John Brodie

John Brodie (born 8 September 1947) is an English former footballer who played as a full-back for Whitley Bay, Carlisle United, Bradford Park Avenue, Port Vale, and Northwich Victoria.

Career Carlisle United Brodie played for Whitley Bay before joining Carlisle United in 1967. The "Cumbrians" finished tenth and 12th in the Second Division in 1967–68 and 1968–69 under the stewardship of first Tim Ward and then Bob Stokoe. Brodie only played nine league games at Brunton Park.

Bradford (Park Avenue) Brodie joined Bradford Park Avenue, who went on to be relegated out of the Football League in 1969–70 after finishing bottom of the Fourth Division; they ended up in the Northern Premier League for the 1970–71 season. Brodie had played 43 Football League games and 21 in the NPL.

Port Vale Brodie was signed by Port Vale manager Gordon Lee for a £2500 fee in January 1971. He became a regular in the team, building a reputation for his "hard tackling and reliability". He played 19 Third Division games in the latter half of the 1970–71 season. Brodie managed to play three games in the 1976–77 season. After breaking the same leg for a third time in his comeback game against Portsmouth, he decided to retire in April 1978.

Later life Brodie worked for Stoke-on-Trent City Council in the Highways Department and for a Window blinds company in Kidsgrove.

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