Hugh McLaughlin (association football)
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 2 September 1943 | ||
| Place of birth | Glasgow, Scotland | ||
| Playing position | Wing half | ||
| Youth career | |||
| St Roch's | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 1961–1966 | Brentford | 5 | (0) |
| Gravesend & Northfleet | |||
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only. † Appearances (Goals). | |||
Hugh McLaughlin is a retired professional football wing half who appeared in the Football League for Brentford.[1]
Career
Brentford
McLaughlin began his career at Scottish junior club St Roch's and was signed by Scottish manager Malky McDonald of English Division Three side Brentford in 1961.[1] McLaughlin made only seven first team appearances during a five-year spell at Griffin Park, scoring once in a League Cup match versus Reading in September 1963.[1] After substitutions were introduced in the Football League in 1965, McLaughlin was the first Brentford player to come on as a substitute, replacing Billy Cobb after 41 minutes of a 2-0 win over Oldham Athletic on 11 April 1964.[1] McLaughlin spent much of his time in the Brentford reserve team, having some joy, winning the 1964/65 London Challenge Cup.[2] Smith departed Griffin Park in the summer of 1966, having made seven appearances and scored one goal.[1]
Gravesend & Northfleet
After his release from Brentford, Smith dropped into non-league football and signed for Southern League Division One side Gravesend & Northfleet in the summer of 1966.[1]
Honours
Brentford Reserves
- London Challenge Cup (1): 1964/65[2]