Brian Kilcline

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Brian Kilcline (born May 7, 1962 in Nottingham, England) is a former centre-half with Coventry City, Newcastle United, Notts County, Oldham Athletic, Swindon Town, Mansfield Town and Halifax Town, famous for his long hair and moustache.

Kilcline captained Coventry City in the 1987 FA Cup final at Wembley Stadium. Kilcline scored an own goal in the game, but was still able to lift the trophy after Coventry beat Tottenham Hotspur 3-2.

In 1991, Kilcline joined newly promoted Oldham Athletic but his stay at the club was not to be a long one.

When Kevin Keegan became manager of Newcastle United in 1992, "Killer" Kilcline was his first signing, and was immediately installed as club captain. He became known for his hard tackling and aerial ability - he often would prefer a diving header to a volley, even for balls only half a metre off the ground. Keegan later remarked that Kilcline was the most important signing he had ever made for the club. This was echoed by fans, who considered him partially responsible for saving the club from relegation and possible bankrupcy.

During the 1993-94 season, he briefly played for Swindon Town in the Premiership and wore the squad number 31.