Mark Bradley (footballer, born 1988)

{{Short description|Association football player}}

{{about|the Welsh international|the Scottish footballer|Mark Bradley (footballer, born 1976)}}

{{Use British English|date=April 2013}}

{{Use dmy dates|date=September 2020}}

{{Infobox football biography

| name= Mark Bradley

| image = Mark Bradley 2013-07-28 00-29 (cropped).jpg

| caption = Bradley in 2013

| full_name = Mark Simon Bradley

| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1988|1|14|df=y}}

| birth_place = Wordsley, England

| height = {{height|ft=6|in=0}}

| position = Defender

| currentclub = Walsall (coach)

| youthyears1 =

| youthclubs1 =

| years1 = 2005–2010

| clubs1 = Walsall

| caps1 = 95

| goals1 = 5

| years2 = 2010–2015

| clubs2 = Rotherham United

| caps2 = 91

| goals2 = 4

| totalcaps = 186

| totalgoals = 9

| nationalyears1 = 2007–2010

| nationalteam1 = Wales U21

| nationalcaps1 = 17

| nationalgoals1 = 1

| nationalyears2 = 2010

| nationalteam2 = Wales

| nationalcaps2 = 1

| nationalgoals2 = 0

}}

Mark Simon Bradley (born 14 January 1988) is a former professional footballer who played in the Football League for Walsall and Rotherham United. He made one appearance for the Wales national team in 2010. After retiring from professional football, Bradley moved to coaching and is currently employed as the strength and conditioning coach at his former club, Walsall.

Club career

=Walsall=

Born in Wordsley, England, Bradley began his football career at Walsall and he progressed through the club's youth system.{{cite news|title=Young guns in Money's sights|url=https://www.expressandstar.com/sport/2007/07/02/young-guns-in-moneys-sights/|publisher=Express and Star|date=2 July 2007|access-date=5 April 2021}} Bradley made his debut for Walsall, starting a match and played 57 minutes before being substituted, on the final day of the 2004–05 season in the match at home to Stockport County, losing 3–0.{{cite news|title=Walsall 3–0 Stockport|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_div_2/4500795.stm|publisher=BBC Sport|date=7 May 2005|access-date=4 January 2013}} He spent two seasons, rotating between the first team and the reserve team to help with his development.{{cite news|title=Saddlers winger faces knee op|url=https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/saddlers-winger-faces-knee-op-14900|publisher=Birmingham Mail|date=8 November 2005|access-date=5 April 2021}}
{{cite news|title=Young guns hit by late goals|url=https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/young-guns-hit-by-late-goals-16040|publisher=Birmingham Mail|date=14 December 2005|access-date=5 April 2021}}
{{cite news|title=Wrexham 1 Walsall 1|url=https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/wrexham-1-walsall-1-29539|publisher=Birmingham Mail|date=16 December 2006|access-date=5 April 2021}}
{{cite news|title=Kids told: Be patient|url=https://www.expressandstar.com/sport/2006/12/02/kids-told-be-patient/|publisher=Express and Star|date=2 December 2006|access-date=5 April 2021}}
{{cite news|title=Only the best will do - Money|url=https://www.expressandstar.com/sport/2006/12/22/only-the-best-will-do-money/|publisher=Express and Star|date=22 December 2006|access-date=5 April 2021}}
{{cite news|title=Saddlers' Dobson blow|url=https://www.expressandstar.com/sport/2007/03/01/saddlers-dobson-blow/|publisher=Express and Star|date=1 March 2007|access-date=5 April 2021}}
The next two seasons saw Bradley signed a one–year contract extension with the club on two occasions.{{cite news|title=Four axed as Money starts his clear-out|url=https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/four-axed-as-money-starts-his-clear-out-22348|publisher=Birmingham Mail|date=9 May 2006|access-date=5 April 2021}}
{{cite news|title=Walsall chase old boy Sonner|url=https://www.expressandstar.com/sport/2007/05/17/walsall-chase-old-boy-sonner/|publisher=Express and Star|date=17 May 2007|access-date=5 April 2021}}
Following this, he was promoted to Walsall's first team ahead of the 2007–08 season.{{cite news|title=Money: Young guns will be crucial|url=https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/money-young-guns-will-be-crucial-41179|publisher=Birmingham Mail|date=23 May 2007|access-date=5 April 2021}}

Bradley made his first appearance of the 2007–08 season, coming against Leyton Orient on 18 August 2007 as a 67th-minute substitute, in a 1–0 loss.{{cite news|title=Leyton Orient 1 Walsall 0|url=https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/leyton-orient-1-walsall-0-44021|publisher=Birmingham Mail|date=18 August 2007|access-date=5 April 2021}}
{{cite news|title=Young guns can follow Dann's lead|url=https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/young-guns-can-follow-danns-41837|publisher=Birmingham Mail|date=12 June 2007|access-date=5 April 2021}}
Following this, he began to receive a handful of first team football, playing in the midfield position.{{cite news|title=Blog: Give youth a chance|url=https://www.expressandstar.com/comment-and-opinion/2007/09/25/blog-give-youth-a-chance/|publisher=Express and Star|date=25 September 2007|access-date=5 April 2021}}
{{cite news|title=Walsall 'almost perfect' - boss|url=https://www.expressandstar.com/sport/2007/10/08/walsall-almost-perfect-boss/|publisher=Express and Star|date=8 October 2007|access-date=5 April 2021}}
{{cite news|title=Tranmere v Walsall|url=https://www.expressandstar.com/sport/2007/10/12/tranmere-v-walsall/|publisher=Express and Star|date=12 October 2007|access-date=5 April 2021}}
{{cite news|title=Walsall stars tipped for the top|url=https://www.expressandstar.com/sport/2007/11/26/walsall-stars-tipped-for-the-top/|publisher=Express and Star|date=26 November 2007|access-date=5 April 2021}}
{{cite news|title=Weather hits duo's rehab|url=https://www.expressandstar.com/sport/2007/12/18/weather-hits-duos-rehab/|publisher=Express and Star|date=18 December 2007|access-date=5 April 2021}}
However, Bradley's performance received criticism from Walsall's supporters for his inconsistency, causing manager Richard Money to respond, pleading them to be patient with the player.{{cite news|title=Walsall boss plea to fans|url=https://www.expressandstar.com/sport/2007/10/30/walsall-boss-plea-to-fans/|publisher=Express and Star|date=30 October 2007|access-date=5 April 2021}} Bradley scored his first career goal for the club, in 3–2 victory at Doncaster Rovers on 2 October 2007.{{cite news|title=Doncaster 2–3 Walsall|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_div_2/7019571.stm|publisher=BBC Sport|date=2 October 2007|access-date=4 January 2013}} This was followed up by scoring his second goal for Walsall, in a 4–0 victory at Huddersfield Town.{{cite news|title=Walsall 4–0 Huddersfield|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_div_2/7019639.stm|publisher=BBC Sport|date=6 October 2007|access-date=4 January 2013}} Following this, his performance was praised by then captain Tommy Mooney, saying: "Bradders has got a chance of being a top player. You just hope he will continue to keep his head down and impress and while he is in the team people are looking at him. At the moment he needs to impress our manager and if he does that it makes it hard to drop him from the team."{{cite news|title=Walsall captain tips teen for top|url=https://www.expressandstar.com/sport/2007/10/08/walsall-captain-tips-teen-for-top/|publisher=Express and Star|date=8 October 2007|access-date=5 April 2021}} After missing two matches due to international commitment, Bradley scored his third goal for the club and set up a goal for Ishmel Demontagnac, in a 2–0 victory at Northampton Town on 24 November 2007.{{cite news|title=Walsall star misses matches|url=https://www.expressandstar.com/sport/2007/11/09/walsall-star-misses-matches/|publisher=Express and Star|date=9 November 2007|access-date=5 April 2021}}
{{cite news|title=Northampton 0–2 Walsall|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_div_2/7099991.stm|publisher=BBC Sport|date=24 November 2007|access-date=4 January 2013}}
One day before the January transfer window, he, along with Troy Deeney and Anthony Gerrard, signed a new contract with Walsall, keeping them until 2010.{{cite news|title=Walsall youngsters sign new deals|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/w/walsall/7166272.stm|publisher=BBC Sport|date=31 December 2012|access-date=4 January 2013}} However, during a 2–1 loss against Carlisle United on 2 February 2008, Bradley suffered ankle injury and was substituted in the 24th minute.{{cite news|title=Walsall ace fit to return|url=https://www.expressandstar.com/sport/2008/02/01/walsall-ace-fit-to-return/|publisher=Express and Star|date=1 February 2008|access-date=5 April 2021}}
{{cite news|title=Walsall take pride in defeat|url=https://www.expressandstar.com/sport/2008/02/04/walsall-take-pride-in-defeat/|publisher=Express and Star|date=4 February 2008|access-date=5 April 2021}}
{{cite news|title=Walsall ace injury doubt|url=https://www.expressandstar.com/sport/2008/02/08/walsall-ace-injury-doubt/|publisher=Express and Star|date=8 February 2008|access-date=5 April 2021}}
After missing two matches, he returned to the starting line–up against Swindon Town on 23 February 2008 and set up a goal for Lee Holmes, who scored twice, in a 3–0 win.{{cite news|title=Walsall blog: Play off form|url=https://www.expressandstar.com/comment-and-opinion/2008/02/12/walsall-blog-play-off-form/|publisher=Express and Star|date=12 February 2008|access-date=5 April 2021}}
{{cite news|title=Bradley targets Walsall return|url=https://www.expressandstar.com/sport/2008/02/20/bradley-targets-walsall-return/|publisher=Express and Star|date=20 February 2008|access-date=5 April 2021}}
{{cite news|title=Walsall show benefits of break|url=https://www.expressandstar.com/sport/2008/02/25/walsall-show-benefits-of-break/|publisher=Express and Star|date=25 February 2008|access-date=5 April 2021}}
Bradley continued to remain involved in the first team for the rest of the 2007–08 season despite being sidelined on three occasions.{{cite news|title=Walsall boss in danger warning|url=https://www.expressandstar.com/sport/2008/02/29/walsall-boss-in-danger-warning/|publisher=Express and Star|date=29 February 2008|access-date=5 April 2021}}
{{cite news|title=Walsall boss tempted to change team|url=https://www.expressandstar.com/sport/2008/03/11/walsall-boss-tempted-to-change-team/|publisher=Express and Star|date=11 March 2008|access-date=5 April 2021}}
{{cite news|title=Walsall still in play-off race - just|url=https://www.expressandstar.com/sport/2008/03/25/walsall-still-in-play-off-race-just/|publisher=Express and Star|date=25 March 2008|access-date=5 April 2021}}
{{cite news|title=Emphatic defeat hits Walsall hopes|url=https://www.expressandstar.com/sport/2008/03/31/emphatic-defeat-hits-walsall-hopes/|publisher=Express and Star|date=31 March 2008|access-date=5 April 2021}}
{{cite news|title=In-form Cherries to test Saddlers|url=https://www.expressandstar.com/sport/2008/04/18/in-form-cherries-to-test-saddlers/|publisher=Express and Star|date=18 April 2008|access-date=5 April 2021}}
At the end of the 2007–08 season, he went on to make thirty–seven appearances and scoring three times in all competitions. Following this, Bradley was named the club's young player of the year.{{cite news|title=Gerrard wins player of the season|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/w/walsall/7377486.stm|publisher=BBC Sport|date=1 May 2008|access-date=4 January 2013}}
{{cite news|title=Saddlers award for Gerrard|url=https://www.expressandstar.com/sport/2008/05/01/saddlers-award-for-gerrard/|publisher=Express and Star|date=1 May 2008|access-date=5 April 2021}}
{{cite news|title=Mark Bradley keen to face former Saddlers|url=https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/mark-bradley-keen-to-face-former-232460|publisher=Birmingham Mail|date=11 May 2008|access-date=5 April 2021}}

