Bradshaw boosts Boro backline
Farnborough Football Club announces the signing of 22-year-old defender Dan Bradshaw.
Bradshaw earns a move to the Saunders Transport Community Stadium after an eye-catching month of solid performances across six Pre-Season Friendlies, as well as in training.
Dan started his career at Southampton Academy, before moving on to Forest Green Rovers’ Under 18s side for the 2020/21 season.
He then spent time with Eastleigh and Winchester City, before sealing a move to Beaconsfield Town in March 2022.
In his first full season with The Rams, Bradshaw scored 9 goals in 47 appearances under the stewardship of former Farnborough Town player Jon Underwood.
The most recent 2023/24 campaign was less successful for Beaconsfield Town, but Dan still managed to gain vital experience under his belt in The Southern League Premier South, before departing Holloways Park at the end of the season.
Farnborough’s Management Team and supporters have been impressed with the youngster in a recent Pre-Season program against a mixture of tough Non-League opposition.
Speaking to the Club’s Media this week, Dan explained his reasons for wanting to sign for Farnborough:
“It’s just such a great Club. I’ve always had an eye on Farnborough and always wanted to get my foot in the door.
“It’s been a tough Pre-Season, but I’ve really enjoyed myself here and I’m ready to get started.”
“As individual, I want to play as many games as I can, get some minutes in and really enjoy my football at this level.
When asked about ambitions for the new season, Bradshaw responded: “For the team, it’s easy. Just getting promotion; either via the Play-Offs or automatics and just doing as well as we can, which I know we can do.
“I’m going to bring energy levels to the team, fitness, sharpness, speed up and down at right-back and going forwards to put crosses into the box and hopefully assists and goals.
“I also know my defensive duties and [want] clean sheets for the team, which is what wins us games and gets us promoted.”
Farnborough Manager Spencer Day commented:
“It’s always rewarding when a young trialist consistently performs throughout Pre-Season and rightly earns a deal.
“At only 22, Dan has good experience at step three and can play in a number of positions, although primarily a full-back.”
Dan has been allocated shirt number 22.
