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Antiguan footballer

Thomas-James Everton “TJ“ Bramble (born 9 May 2001) is a professional footballer who plays for Chelmsford City. Born in England, he represents the Antigua and Barbuda national football team.

Club career[edit]

Gillingham[edit]

Bramble began his career as a youth team player for Gillingham. In February 2019, he joined Deal Town on a 28-day work experience agreement.[3] Bramble signed his first professional contract with Gillingham in May 2019.[4] On 1 November 2019, he joined East Grinstead Town on loan.[5] He played seven games for the club and scored two goals.

On 22 February 2020, Bramble joined Sittingbourne on loan.[6] He was released by Gillingham in June 2020 without ever having played for the first team.[7]

Dover Athletic[edit]

On 27 August 2020, Bramble signed for National League club Dover Athletic.[8] He made his club debut on the opening day of the season in a 1–0 victory over Notts County.[9] On 24 October 2020, Bramble scored his first goal for the club, the final goal in a 3–3 draw with Yeovil Town in the FA Cup; Dover lost the tie on penalties.[10] Bramble was released by the club at the end of the 2021–22 season following relegation, being offered the chance to come back for pre-season and prove his fitness.[11]

Chelmsford City[edit]

Following his release from Dover, Bramble went on trial at Leyton Orient and Barnsley.[12][13] In March 2023, Bramble signed for National League South side Chelmsford City. On 28 March 2023, Bramble made his debut for the club in a 1–1 Tolleshunt D’Arcy Memorial Cup draw against Heybridge Swifts.[14]

International career[edit]

In March 2018, Bramble was called up to the Antigua and Barbuda team for a pair of friendlies against Bermuda and Jamaica. He made his debut in a 3–2 win over Bermuda on 22 March.[15][16]

Later the same year he featured for the Benna Boys in the 2018 CONCACAF U-20 Championship in the United States, scoring in a win over Sint Maarten and a loss to Honduras in the group stage.[2][17]

Career statistics[edit]

As of end of 2021–22 season
  1. ^ Dover Athletic’s results were expunged in March 2021 after the club had failed to meet fixture obligations[18]
  2. ^ Appearance(s) in FA Trophy

References[edit]

  1. ^ “Club list of registered players as at 18th May 2019” (PDF). English Football League. p. 57. Retrieved 31 January 2021.
  2. ^ a b c d e “T. Bramble”. Soccerway. Perform Group. Retrieved 31 January 2021.
  3. ^ “Scholars agree work experience deals”. Gillingham F.C. 4 February 2019. Retrieved 31 January 2021.
  4. ^ Cawdell, Luke (31 May 2019). “TJ Bramble, Miguel Scarlett and goalkeeper Joe Walsh have signed pro deals at Gillingham”. Kent Online. Retrieved 31 January 2021.
  5. ^ Townsend, Ian (1 November 2019). “Wasps confirm FIVE signings”. Isthmian League. Retrieved 31 January 2021.
  6. ^ Townsend, Ian (22 February 2020). “Brickies sign a Gill”. Isthmian League. Retrieved 31 January 2021.
  7. ^ Cawdell, Luke (24 June 2020). “Gillingham begin talks with Max Ehmer, Brandon Hanlan, Mika Mandron and Regan Charles-Cook over new contracts”. Kent Online. Retrieved 31 January 2021.
  8. ^ “National League News: May–August 2020 (27 August 2020)”. BBC Sport. 27 August 2020. Retrieved 27 August 2020.
  9. ^ “Dover Athletic 1–0 Notts County”. BBC Sport. 3 October 2020. Retrieved 4 October 2020.
  10. ^ “Yeovil Town v Dover Athletic”. Dover Athletic F.C. 24 October 2020. Retrieved 31 January 2021.
  11. ^ “RETAINED LIST 2022/23”. www.doverathletic.com. 25 May 2022. Retrieved 25 May 2022.
  12. ^ “Leyton Orient Trial Player Revealed”. The Real EFL. 29 March 2023. Retrieved 29 March 2023.
  13. ^ Doug O’Kane [@dougokane88] (2 February 2023). “For those asking who the trialists were at the under 21s game the other day. I believe they were Guiseley trio Ekow Coker, Lewis Whitham and Kallan Murphy (the Reds have a close link with Guiseley where they send some loans). Also TJ Bramble (ex Gillingham, Dover) and Eduino Vaz” (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  14. ^ “Robbie Simpson Post Heybridge (A)”. Chelmsford City F.C. 9 December 2022. Retrieved 29 March 2023.
  15. ^ “Antigua and Barbuda vs. Bermuda 3–2”. Soccerway. Perform Group. Retrieved 31 January 2021.
  16. ^ “Parker on target in international friendly”. Gillingham F.C. 22 March 2021. Retrieved 31 January 2021.
  17. ^ “Honduras wins Group C in style; advances to Qualification Stage”. CONCACAF. 10 November 2018. Retrieved 31 January 2021.
  18. ^ “Dover Athletic: National League club hit with fine, points deduction and results expunged”. BBC Sport. 26 March 2021. Retrieved 4 December 2021.

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