Brian McLaughlin (footballer, born 1954)
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Position(s) | Winger | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1971-1977 | Celtic | 7 | (1) |
| 1977-1979 | Ayr United | 68 | (25) |
| 1979-1982 | Motherwell | 116 | (37) |
| 1982-1983 | Hamilton Academical | 15 | (8) |
| 1983-1985 | Falkirk | 12 | (0) |
| 1985-1986 | West Adelaide | ||
| 1986-1987 | Ayr United | 18 | (1) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Brian McLaughlin (7 October 1954 – 13 August 2009) was a Scottish footballer who played for Celtic, Ayr United, Motherwell, Hamilton Academical and Falkirk.[1] After his playing career ended, he was a member of St Mirren's coaching staff.
On 13 August 2009, McLaughlin was found dead in the Union Canal near Falkirk. Police said there did not appear to be any suspicious circumstances, and ruled his death accidental.[2]
References
- ^ Brian McLaughlin career statistics, A-Z Player's Database
- ^ Ex-footballer found dead in canal, BBC News (13 August 2009)
External links
- Obituary at Ayr United F.C.
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