Graham Branch

For the tributary in Delaware, see Graham Branch (Tubbs Branch tributary).

Graham Branch
Branch on the day of his Burnley testimonial in 2007
Personal information
Full name Graham Branch[1]
Date of birth (1972-02-12) 12 February 1972 (age 52)[1]
Place of birth Liverpool, England
Height 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)[1]
Position(s) Left-back, left midfielder
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1990-1991 Heswall
1991–1998 Tranmere Rovers 102 (10)
1992–1993 → Bury (loan) 4 (1)
1997–1998 → Wigan Athletic (loan) 3 (0)
1998–1999 Stockport County 14 (3)
1999–2007 Burnley 264 (17)
2007–2008 Accrington Stanley 22 (0)
2008 Cammell Laird
2008–2010 Colwyn Bay
Total 409 (31)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Graham Branch (born 12 February 1972) is a former professional footballer.

Playing career

Branch was born in Liverpool, England. A childhood Liverpool fan, he started his footballing career across the River Mersey with Heswall[2] and then Tranmere Rovers. Having made 109 appearances for them, with loan deals at Bury and Wigan Athletic along the way, he was released on a free transfer to Stockport County for the beginning of the 1998–99 season, and quickly arrived at Burnley in January 1999, signed by the colourful manager Stan Ternent, following a falling-out with then Stockport manager, Gary Megson.

Once described by Ternent as a Premiership-standard player, his inability to hold down a regular position either as a left-winger, left-sided or central defender, or striker, saw him never play there. He played more than 200 games for the club. His unpopularity with some supporters was balanced with him becoming something of a cult figure, earning him regular chants of "Graham di Branchio," (in reference to the football chant given to Italian footballer Paolo Di Canio), in an effort to boost his confidence and let his more prominent abilities such as pace and height come to the fore.

Branch's contract was set to expire at the end of the 2004–05 season before he earned a one-year extension in April 2005.[3] The 2005–06 season held even more promise for the player after his hard work and commitment paid off after he was offered a new one-year extension to his current deal.[4] Although he only scored two goals he played a large role in many victories due to his skill and crossing abilities. The 2006–07 was widely expected to be his last with Burnley and he spent it as a little-used substitute or squad player. However, the season was dedicated as an entire testimonial season for him,[5] culminating on 7 May 2007, when 1,809 fans turned out at Turf Moor to say goodbye to him. In his testimonial, the current Burnley side played a 'Branch XI'. Although no official announcement had been made by that stage, Branch's departure had been confirmed by Steve Cotterill in interviews leading up to this testimonial match. His departure was confirmed on 8 May 2007.

In March 2010 he was forced to retire from football after suffering a serious eye injury whilst playing for Colwyn Bay.[6]

References

  1. ^ a b c Hugman, Barry J., ed. (2003). The PFA Footballers' Who's Who 2003/2004. Queen Anne Press. p. 58. ISBN 1-85291-651-6.
  2. ^ "Graham Branch". 11v11.
  3. ^ "Branch pens new deal at Burnley". BBC Sport. 22 April 2005. Retrieved 26 February 2014.
  4. ^ "Branch signs new Clarets contract". BBC Sport. 27 April 2006. Retrieved 26 February 2014.
  5. ^ "Branch's big year". Lancashire Telegraph. 4 October 2006.
  6. ^ Geldart, Suzanne (20 March 2010). "Former Burnley star not bitter after eye injury forced him to quit". Lancashire Telegraph.

Read other articles:

Keith Dobson

Artikel ini sebatang kara, artinya tidak ada artikel lain yang memiliki pranala balik ke halaman ini.Bantulah menambah pranala ke artikel ini dari artikel yang berhubungan atau coba peralatan pencari pranala.Tag ini diberikan pada Oktober 2022. Keith Stephen DobsonLahir27 Januari 1954 (umur 70)KanadaKebangsaanKanadaPekerjaanPsikologPenghargaanPark O. Davidson Memorial Award, British Columbia Psychological AssociationDonald O. Hebb Award, Canadian Psychological AssociationHonorary Lifetim...

 

 

كابل

  لمعانٍ أخرى، طالع كابل (توضيح). كابل   كابل  خريطة الموقع سميت باسم نهر كابل[1]  تاريخ التأسيس 1200  تقسيم إداري البلد أفغانستان الإمبراطورية الأخمينيةسلوقيونالإمبراطورية الماوريةمملكة إغريقية بخترية (القرن 2 ق.م–القرن 1 ق.م)الهنود السكثيون (القرن 1 ق.م–ال...

