&sq=&lang=&file=File:John_Brown_in_2005.JPG) Brown in 2005 | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | John Brown | ||
| Date of birth | 26 January 1962 | ||
| Place of birth | Lennoxtown, Scotland | ||
| Position(s) | Defender / Utility player | ||
| Youth career | |||
| St Mirren Boys Club | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1979–1984 | Hamilton Academical | 133 | (11) |
| 1984–1988 | Dundee | 114 | (31) |
| 1988–1997 | Rangers | 207 | (14) |
| Total | 454 | (53) | |
| Managerial career | |||
| 1997–2006 | Rangers (youth/reserve) | ||
| 2008–2009 | Clyde | ||
| 2013–2014 | Dundee | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
John Brown (born 26 January 1962) is a Scottish former professional footballer who also worked as a manager. Brown played for Hamilton Academical, Dundee and Rangers, primarily as a central defender but also as a left full-back or defensive midfielder.
Brown was a first team regular for Rangers as they won eight consecutive Scottish League championships between 1988 and 1996. After retiring as a player, he became a coach and has managed Clyde and Dundee. Known for his combative playing style, he is often referred to by the nickname "Bomber".[1][2][3][4]
- ^ "John Brown Speaks on Rangers Crisis". Daily Record / Hamilton Advertiser. 21 June 2012. Retrieved 18 February 2018.
- ^ "Interview: John Brown admits he cringes about his Ibrox rant". The Scotsman. 5 March 2016. Retrieved 19 February 2018.
- ^ "Played for Dundee and Hamilton – John Brown". Dundee F.C. 18 August 2016. Retrieved 19 February 2018.
- ^ "Big interview: John Brown". Rangers F.C. 6 May 2017. Retrieved 19 February 2018.