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Michael Bridges
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Club career
Sunderland
Bridges emerged as one of the Premier League's most promising young strikers during the 1996â97 season at Sunderland, but was unable to save them from relegation. Two years later he helped them return to the Premiership and joined Leeds United for £5 million soon afterwards. He made a total of 79 Appearances at Sunderland, and scored 16 Goals.In the summer of 1999, Sunderland agreed a fee to sell him to his boyhood club Tottenham Hotspur. Bridges who travelled down to sign a contract with manager George Graham and many years later in a 2021 podcast he recalled the reason he didn't make the move was the treatment he got from owner Alan Sugar as he was about to sign his contract. Bridges mentioned on the podcast: "Then all of a sudden this blue Rolls-Royce pulled up outside and he said, 'Oh, here's Lord Sugar, he's come to say hi and welcome to the club', and I kid you not, I'll give you the thirty seconds I got off Alan Sugar while I was sat there with my agent, in London, scared stiff by the way. He said: 'Young man, nice to meet you I've never heard of you before, I've heard you're a Sunderland reserve player, I'm putting all my faith in these two lads [Graham and Pleat] here who say I've got to pay this kind of money for you. I think it's ridiculous because you don't get much for your money, because you don't look like you could lift a paperweight. And by the way, you're not getting the money your agent thinks he's getting, you've got to earn that - take care, good luck. I looked at my agent as [if] to say: 'Get me the hell out of here, that's it done'. As Sugar left, George Graham apologised.WEB,weblink Ex-Leeds United man reveals what British billionaire said to convince him to sign at Elland Road - Leeds Live, 10 November 2021, WEB,weblink Ex-Sunderland striker Michael Bridges on how Alan Sugar killed his dream of playing for Tottenham - Chronicle Live, 18 January 2018,Leeds United
Bridges was signed for Leeds United by David O'Leary for £5 million from Sunderland as a replacement for Jimmy-Floyd Hasselbaink who weeks later left to join Atlético Madrid.WEB,weblink Leeds United nostalgia: Whatever happened to... Michael Bridges?, 27 March 2017, In his first season at Elland Road, Bridges scored 19 Premiership goals including a hat-trick in his second game against Southampton â the first Leeds player to score a hat-trick in a competitive game since Gary McAllister in October 1995.WEB,weblink Hat-Trick Heroes, Bridges also helped his side finish third in the Premiership, qualify for the Champions League and reach the semi-finals of the UEFA Cup. Bridges was seriously injured in the 0â0 draw in a Champions League match with BeÅiktaÅ and was plagued with injuries over the next four seasons of his Leeds United career, only making a further ten appearances due to his injuries and not scoring any goals. He was released by Leeds in May 2004.WEB,weblink dead,weblink" title="web.archive.org/web/20040616082425weblink">weblink 16 June 2004, Six Departures Confirmed, LeedsUnited.com, Leeds United Football Club, Graham, Walker, 14 May 2004, 2 May 2020,Newcastle United
As a result of his injuries he was loaned out to Newcastle United in a loan swap with Steven Caldwell in January 2004 to help alleviate their striker crisis. After only making a single start for Newcastle, on the right wing as opposed to in his favoured striking role, Bridges was out of contract in the summer of 2004 with his contract not being renewed due to his injury problems. He made only six appearances for Newcastle, and failed to score in any of those matches.Unsettled
He was quickly snapped up by Bolton Wanderers but made no first team appearances. Released by Bolton he spent the rest of the season back at the Stadium of Light with Sunderland, scoring once against Stoke,WEB,weblink Stoke 0â1 Sunderland, BBCCarlisle United
