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Noel Brotherston
Noel Brotherston (18 November 1956 – 6 May 1995) was an international footballer for Northern Ireland.
Club career.
A winger, he played in the Football League for Tottenham, Blackburn Rovers, Bury, and Scarborough.
Noel was well remembered for his characteristic hairstyle that seemed to emphasise his jinking runs down the wing. He was a fans' favourite at Blackburn and became a painter and decorator in the town when he retired as a player.
International career.
Brotherston made his debut
's centenary year.
Personal life.
Brotherston grew up in the town of Dundonald, in the east of Belfast.
He died of a heart attack aged just 38.
External links.
- Intl career stats - EU-Football
- Noel Brotherston — international appearances at Sporting Heroes
- NIFG profile
- Profile - Tottenham Hotspur