Leigh Bromby

Sheffield Wednesday

Born in Dewsbury, Bromby started his footballing career when he was spotted by Daniel Firth at Whitchapel Middle school before joining Liversedge then being spotted by Sheffield Wednesday. He then progressed through the Sheffield Wednesday youth academy, and in September 1999 joined Mansfield Town on loan for three months. He made his Football League debut on 12 December 1999 in a 0–0 draw at Barnet. He scored his first career goal in a 3–1 home win over Southend United in January 2000. Bromby made his Wednesday debut the following season; on 23 December 2000 as substitute in a 1–0 home defeat to Wolverhampton Wanderers. He went on to make 20 appearances that season. He spent part of the 2002–03 season on loan at Norwich City before returning to Wednesday. After making 112 appearances for the club he moved to local rivals Sheffield United in a free transfer on 24 May 2004.

Sheffield United

Bromby made his début for Sheffield United against Burnley at Turf Moor on 7 August 2004 in a 1–1 draw. He played in all 46 league matches that season and scored his first senior goal for the club in the same game a diving header at the far post. On 15 August 2006, he signed a new three-year contract with United, with an option for a further year. Bromby spent much of the 2007–08 season on the sidelines, making only 15 appearances. His longest spell in the side was in January 2008, when he played 6 games in which United lost only once.

Watford…

Bromby joined the Leeds United coaching set up on 3 April 2013, after taking his coaching badges whilst injured, after the sacking of Neil Warnock, Bromby became a coach of Leeds' Under 18 side to assist Chris Coates who was covering for Richard Naylor. On 3 May, it was announced that Bromby would join Leeds academy coaching team full-time. On 11 July 2014, Bromby and Under 18's manager Richard Naylor were made redundant by owner Massimo Cellino. On 4 August 2014, Bromby joined Huddersfield Town as Professional Development Coach. He served a time as Academy Manager and was appointed as the club's new Head of Football Operations at the completion of the 2019/20 season. He left the club on 13 June 2023. In April 2025, Bromby joined Derby County as the clubs Interim Recruitment Lead for the summer 2025 transfer window. He kept the role after the closure of the summer window. On 19 March 2026, it was that Bromby would have a permanent role at Derby County as the clubs Talent Acquisition Lead.

Leeds United League One runners-up: 2009–10 Sheffield United Championship runners-up: 2005–06

Personal

* Leeds United Contribution To The Community Award: 2009–10, 2012–13