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Bert MacLachlan

Bert MacLachlan

Scottish footballer

Albert James MacLachlan (18 February 1892 – 1956) was a Scottish professional football defender who played for Aston Villa, Aberdeen and Heart of Midlothian.[2]

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MacLachlan joined Aston Villa from St Cuthbert Wanderers in 1913, but played only three games for the English club.[3] He moved to Aberdeen in 1914, where he was appointed captain in 1919 having served as a gunner during World War I.[4] He left Aberdeen for Heart of Midlothian in 1927, and died in 1956.

His brothers Fred and John were also footballers.[4][2]

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  1. [1]
    "Bert McLachlan". www.londonhearts.com. London Hearts Supporters' Club. Retrieved 19 May 2014.
  2. [2]
    John Litster (October 2012). "A Record of pre-war Scottish League Players". Scottish Football Historian magazine. {{cite journal}}: Cite journal requires |journal= (help)
  3. [3]
    "Bert MacLachlan profile". Aston Villa Player Database. Retrieved 31 December 2011.
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    "Bert MacLachlan profile". AFC Heritage Trust. Retrieved 31 December 2011.
  5. [5]
    "Player Appearances". AVFC History. Retrieved 11 March 2023.
  6. [6]
    "Aberdeen Football Club Heritage Trust - Player Profile". afcheritage.org. Retrieved 11 March 2023.
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