Brian is a vastly experienced midfielder, signed from West Auckland. He started out with Middlesbrough, making one substitute appearance in a League Cup tie against Ipswich Town. He joined Chesterfield on loan before being released by Boro, when he joined Darlington in 2004. He has also played for Billingham Synthonia and Sunderland RCA at Northern League level.

He made his Guisborough Town debut against Morpeth Town at the KGV on 23rd September 2017 in a 2-2 draw against Morpeth Town. His first goal for the Priorymen came in a 3-2 defeat to Team Northumbria three games later on 7th October 2017.