 

 

Diocese of The Bahamas and the Turks and Caicos Islands

Christ Church Cathedral, Nassau, Bahamas The Anglican Diocese of the Bahamas and the Turks and Caicos Islands was originally established in 1861 as the Diocese of Nassau. Retitled the Diocese of Nassau and The Bahamas in 1942, it is now known as the Diocese of The Bahamas and the Turks and Caicos Islands. It is a diocese of the Church in the Province of the West Indies, a constituent province of the Anglican Communion. History When the Bahamas was granted to the Lords Proprietors of Carolina ...

Popayán

Popayán BenderaLambangJulukan: Kota PutihLokasi kota dan wilayah Popayán di provinsi Kauka.CountryKolombiaDepartemenKaukaFoundation13 January 1537Pemerintahan • MayorVíctor Libardo Ramírez FajardoLuas • Total483,11 km2 (18,653 sq mi)Ketinggian1.737 m (5,699 ft)Populasi (2005 census)[1] • Total258.653 • Kepadatan535,3/km2 (13,860/sq mi)Zona waktuUTC-5 (EST) • Musim panas (DST)UTC-5 (not obse...

 

 

Edmund Conen

Questa voce sugli argomenti allenatori di calcio tedeschi e calciatori tedeschi è solo un abbozzo. Contribuisci a migliorarla secondo le convenzioni di Wikipedia. Segui i suggerimenti dei progetti di riferimento 1, 2. Edmund Conen Nazionalità Germania Ovest Altezza 178 cm Peso 76 kg Calcio Ruolo Allenatore (ex attaccante) Carriera Giovanili 1924-1928 SV Ürzig1928-1932 Saarbrücken Squadre di club1 1932-1935 Saarbrücken33 (25)1938-1943 Kickers Stoccarda3 (3)1943-1...

 

 

Into the White

Into the WhiteSutradaraPetter NæssProduserPeter Aalbæk JensenValerie Edwina SaundersDitulis olehOle MeldgaardDave MangoPetter NæssPemeranStig Henrik HoffDavid KrossFlorian LukasLachlan NieboerRupert GrintPenata musikNils Petter MolvaerSinematograferDaniel VoldheimPenyuntingFrida Eggum MichaelsenPerusahaanproduksiZentropa International NorwayFilm i VästTrollhättan Film ABZentropa EntertainmentsDistributorScanbox EntertainmentTanggal rilis 04 Maret 2012 (2012-03-04) (Filmfes...

The Devil's Sleep

1949 American filmThe Devil's SleepFilm posterDirected byW. Merle ConnellWritten byRichard S. McMahanProduced byGeorge WeissProductioncompanyScreen ClassicsRelease date 1949 (1949) Running time70 minutesCountryUnited StatesLanguageEnglish The Devil's Sleep is a 1949 exploitation film directed by W. Merle Connell and produced by George Weiss. Connell had previously directed a number of American burlesque films.[1] The film looks at juvenile delinquency, phony women's health gyms, ...

 

 

Altissimo, Veneto

Comune in Veneto, ItalyAltissimoComuneComune di AltissimoLocation of Altissimo AltissimoLocation of Altissimo in ItalyShow map of ItalyAltissimoAltissimo (Veneto)Show map of VenetoCoordinates: 45°37′N 11°14′E / 45.617°N 11.233°E / 45.617; 11.233CountryItalyRegionVenetoProvinceVicenza (VI)FrazioniCampanella, MolinoGovernment • MayorLiliana Teresa MonchelatoArea[1] • Total15.09 km2 (5.83 sq mi)Elevation115 m (37...

 

 

Yuri Krasnozhan

Russian footballer In this name that follows Eastern Slavic naming customs, the patronymic is Anatolyevich and the family name is Krasnozhan. Yuri Krasnozhan Personal informationFull name Yuri Anatolyevich KrasnozhanDate of birth (1963-06-07) 7 June 1963 (age 60)Place of birth Nalchik, Russian SFSRPosition(s) Defender/MidfielderTeam informationCurrent team Russia (Women) (manager)Senior career*Years Team Apps (Gls)1980–1984 Spartak Nalchik 66 (1)1985–1990 did not play 1991–1994...

2012 United States gubernatorial elections

2012 United States gubernatorial elections ← 2011 November 6, 2012June 5 (Wisconsin recall) 2013 → 14 governorships12 states; 2 territories[a]   Majority party Minority party   Party Republican Democratic Seats before 29 20 Seats after 30 19 Seat change 1 1 Popular vote 8,305,687[1] 7,992,567 Percentage 49.7% 47.9% Seats up 4 8 Seats won 5 7 Map of the results     Democratic hold   ...

 

 

Ahmad Ghazali

Iranian theologian and writer Ahmad Ghazālīاحمد غزالیBornMajd al-Dīn Abū al-Fotuḥ Aḥmad Ghazālī1061 (1061)near Tūs, KhorasanDied1123 (1124)Qazvin, IranKnown forPersian Sufi mystic, writer, preacher, and head of Al-Nizamiyya of BaghdadNotable workSawāneḥ, Risālat al-ṭayr, Al-tajrīd fī kalimat al-tawḥīd, Baḥr al-maḥabba fī asrār al-mawadda, Bawāriq al-ilmāʾ fī l-radd ‘alā man yuḥarrim al-samāʾRelativesAbū Ḥāmid Muḥammad al-Gha...

