Bryan Purdie

Bryan Purdie (born 1 January 1959) is a Scottish former professional footballer who played as a midfielder for Partick Thistle, Falkirk and Alloa.

Playing career Purdie made one appearance for Berwick Rangers in the 1976–1977 season.

In 1977, he signed for Cowdenbeath and went on to make 89 league appearances for the club over three seasons.

Alloa was the next destination for Purdie, and the club he would make the most league appearances for during his career. He made 119 appearances and scored 14 goals between 1980 and 1984.

He signed for Falkirk in 1984. He made 88 appearances for the Bairns and scored 2 goals.

Purdie spent the next two seasons with Raith Rovers after signing for them in 1986, but he only managed 19 league appearances before departing Starks Park in 1988.

In 1987, he signed for Partick Thistle. He scored 1 goals in 23 league appearances for the Jags, before leaving the club in 1989.

He signed for East Stirling in 1988. He made 33 league appearances over the next two seasons before being released.

Coaching career Purdie later joined the coaching staff at Bo'ness United, whilst also being registered as a player. He left the club in 1995, claiming he had lost enthusiasm for football.