Cain Brougham

**Last statistical update: 23:49, 10 January 2023 (UTC)**

**Cain Brougham** is a footballer who played for **Hashtag United** (men).

Brougham played Sunday League youth football with Thurrock, prior to moving up the club and into the senior set-up of the Isthmian League - Division One North club.

United States trials
In February 2016, Brougham returned to England from the United States after trialing at Major League Soccer outfit LA Galaxy; having also trialed at other American teams. He was not offered a contract by the Galaxy.

Thurrock return
At some point after his trial in the United States, Brougham was back with Isthmian League - Division One North side Thurrock. He departed during the final portion of the 2016–17 campaign, which the club ended with promotion.

Aveley
Near the end of 2016–17, Brougham joined Aveley. He soon made appearances off the bench for the Isthmian League - Division One North team, prior to renewing terms with *The Millers* on 4 June 2017.

Tilbury
By 21 September 2017, Brougham had left Aveley and moved to Tilbury - a fellow Isthmian League - North Division club. A year later, the defender would leave on loan to HTU; and, at some point, permanently to *The Tags*.

#### HTU

2018–19
In August 2018, Brougham and Tilbury teammate Will Putt were loaned to HTU after the club were lacking full-backs through unavailability. He made his debut in an Thurlow Nunn League - Division One South loss away to White Ensign on 11 August. He was referred to as a loan player for his following appearance versus Wivenhoe Town a week later, though at some point in the future the defender became a permanent player. In total in 2018–19, Brougham made a total of 35 appearances in all competitions as HTU won promotion as champions to the Essex Senior League.

2019–20
Brougham featured 7 times in the 2019–20 pre-season campaign, notably appearing in the finale against ex-club Tilbury. The competitive season would be a frustrating one for the defender, as he was restricted to just two Essex Senior League appearances - versus Southend Manor on 7 August 2019 and versus Ilford on 26 February 2020. In-between those league matches, Brougham did feature in five cup matches but three of which were as a substitute. All bar one of those 7 appearances occured before 30 October, a time that saw the player leave on loan to May & Baker.

2020–21
Brougham participated in pre-season matches with Frenford, Bowers & Pitsea, Canvey Island, Welling Town and St Albans City in August 2020, though the defender would leave HTU soon after with 54 appearances to his name.

#### Post-HTU

May & Baker (loan)
During the start of the 2019–20 campaign, Brougham was sent out on loan to Thurlow Nunn League - Division One South side May & Baker. His first appearance for the *Bakers* came on 9 October 2019 in a 2–1 loss away to Hackney Wick, as he played 83 minutes before being substituted off for Mitchell Smith. In total, Brougham featured 17 times in all competitions for May & Baker in a campaign that was ended early due to the COVID-19 pandemic. He returned to HTU on 2 July 2020.

May & Baker
On 22 August 2020, Brougham returned to May & Baker of the Thurlow Nunn League - Division One South on permanent terms. He soon appeared in all 9 of the club's fixtures that preceded a second COVID-19 pandemic-enforced curtailment. In the subsequent full season, 2021–22, the defender would participate in 34 fixtures as the club finished mid-table.

### As a Coach

#### Pre-HTU

Tilbury
Around August 2018, Brougham was a youth team coach for Tilbury.

#### HTU

2022–23
On 1 June 2022, Brougham returned to HTU as manager of the U18 boys team. His first Eastern Junior Alliance match in charge saw *The Tags* lose 3–1 away to Bowers & Pitsea.

## Personal Life

Brougham's brother, Lewis, is also a footballer at non-league level. He supports West Ham United. He is a fan of television show Only Fools and Horses and enjoys travelling across the United States.

## HTU Statistics

Breakdown

'*Other Cups' includes competitions like the FA Trophy, the FA Vase and friendly tournaments. See also: HTUwiki:DataIssues.*

Appearances (54)
* List of appearances of Cain Brougham

## HTU Honours

* Thurlow Nunn League - Division One South (1): 2018-19

## References

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 "Cain Brougham" .
2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Heard the news that there will be no Thurrock FC next season... sad to hear that" , 24 February 2018.
3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 "Twelve sign for the Millers" , 4 June 2017.
4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 "Latest Moves....." , 21 September 2017.
5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 "Player Departure" , 2 July 2020.
6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 "New Signing" , 22 August 2020.
7. ↑ 7.0 7.1 "Wow.. What an experience it's been to be on trial at L.A Galaxy" , 3 February 2016.
8. ↑ 8.0 8.1 "Here we go...today’s starting 11 vs @EnsignOfficial" , 11 August 2018.
9. ↑ 9.0 9.1 9.2 9.3 "Cain Brougham player stats" .
10. ↑ "Good luck to the brother and a few of my U18 boys👍🏼 Well deserved!" , 26 June 2019.