Brian McLaughlin (footballer, born 1954)

Brian McLaughlin (7 October 1954 – 13 August 2009) was a Scottish footballer who signed for Celtic from Linlithgow Rose before going on to play for Ayr United, Motherwell, Hamilton Academical and Falkirk.[1] He signed for Hamilton Academical in January 1983 for a transfer fee of around £15,000 after having been made available for sale by his manager Jock Wallace.[2] After his playing career ended, he was a member of St Mirren's coaching staff.

Brian McLaughlin
Personal information
Date of birth (1954-10-07)7 October 1954
Place of birth Grangemouth, Scotland
Date of death 13 August 2009(2009-08-13) (aged 54)
Place of death Falkirk, Scotland
Position(s) Winger
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1971–1977 Celtic 7 (1)
1975–1976Finn Harps (loan) 9 (5)
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)
Total 245 (77)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

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.[3]

References

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  1. ^ Brian McLaughlin career statistics, A-Z Player's Database
  2. ^ "Hamilton first off mark for 'Wall star". The Herald. Glasgow. 19 January 1983. p. 42.
  3. ^ Ex-footballer found dead in canal, BBC News (13 August 2009)
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