| Fullname | Mohammed Brian Iman Abdullah Bothwell |
|---|---|
| Birth date | 24 November 1970 (age 55) |
| Birth place | Glasgow, Scotland |
| Position | Attacker |
| Youthclubs 1 | Sheffield United |
| Years 1 | 1993 |
| Clubs 1 | Fawkner |
| Caps 1 | 29 |
| Goals 1 | 9 |
| Years 2 | 1993–1994 |
| Clubs 2 | Morwell Falcons |
| Caps 2 | 21 |
| Goals 2 | 3 |
| Years 3 | 1994 |
| Clubs 3 | Fawkner Blues |
| Caps 3 | 11 |
| Goals 3 | 4 |
| Years 4 | 1994–1995 |
| Clubs 4 | Morwell Falcons |
| Caps 4 | 20 |
| Goals 4 | 8 |
| Years 5 | 1995 |
| Clubs 5 | Brunei |
| Goals 5 | 15 |
| Years 6 | 1995–1996 |
| Clubs 6 | Morwell Falcons |
| Caps 6 | 27 |
| Goals 6 | 5 |
| Years 7 | 1996 |
| Clubs 7 | Fawkner Blues |
| Caps 7 | 7 |
| Goals 7 | 0 |
| Years 8 | 1997–1999 |
| Clubs 8 | Brunei |
| Goals 8 | 33 |
| Years 9 | 2000–2002 |
| Clubs 9 | Geylang United |
| Caps 9 | 69+ |
| Goals 9 | 36+ |
| Years 10 | 2003 |
| Clubs 10 | DPMM |
| Years 11 | 2003–2004 |
| Clubs 11 | Brunei |
| Goals 11 | 19 |
| Years 12 | 2005–2006 |
| Clubs 12 | AH United |
| Goals 12 | 4 |
| Managerclubs 1 | Geylang U18 |
| Club-update | 21 April 2023 |
Mohammed Brian Iman Abdullah Bothwell (born 24 November 1970) is a Scottish-born Australian former professional footballer most known for leading Brunei FA to their first Malaysian Cup title in 1999.[1][2] He also won the Singaporean S.League with Geylang in 2001.
Career
Australia
Bothwell was a former trainee at Sheffield United before going back to Australia, starting out with Victoria Premier League side Fawkner in 1993. His nine goals in 29 matches helped Fawkner to finish as runners-up in the league.[3][4] He was snapped up by Morwell Falcons for the 1993–94 season of the Australian top flight and managed 21 appearances.
A return to the renamed Fawkner Blues in the off season beckoned, before he spent his best performing campaign in Gippsland with eight goals for the 1994–95 season, lifting the Falcons to fourth spot.[5] In the only season where the Morwell Falcons made the NSL finals, Bothwell was named as the club's Player of the Year.[6]
In 2003, the Football Association of Malaysia ratified a policy which stated that foreign players must ply their trade elsewhere for two years before they can return to Malaysia.[7] Despite this, they still allowed Bothwell to play for Brunei at the time without playing abroad for two years.[7]
Geylang
While lining up for Geylang from 2000 to 2002, the Australian was accused of match-fixing along with footballers William Bone, Max Nicholson and Lutz Pfannenstiel.[8] He was released on a 5775 pound bail after being catechized by the police regarding the incident. Brian was cleared of any involvement in match fixing and went on to win the league title the following season.[9]
Retiring in 2006, the former footballer opted to become a coach, getting his AFC B License and AFC Level 1 Goalkeeping license.[1] He last coached Geylang's Under-18 side.[1]
Personal life
In order to marry Malaysian Salwani Abdul Rahman Sahib, Bothwell converted to Islam.[4] Their wedding was broadcast live on television. Later, he married a Singaporean.[1]
As a child, he was a supporter of Scottish club Celtic.[4]
During his time in Australia, Bothwell lived with his parents Margaret and Brian who moved there as well.[4]
Honours
- Brunei
- Malaysia Cup: 1999
- Geylang United
Individual
- Meritorious Service Medal (PJK; 13 December 1999)[10]
References
- ^ "Nostalgia beckons | the Brunei Times". Archived 7 March 2016 at the Wayback Machine.
- ^ "Cheer up Malaysians, it's not the first time a trophy has left the country | FourFourTwo". Archived from the original on 9 September 2017. Retrieved 8 September 2017.
- ^ "Australia 1992/93". Rec.Sport.Soccer Statistics Foundation. 11 August 2022. Retrieved 2 September 2025.
- ^ "There's only one Mohammed Brian Iman Abdullah Bothwell. - Free Online Library"
- ^ "Australia 1994/95". Rec.Sport.Soccer Statistics Foundation. 11 August 2022. Retrieved 2 September 2025.
- ^ Shields, Jason (1995-05-18). "Bothwell named Morwell Falcons Player of the Year". Latrobe Valley Express. p. 31. Retrieved 2025-09-25.
- ^ "FAM relax rules to let Bothwell play for Brunei". 11 April 2003.
- ^ "Bothwell arrested in Singapore match-fixing probe | : The World Game". theworldgame.sbs.com.au. Archived from the original on 2017-09-09.
- ^ "BBC SPORT | FOOTBALL | British footballers arrested"
- ^ Prime Minister's Office (1999-12-13). "National Heroes receive Meritorious Service Medals". www.information.gov.bn. Retrieved 2024-05-13.
External links
- Brian Bothwell at Aussie Footballers