Brian McLaughlin (footballer, born 1954)
Brian McLaughlin was a Scottish footballer who signed for Celtic from Linlithgow Rose before going on to play for Ayr United, Motherwell, Hamilton Academical and Falkirk. After his playing career ended, he was a member of St Mirren's coaching staff.
On 13 August 2009, McLaughlin was found dead in the
Union Canal near Falkirk. Police said there did not appear to be any suspicious circumstances, and ruled his death accidental.
