Career
He played at Centre Half. Philosophy Bratley started his footballing career with his local amateur side Rawmarsh F.C. before transferring to Football League Second Division side Doncaster Rovers in 1902 where he played three games between 27 September and 11 October. He then moved closer to home when he joined Rotherham Town before moving on to the more successful Rotherham County.
In 1910 he joined as a replacement for Tommy Boyle who had been sold to Burnley.
Bratley almost scored in the replay. Had forced a corner and Bratley headed the ball towards the line, only a jumping save at the edge of the goal by Pearson the WBA goalkeeper prevented a goal.
He left in late 1914 and transferred to Liverpool. He played a total of 13 games before leaving during the First World War.
After the war he played again for Rotherham County and Worksop.
He died in 1962.