Brian_Ahern_(footballer)

Brian Ahern (footballer)

Brian Ahern (footballer)

Scottish footballer (born 1952)

For other people named Brian Ahern, see Brian Ahern (disambiguation).

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

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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)

Individual

See also

References

  1. [1]
    "NOW YOU KNOW: Bully Wee Brian met the English to celebrate silver". Evening Times. 8 July 207. Retrieved 7 June 2021.
  2. [2]
    "A brick wall helped Brian and Bully Wee beat Celtic". Sunday Post. 9 February 2020. Retrieved 7 June 2021 – via thefreelibrary.com.
  3. [3]
    "Hall of Fame - Brian Ahern". Clyde FC. Retrieved 7 June 2021.
  • Brian Ahern at Post War English & Scottish Football League A–Z Player's Transfer Database
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