Hugh Cochrane (footballer) explained

Hugh Cochrane
Birth Date:1943 2, df=y
Birth Place:Glasgow, Scotland
Position:Inside forward
Clubs1:Dennistoun Waverley
Years2:1961–1963
Clubs2:Dundee United
Caps2:0
Goals2:0
Years3:1963–1965
Clubs3:Barnsley
Caps3:5
Goals3:0
Years4:1965–1966
Clubs4:Wimbledon
Years5:1966–1969
Clubs5:Ashford Town (Kent)
Years6:1969–1971
Clubs6:Margate
Years7:1971
Clubs7:Romford
Years8:1971–1972
Clubs8:Ramsgate
Clubs9:Wombwell Sporting Association

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] After leaving Barnsley, Cochrane played non-League football for Wimbledon, Ashford Town, Margate,[4] Romford, Ramsgate and as player and manager at Wombwell Sporting Association.[5]

Notes and References

  1. http://www.margate-fc.co.uk/news/20-aug-2020/RIP-Hughie-Cochrane RIP Hughie Cochrane
  2. Book: Gracie. Steve. The Rise of the Terrors : Dundee United FC, a Comprehensive History 1945-1979. 2009. Arabest Publishing. Dundee. 9780955834110. 98, 110.
  3. Web site: Hugh Cochrane . Neil Brown . 26 March 2017.
  4. Web site: Players: Hugh Cochrane. The Historical Don. 30 March 2017.
  5. Web site: Hughie Cochrane. Margate Football Club History. 24 June 2022.