At the start of the 2008–09 season, Bradley found himself behind the pecking order in the first team, due to competitions in the midfield position and his own injury concerns.{{cite news|title=Walsall wait on fitness of trio|url=https://www.expressandstar.com/sport/2008/08/07/walsall-wait-on-fitness-of-trio/|publisher=Express and Star|date=7 August 2008|access-date=5 April 2021}}
{{cite news|title=Boss lays down gauntlet to Bradley|url=https://www.expressandstar.com/sport/2008/09/10/boss-lays-down-gauntlet-to-bradley/|publisher=Express and Star|date=10 September 2008|access-date=5 April 2021}}
{{cite news|title=Bradley could miss Wales game|url=https://www.expressandstar.com/sport/2008/10/04/bradley-could-miss-wales-game/|publisher=Express and Star|date=4 October 2008|access-date=5 April 2021}}
{{cite news|title=Tranmere 2 Walsall 1 - analysis|url=https://www.expressandstar.com/sport/2008/12/29/tranmere-2-walsall-1-analysis/|publisher=Express and Star|date=29 December 2008|access-date=5 April 2021}}
{{cite news|title=Big guns no sweat for Hutchings|url=https://www.expressandstar.com/sport/2009/04/06/big-guns-no-sweat-for-hutchings/|publisher=Express and Star|date=6 April 2009|access-date=5 April 2021}}
He found his playing time, mostly coming from the substitute bench, but at times, rotated in and out of the starting line–up in attempts to fight his way back.{{cite news|title=Mullen mulls over changes|url=https://www.expressandstar.com/sport/2008/09/12/mullen-mulls-over-changes/|publisher=Express and Star|date=12 September 2008|access-date=5 April 2021}}
{{cite news|title=Walsall Blog: Four Cup Finals|url=https://www.expressandstar.com/comment-and-opinion/2008/10/28/walsall-blog-four-cup-finals/|publisher=Express and Star|date=28 October 2008|access-date=5 April 2021}}
{{cite news|title=Bradley looking for a change of luck|url=https://www.expressandstar.com/sport/2009/01/01/bradley-looking-for-a-change-of-luck/|publisher=Express and Star|date=1 January 2009|access-date=5 April 2021}}
By January, Bradley regained his first team place, playing in the midfield position.{{cite news|title=Bradley out to impress new boss|url=https://www.expressandstar.com/sport/2009/01/23/bradley-out-to-impress-new-boss/|publisher=Express and Star|date=23 January 2009|access-date=5 April 2021}}
{{cite news|title=Bradley hails Saddlers assistant|url=https://www.expressandstar.com/sport/2009/01/31/bradley-hails-saddlers-assistant/|publisher=Express and Star|date=31 January 2009|access-date=5 April 2021}}
{{cite news|title=Taundry battling to regain place|url=https://www.expressandstar.com/sport/2009/02/19/taundry-battling-to-regain-place/|publisher=Express and Star|date=19 February 2009|access-date=5 April 2021}}
{{cite news|title=Bradley hope for big chance|url=https://www.expressandstar.com/sport/2009/03/19/bradley-hope-for-big-chance/|publisher=Express and Star|date=19 March 2009|access-date=5 April 2021}}
{{cite news|title=MK Dons 0 Walsall 1 - analysis|url=https://www.expressandstar.com/sport/2009/04/27/mk-dons-0-walsall-1-analysis/|publisher=Express and Star|date=27 April 2009|access-date=5 April 2021}}
It wasn't until on 17 March 2009 when he scored his first goal of the season, in a 3–0 win against Brighton & Hove Albion.{{cite news|title=Walsall 3–0 Brighton|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_div_2/7935417.stm|publisher=BBC Sport|date=17 March 2009|access-date=4 January 2013}} This was followed by scoring the only goal of the game, in a 1–0 win over Leyton Orient.{{cite news|title=Leyton Orient 0–1 Walsall|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_div_2/7937318.stm|publisher=BBC Sport|date=21 March 2009|access-date=4 January 2013}} At the end of the 2008–09 season, Bradley went on to make twenty–nine appearances and scoring two times in all competitions. Reflecting on the season, he said: "Personally the year has been frustrating and spoilt by my injuries. I haven't had a good run of games. I had a couple of ankle injuries earlier in the season and I have had a back problem. I am just disappointed with the number of games I have played, but hopefully I will get a lot more next year."{{cite news|title=Birch's Blog: The Young Saddlers|url=https://www.expressandstar.com/sport/2009/05/13/birchs-blog-the-young-saddlers/|publisher=Express and Star|date=13 May 2009|access-date=5 April 2021}}
{{cite news|title=Bradley looks to shine for Saddlers|url=https://www.expressandstar.com/sport/2009/05/16/bradley-looks-to-shine-for-saddlers/|publisher=Express and Star|date=16 March 2009|access-date=5 April 2021}}

