Troy Brown (footballer)
Encyclopedia
Troy Anthony F. Brown is an English-born Welsh footballer who plays for Rotherham United
and Wales under-21s
.
, having joined the club at the age of seven. Released during the summer of 2009, he spent time on trial with Ipswich Town
, having to impress two managers (first Jim Magilton
and then Roy Keane
). He was offered a one year contract. In April 2010, he was offered a contract extension.
On 2 May 2010, Brown made his league debut for Ipswich, coming off the bench to replace Jack Colback
during a 3–0 defeat to Sheffield United
in the final game of the 2009–10 season.
In April 2011 he was awarded a twelve month contract extension by the club. He rejected the offer in May 2011.
level on 20 April 2006 in a 2–2 draw with USA. After winning two more caps in friendly matches against Bulgaria, he was named in the squad for both the qualifying round and elite round of the 2007 UEFA European Under-17 Football Championship
, winning his last cap at under-17 level in the final group game of the elite round in a 3–0 defeat to Belarus.
In 2007, Brown moved up to under-19
level for the first time and was later part of the squad that played in the 2008 Milk Cup
.
Rotherham United F.C.
Rotherham United Football Club are an English professional football club based in Rotherham, South Yorkshire, who compete in League Two, the fourth tier of English football. The club's colours have traditionally been red and white, although these have evolved through history...
and Wales under-21s
Wales national under-21 football team
The Wales national under-21 football team, also known as the Wales U21s, is the national under-21 football team of Wales and is controlled by the Football Association of Wales. The team competes in the UEFA European Under-21 Football Championship, held every two years...
.
Ipswich Town
Brown came through the academy at FulhamFulham F.C.
Fulham Football Club is a professional English Premier League club based in southwest London Fulham, in the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham. Founded in 1879, they play in the Premier League, their 11th current season...
, having joined the club at the age of seven. Released during the summer of 2009, he spent time on trial with Ipswich Town
Ipswich Town F.C.
Ipswich Town Football Club are an English professional football team based in Ipswich, Suffolk. As of 2011, they play in the Football League Championship, having last appeared in the Premier League in 2001–02....
, having to impress two managers (first Jim Magilton
Jim Magilton
James "Jim" Magilton is a Northern Irish former footballer and manager, who is currently employed as Football Consultant at Shamrock Rovers F.C. after being appointed on 6 July 2011....
and then Roy Keane
Roy Keane
Roy Maurice Keane is an Irish former footballer and manager. In his 18-year playing career, he played for Cobh Ramblers in the League of Ireland, Nottingham Forest and Manchester United, before ending his career at Celtic in Scotland....
). He was offered a one year contract. In April 2010, he was offered a contract extension.
On 2 May 2010, Brown made his league debut for Ipswich, coming off the bench to replace Jack Colback
Jack Colback
Jack Raymond Colback is an English footballer who plays for as a midfielder for Sunderland in the Premier League. Colback is a product of the Sunderland academy, and has also played for Ipswich Town on loan during both the 2009–10 and 2010–11 seasons.-Sunderland:Born in Killingworth, North...
during a 3–0 defeat to Sheffield United
Sheffield United F.C.
Sheffield United Football Club is a professional English football club based in the city of Sheffield, South Yorkshire.They were the first sporting team to use the name 'United' and are nicknamed 'The Blades', thanks to Sheffield's worldwide reputation for steel production...
in the final game of the 2009–10 season.
In April 2011 he was awarded a twelve month contract extension by the club. He rejected the offer in May 2011.
International career
Brown made his debut for Wales at under-17Wales national under-17 football team
The Wales national under-17 football team is the national under-17 football team of Wales and is controlled by the Football Association of Wales.-Current squad:...
level on 20 April 2006 in a 2–2 draw with USA. After winning two more caps in friendly matches against Bulgaria, he was named in the squad for both the qualifying round and elite round of the 2007 UEFA European Under-17 Football Championship
2007 UEFA European Under-17 Football Championship
The UEFA European Under-17 Football Championship 2007 Final Tournament was held in Belgium from May 2, 2007, to May 13, 2007. Top 5 teams will qualify for FIFA U-17 World Cup 2007...
, winning his last cap at under-17 level in the final group game of the elite round in a 3–0 defeat to Belarus.
In 2007, Brown moved up to under-19
Wales national under-19 football team
The Wales national under-19 football team is the national under-19 football team of Wales and is controlled by the Football Association of Wales. The team competes in the UEFA European Under-19 Football Championship held every year.-Recent history:...
level for the first time and was later part of the squad that played in the 2008 Milk Cup
Milk Cup
The Milk Cup is an international youth football tournament held annually in Northern Ireland. The cup matches are mainly played in the North Coast area of Northern Ireland, with matches taking place in the towns of Portrush, Portstewart, Castlerock, Limavady, Coleraine, Ballymoney, Ballymena and...
.