Brian Arthur Greenhalgh (born 20 February 1947) is an English former professional

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born in Chesterfield,

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, who played as a striker in

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for

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, AFC Bournemouth,

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and

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during the 1960s and 1970s. Although retired Brian is currently a part-time scout for Newcastle United, and has scouted for Everton, Watford and Aston Villa. After leaving Watford he played non-league football for Dartford, Wealdstone and a number of other non-league clubs.

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