Career
He most recently played for Blyth Spartans, after being signed from near neighbours Gateshead on 20 February 2009. Prior to playing for Gateshead, Brackstone played for Darlington and Brackstone came through Hartlepool"s Youth Development programme.
Brackstone played regularly for the reserves but broke his leg during the 2002-2003 season.
However, he recovered and impressed the then manager Neale Cooper enough to give him an opportunity in the first team, his debut being against Blackpool in 2003. However in 2004, in-growing toenail problems and Glandular Fever disrupted Brackstone"s season and he has struggled to establish himself as a regular first team player.
He was released in May 2007. In the same month, Darlington manager, Dave Penney, signed Brackstone on a free transfer.
After one season at Darlington, Brackstone was released and signed for Gateshead on 30 May 2008.