At the start of the 2009–10 season, Bradley continued to find himself behind the pecking order in the first team, due to competitions in the midfield position and found himself placed on the substitute bench, as well as, his international commitment.{{cite news|title=Biggest season yet for Bradley|url=https://www.expressandstar.com/sport/2009/08/18/biggest-season-yet-for-bradley/|publisher=Express and Star|date=18 August 2009|access-date=5 April 2021}}
{{cite news|title=Charlton 2 Walsall 0 - Verdict|url=https://www.expressandstar.com/sport/2009/08/22/charlton-2-walsall-0-verdict/|publisher=Express and Star|date=22 August 2009|access-date=5 April 2021}}
{{cite news|title=Richards ready for old foes|url=https://www.expressandstar.com/sport/2009/09/04/richards-ready-for-old-foes/|publisher=Express and Star|date=4 September 2009|access-date=5 April 2021}}
{{cite news|title=Walsall midfielder has high hopes|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/w/walsall/8273158.stm|publisher=BBC Sport|date=24 September 2009|access-date=5 April 2021}}
{{cite news|title=Bradley focussing on Walsall place|url=https://www.expressandstar.com/sport/2009/10/02/bradley-focussing-on-walsall-place/|publisher=Express and Star|date=2 October 2009|access-date=5 April 2021}}
By–mid September, he regained his first team place, playing in the midfield position following the injury of Richard Taundry.{{cite news|title=Walsall 1 Swindon 1 - Verdict|url=https://www.expressandstar.com/sport/2009/09/19/walsall-1-swindon-1-verdict/|publisher=Express and Star|date=19 September 2009|access-date=5 April 2021}}
{{cite news|title=Hartlepool 3 Walsall 0 - Analysis|url=https://www.expressandstar.com/sport/2009/09/28/hartlepool-3-walsall-0-analysis/|publisher=Express and Star|date=28 September 2009|access-date=5 April 2021}}
{{cite news|title=Analysis of Colchester 2 Walsall 1|url=https://www.expressandstar.com/sport/2009/10/26/analysis-of-colchester-2-walsall-1/|publisher=Express and Star|date=26 October 2009|access-date=5 April 2021}}
{{cite news|title=Bradley backing midfield partner|url=https://www.expressandstar.com/sport/2009/11/11/bradley-backing-midfield-partner/|publisher=Express and Star|date=11 November 2009|access-date=5 April 2021}}
{{cite news|title=Hutchings is a harsh taskmaster|url=https://www.expressandstar.com/sport/2009/11/17/hutchings-is-a-harsh-taskmaster/|publisher=Express and Star|date=17 November 2009|access-date=5 April 2021}}
However, his performance had come under criticism in a number of matches.{{cite news|title=Walsall 2 Carlisle 2 - Analysis|url=https://www.expressandstar.com/sport/2009/10/05/walsall-2-carlisle-2-analysis/|publisher=Express and Star|date=5 October 2009|access-date=5 April 2021}}
{{cite news|title=MK Dons 1 Walsall 0 - analysis|url=https://www.expressandstar.com/sport/2009/10/12/mk-dons-1-walsall-0-analysis/|publisher=Express and Star|date=12 October 2009|access-date=5 April 2021}}
{{cite news|title=Three is the magic number for Walsall|url=https://www.expressandstar.com/sport/2009/11/25/three-is-the-magic-number-for-walsall/|publisher=Express and Star|date=25 November 2009|access-date=5 April 2021}}
{{cite news|title=Analysis of Walsall 1 Brighton 2|url=https://www.expressandstar.com/sport/2010/01/18/analysis-of-walsall-1-brighton-2/|publisher=Express and Star|date=18 January 2010|access-date=5 April 2021}}
{{cite news|title=Analysis of Gillingham 0 Walsall 0|url=https://www.expressandstar.com/sport/2010/02/01/gillingham-0-walsall-0-analysis/|publisher=Express and Star|date=1 February 2010|access-date=5 April 2021}}
Bradley later acknowledged his disappointment for not scoring goals, saying: "I feel I should have scored more, it's disappointing. I'm trying to get into positions in the box and hoping one is going to drop to me so I can put it away. But I've been working hard on other aspects of my game, which the gaffer wants me to do, like winning the second balls. I need to improve everywhere but if I can get some goals it always helps. I want to keep playing, if I play my form will come with that - then some goals will follow."{{cite news|title=Bradley eyeing a goalden booster|url=https://www.expressandstar.com/sport/2010/01/09/bradley-eyeing-a-goalden-booster/|publisher=Express and Star|date=9 January 2010|access-date=5 April 2021}} By February, he found his playing time from the substitute bench for the rest of the 2009–10 season.{{cite news|title=Walsall 1 Charlton 1|url=https://www.expressandstar.com/sport/2010/02/02/walsall-1-charlton-1/|publisher=Express and Star|date=2 February 2010|access-date=5 April 2021}}
{{cite news|title=Walsall FC: Why Richard Taundry glad to be back|url=https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/walsall-fc-why-richard-taundry-glad-118290|publisher=Birmingham Mail|date=6 February 2010|access-date=5 April 2021}}
{{cite news|title=Still much for the team to prove|url=https://www.expressandstar.com/sport/2010/02/24/still-much-for-the-team-to-prove/|publisher=Express and Star|date=24 February 2010|access-date=5 April 2021}}
{{cite news|title=Bradley 'ready for action'|url=https://www.expressandstar.com/sport/2010/03/20/walsall-mark-bradley-ready-for-action/|publisher=Express and Star|date=20 March 2010|access-date=5 April 2021}}
Having aimed to play at least "30-35 games" in the 2009–10 season, Bradley barely made it, as he made thirty appearances in all competitions.{{cite news|title=Bradley coming of age for Walsall|url=https://www.expressandstar.com/sport/2010/01/11/bradley-coming-of-age-for-walsall/|publisher=Express and Star|date=11 January 2010|access-date=5 April 2021}}

At the end of the 2009–10 season, Bradley was released by Walsall on 10 May 2010, along with six other players.{{cite web|title=Walsall release seven including Dwayne Mattis|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/w/walsall/8672808.stm|publisher=BBC Sport|date=10 May 2010}}
{{cite news|title=Mattis and Bradley lead Walsall exit|url=https://www.expressandstar.com/sport/2010/05/10/mattis-and-bradley-lead-walsall-exit/|publisher=Express and Star|date=10 May 2010|access-date=5 April 2021}}
Upon being released by the club, he said about the season: "They gave me a chance, but now I want to prove I am still a good player. I have to prove they have made a mistake. There's no point dwelling on it, I have got to move on and it will be good for me in the long term. It's disappointing but it will help me. It was 50-50, I was hoping for another year but I'm looking forward to something fresh. I had a good run in the team of about 21 games and then went away with Wales which was the biggest thing in my career, but came out of the team at Walsall and hardly playing the last 20 games killed me. Not playing gave them something to say."{{cite news|title=Bradley's pledge after Walsall axe|url=https://www.expressandstar.com/sport/2010/05/11/bradleys-pledge-after-walsall-axe/|publisher=Express and Star|date=11 May 2010|access-date=5 April 2021}}

=Rotherham United=

On 7 July 2010, Bradley joined League Two side Rotherham United on a two-year contract after Ronnie Moore confirmed his interests signing him.{{cite news|title=Two clubs looking at Mark Bradley|url=https://www.expressandstar.com/sport/2010/06/29/two-clubs-looking-at-mark-bradley/|publisher=Express and Star|date=29 June 2010|access-date=5 April 2021}}
{{cite news|title=Millers after in demand playmaker Bradley|url=http://www.thestar.co.uk/sport/football/rotherham/millers-after-in-demand-playmaker-bradley-1-1829169|work=The Star|date=2 July 2010|access-date=11 August 2014|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140811203845/http://www.thestar.co.uk/sport/football/rotherham/millers-after-in-demand-playmaker-bradley-1-1829169|archive-date=11 August 2014|url-status=dead}}
{{Cite news|url=http://www.themillers.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10360~2086408,00.html|title=Millers seal Bradley deal|publisher=Rotherham United F.C.|date=7 July 2010|access-date=7 July 2010|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20100715064322/http://www.themillers.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0%2C%2C10360~2086408%2C00.html|archivedate=15 July 2010|url-status=dead}}

