nottinghamshire who play in the Northern Premier League Premier Division...
for the 2005–06 season. However, in August 2005 he was appointed Youth Team Coach at Lincoln City
Lincoln City F.C.
Lincoln City Football Club is an English professional association football club based in Lincoln, Lincolnshire. The club are currently members of the Conference National in 2011–12 following relegation from the Football League....
, a role which was incompatible with the training requirements at Worksop and so Brown was allowed to cancel his agreement with Worksop and sign instead for Grantham Town
Grantham Town F.C.
Grantham Town F.C. is a football club, based in Grantham, Lincolnshire, currently playing in the Northern Premier League Division One South. They are nicknamed The Gingerbreads and they play their home matches at the South Kesteven Sports Stadium . They were established in August 1874...
. He would spend a season with Grantham before the increasing commitments at Lincoln bought his playing career to an end at the age of 36.
When John Schofield
John Schofield (football coach)
John David Schofield is an English football manager and former player. He was manager of Lincoln City between May 2006 and October 2007 and was assistant manager of Walsall before leaving, following a brief stint as caretaker manager...
and John Deehan
John Deehan
John Matthew Deehan is an English former footballer who in recent years has had several spells in coaching and management. He is currently unemployed having previously held the position of Director of football at Grimsby Town....
were sacked by Lincoln City
Lincoln City F.C.
Lincoln City Football Club is an English professional association football club based in Lincoln, Lincolnshire. The club are currently members of the Conference National in 2011–12 following relegation from the Football League....
on 15 October 2007 following a disappointing start to the 2007–08 season culminating in a 4-0 defeat away to Paul Ince's
Paul Ince
Paul Emerson Carlyle Ince is an English football manager and a former professional player. He has managed Blackburn Rovers, Milton Keynes Dons and Macclesfield Town...
league leaders, Milton Keynes Dons
Milton Keynes Dons F.C.
.Milton Keynes Dons Football Club is an English professional football club founded in 2004 and based since 2007 at Stadium mk, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire...
, Brown was appointed caretaker manager until the appointment of Peter Jackson. Following Jackson's appointment, Brown remained a presence on the bench at first team matches and, when Jackson underwent treatment for throat cancer, Brown assisted Lincoln's temporary manager Iffy Onuora
Iffy Onuora
Ifem "Iffy" Onuora is a coach a former professional footballer born in Scotland of Nigerian descent.He was recently the head coach of the Ethiopia national team...
. In the 2008–09 season, Brown reverted back to his role with the youth team with Simon Clark
Simon Clark (footballer)
Simon Clark is an English former professional footballer and manager who is currently in charge of Northern Premier League Division One South side Stamford. As a player he turned out for Lincoln City, Boston Town, Holbeach United, King's Lynn, Hendon, Stevenage Borough, Peterborough United, Leyton...
moving into a first team coaching role. In July 2009, Brown was promoted to Assistant Head of Youth at the club and in June 2010 succeeded Tom Spall as the Head of Youth, agreeing a two-year contract with the club. He took over as caretaker manager for a second period on 10 October 2011 following the sacking of Steve Tilson
Steve Tilson
Stephen Brian "Steve" Tilson is an English football manager and former player. He is best known for his time in charge of Southend United...
. He remained in charge until 24 October when David Holdsworth
David Holdsworth
David Gary Holdsworth is an English former footballer who is the current manager of Lincoln City.-Playing career:He played as a centre back for Watford, Sheffield United, Birmingham City, Walsall, Bolton Wanderers, Scarborough and Gretna, and was capped once for England at Under-21 level...
was appointed.
Managerial statistics
| Team | Nation | From | To | Record | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G | W | D | L | Win % | ||||
| Lincoln City Lincoln City F.C. Lincoln City Football Club is an English professional association football club based in Lincoln, Lincolnshire. The club are currently members of the Conference National in 2011–12 following relegation from the Football League.... (caretaker) |
15 October 2007 | 30 October 2007 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.0 | |
| Lincoln City Lincoln City F.C. Lincoln City Football Club is an English professional association football club based in Lincoln, Lincolnshire. The club are currently members of the Conference National in 2011–12 following relegation from the Football League.... (caretaker) |
10 October 2011 | 24 October 2011 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 25.0 | |
| Total | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 16.7 | |||