Brammer, whose father was born in Burslem, helped Vale to escape relegation from the First Division in 1998–99, as the "Valiants" finished above Bury on goal difference.
He had a poor start to his Vale Park career but soon won around his detractors after some improved performances and some long-range strikes on goal.
He also led the team to Football League Trophy glory,[3] in the final he was the man of the match, inspiring a 2–1 victory over Brentford at the Millennium Stadium.
[4] In August 2001, he made the short journey to Crewe Alexandra, who paid Vale £500,000 for his services; manager Dario Gradi described him as "probably the biggest [signing] in our history.
[12] Gradi had hoped Brammer would sign a new contract with the "Alex",[13] but after weeks of speculation,[14] in July 2004 he chose a return to the Potteries to join Championship club Stoke City.
[15] Brammer scored three spectacular goals in his time at the Britannia Stadium and was a key player for manager Tony Pulis in 2004–05, making 44 appearances.
However, Brammer played half of his 22 league games from the bench and, in January 2007, was allowed to sign for Millwall on a free transfer.
[17] He was instrumental in saving Millwall from relegation out of League One due to his steadying influence in midfield, however, fell out of favour for the 2008–09 season.
[21] He made fourteen appearances in 2008–09, however, Vale chairman Bill Bratt informed him by voicemail that he would not be offered a new contract for the 2009–10 season.