Bradley Sandeman

Bradley Robert Sandeman (born 24 February 1970) is an English former footballer who made 249 league and cup appearances in a nine-year career in the Football League.

A versatile passer of the ball, he began his career at Northampton Town in 1988. He was sold to Maidstone United for £10,000 in February 1991, before he was allowed to join Port Vale on a free transfer in July 1992. He helped the club to win promotion out of the Second Division in 1993–94, before he was given a free transfer to Rotherham United in May 1996. He moved on to Hereford United in March 1997 and later had spells with non-League clubs Northwich Victoria, Kettering Town, Leek Town, Hyde United, Kidsgrove Athletic, Witton Albion and Dover Athletic.

Playing career Northampton Town Sandeman started his career at Northampton Town under the management of Graham Carr in 1986. The "Cobblers" avoided relegation out of the Third Division in 1988–89 only due to their superior goal difference to Southend United. They failed to avoid the drop into the Fourth Division in 1989–90, which led to Carr being sacked and replaced by Theo Foley.

Maidstone United Sandeman left the County Ground in February 1991, having been sold to league rivals Maidstone United for a £10,000 fee; the move reunited him with former boss Graham Carr. The "Stones" finished in the lower half of the table in both 1990–91 and 1991–92. He left the club just months before its collapse.

Port Vale He joined Port Vale in July 1992, with manager John Rudge looking to add strength in depth to help with the push for promotion out of the Second Division. He was used sparingly following his recovery, leaving him to play a limited role in the 1993–94 promotion campaign until he re-gained his first-team spot in May 1994.

Rotherham United Originally signed to play at right-back, he was soon pushed further forward into midfield. The "Millers" suffered relegation out of the Second Division in 1996–97 under Danny Bergara. However, Sandeman had left Millmoor for Hereford United in March 1997.

Later career He made just seven appearances for the "Bulls", and left the club in the summer after the Edgar Street club were relegated to the Conference under Graham Turner. He later combined his duties as a postal worker with playing semi-professional football. He signed with Leek Town in July 2000 and scored seven goals in 55 appearances in the 2000–01 season as the "Blues" were relegated out of the Northern Premier League Premier Division; he was voted as the club's Player of the Season. He then moved on to Hyde United, but did not make an appearance for the "Tigers". He served Witton Albion as caretaker manager in August 2003, winning all four matches. He joined Kidsgrove Athletic in July 2004. He signed with Dover Athletic in February 2005 after being recruited by Clive Walker.

Coaching career In 2008, he joined Kent League club Tunbridge Wells, becoming assistant manager at the club the following year. He helped the "Wells" to reach the 2013 FA Vase final. He followed manager James Collins to help coach Cray Valley Paper Mills in 2016.

Style of play Sandeman was a versatile player who played in multiple positions and was recognized for his passing skills, and a committed tackler.

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1987–88 Third Division

1988–89 Third Division

1989–90 Third Division

1990–91 Fourth Division

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1990–91 Fourth Division

1991–92 Fourth Division

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1992–93 Second Division

1993–94 Second Division

1994–95 First Division

1995–96 First Division

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Hereford United 1996–97 Third Division

Leek Town 2000–01 Northern Premier LeaguePremier Division

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Honours Individual Leek Town F.C. Player of the Season: 2000–01

Port Vale Football League Second Division second-place promotion: 1993–94