played for England; he managed to secure a trial for the national team but was never actually selected. By the time Brain had joined Spurs he was in his thirties, and only played 47 times for them, scoring 10 goals, before leaving in 1934. He played his final years out at Swansea Town and Bristol City. After retiring as a player, Brain managed first King's Lynn and then Cheltenham Town from 1937 until 1948. During the war Brain briefly turned out for Cheltenham Town. He returned to his role as Cheltenham Town manager until 1948, after which he retired completely from football. He died in 1971, at the age of 71. Honours As a player Arsenal Football League First Division: 1930–31 FA Charity Shield: 1930 FA Cup runner-up: 1926–27 As a manager Cheltenham Town Gloucestershire Northern Senior Professional Cup: 1939–40 References English footballers English football managers Arsenal F.C. players Tottenham Hotspur F.C. players Swansea City A.F.C. players Bristol City F.C. players Cheltenham Town F.C. players King's Lynn F.C. managers Cheltenham Town F.C. managers 1900 births 1971 deaths English Football League players Footballers from Bristol Association football forwards FA Cup Final players Ton Pentre F.C. players