Brian McAlinden

Brian McAlinden is an Irish Gaelic footballer who played as the goalkeeper in the 1977 All-Ireland Senior Football Championship Final. He is reputed to be the first goalkeeper to ever use placed kickouts.

Playing career McAlinden played for the Sarsfields Football Club. His first appearance was in a challenge match against Longford. Armagh lost the game, with McAlinden conceding several goals.

Managerial career After his retirement, McAlinden began his management career with Sarsfields. They resigned in August 2001. McAlinden later returned as a goalkeeping coach under the management of Paul Grimley and Kieran McGeeney. He also managed underage teams.

Personal life McAlinden grew up in the village of Derrytrasna. He has had a kitchen company in Derrytrasna since 1978. He is married and has children. His son Thomas won an All Ireland Minor Championship medal in 2009 when he was playing for Armagh.