He made his debut for the club, coming on as a 76th-minute substitute, in a 2–1 win over Lincoln City in the opening game of the season.{{cite news|title=Rotherham United 2–1 Lincoln City|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_div_3/8842791.stm|publisher=BBC Sport|date=7 August 2010|access-date=5 April 2021}} Bradley then scored his first goal for Rotherham United, in a 2–1 win against Burton Albion in the second round of the Football League Trophy.{{cite news|title=Burton Albion 1–2 Rotherham United|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/9041930.stm|publisher=BBC Sport|date=6 October 2010|access-date=5 April 2021}} After the match, his goal was nominated for the Football League Trophy's Ultimate Finish Award.{{cite news|title=RUFC – BRADLEY GOAL NOMINATED FOR AWARD|url=https://rotherham.vitalfootball.co.uk/rufc-bradley-goal-nominated-for-award/|publisher=Rotherham United Vital Football|date=21 October 2010|access-date=5 April 2021}} Since joining the club, however, Bradley struggled to fight for his place in the first team, due to competition and his own injury concern, leading to find his playing time, coming from the substitute bench.{{cite news|title=Shrewsbury Town v Rotherham United: Talks over new Le Fondre deal put on hold by Moore|url=https://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/sport/football/shrewsbury-town-v-rotherham-united-talks-over-new-le-fondre-deal-put-hold-moore-1961865|publisher=The Yorkshire Post|date=4 September 2010|access-date=5 April 2021}}
{{cite news|title=Barnet 1 Rotherham United 4: Millers rode their luck, admits Moore|url=https://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/sport/football/barnet-1-rotherham-united-4-millers-rode-their-luck-admits-moore-1959140|publisher=The Yorkshire Post|date=18 September 2010|access-date=5 April 2021}}
{{cite news|title=Rotherham United v Huddersfield Town: Clark enters derby with one eye on Wembley|url=https://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/sport/football/rotherham-united-v-huddersfield-town-clark-enters-derby-one-eye-wembley-1951101|publisher=The Yorkshire Post|date=9 November 2010|access-date=5 April 2021}}
By October, he made a total of seven starts for Rotherham United for the next months.{{cite news|title=RUFC – BRADLEY AFTER HIS FIRST START FOR MILLERS|url=https://rotherham.vitalfootball.co.uk/rufc-bradley-after-his-first-start-for-millers/|publisher=Rotherham United Vital Football|date=5 October 2010|access-date=5 April 2021}}
{{cite news|title=RUFC – BRADLEY 'I CAME HERE TO START GAMES'|url=https://rotherham.vitalfootball.co.uk/rufc-bradley-i-came-here-to-start-games/|publisher=Rotherham United Vital Football|date=8 October 2010|access-date=5 April 2021}}
{{cite news|title=RUFC – BRADLEY 'SATURDAY WAS A LEARNING CURVE'|url=https://rotherham.vitalfootball.co.uk/rufc-bradley-saturday-was-a-learning-curve/|publisher=Rotherham United Vital Football|date=12 October 2010|access-date=5 April 2021}}
{{cite news|title=Midfield the concern for Millers chief|url=https://www.rotherhamadvertiser.co.uk/news/view,midfield-the-concern-for-millers-chief_18129.htm|publisher=Rotherham Advertiser|date=15 October 2010|access-date=5 April 2021}}
With sixteen appearances made so far, Bradley was expected to be loaned out, due to strong competitions in the midfield position at the first team, but it never happened.{{cite news|title=Rotherham United make Mark Bradley available for loan|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/r/rotherham_utd/9360451.stm|publisher=BBC Sport|date=13 January 2011|access-date=4 January 2013}}
{{cite news|title=RUFC – MOORE PRAISES MULLINS|url=https://rotherham.vitalfootball.co.uk/rufc-moore-praises-mullins/|publisher=Rotherham United Vital Football|date=14 January 2011|access-date=5 April 2021}}
{{cite news|title=RUFC – MOORE 'BRADLEY NEEDS GAMES'|url=https://rotherham.vitalfootball.co.uk/rufc-moore-bradley-needs-games/|publisher=Rotherham United Vital Football|date=25 February 2011|access-date=5 April 2021}}
By March, he received a handful of first team football for the club, making seven appearances.{{cite news|title=RUFC – BRADLEY WANTS TO PLAY|url=https://rotherham.vitalfootball.co.uk/rufc-bradley-wants-to-play/|publisher=Rotherham United Vital Football|date=25 March 2011|access-date=5 April 2021}}
{{cite news|title=Bradley determined to play a part|url=https://www.rotherhamadvertiser.co.uk/news/view,bradley-determined-to-play-a-part_16475.htm|publisher=Rotherham Advertiser|date=8 April 2011|access-date=5 April 2021}}
{{cite news|title=RUFC – SCOTT ON HIS CHANGE TO THE STARTING ELEVEN|url=https://rotherham.vitalfootball.co.uk/rufc-scott-on-his-change-to-the-starting-eleven/|publisher=Rotherham United Vital Football|date=16 April 2011|access-date=5 April 2021}}
{{cite news|title=RUFC -BRADLEY WANTS TO IMPRESS|url=https://rotherham.vitalfootball.co.uk/rufc-bradley-wants-to-impress/|publisher=Rotherham United Vital Football|date=22 April 2011|access-date=5 April 2021}}
In the last game of the season, Bradley provided an assist for Ryan Taylor in a 3–1 win over Torquay United.{{cite news|title=Rotherham United 3–1 Torquay United|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/13247122|publisher=BBC Sport|date=7 May 2011|access-date=4 January 2013}} At the end of the 2010–11 season, he went on to twenty–four appearances and scoring once in all competitions. Shortly after, Rotherham United placed Bradley on the transfer list.{{cite news|title=Rotherham United offer new deals to six players|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/r/rotherham_utd/9481600.stm|publisher=BBC Sport|date=10 May 2011|access-date=5 April 2021}} Manager Andy Scott explained his actions on selling Bradley, stating that he's keen to sell him in the summer.{{cite news|title=Scott doesn't want Bradley|url=http://www.skysports.com/football/news/11747/7002193|publisher=Sky Sports|date=23 June 2011|access-date=4 January 2013|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160305054519/http://www.skysports.com/football/news/11747/7002193|archive-date=5 March 2016|url-status=dead}}

Despite being placed on a transfer list, Bradley was featured in Rotherham United's pre–season friendly matches.{{cite news|title=RUFC – SCOTT ON HIS TEAM YESTERDAY|url=https://rotherham.vitalfootball.co.uk/rufc-scott-on-his-team-yesterday/|publisher=Rotherham United Vital Football|date=17 July 2011|access-date=5 April 2021}}
{{cite news|title=MILLERS GO DOWN AT STOCKSBRIDGE|url=https://rotherham.vitalfootball.co.uk/millers-go-down-at-stocksbridge/|publisher=Rotherham United Vital Football|date=27 July 2011|access-date=5 April 2021}}
Having sat out on the substitute bench for the first four matches of the 2011–12 season, he made his first appearance of the season, starting the whole game, in a 2–2 draw against Barnet on 20 August 2011.{{cite news|title=RUFC – SCOTT FINDS IT HARD TO LEAVE PLAYERS OUT|url=https://rotherham.vitalfootball.co.uk/rufc-scott-finds-it-hard-to-leave-players-out/|publisher=Rotherham United Vital Football|date=6 August 2011|access-date=5 April 2021}}
{{cite news|title=Rotherham United 2 Barnet 2: Millers snatch Le Fondre equaliser|url=https://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/sport/football/rotherham-united/rotherham-united-2-barnet-2-millers-snatch-le-fondre-equaliser-1923897|publisher=The Yorkshire Post|date=20 August 2011|access-date=5 April 2021}}
Bradley made in the next two matches before suffering a hamstring injury that kept him out for weeks.{{cite news|title=Rotherham United 3 Gillingham 0: Millers claim top spot to make light of Le Fondre's departure|url=https://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/sport/football/rotherham-united/rotherham-united-3-gillingham-0-millers-claim-top-spot-make-light-le-fondres-departure-1923195|publisher=The Yorkshire Post|date=29 August 2011|access-date=5 April 2021}}
{{cite news|title=RUFC – BRADLEY IN SCOTT'S PLANS|url=https://rotherham.vitalfootball.co.uk/rufc-bradley-in-scotts-plans/|publisher=Rotherham United Vital Football|date=1 September 2011|access-date=5 April 2021}}
{{cite web|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_div_3/14690798.stm|title=Swindon Town 3–2 Rotherham United|publisher=BBC Sport|date=3 September 2011|access-date=5 April 2021|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110908202133/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_div_3/14690798.stm|archive-date=8 September 2011|url-status=dead}}
{{cite news|title=RUFC – BRADLEY UNSURE OF FUTURE|url=https://rotherham.vitalfootball.co.uk/rufc-bradley-unsure-of-future/|publisher=Rotherham United Vital Football|date=7 September 2011|access-date=5 April 2021}}
{{cite news|title= RUFC – SCOTT SORRY FOR REVELL TODAY|url=https://rotherham.vitalfootball.co.uk/rufc-scott-sorry-for-revell-today/|publisher=Rotherham United Vital Football|date=10 September 2011|access-date=5 April 2021}}
It wasn't until on 24 September 2011 when he made his return to the first team, coming on as a 67th-minute substitute, in a 4–0 loss against Southend United.{{cite web|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/14958019.stm|title=Rotherham United 0–4 Southend United|publisher=BBC Sport|date=24 September 2011|access-date=5 April 2021|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110927095008/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/14958019.stm|archive-date=27 September 2011|url-status=dead}} However, his return was short–lived when Bradley suffered a dislocated shoulder against Sheffield United in the Football League Trophy and was substituted in the 64th minute, as the club lost 2–1.{{cite news|title=Rotherham 1 Sheffield Utd 2: Late strike by Evans ends derby hopes for Millers|url=https://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/sport/football/rotherham-united/rotherham-1-sheffield-utd-2-late-strike-evans-ends-derby-hopes-millers-1919780|publisher=The Yorkshire Post|date=24 September 2011|access-date=5 April 2021}} After the match, it was announced that he would be out for four months after undergoing a surgery.{{cite news|title=Scott seeking short-term stoppers|url=http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11747/7227606/|publisher=Sky Sports|date=6 October 2011|access-date=4 January 2013|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160305103413/http://www.skysports.com/football/news/11747/7227606|archive-date=5 March 2016|url-status=dead}}
{{cite news|title=Bradley set for shoulder surgery|url=http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11095/7235014/|publisher=Sky Sports|date=11 October 2011|access-date=4 January 2013|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160305085404/http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11095/7235014/|archive-date=5 March 2016|url-status=dead}}
While on the sidelines, manager Scott praised Bradley for working his way to the first team, having been prepared to sell him in the summer.{{cite news|title=Unlucky Bradley is praised by the boss|url=http://www.thestar.co.uk/sport/football/rotherham/unlucky-bradley-is-praised-by-the-boss-1-3842253|work=The Star|date=6 October 2011|access-date=3 May 2013|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160312164745/http://www.thestar.co.uk/sport/football/rotherham-united/unlucky-bradley-is-praised-by-the-boss-1-3842253|archive-date=12 March 2016|url-status=dead}}
{{cite news|title=Scott forced into market for defender as Bradley is ruled out|url=https://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/sport/football/rotherham-united/scott-forced-market-defender-bradley-ruled-out-1919718|publisher=The Yorkshire Post|date=6 October 2011|access-date=5 April 2021}}
By January, he made his return to training, having recovered from a shoulder injury earlier than expected.{{cite news|title=Schofield welcomes return of key Millers duo|url=http://www.thestar.co.uk/sport/football/rotherham/schofield-welcomes-return-of-key-millers-duo-1-4152186|work=The Star|date=18 January 2012|access-date=3 May 2013|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20170423155001/http://www.thestar.co.uk/sport/football/rotherham-united/schofield-welcomes-return-of-key-millers-duo-1-4152186|archive-date=23 April 2017|url-status=dead}} After appearing twice on the substitute bench being unused, Bradley made his return from injury, where he scored an own-goal in a 3–2 loss against Dagenham & Redbridge on 28 January 2012.{{cite news|title=MILLERS V BANTAMS PREVIEW|url=https://rotherham.vitalfootball.co.uk/millers-v-bantams-preview-10/|publisher=Rotherham United Vital Football|date=2 January 2012|access-date=5 April 2021}}
{{cite news|title=RUFC – MIDFIELDER PLEASED TO SEE INJURED PAIR BACK|url=https://rotherham.vitalfootball.co.uk/rufc-midfielder-pleased-to-see-injured-pair-back/|publisher=Rotherham United Vital Football|date=18 January 2012|access-date=5 April 2021}}
{{cite news|title=Dagenham & Redbridge 3–2 Rotherham United|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/16664197|publisher=BBC Sport|date=28 January 2012|access-date=5 April 2021}}
{{cite news|title=Scott unhappy with defence|url=http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11747/7464200/|publisher=Sky Sports|date=29 January 2012|access-date=4 January 2013|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160306084856/http://www.skysports.com/football/news/11747/7464200|archive-date=6 March 2016|url-status=dead}}
This was followed up by helping Rotherham United two clean sheets in the next two matches.{{cite news|title=Southend United 0–2 Rotherham United|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/16866456|publisher=BBC Sport|date=10 February 2012|access-date=5 April 2021}}
{{cite news|title=Rotherham United 1–0 Accrington Stanley|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/16921852|publisher=BBC Sport|date=14 February 2012|access-date=5 April 2021}}
Manager Scott said that he's planning to use Bradley and began using him in the right–back position.{{cite news|title=RUFC – BRADLEY NO NEWCOMER AT RIGHT-BACK|url=https://rotherham.vitalfootball.co.uk/rufc-bradley-no-newcomer-at-right-back/|publisher=Rotherham United Vital Football|date=31 January 2012|access-date=5 April 2021}}
{{cite news|title=Scott has plans for Bradley|url=http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11095/7491905/|publisher=Sky Sports|date=6 February 2012|access-date=4 January 2013|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20170423062106/http://www.skysports.com/football/news/11095/7491905|archive-date=23 April 2017|url-status=dead}}
{{cite news|title=RUFC – BRADLEY 'WORKED HARD FROM FRONT TO BACK'|url=https://rotherham.vitalfootball.co.uk/rufc-bradley-worked-hard-from-front-to-back/|publisher=Rotherham United Vital Football|date=16 February 2012|access-date=5 April 2021}}
{{cite news|title=Versatility could land Bradley new contract|url=https://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/sport/football/rotherham-united/versatility-could-land-bradley-new-contract-1906940|publisher=The Yorkshire Post|date=3 March 2012|access-date=5 April 2021}}
{{cite news|title=ROTHERHAM UNITED: Bradley makes versatile Mark!|url=http://www.thestar.co.uk/sport/football/rotherham/rotherham-united-bradley-makes-versatile-mark-1-4788316|work=The Star|date=31 July 2012|access-date=3 May 2013|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120817072717/http://www.thestar.co.uk/sport/football/rotherham/rotherham-united-bradley-makes-versatile-mark-1-4788316|archive-date=17 August 2012|url-status=dead}}
On 20 March 2012, he scored his first goal for the club in a 4–2 victory over Macclesfield Town.{{cite news|title=Rotherham United 4 Macclesfield Town 2|url=https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/rotherham-united-4-macclesfield-town-684946|publisher=Manchester Evening News|date=20 March 2012|access-date=5 April 2021}} At the end of the 2011–12 season, Bradley went on to make twenty–two appearances and scoring two times in all competitions.