 

 

Mort Walker

Pour les articles homonymes, voir Walker. Mort WalkerMort Walker en 2016.BiographieNaissance 3 septembre 1923El DoradoDécès 27 janvier 2018 (à 94 ans)StamfordNom de naissance Addison Morton WalkerNationalité américaineFormation Université du Missouri à ColumbiaMetropolitan Community College (en)Activités Auteur de bande dessinée, scénariste de bande dessinée, dessinateur humoristiqueEnfant Brian Walker (d)Autres informationsConflit Seconde Guerre mondialeSite web (en) ww...

Comac

Chinese state-owned jet manufacturer COMAC redirects here. For other uses, see COMAC (disambiguation). This article needs to be updated. Please help update this article to reflect recent events or newly available information. (April 2024) 31°05′51″N 121°51′09″E / 31.09750°N 121.85250°E / 31.09750; 121.85250 Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China, Ltd. 中国商用飞机有限责任公司COMAC factoryNative nameChinese: 中国商用飞机有限责任�...

 

 

1984 USFL season

Second season of the United States Football League Sports season1984 USFL seasonDurationFebruary 26 – June 25, 1984Eastern Conference champions championsPhiladelphia StarsWestern Conference champions championsArizona WranglersDateJuly 15, 1984Finals venueTampa Stadium, Tampa, FloridaFinals championsPhiladelphia StarsSeasons← 19831985 → FederalsGeneralsMaulersStarsBanditsBreakersStallionsShowboatsBullsExpressGoldInvadersWranglersBlitzGamblersGunslingersOutlawsPanthersclass...

 

 

الشرطة الأمنية الألمانية

  الشرطة الأمنية الألمانية (بالألمانية: Sicherheitsdienst des Reichsführers-SS)‏  الشرطة الأمنية الألمانيةختم تفاصيل الوكالة الحكومية البلد ألمانيا النازية  مؤسس هاينريش هيملر  تأسست 5 أكتوبر 1931  تم إنهاؤها 8 مايو 1945،  و10 أكتوبر 1945  المركز برلين،  وميونخ  الإحداثيات 5...

Kupfer

Der Titel dieses Artikels ist mehrdeutig. Weitere Bedeutungen sind unter Kupfer (Begriffsklärung) aufgeführt. Eigenschaften                                                                                                          ...

 

 

Bandar Udara Santa Monica

Bandar Udara Santa MonicaBandar Udara Munisipal Santa MonicaClover FieldCitra udara USGS (2006)IATA: SMOICAO: KSMOFAA LID: SMOInformasiJenisUmumPemilikKota Santa MonicaPengelolaSanta Monica Airport CommissionMelayaniCalifornia SelatanLokasiSanta Monica dan Mar Vista, Los Angeles, CaliforniaDibuka15 April 1923[1]Ketinggian dpl53,9 mdplKoordinat34°00′57″N 118°27′05″W / 34.01583°N 118.45139°W / 34.01583; -118.45139Situs webSitus resmiPetaKSMO...

 

 

圣若泽-杜塞里图

圣若泽-杜塞里图São José do Cerrito市镇圣若泽-杜塞里图在巴西的位置坐标：27°39′46″S 50°34′48″W / 27.6628°S 50.58°W / -27.6628; -50.58国家巴西州圣卡塔琳娜州面积 • 总计946 平方公里（365 平方英里）海拔910 公尺（2,990 英尺）人口（2006） • 總計9,505人 • 密度10人/平方公里（26人/平方英里） 圣若泽-杜塞里图（葡萄牙语：S�...

Royal Canadian Armoured Corps

Armoured corps of the Canadian Army This article needs additional citations for verification. Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources. Unsourced material may be challenged and removed.Find sources: Royal Canadian Armoured Corps – news · newspapers · books · scholar · JSTOR (February 2012) (Learn how and when to remove this message) Royal Canadian Armoured CorpsCorps blindé royal canadien (French)Active13 August 19...

 

 

Giovanni Battista Doni

Italian musicologist Giovanni Battista DoniPortrait, engraving by Gaetano Vascellini (1745-1805) after G. IrabattesiBorn13 March 1595 Florence, Grand Duchy of TuscanyDied1 December 1647  (aged 52)Florence, Grand Duchy of TuscanyOccupationMusic theorist, musicologist, writer EmployerUniversity of Florence  Giovanni Battista Doni (bap. 13 March 1595 – 1647) was an Italian musicologist and humanist who made an extensive study of ancient music. He is known, among other works...