About Brian Linighan
Born 1973. Brian Linighan is a British association football player.
Brian Linighan (born 2 November 1973) is an English former professional footballer who played as a defender. He started his career at Sheffield Wednesday, making just one appearance on 11 January 1994 and was sold to Bury in 1998. After that, he played for non-league sides Gainsborough Trinity, Worksop Town and Whitby Town. He is the younger brother of former Arsenal defender Andy Linighan and former Ipswich Town defender David Linighan, and has a twin brother John. Their father, also named Brian Linighan, was himself a professional footballer.
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Who is Brian Linighan?
English footballer (born 1973)
When was Brian Linighan born?
Brian Linighan was born on 2 November 1973 in Hartlepool.
What is Brian Linighan's occupation?
Brian Linighan is an association football player.
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Brian Linighan is British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Brian Linighan. https://biography.guide/brian-linighan-association-football-player/
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