About Brian Owen
Lived 1944 – 2025 (aged 80). Brian Owen was a British association football player.
Brian Ernest Owen (1 November 1944 – July 2025) was an English footballer who played as a winger. After a playing career that saw him play in the First Division and an FA Cup semi-final, Owen spent time as a coach, physiotherapist, assistant manager and scout for various professional clubs.
Career Born in Harefield, Middlesex, Owen joined Watford as an apprentice when he was 17. He spent most of his playing career at Watford, playing for them in an FA Cup semi final and helping them to a Football League Third Division championship. After making 170 appearances and scoring 20 goals for the club in all competitions, he was released on a free transfer in 1970.
Death Owen died in July 2025, at the age of 80.
Honours Watford Football League Third Division: 1968–69
Colchester United Watney Cup: 1972
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Who was Brian Owen?
English professional footballer (born 1944)
When was Brian Owen born?
Brian Owen was born on 1 November 1944 in Harefield.
When did Brian Owen die?
Brian Owen died on 23 July 2025.
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Brian Owen was an association football player.
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Brian Owen was British.
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