In November 2005 Bridges joined Carlisle United, becoming perhaps their most influential player in their successful promotion charge into League One. Bridges' 15 goals made him very popular in Carlisle and thanks to them he reestablished his football career, but the fans were sad when he decided to leave Brunton Park on transfer deadline day, 31 August 2006. It was reported that Hull City had a £250,000 bid for Bridges turned down, and that because of this, Bridges handed in a transfer request. Hull returned with an improved bid of £350,000, and this was accepted.Hull City
His first season at Hull was largely disappointing. However, he did earn the Tigers their first league win of the season with a spectacular goal against Leicester City,NEWS,weblinkweblink" title="archive.today/20120805063556weblink">weblink dead, 5 August 2012, Leicester City vs Hull City, The Tigers Official Website, 12 September 2006, 14 December 2007, but through a combination of injuries (back and ankle),WEB,weblinkweblink" title="web.archive.org/web/20070707223306weblink">weblink dead, 7 July 2007, Profile-Michael Bridges, The Tigers Official Website, 14 December 2007, suspension (following a sending off in a reserve game) and simply not being selected, he made only eight starts and seven substitute appearances for the Tigers, scoring further goals against Cardiff in the leagueWEB,weblink Hull 4â1 Cardiff, BBCSydney FC
He scored his first league goal for the club on 3 November in the 1â0 win over Newcastle Jets.NEWS,weblink Newcastle Jets 0 Sydney FC 1, sydneyfc.com, 3 November 2007, 14 December 2007, dead,weblink" title="web.archive.org/web/20070915041049weblink">weblink 15 September 2007, A viral infection forced him to miss two matches away at Adelaide United and Wellington Phoenix and following this found it hard to regain favour of coach John Kosmina. He returned to the Sydney first team in January as a substitute against Queensland Roar.After just nine games and two goals Bridges returned to Hull after the expiration of his six-month loan deal.weblink" title="archive.today/20121231003743weblink">Bridges jets out of SydneyReturn to Carlisle United
On 24 July 2008, Bridges returned to Carlisle, on a season-long loan deal. The club had first option on signing him permanently, at the end of the loan, as his Hull City contract where to expire.NEWS,weblink Bridges returns to Carlisle, Sky Sports, 24 July 2008, 24 July 2008, After the now departed manager John Ward had left him out of every starting line-up since the start of the season, Bridges finally got a starting place in the League One fixture against top of the table Leicester City at Brunton Park. Although Carlisle lost the game 2â1, Bridges and his strike partner Danny Graham looked to be forming an impressive partnership and this was later proved so in a 3â0 boxing day victory over Huddersfield Town with Michael Bridges on the scoresheet. He then started the following game, a 0â0 draw away at promotion chasing Oldham Athletic.In July 2009, Bridges was taken on pre-season tour by Norwich City, as a trialist.WEB,weblink Norwich City | News | First News | First News | TWO NEW TRIALLISTS, 13 July 2009, dead,weblink" title="web.archive.org/web/20090716072622weblink">weblink 16 July 2009,Milton Keynes Dons
On 8 August 2009, Bridges was signed by Milton Keynes Dons on a non-contract basis.NEWS,weblink Bridges makes late arrival, Milton Keynes Dons F.C., 8 August 2009, 8 August 2009, dead,weblink" title="web.archive.org/web/20090810204638weblink">weblink 10 August 2009, He came on as a substitute towards the end of the match on the opening day of the season against Hartlepool United and started in a League Cup defeat against Swindon Town, being replaced in the second half.NEWS,weblink MK Dons 0 â 0 Hartlepool, BBC Sport, 25 August 2009, 8 August 2009, NEWS,weblink MK Dons 1 â 4 Swindon Town, BBC Sport, 25 August 2009, 13 August 2009, He left the club after three weeks and making two appearances, and decided to return to Australia to continue his career.NEWS,weblink Bridges concludes Dons spell, Milton Keynes Dons F.C., 25 August 2009, 25 August 2009, dead,weblink" title="web.archive.org/web/20090921022721weblink">weblink 21 September 2009,Newcastle Jets
