Brian Ahern (footballer)

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Brian Ahern
Personal information
Date of birth (1952-11-15) 15 November 1952 (age 69)
Place of birth Glasgow, Scotland
Position(s) Midfielder
Youth career
St Luke's BC
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1971–1981 Clyde 304 (53)
1981–1983 Ayr United 70 (9)
1983–1987 Clyde 116 (10)
1987–1988 Albion Rovers 33 (0)
– Cambuslang Rangers
Total 523 (72)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

Brian Ahern (born 15 November 1952 in Glasgow), is a Scottish former football midfielder.

Ahern is best known for his time at Clyde, where he holds the current record for most league appearances in the history of the club, at 420 appearances. He made 504 appearances in all competitions. Ahern was also the captain during the latter stages of his Clyde career, and he captained the side to the Scottish Second Division trophy during their centenary year.

He was the solitary Clyde player selected for a Glasgow Select XI against the Football League XI to mark the Silver Jubilee in 1977, but was an unused substitute.[1] Ahern was picked for the Scotland semi professional team in 1981.

Honours[]

Clyde
Scotland Semi-Pro
  • Four Nations Tournament: Runner-up 1981
Individual
  • Clyde FC Player of the Year: 1977–78[2]
  • Clyde FC Hall of Fame: Inducted, 2015[3]

See also[]

References[]

  1. ^ "NOW YOU KNOW: Bully Wee Brian met the English to celebrate silver". Evening Times. 8 July 207. Retrieved 7 June 2021.
  2. ^ a b c "A brick wall helped Brian and Bully Wee beat Celtic". Sunday Post. thefreelibrary.com. 9 February 2020. Retrieved 7 June 2021.
  3. ^ "Hall of Fame - Brian Ahern". Clyde FC. Retrieved 7 June 2021.

External links[]

  • Brian Ahern at Post War English & Scottish Football League A–Z Player's Database
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