Brian Ahern (born 15 November 1952) is a Scottish former 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.
He was the solitary Clyde player selected for a Glasgow Select XI against the Football League XI to mark the Silver Jubilee in 1977, but was an unused substitute. Ahern was picked for the Scotland semi professional team in 1981.
Honours
Clyde Scottish Second Division: 1972–73, 1977–78 Glasgow Cup: runner-up 1970–71
Scotland (semi-pro) Four Nations Tournament: runner-up 1981
Individual Clyde FC Player of the Year: 1977–78 Clyde FC Hall of Fame: Inducted, 2015
See also List of footballers in Scotland by number of league appearances (500+)
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