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Fullname: Hugh McFarlane
Born: 1917
Birthplace: Rugherglen
Signed: 22 Mar 1940 (loan)
Position: Centre-half
Debut: Celtic 4-0 Dumbarton, League, 23 Mar 1940
Internationals: n/a

Biog

A wartime ‘loan’ player Hugh McFarlane ("a tall bashful lad") made five appearances for the Celtic first team in the Regional League. He was brought in as he played under current Celtic manager Jimmy McStay at Alloa. Some were baffled by his addition as it was the attack that was needing strengthening.

The Rutherglen-born Alloa centre-half made his debut for the Hoops in a 4-0 league win at home to Dumbarton on March 23rd 1940.

A newly trained doctor in Mearnskirk Hospital, McFarlane carried on his medical career after the war.

Playing Career

Honours with Celtic

none

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