Brian Ahern (footballer)
Personal information | |||
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Full name | Brian Ahern | ||
Date of birth | 15 November 1952 | ||
Place of birth | Glasgow, Scotland | ||
Playing position | 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. † Appearances (Goals). |
Brian Ahern (born 15 November 1952 in Glasgow), is a former Scottish 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.