Name – Brad McGowan
Age – 28
Position(s) – Centre back
Previous Club(s) – Notts County, Grantham Town, Alfreton Town, Boston United, Peterborough Sports, Basford United, Shirebrook Town, Clay Cross Town
Getting to know…
Why Did You Join Wakefield A.F.C?
The fans, The facilities and the management team.
How Does Wakefield A.F.C Compare With Other Clubs You Have Been At?
It’s trying to do things right on and off the pitch. It’s a very professional set up and has a great following. It’s a nice environment to be involved in.
How Do You Prepare For A Game? Do You Have Pre-game Rituals?
A nice quiet Friday night, but no pre-game rituals.
Who Is Your Footballing Idol / Players That Inspired You And Why?
Steven Gerrard is my idol, growing up I played in midfield and supported Liverpool so this was just an obvious choice. He was a proper leader and gave everything for the club.
Which Football Team Do You Support And Why?
Liverpool is the team I follow, this is down to my dad supporting them.
Best Player You’ve Ever Played Against And Why?
Andre Grey for Burnley! He was playing in the Premier League at the time and I was lucky enough to come up against him. Nick Pope also played in the game who is another top player who featured for England.
Greatest Footballing Achievement To Date?
Gaining a professional contract has to be my top one. It was always the dream growing up and it will stay with me forever. But also gaining promotion to the National League North fits in with my achievements. To be part of a promotion winning team is always special.
What Are Your Hobbies Outside Of Football?
Truthfully, I don’t have too many hobbies. I’m a bit of a foodie so I do like to go to nice restaurants. But other than that all my free time gets spent with my family. So anything with my daughter is my hobby.
Quick fire round
Loudest Player In The Group?
JT. I’ve shared a dressing room with him at two clubs now and get the pleasure of being in a car school. Top lad with a big mouth.
Best Player In The Group?
Tough question to answer, we have a lot of great players for different reasons; JT, who is a leader on and off the pitch, wears his heart on his sleeve. Jaydan who is a technically gifted player, as well as Mo Gashi and when he is firing, he is hard to stop.
Favourite Film
Hacksaw Ridge.
Favourite Music/Song
Two of the bands I like are Coldplay and Scouting for Girls. My music taste varies though. I’m happy to listen to the majority of genres of music.
Favourite Meal
Pizza hands down takes it. For me it’s a winner any day.
Worst Away Ground And Why?
Louth or Swallownest, solely for the time of the year we played them and how the weather was on that day, it turned into a mud bath.
Brad is available to sponsor. Please contact us on commercial@wakefieldafc.co.uk if you have a interest in sponsoring Brad for the rest of the season.