Ahead of the 2012–13 season, Bradley switched number shirts from 15 to 14.{{cite web|url=https://www.themillers.co.uk/news/2012/july/squad-numbers-announced/|title=Squad numbers announced|publisher=Rotherham United F.C.|date=13 July 2012|access-date=5 April 2021|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20210405084350/https://www.themillers.co.uk/news/2012/july/squad-numbers-announced/|archive-date=5 April 2021|url-status=live}} At the start of the 2012–13 season, he started the whole game against Hull City in the first round of the League Cup and missed the decisive penalty in a shoot-out, allowing the opposition team to go through to the next round after the match was played all the way to penalty shoot-out.{{cite news|title=Hull 1–1 Rotherham|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/19124022|publisher=BBC Sport|date=11 August 2012|access-date=4 January 2013}} Bradley then started in the next three league matches, playing in the right–back position.{{cite web|url=http://www.themillers.co.uk/news/article/northampton-2-v-1-millers-report-326764.aspx?pageView=full|title=Northampton 2 v 1 Millers - Report|publisher=Rotherham United F.C.|date=21 August 2012|access-date=5 April 2021|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304052736if_/http://www.themillers.co.uk/news/article/northampton-2-v-1-millers-report-326764.aspx?pageView=full#anchored|archive-date=4 March 2016|url-status=dead}}
{{cite web|url=https://www.themillers.co.uk/news/2012/august/chesterfield-1-v-1-rotherham---report/|title=Chesterfield 1 v 1 Rotherham - Report|publisher=Rotherham United F.C.|date=25 August 2012|access-date=5 April 2021|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20201124031157/https://www.themillers.co.uk/news/2012/august/chesterfield-1-v-1-rotherham---report/|archive-date=24 November 2020|url-status=live}}
{{cite web|url=https://www.themillers.co.uk/news/2012/september/rotherham-4-v-0-bradford---report/|title=Rotherham 4 v 0 Bradford - Report|publisher=Rotherham United F.C.|date=1 September 2012|access-date=5 April 2021|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20201124124138/https://www.themillers.co.uk/news/2012/september/rotherham-4-v-0-bradford---report/|archive-date=24 November 2020|url-status=live}}
However, he suffered a hamstring injury during a 1–0 loss against York City in the first round of the Football League Trophy and was substituted in the 23rd minute.{{cite news|title=Match report: Rotherham United 0, York City 1|url=https://www.yorkpress.co.uk/sport/9911208.match-report-rotherham-united-0-york-city-1/|publisher=The York Press|date=5 September 2012|access-date=5 April 2021}} After the match, Rotherham United announced on their website that Bradley would be out for six weeks.{{cite web|url=https://www.themillers.co.uk/news/2012/september/bradley-set-for-four-weeks-out/|title=Bradley set for four weeks out|publisher=Rotherham United F.C.|date=6 September 2012|access-date=5 April 2021|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20210404205709/https://www.themillers.co.uk/news/2012/september/bradley-set-for-four-weeks-out/|archive-date=4 April 2021|url-status=live}}
{{cite news|title=Window of opportunity for Millers to recruit|url=https://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/sport/football/rotherham-united/window-opportunity-millers-recruit-1883239|publisher=The Yorkshire Post|date=7 September 2012|access-date=5 April 2021}}
But he made a recovery quicker than expected and made his return to the starting line–up against Barnet on 22 September 2012, helping the club keep a clean sheet, in a 0–0 draw.{{cite web|url=https://www.themillers.co.uk/news/2012/september/gaffer-on-a-sunday3/|title=Gaffer on a Sunday|publisher=Rotherham United F.C.|date=16 September 2012|access-date=5 April 2021|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20210405084237/https://www.themillers.co.uk/news/2012/september/gaffer-on-a-sunday3/|archive-date=5 April 2021|url-status=live}}
{{cite news|title=Team news: Barnsley, Hull City, Leeds United, Sheffield Wednesday, Doncaster Rovers, Sheffield United, Bradford City, Rotherham United, York City|url=https://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/sport/football/doncaster-rovers/team-news-barnsley-hull-city-leeds-united-sheffield-wednesday-doncaster-rovers-sheffield-united-bradford-city-rotherham-united-york-city-1882139|publisher=The Yorkshire Post|date=22 September 2012|access-date=5 April 2021}}
{{cite web|url=https://www.themillers.co.uk/news/2012/september/barnet-0-v-0-millers---report/|title=Barnet 0 v 0 Millers - Report|publisher=Rotherham United F.C.|date=22 September 2012|access-date=5 April 2021|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20210405084217/https://www.themillers.co.uk/news/2012/september/barnet-0-v-0-millers---report/|archive-date=5 April 2021|url-status=live}}
Following his return from injury, Bradley regained his first team place, playing in the right–back position, under new manager Steve Evans, who started as the club's manager in April succeeding Andy Scott, just one month left until the end of the season.{{cite web|url=https://www.themillers.co.uk/news/2012/november/fleetwood-1v1-millers---report/|title=Fleetwood 1v1 Millers - Report|publisher=Rotherham United F.C.|date=6 November 2012|access-date=5 April 2021|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20210405084143/https://www.themillers.co.uk/news/2012/november/fleetwood-1v1-millers---report/|archive-date=5 April 2021|url-status=live}}
{{cite web|url=https://www.themillers.co.uk/news/2012/december/rotherham-united-v-accrington-stanley/|title=Rotherham United v Accrington Stanley|publisher=Rotherham United F.C.|date=29 December 2012|access-date=5 April 2021|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20210405084020/https://www.themillers.co.uk/news/2012/december/rotherham-united-v-accrington-stanley/|archive-date=5 April 2021|url-status=live}}
{{cite web|url=https://www.themillers.co.uk/news/2013/february/millers-v-chesterfield/|title=Millers v Chesterfield|publisher=Rotherham United F.C.|date=16 February 2013|access-date=5 April 2021}}
It wasn't until on 3 November 2012 when he scored his first goal of the season, in a 3–2 win over Stevenage In the first round of FA Cup.{{cite news|title=Rotherham 3 – 2 Stevenage|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/20107534|publisher=BBC Sport|date=3 November 2012|access-date=4 January 2013}} Two weeks later on 20 November 2012, Bradley scored his second goal of the season, in a 3–2 loss against Wycombe Wanderers.{{cite web|url=https://www.themillers.co.uk/news/2012/november/rotherham-v-wycombe/|title=Rotherham v Wycombe|publisher=Rotherham United F.C.|date=20 November 2012|access-date=5 April 2021|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20210405084136/https://www.themillers.co.uk/news/2012/november/rotherham-v-wycombe/|archive-date=5 April 2021|url-status=live}} After missing a match, due to a groin injury, he scored on his return, in the FA Cup in a second round replay match win over Notts County after a draw earlier.{{cite web|url=https://www.themillers.co.uk/news/2012/december/gaffer-on-a-sunday2/|title=Gaffer on a Sunday|publisher=Rotherham United F.C.|date=2 December 2012|access-date=5 April 2021|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20210405084106/https://www.themillers.co.uk/news/2012/december/gaffer-on-a-sunday2/|archive-date=5 April 2021|url-status=live}}
{{cite web|url=https://www.themillers.co.uk/news/2012/december/millers-v-gillingham---preview/|title=Millers v Gillingham - Preview|publisher=Rotherham United F.C.|date=8 December 2012|access-date=5 April 2021|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20210405091229/https://www.themillers.co.uk/news/2012/december/millers-v-gillingham---preview/|archive-date=5 April 2021|url-status=live}}
{{cite web|url=https://www.themillers.co.uk/news/2012/december/millers-make-two-changes/|title=Millers make two changes|publisher=Rotherham United F.C.|date=18 December 2012|access-date=5 April 2021|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20210405084049/https://www.themillers.co.uk/news/2012/december/millers-make-two-changes/|archive-date=5 April 2021|url-status=live}}
{{cite news|title=Notts County 0 – 3 Rotherham United|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/20693606|publisher=BBC Sport|date=18 December 2012|access-date=4 January 2013}}
However, Bradley suffered a small fracture of the foot that saw him miss four matches.{{cite web|url=https://www.themillers.co.uk/news/2013/february/millers-v-northampton-town/|title=Millers v Northampton Town|publisher=Rotherham United F.C.|date=2 February 2013|access-date=5 April 2021|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20210405084500/https://www.themillers.co.uk/news/2013/february/millers-v-northampton-town/|archive-date=5 April 2021|url-status=live}}
{{cite web|url=https://www.themillers.co.uk/news/2013/march/wycombe-v-millers/|title=Wycombe v Millers|publisher=Rotherham United F.C.|date=12 March 2013|access-date=5 April 2021|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20210405084429/https://www.themillers.co.uk/news/2013/march/wycombe-v-millers/|archive-date=5 April 2021|url-status=live}}
{{cite web|url=https://www.themillers.co.uk/news/2013/march/gaffer-on-a-sunday2/|title=Gaffer on a Sunday|publisher=Rotherham United F.C.|date=17 March 2013|access-date=5 April 2021|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20210405084450/https://www.themillers.co.uk/news/2013/march/gaffer-on-a-sunday2/|archive-date=5 April 2021|url-status=live}}
It wasn't until on 6 April 2013 when he returned to the starting line–up from injury against Morecambe and played 75 minutes before being substituted, due to an injury.{{cite web|url=https://www.themillers.co.uk/news/2013/april/defeat-hard-to-take---evans/|title=Defeat hard to take - Evans|publisher=Rotherham United F.C.|date=6 April 2013|access-date=5 April 2021|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20210405084428/https://www.themillers.co.uk/news/2013/april/defeat-hard-to-take---evans/|archive-date=5 April 2021|url-status=live}}
{{cite web|url=https://www.themillers.co.uk/news/2013/april/morecambe-v-rotherham/|title=Morecambe v Rotherham|publisher=Rotherham United F.C.|date=6 April 2013|access-date=5 April 2021|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20210405084421/https://www.themillers.co.uk/news/2013/april/gaffer-on-a-sunday/|archive-date=5 April 2021|url-status=live}}
Following this, it was announced that Bradley was sidelined for the rest of the 2012–13 season.{{cite news|title=Morecambe 2 Rotherham 1: Ex-Miller Ellison strikes and leaves Evans irked|url=https://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/sport/football/rotherham-united/morecambe-2-rotherham-1-ex-miller-ellison-strikes-and-leaves-evans-irked-1867973|publisher=The Yorkshire Post|date=8 April 2013|access-date=5 April 2021}}
{{cite web|url=https://www.themillers.co.uk/news/2013/april/gaffer-on-a-sunday/|title=Gaffer on a Sunday|publisher=Rotherham United F.C.|date=7 April 2013|access-date=5 April 2021|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20210405084421/https://www.themillers.co.uk/news/2013/april/gaffer-on-a-sunday/|archive-date=5 April 2021|url-status=live}}
{{cite web|url=https://www.themillers.co.uk/news/2013/april/injury-situation-improving/|title=Injury situation improving|publisher=Rotherham United F.C.|date=11 April 2013|access-date=5 April 2021|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20210405084412/https://www.themillers.co.uk/news/2013/april/injury-situation-improving/|archive-date=5 April 2021|url-status=live}}
His contributions to Rotherham United saw the club promoted from League Two.{{Cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/22228779|title=Rotherham promoted to League One|work=BBC Sport|date=27 April 2013 |accessdate=5 April 2021}} At the end of the 2012–13 season, he went on to make thirty–three appearances and scoring three times in all competitions. Following this, Bradley was offered and accepted a new contract by Rotherham United.{{cite news|title=Millers release three players|url=http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11750/8685651/Millers-release-three-players|publisher=Sky Sports|date=2 May 2013|access-date=3 May 2013|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140219170712/http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11750/8685651/Millers-release-three-players|archive-date=19 February 2014|url-status=dead}}
{{cite web|url=https://www.themillers.co.uk/news/2013/may/stage-one-of-contract-talks-concluded/|title=Stage one of contract talks concluded|publisher=Rotherham United F.C.|date=2 May 2013|access-date=5 April 2021|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20210405084409/https://www.themillers.co.uk/news/2013/may/stage-one-of-contract-talks-concluded/|archive-date=5 April 2021|url-status=live}}

