Brian Hetherston
Brian Hetherston (23 November 1976 – 5 March 2006) was a Scottish professional footballer who played as a midfielder. His brother is Peter Hetherston.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 23 November 1976 | ||
| Place of birth | Bellshill, Scotland | ||
| Date of death | 5 March 2006 (aged 29) | ||
| Place of death | Coatbridge, Scotland | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
| Youth career | |||
| St Mirren | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1992–1998 | St Mirren | 64 | (6) |
| 1998–2000 | Sligo Rovers | ||
| 2000–2001 | Raith Rovers | 19 | (0) |
| Total | 83 | (6) | |
| National team | |||
| 1996 | Scotland U21[1] | 1 | (0) |
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only | |||
Career
Born in Bellshill, Hetherston played in Scotland and Ireland for St Mirren, Sligo Rovers and Raith Rovers.[2]
Later life and death
Hetherston retired from professional football after suffering kidney and lung damage following an epileptic fit; he died following a suspected fit on 5 March 2006.[3]
References
- http://www.fitbastats.com/scotlandu21/player.php?playerid=277
- "Profile". Post War English & Scottish Football League A - Z Player's Transfer Database.
- "Death of Brian Hetherston, aged 29". The Scotsman. 7 March 2006.
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