EASTON, Brian (2006)

Overview

Brian came into the scheme of things at New Douglas Park during the pre-season matches in 2006 playing on the left side of defence. Due to injuries, principally to Mark McLaughlin, he soon became a fixture in the side. Tall and strong he became more confident in going forward and using his pace and strength.

When Accies were First Division Champions in 2008, Brian was the only ever present in the League fixtures. In November 2008 he was selected by Billy Stark as a member of the Scotland Under 21 Squad to play against Northern Ireland at New Douglas Park. He played the full 90 minutes, however the visitors won 3-1. He was next selected as part of the Scotland Under 21 get together at Dunblane in February 2009. Two months later he was chosen to play for Scotland “B” against Northern Ireland at Broadwood which the hosts won 3-0.

In July 2009, it was reported that he was a target for Owen Coyle’s Burnley. He did indeed join the English club, the fee was undisclosed, however press speculation put the figure in the region of £350,000 with possibly an additional amount based on the number of appearances achieved. A popular player with the faithful in the stands at Hamilton, he was a very level headed young man.

It was a pleasant surprise to all Accies fans when it was announced that he was returning to the club albeit on loan from Burnley. Clearance came through on Friday 29th January 2010 and his reappearance for Accies was likely to coincide with the visit of Celtic to New Douglas Park the following day. He missed the last few matches while on loan due to injury. Brian like one or two others returned to his parent club in May 2010, his loan spell completed.

Born in Glasgow on 5th March 1988.

Debut on 9th August 2006 in a Scottish League Cup tie away to Queen’s Park which Accies lost 2-1 after extra time.

Scottish League 113 Appearances 2 Subs 2 Goals

Scottish Cup 5 Appearances

League Cup 6 Appearances 1 Sub

League Challenge Cup 3 Appearances