At the start of the 2013–14 season, Bradley found himself in the competitions with Richard Brindley over first-choice right-back position.{{cite news|title=RUFC – BRADLEY 'GOOD TO HAVE COMPETITION'|url=https://rotherham.vitalfootball.co.uk/rufc-bradley-good-to-have-competition/|publisher=Rotherham United Vital Football|date=2 August 2013|access-date=5 April 2021}}
{{cite news|title=Bradley looks to bounce back|url=https://www.rotherhamadvertiser.co.uk/news/view,bradley-looks-to-bounce-back_10564.htm|publisher=Rotherham Advertiser|date=27 September 2013|access-date=5 April 2021}}
{{cite web|url=https://www.themillers.co.uk/news/2013/october/leyton-orient-v-millers/|title=Leyton Orient v Millers|publisher=Rotherham United F.C.|date=26 October 2013|access-date=5 April 2021|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20210405103654/https://www.themillers.co.uk/news/2013/october/leyton-orient-v-millers/|archive-date=5 April 2021|url-status=live}}
As a result, he found himself rotating in and out of the starting line–up over the position, due to competition and his own injury concern.{{cite web|url=https://www.themillers.co.uk/news/2013/september/gaffer-on-a-sunday/|title=Gaffer on a Sunday|publisher=Rotherham United F.C.|date=1 September 2013|access-date=5 April 2021|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20210405103801/https://www.themillers.co.uk/news/2013/september/gaffer-on-a-sunday/|archive-date=5 April 2021|url-status=live}}
{{cite web|url=https://www.themillers.co.uk/news/2013/october/mk-dons-v-millers/|title=MK Dons v Millers|publisher=Rotherham United F.C.|date=19 October 2013|access-date=5 April 2021|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20210405103658/https://www.themillers.co.uk/news/2013/october/mk-dons-v-millers/|archive-date=5 April 2021|url-status=live}}
{{cite web|url=http://www.themillers.co.uk/news/article/bradders-praise-for-colleagues-1324634.aspx|title=Bradders praise for colleagues|publisher=Rotherham United F.C.|access-date=11 August 2014|date=29 January 2014|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140811213805/http://www.themillers.co.uk/news/article/bradders-praise-for-colleagues-1324634.aspx|archivedate=11 August 2014|url-status=dead}}
Bradley scored his first goal of the season, on 5 October 2013, with a header in the first half, in a 1–0 win over Brentford.{{cite news|title=Brentford 0–1 Rotherham United|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/24349443|publisher=BBC Sport|date=5 October 2013|access-date=11 August 2014}} However, he suffered a groin injury that kept him out for a month.{{cite web|url=https://www.themillers.co.uk/news/2013/november/hartlepool-v-millers/|title=Hartlepool v Millers|publisher=Rotherham United F.C.|date=12 November 2013|access-date=5 April 2021|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20210405103640/https://www.themillers.co.uk/news/2013/november/hartlepool-v-millers/|archive-date=5 April 2021|url-status=live}}
{{cite web|url=https://www.stevenagefc.com/news/2013/november/up-next-rotherham-h/|title=UP NEXT: ROTHERHAM (H)|publisher=Stevenage F.C.|date=15 November 2013|access-date=5 April 2021|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20210405133732/https://www.stevenagefc.com/news/2013/november/up-next-rotherham-h/|archive-date=5 April 2021|url-status=live}}
{{cite web|url=https://www.themillers.co.uk/news/2013/november/gaffer-on-a-sunday4/|title=Gaffer on a Sunday|publisher=Rotherham United F.C.|date=24 November 2013|access-date=5 April 2021|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20210405103609/https://www.themillers.co.uk/news/2013/november/gaffer-on-a-sunday4/|archive-date=5 April 2021|url-status=live}}
It wasn't until on 7 December 2013 when Bradley made his return from injury, starting the whole game, in a 2–1 loss against Rochdale.{{cite web|url=https://www.themillers.co.uk/news/2013/december/millers-v-rochdale/|title=Millers v Rochdale|publisher=Rotherham United F.C.|date=7 December 2013|access-date=5 April 2021|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20210405103627/https://www.themillers.co.uk/news/2013/december/millers-v-rochdale/|archive-date=5 April 2021|url-status=live}} Following his return from injury, he continued to regain his first team place in the right–back position despite the arrival of James Tavernier and facing his own injury concern.{{cite news|title=Rotherham United 3 Wolverhampton W 3: Millers set highest of standards in festive cracker|url=https://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/sport/football/rotherham-united/rotherham-united-3-wolverhampton-w-3-millers-set-highest-standards-festive-cracker-1850765|publisher=The Yorkshire Post|date=23 December 2013|access-date=5 April 2021}}
{{cite web|url=https://www.themillers.co.uk/news/2013/december/vale-v-millers---preview/|title=Vale v Millers - Preview|publisher=Rotherham United F.C.|date=29 December 2013|access-date=5 April 2021|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20210405103543/https://www.themillers.co.uk/news/2013/december/vale-v-millers---preview/|archive-date=5 April 2021|url-status=live}}
{{cite web|url=https://www.themillers.co.uk/news/2014/february/gaffer-on-a-sunday/|title=Gaffer on a Sunday|publisher=Rotherham United F.C.|date=2 February 2014|access-date=5 April 2021|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20210405104149/https://www.themillers.co.uk/news/2014/february/gaffer-on-a-sunday/|archive-date=5 April 2021|url-status=live}}
{{cite web|url=https://www.themillers.co.uk/news/2014/february/gaffer-on-a-sunday3/|title=Gaffer on a Sunday|publisher=Rotherham United F.C.|date=17 February 2014|access-date=5 April 2021|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20210405104141/https://www.themillers.co.uk/news/2014/february/gaffer-on-a-sunday3/|archive-date=5 April 2021|url-status=live}}
{{cite web|url=https://www.themillers.co.uk/news/2014/february/gaffer-on-a-sunday4/|title=Gaffer on a Sunday|publisher=Rotherham United F.C.|date=23 February 2014|access-date=5 April 2021|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20210124143037/https://www.themillers.co.uk/news/2014/february/gaffer-on-a-sunday4/|archive-date=24 January 2021|url-status=live}}
Because of the competitions that Bradley faced, he played in different positions, playing either the defender or midfield positions.{{cite web|url=https://www.themillers.co.uk/news/2013/october/millers-v-tranmere/|title=Millers v Tranmere|publisher=Rotherham United F.C.|date=22 October 2013|access-date=5 April 2021|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20210405103658/https://www.themillers.co.uk/news/2013/october/millers-v-tranmere/|archive-date=5 April 2021|url-status=live}}
{{cite news|title=Rotherham United 3–3 Wolverhampton Wanderers|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/25376419|publisher=BBC Sport|date=21 December 2013|access-date=5 April 2021}}
{{cite web|url=https://www.themillers.co.uk/news/2014/january/shrewsbury-v-millers/|title=Shrewsbury v Millers|publisher=Rotherham United F.C.|date=18 January 2014|access-date=5 April 2021|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20210405104241/https://www.themillers.co.uk/news/2014/january/shrewsbury-v-millers/|archive-date=5 April 2021|url-status=live}}
Bradley then scored his second goal of the season on 11 March 2014, but then twisted his knee and was substituted, as Rotherham United beat Oldham Athletic.{{cite news|title=Oldham Athletic 0–2 Rotherham United|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/26428599|publisher=BBC Sport|date=11 March 2014|access-date=11 August 2014}} After the match, Manager Steven Evans remained optimistic that Bradley's injury wasn't serious.{{cite web|url=https://www.themillers.co.uk/news/2014/march/millers-lacked-quality-evans/|title=Millers lacked quality, Evans|publisher=Rotherham United F.C.|date=15 March 2014|access-date=5 April 2021|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20201129072027/https://www.themillers.co.uk/news/2014/march/millers-lacked-quality-evans/|archive-date=29 November 2020|url-status=live}}
{{cite web|url=https://www.themillers.co.uk/news/2014/march/gaffer-on-a-sunday3/|title=Gaffer on a Sunday|publisher=Rotherham United F.C.|date=16 March 2014|access-date=5 April 2021|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20210405104038/https://www.themillers.co.uk/news/2014/march/gaffer-on-a-sunday3/|archive-date=5 April 2021|url-status=live}}
{{cite news|title=Millers wait on Bradley news|url=http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11747/9218563/millers-wait-on-bradley-news|publisher=Sky Sports|date=17 March 2014|access-date=11 August 2014|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20180825002707/http://www.skysports.com/football/news/11747/9218563/millers-wait-on-bradley-news|archive-date=25 August 2018|url-status=dead}}
However, it was announced that Bradley would be out for the rest of the 2013–14 season.{{cite web|url=https://www.themillers.co.uk/news/2014/march/gaffer-on-a-sunday4/|title=Gaffer on a Sunday|publisher=Rotherham United F.C.|date=23 March 2014|access-date=5 April 2021|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20210405104057/https://www.themillers.co.uk/news/2014/march/gaffer-on-a-sunday4/|archive-date=5 April 2021|url-status=live}} While on the sidelines, he watched as the club beat Leyton Orient 4–3 on penalties following a 2–2 draw throughout 120 minutes, a win that saw Rotherham United promoted to the Championship.{{Cite news|title=Rotherham United emphatic at Wembley|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/27459498|publisher=BBC Sport|date=25 May 2014|accessdate=12 June 2015}} At the end of the 2013–14 season, Bradley made twenty–eight appearances and scoring two times in all competitions. Following this, Bradley was offered a new contract for a new season, which he accepted.{{cite web|url=http://www.themillers.co.uk/news/article/retained-list-confirmed-1576992.aspx|title=Retained List Confirmed|publisher=Rotherham United F.C.|access-date=11 August 2014|date=28 May 2014|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140811214706/http://www.themillers.co.uk/news/article/retained-list-confirmed-1576992.aspx|archivedate=11 August 2014|url-status=dead}}
{{cite web|url=https://www.themillers.co.uk/news/2014/june/recruitment-drive-continues/|title=Recruitment drive continues|publisher=Rotherham United F.C.|date=8 June 2014|access-date=5 April 2021|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20201019162714/https://www.themillers.co.uk/news/2014/june/recruitment-drive-continues/|archive-date=19 October 2020|url-status=live}}

