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At the start of the [[1996-97 in Scottish football|1996]], Welsh left [[Tannadice Park|Tannadice]] and joined [[Hibernian F.C.|Hibernian]] where he again suffered relegation and immediate promotion. After three years in [[Edinburgh]], Welsh had short spells with [[Stenhousemuir F.C.|Stenhousemuir]] and [[Clydebank F.C.|Clydebank]] before signing for Cowdenbeath in 2000. |
At the start of the [[1996-97 in Scottish football|1996]], Welsh left [[Tannadice Park|Tannadice]] and joined [[Hibernian F.C.|Hibernian]] where he again suffered relegation and immediate promotion. After three years in [[Edinburgh]], Welsh had short spells with [[Stenhousemuir F.C.|Stenhousemuir]] and [[Clydebank F.C.|Clydebank]] before signing for Cowdenbeath in 2000. |
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Welsh retired two years later due to injury and coached at [[Central Park]] for four years before being being appointed manager in [[October 2006]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/scot_div_1/6100192.stm|title=Welsh named new Cowdenbeath boss|publisher=BBC Sport website|date=2006-10-30}}</ref> Welsh was dismissed by Cowdenbeath in June 2008. |
Welsh retired two years later due to injury and coached at [[Central Park]] for four years before being being appointed manager in [[October 2006]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/scot_div_1/6100192.stm|title=Welsh named new Cowdenbeath boss|publisher=BBC Sport website|date=2006-10-30}}</ref> Welsh was dismissed by Cowdenbeath in June 2008 following their relegation to the Scottiish Third Division. |
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==Legal action== |
==Legal action== |
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Revision as of 12:58, 13 February 2009
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Brian Welsh | ||
| Height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | ||
| Position(s) | Defender | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1985–1996 | Dundee United | ||
| 1996–1999 | Hibernian | ||
| 2000 | Stenhousemuir | ||
| 2000 | Clydebank | ||
| 2000–2002 | Cowdenbeath | ||
| International career | |||
| 1986–1987 | Scotland under-19 | ||
| Managerial career | |||
| 2006–2008 | Cowdenbeath | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Brian Welsh (born 23 February 1969) is a Scottish football manager and former professional footballer. He recently managed Cowdenbeath, having previously played for Dundee United and Hibernian. He currently coaches the Clyde under-16 team.
Career
Welsh began his career with Dundee United, making his debut in the 1986-87 season. During that season, in 1986, Welsh was part of the Scotland team who reached the semi-finals of the UEFA European Under-19 Football Championship, losing 1-0 to Italy. The following year, he reached the quarter-finals of the World Youth Championship, losing on penalties to West Germany. Welsh became a regular in the United side in 1994 and after winning the Scottish Cup, experiencing relegation and subsequent promotion with the club.
At the start of the 1996, Welsh left Tannadice and joined Hibernian where he again suffered relegation and immediate promotion. After three years in Edinburgh, Welsh had short spells with Stenhousemuir and Clydebank before signing for Cowdenbeath in 2000.
Welsh retired two years later due to injury and coached at Central Park for four years before being being appointed manager in October 2006.[1] Welsh was dismissed by Cowdenbeath in June 2008 following their relegation to the Scottiish Third Division.
Legal action
In 2008, Welsh began legal proceedings against Doctor Malcolm Morrison, who was employed as Hibernian club doctor during Welsh's time with the club.[2] It was claimed that "an injection given...ruined his career".[2] An out-of-court settlement for a "substantial sum" was reached on 30 April 2008.[2]
In 2009, Welsh won a separate legal battle against former club Cowdenbeath over a compensation claim following his dismissal in June 2008.[3]
Honours
Dundee United
External links
- Brian Welsh at Soccerbase
References
- ^ "Welsh named new Cowdenbeath boss". BBC Sport website. 2006-10-30.
- ^ a b c Niven, Lars (2008-04-30). "Jab claim footballer settles out of court". The Courier. Retrieved 2008-04-30.
- ^ "Football boss wins legal battle". BBC News. 2009-02-11. Retrieved 2009-02-11.
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