Hugh Cochrane (9 February 1943 – 17 August 2020)[1] was a Scottish professional footballer who played as an inside forward. Born in Glasgow, he played junior football for Dennistoun Waverley before signing for Dundee United in 1961. He was released in 1963 without having appeared in the first team.[2] He signed for Barnsley in August 1963, making five Football League appearances.[3][4] After leaving Barnsley, Cochrane played non-League football for Wimbledon, Ashford Town, Margate,[5] Romford, Ramsgate and as player and manager at Wombwell Sporting Association.[6]
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| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 9 February 1943 | ||
| Place of birth | Glasgow, Scotland | ||
| Date of death | 17 August 2020 (aged 77) | ||
| Position(s) | Inside forward | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| Dennistoun Waverley | |||
| 1961–1963 | Dundee United | 0 | (0) |
| 1963–1965 | Barnsley | 5 | (0) |
| 1965–1966 | Wimbledon | ||
| 1966–1969 | Ashford Town (Kent) | ||
| 1969–1971 | Margate | ||
| 1971 | Romford | ||
| 1971–1972 | Ramsgate | ||
| Wombwell Sporting Association | |||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
References
edit- ^ RIP Hughie Cochrane
- ^ Gracie, Steve (2009). The Rise of the Terrors : Dundee United FC, a Comprehensive History 1945-1979. Dundee: Arabest Publishing. pp. 98, 110. ISBN 9780955834110.
- ^ "Hugh Cochrane". Barry Hugman's Footballers. Retrieved 26 March 2017.
- ^ "Hugh Cochrane". Neil Brown. Retrieved 26 March 2017.
- ^ "Players: Hugh Cochrane". The Historical Don. Retrieved 30 March 2017.
- ^ "Hughie Cochrane". Margate Football Club History. Retrieved 24 June 2022.
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