However, in the 2014–15 season Bradley made no single appearance for the club in all competitions throughout the season due to his failure to recover from injury.{{cite web|url=https://www.themillers.co.uk/news/2014/september/selection-headache-for-millers-boss/|title=Selection headache for Millers boss|publisher=Rotherham United F.C.|date=30 September 2014|access-date=5 April 2021|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20210405104020/https://www.themillers.co.uk/news/2014/september/selection-headache-for-millers-boss/|archive-date=5 April 2021|url-status=live}} As a result, Manager Steve Evans was keen to loan out Bradley to get first team experience, but this never happened, due to his recovering from his injury.{{cite web|url=https://www.themillers.co.uk/news/2014/october/gaffers-monthly-update/|title=Gaffer's Monthly Update|publisher=Rotherham United F.C.|date=5 October 2014|access-date=5 April 2021|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20210405104008/https://www.themillers.co.uk/news/2014/october/gaffers-monthly-update/|archive-date=5 April 2021|url-status=live}}
{{cite news|title=Rotherham United: Plenty of options for Millers boss Steve Evans for Norwich City clash|url=http://www.thestar.co.uk/sport/football/rotherham/rotherham-united-plenty-of-options-for-millers-boss-steve-evans-for-norwich-city-clash-1-6877179|work=The Star|date=4 October 2014|access-date=11 July 2015|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20180820074909/https://www.thestar.co.uk/sport/football/rotherham-united/rotherham-united-plenty-of-options-for-millers-boss-steve-evans-for-norwich-city-clash-1-687717|archive-date=20 August 2018|url-status=live}}
At the end of the 2014–15 season, Bradley was one of five players released, later retiring through injury.{{cite web|url=http://www.themillers.co.uk/news/article/rotherham-united-2442500.aspx|title=Millers announce player list|publisher=Rotherham United F.C.|date=5 May 2015|access-date=25 June 2015|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150505210616/http://www.themillers.co.uk/news/article/rotherham-united-2442500.aspx|archivedate=5 May 2015 |url-status=dead}}{{cite web|url=https://www.walesonline.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/sad-story-lost-member-wales-12159554|title=The sad story of the lost member of Wales' golden generation|first=Chris|last=Wathan|date=11 November 2016|publisher=Wales Online}}{{cite news|title=MARK BRADLEY ON FOLLOWING HIS PASSION|url=https://www.thepfa.com/news/2017/9/26/mark-bradley-following-his-passion|publisher=Professional Football Association|date=26 September 2017|access-date=5 April 2021}}

