Brian Joseph Turner (29 March 1952 – 29/30 May 2010) was an Australian association football player.
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Turner began his football career with New Lambton in the Northern New South Wales State League. In 1969 he spent time with Tottenham in England, though he didn't play a first team match. Returning to Australia in 1971, Brian played for Western Suburbs in the New South Wales State League before transferring in April 1974 to Sydney Croatia for $3,000.[1] A knee injury forced him to retire from football in the mid-1970s.[2]
In November 1971 he made his only appearance for Australia against Israel in Melbourne.[3]
After retiring from playing, Brian Turner worked as a player agent. He helped a number of young stars make their way into the international football world. Brian was a dedicated Father and Husband who during his years had a numbers of businesses. He died in Canberra in May 2010 after dealing with year long battle againest cancer. he will be remembered by all as a great man and a great friend.[2][4]