Brian Carrigan Explained

Brian Carrigan
Fullname:Brian Eric Carrigan
Birth Date:26 September 1979
Birth Place:Glasgow, Scotland
Position:Striker
Youthyears1:–1996
Youthclubs1:Kilsyth Rangers
Years1:1996–2000
Years2:2000–2001
Years3:2001–2002
Years4:2002
Years5:2002–2003
Years6:2003–2006
Years7:2006–2008
Years8:2008
Years9:2008–2009
Years10:2009
Years11:2009–2010
Years12:2010
Years13:2010–2011
Years14:2013
Years15:2013
Clubs4:→ Clyde (loan)
Clubs8:Hamilton Academical
Clubs10:→ Alloa Athletic (loan)
Clubs13:Glenafton Athletic
Clubs14:Kilsyth Rangers
Clubs15:Sauchie Juniors
Caps1:100
Goals1:26
Caps2:13
Goals2:1
Caps3:10
Goals3:0
Caps4:9
Goals4:4
Caps5:21
Goals5:4
Caps6:85
Goals6:26
Caps8:0
Goals8:0
Caps10:9
Goals10:2
Caps11:13
Goals11:4
Caps13:1*
Goals13:1*
Club-Update:15:00, 26 July 2013 (UTC)
Nationalyears1:2000
Nationalteam1:Scotland U21[1]
Nationalcaps1:1
Nationalgoals1:0

Brian Eric Carrigan (born 26 September 1979) is a Scottish footballer who most recently played for Sauchie Juniors in the Scottish Junior Football Association, East Region. He has previously played in both the Scottish and English football leagues.

Career

Originally signed by Alex Smith on a YTS scheme for Clyde in 1993,[2] Carrigan moved up to the first team as a 16 year-old in 1996.[2] Carrigan scored 18 goals in 31 league games when Clyde won the Second Division title in 1999–2000.[3] He was also voted SPFA Second Division Player of the Year.[4] [5]

He earned a move to England with Stockport County that summer for six a figure transfer fee, but was sacked by the club in June 2001, after he was banned from driving for two and a half years for drink driving.[4] [5]

After a trial period with Dundee United,[3] he joined Clydebank in September 2001;[6] in January 2002 he went out on loan back to Clyde,[7] but this was terminated in March due to his recurring drink problems.[8] [9] Although the player himself disputed those claims.[10]

After a successful trial,[11] Carrigan signed for Raith Rovers in July 2002.[12] He then joined Hamilton Academical[13] in May 2003, but was allowed to leave for junior side Linlithgow Rose[14] in the summer of 2006. During season 2006–07, the Rose won the Scottish Junior Cup with Carrigan scoring in the final[15] [16] and clinched the East Region title on the final day with Carrigan netting a hat-trick.[17]

He re-joined Hamilton Accies again on 7 August 2008[18] [19] However, Carrigan left Hamilton in November of the same year, having never made an appearance for the club. He returned to Linlithgow.[20] Carrigan's second spell at Linlithgow was a short one and he joined Alloa Athletic in January 2009 on loan until the end of the season. In the summer of 2009 he signed a permanent contract with Alloa. In January 2010 Carrigan was placed on the transfer list by Alloa. As of August 2010 Carrigan moved back to junior ranks with Bo'ness United.

On 26 September 2010 Brian Carrigan join Glenafton Athletic, and scored on his début.[21] After being released by Glens, Carrigan went on trial with Ashfield but did not sign for the club.[22] After an eighteen-month hiatus from the game, Carrigan joined Kilsyth Rangers in March 2013 before signing for Sauchie Juniors in the close season.[23]

On 25 September 2013, Carrigan has ended his short stay at Sauchie Juniors after just a month.[24]

International career

Carrigan has represented Scotland at under-16, under-18, and under-21 youth levels.[25] His solitary under-21 appearance was a friendly with the Netherlands in 2000.[26]

He was called up for the Scotland Junior team for the opening match of the Quadrangular Tournament in 2007–08.[27]

Honours

Clyde
Raith Rovers

2002–03

Hamilton Academical

Promotion 2003–04[28]

