Swindon Town, Colchester United, and Bromley are reportedly interested in signing Richard Brindley following his departure from Notts County, according to Pete O’Rourke on X. These League Two clubs are eager to secure the defender on a free transfer this summer. Brindley, who has recently been released by Notts County, will officially become a free agent at the end of the month.
At 31 years old, Brindley is currently evaluating his options within the football league, and it appears he has garnered significant interest. He spent the last five years at Meadow Lane and has been a reliable player for the Magpies. However, with his tenure at Notts County now concluded, Brindley is in search of a new club for the 2024/25 season. O’Rourke notes that Swindon Town, Colchester United, and Bromley are all keen to acquire his services without a transfer fee.
Brindley’s career began at Norwich City, where he advanced through the academy ranks but never made a senior appearance. He subsequently left Norwich to pursue permanent roles at Chelmsford City and Chesterfield. His career then took him to Rotherham United, where he spent two years, including loan spells at Scunthorpe United, Oxford United, and Colchester United. Brindley eventually joined Colchester United permanently in 2015.
Following his stint at Colchester, Brindley had spells at Barnet and Bromley before joining Notts County in 2019. Last year, he played a crucial role in helping the Magpies secure promotion from the National League alongside Wrexham.
As Brindley weighs his next move, fans of Colchester United and Bromley will be familiar with him from his previous tenures at their clubs. Bromley, who recently secured promotion to the fourth tier after defeating Solihull Moors in the play-off final, might view Brindley as a valuable addition to their squad given his experience. Similarly, Swindon Town, under the new management of former Lincoln City boss Mark Kennedy, is also considering Brindley as a potential reinforcement.
Notts County’s decision to release Brindley was part of a broader roster shake-up, which also saw the departure of players such as Aden Baldwin, Tobi Adebayo, Jim O’Brien, John Bostock, and Luther Munakandafa. Additionally, Luca Ashby-Hammond, Jaden Warner, and Charlie Colkett returned to their parent clubs after their loan spells ended.
Brindley’s availability on a free transfer presents an appealing opportunity for these interested clubs to bolster their defenses without incurring transfer fees. As the summer transfer window progresses, it will be intriguing to see where Brindley lands and how he impacts his new team’s fortunes in the upcoming season.
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