Brian Neil EastonScottish footballer
Date of Birth: 05.03.1988
Country: Great Britain |
Content:
- Brian Easton: Scottish Footballer
- Hamilton Academical
- Burnley and Loan at Hamilton
- Return to Burnley and Scotland Debut
- Loan to Dundee
- International Career
- Personal Life
Brian Easton: Scottish Footballer
Brian Easton is a Scottish footballer who began his professional career with Hamilton Academical in 2006.
Hamilton Academical
Easton made his debut for Hamilton Academical in 2006 in the Scottish League Cup match against Queen's Park, signing his first professional contract the same day. In the 2007/08 season, Hamilton won the Scottish First Division championship, earning promotion to the Premier League. Easton was in high demand from several English Premier League clubs, but he extended his contract with Hamilton for another three years.
Burnley and Loan at Hamilton
In July 2009, Easton joined Burnley for a fee of £350,000. However, he failed to break into the first team, making just one appearance in six months. In January 2010, he was loaned back to Hamilton for the remainder of the season.
Return to Burnley and Scotland Debut
Easton returned to Burnley after his loan spell and made his Premier League debut in 2010 against Chelsea. He scored his first goal for Burnley in December 2010 against Leeds United.
Loan to Dundee
Easton's contract with Burnley expired in 2012, and he joined Dundee as a free agent.
International Career
Easton made his debut for the Scotland under-21 team in 2008 and played three matches for the side. In 2009, he represented the Scotland B team.
Personal Life
In his free time, Easton enjoys watching sports and movies. His favorite actor is Denzel Washington, and his favorite film is Braveheart. On the football field, his role models include Henrik Larsson, Paulo Di Canio, and Eric Cantona.