Post-playing career

After his retirement from playing, Bradley spent two years out of the professional game, spending his time taking sports science degree and working as a personal trainer. He eventually graduated with a degree. In May 2017, Bradley re-joined Walsall as their strength and conditioning coach.{{cite web|url=https://www.saddlers.co.uk/news/2017/may/mark-bradley-appointed-strength-and-conditioning-coach/|title=Mark Bradley appointed Strength and Conditioning Coach|publisher=Walsall F.C.|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20180825002909/https://www.saddlers.co.uk/news/2017/may/mark-bradley-appointed-strength-and-conditioning-coach/|archive-date=25 August 2018|url-status=live}}
{{cite news|title=Ex-Saddler Mark Bradley appointed new Walsall strength and conditioning coach|url=https://www.expressandstar.com/sport/football/walsall-fc/2017/05/05/ex-saddler-mark-bradley-appointed-new-walsall-strength-and-conditioning-coach/|publisher=Express and Star|date=5 May 2017|access-date=5 April 2021}}
{{cite news|title=Coach Mark Bradley backed to be success at Walsall|url=https://www.expressandstar.com/sport/football/walsall-fc/2017/05/19/coach-mark-bradley-backed-to-be-success-at-walsall/|publisher=Express and Star|date=19 May 2017|access-date=5 April 2021}}
Two years later, he was promoted as the club's first team strength and conditioning coach role.{{cite news|title=Walsall announce backroom staff shake-up|url=https://www.expressandstar.com/sport/football/walsall-fc/2019/05/20/walsall-announce-backroom-staff-shake-up/|publisher=Express and Star|date=20 May 2019|access-date=5 April 2021}}

International career

Although Bradley was born in Wordsley, England, he was eligible to play Wales through his grandmother, who was from Swansea.{{cite news|title=Mark Bradley eyes Walsall return|url=https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/mark-bradley-eyes-walsall-return-71808|publisher=Birmingham Mail|date=30 October 2008|access-date=5 April 2021}} Having represented Wales U19, Bradley was called up to the Wales U21 for the first time in February 2007.{{cite news|title=Wales U19 5-1 San Marino U19|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/internationals/4392740.stm|publisher=bbc Sport|date=31 October 2005|access-date=5 April 2021}}
{{cite news|title=Wales U19 set for Milk Cup action|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/internationals/5165032.stm|publisher=BBC Sport|date=10 July 2006|access-date=5 April 2021}}
{{cite news|title=Dann: It was just an off-day|url=https://www.expressandstar.com/sport/2007/02/05/danns-it-was-just-an-off-day/|publisher=Express and Star|date=5 February 2007|access-date=5 April 2021}}
He made his U21 national team debut, coming on as a substitute, in a 4–0 win against Northern Ireland on 6 February 2007.{{cite news|title=Money promises Lyall a role|url=https://www.expressandstar.com/sport/2007/02/10/money-promises-lyall-he-has-role/|publisher=Express and Star|date=10 February 2007|access-date=5 April 2021}} Bradley then scored his first goal for Wales U21, in a 4–2 win against France U21 on 20 November 2007.{{cite news|title=Walsall ace on target for Wales|url= https://www.expressandstar.com/sport/2007/11/21/walsall-ace-on-target-for-wales/|publisher=Express and Star|date=21 November 2007|access-date=5 April 2021}} He became a regular for the U21 national team, playing in different defender and midfield positions for the next three years.{{cite news|title=Mixed feelings for Walsall ace|url=https://www.expressandstar.com/sport/2007/11/12/mixed-feelings-for-walsall-ace/|publisher=Express and Star|date=12 November 2007|access-date=5 April 2021}}
{{cite news|title=Walsall blog: Young blood|url=https://www.expressandstar.com/comment-and-opinion/2008/03/28/walsall-blog-young-blood/|publisher=Express and Star|date=28 March 2008|access-date=5 April 2021}}
{{cite news|title=Zaaboub adapting to special attention|url=https://www.expressandstar.com/sport/2009/03/28/zaaboub-adapting-to-special-attention/|publisher=Express and Star|date=28 March 2009|access-date=5 April 2021}}
{{cite news|title=Walsall's Bradley eyes full Wales cap|url=https://www.expressandstar.com/sport/2009/08/13/walsalls-bradley-eyes-full-wales-cap/|publisher=Express and Star|date=13 August 2009|access-date=5 April 2021}}
After making his senior team debut, Bradley appeared three more matches for Wales U21 by the end of the year.{{cite news|title=Malta U21 1-1 Wales U21|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/league_of_wales/8901436.stm|publisher=BBC Sport|date=10 August 2010|access-date=5 April 2021}}
{{cite news|title=Hungary U21 0-1 Wales U21|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/league_of_wales/8931293.stm|publisher=BBC Sport|date=4 September 2010|access-date=5 April 2021}}
{{cite news|title=Italy U21 1-0 Wales U21|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/league_of_wales/8970470.stm|publisher=BBC Sport|date=6 September 2010|access-date=5 April 2021}}
Following this, he made seventeen appearances and scoring once for the U21 national team.

Bradley was called into the senior national squad for the FIFA World Cup qualifier against Liechtenstein on 14 October 2009.{{cite news|title=Bradley gets Wales call-up|url=https://www.expressandstar.com/sport/2009/10/12/bradley-called-up-to-full-wales-squad/|publisher=Express and Star|date=12 October 2009|access-date=5 April 2021}} However, he appeared as an unused substitute, as Wales won 2–0.{{cite news|title=Bradley sweating on Wales call-up|url=https://www.expressandstar.com/sport/2009/10/24/bradley-sweating-on-wales-call-up/|publisher=Express and Star|date=24 October 2009|access-date=5 April 2021}} In May 2010, Bradley was called up to the Wales squad once again.{{cite news|title=Mark Bradley gets Wales stage to find club|url=https://www.expressandstar.com/sport/2010/05/20/bradleys-big-stage-to-find-new-club/|publisher=Express and Star|date=20 May 2010|access-date=5 April 2021}} Bradley finally made his debut for the Wales national football team on 23 May 2010 against Croatia at the Stadion Gradski, as the Red Dragons lost 2–0, in what turned out to be his only appearance.{{cite news|title=Croatia 2–0 Wales|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/league_of_wales/8678876.stm|publisher=BBC Sport|date=23 May 2010|access-date=4 January 2013}}

Career statistics

class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"

|+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competition{{Soccerbase|41209}}

rowspan="2"|Club

!rowspan="2"|Season

!colspan="3"|League

!colspan="2"|FA Cup

!colspan="2"|League Cup

!colspan="2"|Other

!colspan="2"|Total

Division||Apps||Goals||Apps||Goals||Apps||Goals||Apps||Goals||Apps||Goals
rowspan="7"|Walsall

|2004–05

|League One

|1

000000010
2005–06

|League One

|2

000001030
2006–07

|League Two

|1

000000010
2007–08

|League One

|35

3500000403
2008–09

|League One

|28

2100000292
2009–10

|League One

|28

0000000280
colspan="2"|Total

!95||5||6||0||0||0||1||0||102||5

rowspan="5"|Rotherham United

|2010–11

|League Two

|21

0100021241
2011–12

|League Two

|21

1000010221
2012–13

|League Two

|27

1421010333
2013–14

|League One

|22

2202020282
colspan="2"|Total

!91||4||7||2||3||0||6||1||107||7

colspan="3"|Career total

!186||9||13||2||3||0||7||1||209||12

References

{{reflist}}