Connor Brown

Connor Anton Brown (born 2 October 1991) is an English professional footballer who plays as a right back for club Bradford (Park Avenue). He has played in the Football League for Oldham Athletic, Carlisle United and Barrow.

Career Sheffield United Brown was born in Sheffield, South Yorkshire. He started his career with Sheffield United as a junior in their Academy before signing a professional contract in the summer of 2011. After failing to make the breakthrough into the first team, he was released in the summer of 2012.

Oldham Athletic Brown signed a one-year contract with Sheffield United's League One rivals Oldham Athletic on 8 June 2012, with the option of a further year. In his first season with the club, Brown made 29 appearances in all competitions.

At the end of the 2013–14 season, Brown was offered a new contract. In spite of this, he was seldom in the starting line-up at the beginning of the 2014–15 season and on 3 November 2014 he joined League Two club Carlisle United on a 28-day loan, which was later extended until 3 January 2015. He played nine matches there before returning to Oldham on 3 January.

On 31 August 2016, Brown had his contract terminated by mutual consent after four years at the club.

Guiseley and York City Brown signed for National League club Guiseley on 29 September 2016.

On 20 January 2018, Brown joined National League North club York City on loan until the end of the 2017–18 season. He made his debut the same day, starting in a 2–2 draw at home to Spennymoor Town. Brown totalled 11 appearances He was released at the end of the season.

Barrow Brown signed for National League club Barrow on 9 July 2018. In May 2019, he agreed a new one-year contract, with the option for a further year.

Buxton On February 3, 2023, Brown signed for National League North side Buxton.

Ilkeston Town In May 2024, Brown joined Northern Premier League Premier Division side Ilkeston Town.

Spalding United On 18 September 2024, Brown joined Southern League Premier Division Central club Spalding United.

Bradford (Park Avenue) In June 2025, Brown joined Northern Premier League Division One East side Bradford (Park Avenue).

Suspension from Sheffield United

Following the conviction of teammate Ched Evans for rape in 2012, Brown posted defamatory comments about the victim on social networking service Twitter and was subsequently suspended by Sheffield United before being released.

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