On 25 September 2009, it was confirmed that Bridges was trialling with the Newcastle Jets with a view to earn a six-month contract at the club.Jets swoop for Bridges {{dead link|date=December 2017 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }} He announced on Fox Sports' Matchday Saturday program that, if all went well, he and Jets coach, Branko Äulina would sit down and discuss a contract. Bridges signed a contract to play for the Jets for the remainder of the 2009â10 season on 30 September.WEB,weblink Bridges signs with Jets - A-League - Fox Sports, 30 January 2010, dead,weblink" title="web.archive.org/web/20091007133632weblink">weblink 7 October 2009, In his first game for the Jets, a 1â1 draw with Adelaide United at Hindmarsh Stadium on 5 October, Bridges set up Korean midfielder Song Jin-Hyung for the opening goal of the match in the sixth minute. He managed to last for around 80 minutes before being replaced by Sasho Petrovski. Branko Äulina expressed his surprise that Bridges had lasted so long and suggested that he would only improve as he continued to increase his match-fitness.WEB,weblink Australian Breaking News Headlines & World News Online {{!, SMH.com.au}} On 23 October, Bridges scored his first goal for the Jets, netting the opener in the team's 2â1 home win over their derby rivals, the Central Coast Mariners.WEB,weblink News Display, 23 October 2009, dead,weblink" title="web.archive.org/web/20110301055253weblink">weblink 1 March 2011, It was the Jets' first victory after a six-game winless streak.He scored again in the 50th minute after finishing a precise through-ball from Matt Thompson, and in turn set up Thompson for the decisive goal of the match in the 58th minute before being substituted a minute later in light of a recent hamstring injury. Following the Sydney match, which saw the Jets notch up their first ever win against their big-city rivals at the Sydney Football Stadium, Bridges pledged his commitment to the club by signing a two-year extension to his contract on 2 December which would see him play with the Jets until the end of the 2011â12 A-League seasonweblink {{dead link|date=December 2017 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}On 22 July 2010, Bridges was named captain of the Newcastle Jets alongside defender Ljubo MiliÄeviÄ who was named the vice-captain thereby becoming the first international captain in the club's history. On 29 April 2011, Bridges announced his retirement from his playing career following a knee injury, taking on a new role with owners of the Newcastle Jets, Tinkler Sports Group.WEB,weblink Michael Bridges announces shock retirement, 29 April 2011, The Roar, 29 April 2011,Return from retirement
On 7 November 2011, Bridges returned from retirement, signing a contract with the Jets until the end of the 2011â12 season. Bridges then played his first game back against Melbourne Victory which the Jets won 3â0.WEB,weblink Jets confirm Bridges signing : The World Game on SBS, 7 November 2011,weblink" title="web.archive.org/web/20131005181426weblink">weblink 5 October 2013, dead, Bridges scored his first goal after his return to football in a 3â0 win over Melbourne Heart. Since then he has been a starter in the attacking midfield role. On 14 March 2013, Bridges extended his contract with the Jets for another season. Bridges' agreement included involvement with the Emerging Jets program in the off-season. Bridges followed up this extension by scoring a goal in 1â1 draw with Adelaide United the following day.{{citation needed|date=May 2016}}Lambton Jaffas FC
In February 2015, Bridges signed a one-year contract with the Lambton Jaffas FC in the National Premier Leagues Northern NSW.WEB,weblink Michael Bridges joins Lambton Jaffas, Carr, Matt, 20 February 2014, Newcastle Herald, 28 February 2015,Post-playing career
After retiring from playing in 2015, Bridges took his coaches badges and, in April 2018, lodged an interest in managing Football League 2 side Carlisle United.WEB,weblink Michael Bridges Wants Managerial Role, Yorkshire Evening Post, 30 April 2018, 30 April 2018, As of 2021, he is a pundit for Optus Sport in Australia.WEB,weblink 20 June 2021, Michael Bridges picks his all-time Teammates XI, Optus Sport, He was the manager of National Premier Leagues Northern NSW team Edgeworth FC from 2020 to 2021.WEB,weblink Edgeworth secure Michael Bridges as new coach, Kerry, Craig, 20 November 2020, Newcastle Herald, 2 March 2022,Honours
Sunderland Carlisle United- Football League Two (IV): 2006
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