Brian Dempsie
Brian Dempsie (born 4 February 1983, in Bellshill, Scotland) Scottish former professional footballer, who played for Motherwell.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Brian Dempsie | ||
| Date of birth | 4 February 1983 | ||
| Place of birth | Bellshill, Scotland | ||
| Height | 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in) | ||
| Playing position(s) | Defender | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1999–2003 | Motherwell | 1 | (0) |
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only | |||
Despite being at the club from 1999 to 2003 he never managed to become a regular first team player and was released when his contract expired. He made his first team debut as a substitute for Martyn Corrigan in a Scottish Cup game against Dundee United on 17 February 2001. Dempsie made his only league appearance on 1 December 2002, starting a match against Celtic before being replaced by Paul Quinn.
After leaving Motherwell, Dempsie quit football and became a firefighter with Strathclyde Fire Brigade. On 8 February 2008, Dempsie and a fellow firefighter were badly injured by falling brickwork while attending a fire at a garage in Bothwell, South Lanarkshire.[1] In January 2013, they both received £332,500 in damages from the incident, after suing the Strathclyde Fire Board.[2]
Dempsie is the nephew of the late Phil O'Donnell[1] and cousin of Stephen O'Donnell and David Clarkson, the latter also a former player of the Fir Park club. He is credited with helping to gain Clarkson a trial with the club.[3]
References
- McDonald, Craig (8 February 2008). "Nephew Of Tragic Motherwell Star Phil O'Donnell Hurt In Blaze".
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