Hugh Cochrane (footballer)

Hugh Cochrane (9 February 1943 – 17 August 2020) was a Scottish professional footballer. He was born in Glasgow. His career lasted between 1961 to 1966.

Hugh Cochrane
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Personal information
Full nameHugh Cochrane
Date of birth(1943-02-09)9 February 1943
Place of birthGlasgow, Scotland
Date of death17 August 2020(2020-08-17) (aged 77)
Playing positionInside forward
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
Dennistoun Waverley
1961–1963Dundee United0(0)
1963–1965Barnsley5(0)
1965–1966Wimbledon
1966–1969Ashford Town (Kent)
1969–1971Margate
1971Romford
1971–1972Ramsgate
Wombwell Sporting Association
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

He played as an inside forward. He played junior football for Dennistoun Waverley before signing for Dundee United in 1961.[1]

He signed for Barnsley in August 1963, making five Football League appearances.[2][3] After leaving Barnsley, Cochrane played non-League football for Wimbledon, Ashford Town (Kent) and Margate.[4]

Cochrane died on 17 August 2020 in Yorkshire, aged 77.[5]

References

  1. Gracie, Steve (2009). The Rise of the Terrors : Dundee United FC, a Comprehensive History 1945-1979. Dundee: Arabest Publishing. pp. 98, 110. ISBN 9780955834110.
  2. "Hugh Cochrane". Barry Hugman's Footballers. Retrieved 26 March 2017.
  3. "Hugh Cochrane". Neil Brown. Retrieved 26 March 2017.
  4. "Players: Hugh Cochrane". The Historical Don. Retrieved 30 March 2017.
  5. RIP Hughie Cochrane