Brian Close
- Date of Birth
- Wednesday 27, January 1982
- Nationality
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Northern Irish - Biography
- Northern Irish footballer who started his career at Middlesbrough. Failed to make the breakthrough at Boro and had a loan spell at Chesterfield. Joined Darlington in 2004 after departing Boro.
Playing Record
Breakdown of overall appearances by season and match types can be seen below.
Appearances for the most recent season can also be seen below. Click on a season below to view the appearances for that season.
| All Games | League | Play-Offs | Cup | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Red Cards |
| 2003/04 | 8 (4) | 0 | 8 (4) | 0 | 0 (0) | 0 | 0 (0) | 0 | 0 |
| 2004/05 | 41 (1) | 0 | 37 (1) | 0 | 0 (0) | 0 | 4 (0) | 0 | 2 |
| 2005/06 | 4 (2) | 0 | 4 (2) | 0 | 0 (0) | 0 | 0 (0) | 0 | 0 |
| 2006/07 | 31 (2) | 0 | 26 (1) | 0 | 0 (0) | 0 | 5 (1) | 0 | 0 |
| Totals | 84 (9) | 0 | 75 (8) | 0 | 0 (0) | 0 | 9 (1) | 0 | 2 |
Appearances for Season 2006/07
| Date | Fixture | Competition | Goals | Role | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19/08/2006 | L | Darlington 1-2 Swindon Town | League Two | 0 | Substitute |
| 22/08/2006 | W | Stoke City 1-2 Darlington | League Cup (1st Round) | 0 | Starting XI |
| 26/08/2006 | L | Walsall 1-0 Darlington | League Two | 0 | Starting XI |
| 01/09/2006 | D | Darlington 1-1 Torquay | League Two | 0 | Starting XI |
| 06/09/2006 | W | Peterborough 1-3 Darlington | League Two | 0 | Starting XI |
| 12/09/2006 | W | Darlington 1-0 Bury | League Two | 0 | Starting XI |
| 16/09/2006 | D | Darlington 1-1 Bristol Rovers | League Two | 0 | Starting XI |
| 19/09/2006 | L | Reading 3-3 Darlington | League Cup (2nd Round) | 0 | Substitute |
| 14/10/2006 | D | Hereford 1-1 Darlington | League Two | 0 | Starting XI |
| 21/10/2006 | W | Darlington 2-0 Barnet | League Two | 0 | Starting XI |
| 28/10/2006 | D | Hartlepool United 0-0 Darlington | League Two | 0 | Starting XI |
| 03/11/2006 | W | Darlington 1-0 Chester | League Two | 0 | Starting XI |
| 11/11/2006 | W | Lewes 1-4 Darlington | FA Cup (1st Round) | 0 | Starting XI |
| 18/11/2006 | W | Lincoln City 1-3 Darlington | League Two | 0 | Starting XI |
| 25/11/2006 | W | Darlington 1-0 MK Dons | League Two | 0 | Starting XI |
| 28/11/2006 | W | Darlington 1-0 Mansfield Town | Johnstone's Paint Trophy (Quarter Final Northern) | 0 | Starting XI |
| 02/12/2006 | L | Darlington 1-3 Swansea | FA Cup (2nd Round) | 0 | Starting XI |
| 05/12/2006 | L | Wycombe 1-0 Darlington | League Two | 0 | Starting XI |
| 09/12/2006 | L | Stockport County 5-2 Darlington | League Two | 0 | Starting XI |
| 16/12/2006 | L | Darlington 0-1 Notts County | League Two | 0 | Starting XI |
| 23/12/2006 | L | Wrexham 1-0 Darlington | League Two | 0 | Starting XI |
| 26/12/2006 | L | Darlington 0-2 Mansfield Town | League Two | 0 | Starting XI |
| 30/12/2006 | L | Darlington 1-2 Shrewsbury | League Two | 0 | Starting XI |
| 09/01/2007 | L | Doncaster Rovers 2-0 Darlington | Johnstone's Paint Trophy (Semi Final Northern) | 0 | Starting XI |
| 13/01/2007 | W | Darlington 3-1 Peterborough | League Two | 0 | Starting XI |
| 16/01/2007 | D | Bury 1-1 Darlington | League Two | 0 | Starting XI |
| 20/01/2007 | W | Grimsby Town 0-1 Darlington | League Two | 0 | Starting XI |
| 27/01/2007 | D | Darlington 1-1 Wrexham | League Two | 0 | Starting XI |
| 03/02/2007 | D | Macclesfield 1-1 Darlington | League Two | 0 | Starting XI |
| 06/02/2007 | W | Bristol Rovers 1-2 Darlington | League Two | 0 | Starting XI |
| 10/02/2007 | W | Darlington 2-0 Boston United | League Two | 0 | Starting XI |
| 17/02/2007 | D | Swindon Town 1-1 Darlington | League Two | 0 | Starting XI |
| 20/02/2007 | W | Darlington 2-1 Accrington | League Two | 0 | Starting XI |