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- 1 2 Hosie, Rab. "Scottish League appearance records – O". Scottish Football Historical Archive. Retrieved 13 December 2016.
- ↑ Paul O'Brien at Post War English & Scottish Football League A–Z Player's Transfer Database
- ↑ "Brechin City League Table 1992-1993". Statto.com. Archived from the original on 20 December 2016. Retrieved 13 December 2016.
