Ritchie Branagan

Ritchie Peter Branagan (born 20 October 1991) is a footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Hyde United. Born in England, he made one appearance for the Republic of Ireland U21 national team. He has also played in Japan and Australia.

Ritchie Branagan
Personal information
Full name Ritchie Peter Branagan
Date of birth (1991-10-20) 20 October 1991
Place of birth Gravesend, England
Position(s) Goalkeeper
Team information
Current team
 Hyde United
Youth career
Bolton Wanderers
Bury
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2009–2012 Bury 2 (0)
2012–2013 Salford City 38 (0)
2013–2017 Macclesfield Town 14 (0)
2017 Chorley 20 (0)
2017–2018 Droylsden
???? SRC Hiroshima
???? FK Beograd
2023– Hyde United 0 (0)
International career
2011 Republic of Ireland U21 1 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Club career

Branagan was born in Gravesend, Kent. Having previously been part of the youth system at Bolton Wanderers he joined the youth set-up at Bury. He joined Bury's first team squad for the 2009–10 season and was granted a one-year contract extension in the summer of 2010.

He made his Football League debut on 23 October 2010 as a 60th-minute substitute for the injured Cameron Belford in a match with Southend United.[1] In May 2011 he was offered a new contract by the club.[2] He signed a new 12-month contract with Bury in June 2011.[3] In May 2012, Branagan was released by the club after being deemed surplus to requirements.[4]

In August 2012 he joined Salford City. In August 2013 he signed for Macclesfield Town after a successful trial and made his debut on 2 November 2013 in the FA Cup against Swindon Town.[5]

Following his release from Macclesfield Town he joined Chorley in January 2017 as a replacement for the injured Sam Ashton.[6]

He finished his career at Droylsden after signing for them in 2017.[7]

On May 28, 2023, Ritchie made his non league return signing with Hyde United FC

International career

Branagan made his Republic of Ireland U21 debut in Cyprus in February 2011.[8]

Personal life

He is the son of former Bolton goalkeeper Keith Branagan.[9]

Career statistics
As of match played 13 November 2010
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League National cup League cup Continental Other[lower-alpha 1] Total
AppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Bury 2010–11 200000–1030
Career total 200000001030
  1. Includes FA Community Shield, UEFA Super Cup, Intercontinental Cup, FIFA Club World Cup, Football League Trophy

References
  1. "Bury 1–0 Southend". BBC Sport. 23 October 2010. Retrieved 23 October 2010.
  2. "Bury offer new contracts to seven". BBC Sport. 10 May 2011. Retrieved 28 May 2011.
  3. "Contract Update". Bury FC. 21 June 2011. Archived from the original on 23 June 2011. Retrieved 21 June 2011.
  4. "Grella survives squad shake up". Sky Sports. 8 May 2012. Retrieved 9 May 2012.
  5. "Salford Bring in Keeper Cover". Non LeagueDaily.com. 28 August 2012. Retrieved 28 August 2012.
  6. "Chorley bring in new keeper". Lancashire Evening Post. 4 January 2017. Retrieved 4 January 2017.
  7. Saturday's Transfer List!‚ evostikleague.co.uk, 9 September 2017
  8. "McLoughlin saves penalty in U21s stalemate". Football Association of Ireland. 9 February 2011. Retrieved 11 April 2011.
  9. "Profile: Ritchie Branagan". Bury F.C. 23 October 2010. Retrieved 23 October 2010.
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