Linlithgow Rose
Individual

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Brian Carrigan . fitbastats.com . 11 October 2012 .
  2. Web site: From minor to major, playing the right tune . . 5 May 2000 . 16 June 2021.
  3. Web site: CARRIGAN DECISION DEFERRED . . 1 August 2001 . 13 May 2019.
  4. Web site: Scheerhout. John . Footballer was three times over drink-drive limit . . https://web.archive.org/web/20011227172753/http://www.manchesteronline.co.uk/news/content.cfm?story=107473 . 27 December 2001 . 7 June 2001.
  5. Web site: Carrigan sacked by Stockport . BBC News . 15 June 2001 . 13 May 2019.
  6. Web site: Clydebank show their intent as Lavety, McColligan join influx . . 11 September 2011 . 16 June 2021.
  7. Web site: Carrigan's Clyde lifeline. 8 August 2018. 8 August 2018. BBC News.
  8. Web site: Clyde dump Carrigan. 21 March 2002. 8 August 2018. BBC News.
  9. Web site: Carrigan Returns To Clydebank . 20 March 2002 . 15 June 2021.
  10. Web site: Brian Carrigan Explains . 22 March 2002 . 15 June 2021.
  11. Web site: Another Chance For Carrigan At Kirkcaldy . 2 July 2002 . 15 June 2021.
  12. Web site: Carrigan Has A Go At Kernaghan . 10 July 2002 . 15 June 2021.
  13. Web site: Maitland and Ferguson join Accies. 23 May 2003. 8 August 2018. BBC News.
  14. News: Accies' Carrigan joins Linlithgow. 11 June 2006 . BBC Sport.
  15. Web site: SCOTTISH JUNIOR CUP WINNERS 2006/07 . LRFC . 15 June 2021.
  16. Web site: Scottish Junior Cup Final 2007 . DAFC . 3 June 2007 . 15 June 2021.
  17. Web site: Rose unveil new defender . Daily Record . 12 August 2010 . 16 June 2021.
  18. Web site: Second Accies chance for Carrigan. 7 August 2008. 8 August 2018. BBC News.
  19. Web site: Brian gets a lifeline . Daily Record . 7 August 2008 . 16 June 2021.
  20. News: Accies V Kilmarnock Preview. Hamilton Academical FC. 28 November 2008. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20120613034250/http://www.acciesfc.co.uk/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=134&Itemid=2. 13 June 2012.
  21. News: Carrigan nets for new club. Scottish Football League. 6 October 2010. 6 October 2010. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20101010171557/http://www.scottishfootballleague.com/news/article/carrigan-nets-for-new-club. 10 October 2010.
  22. News: Carrigan on trial at top junior side. Scottish Football League. 20 October 2011. 20 October 2011. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20111023153944/http://www.scottishfootballleague.com/news/article/carrigan-on-trial-at-top-junior-side/. 23 October 2011.
  23. News: Ex-Alloa striker Brian Carrigan is delighted with new challenge at Sauchie Juniors . 26 July 2013 . Alloa Advertiser . 25 July 2013 . dead. https://archive.today/20130726140626/http://www.alloaadvertiser.com/sport/matchreports/articles/2013/07/25/465340-exalloa-striker-brian-carrigan-is-delighted-with-new-challenge-at-sauchie-juniors/ . 26 July 2013.
  24. Web site: Arbroath Football Club - SPFL . spfl.co.uk. 8 August 2018.
  25. Web site: D-day approaches for disgraced Carrigan . . 24 September 2001 . 9 June 2021.
  26. Web site: 0 v 2 Holland in Friendly (25/4/2000) . FitbaStats . 9 June 2021.
  27. Web site: JUNIORS: Martin hopes Arthurlie have learned a lesson . . 12 April 207 . 9 June 2021.
  28. Web site: Forfar Athletic 0:4 Hamilton Acc . BBC Sport . 15 May 2004 . 9 June 2021.
  29. Web site: Scottish Junior Cup Finals 2000-2009 . SJFA . 9 June 2021.
  30. Web site: Scottish Junior Cup Final 2007 . DAFC . 3 June 2007 . 9 June 2021.
  31. Web site: Rose unveil new defender . . 12 August 2010 . 9 June 2021.
  32. News: Football: I was crazy on the drink but landing in cell sobered me up; Says Brian Carrigan. . 16 September 2001 . 9 June 2021.
  33. News: From minor to major, playing the right tune . . 5 May 2000 . 9 June 2021.
  34. Web site: Prize guy Cowboy shows no sympathy for sacked Scott . . 9 May 2000 . 9 June 2019.

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