Brian Francis O'Donnell is a Scottish former professional footballer and football manager. O'Donnell began his career as an apprentice with Bournemouth, but was released. He turned professional with Bristol Rovers in May 1976, but was released without playing for them. He moved to Australia and played for Blacktown City Demons before rejoining Bournemouth in January 1982. He moved to Torquay United in October 1982, making his debut at left-back in place of Mark Smith in the 3?1 win at home to Northampton Town on 16 October. He played 19 league games before he returned to Australia and rejoined Blacktown City, regularly nominated for the Australian Player of the Season, winning twice. In February 1986, O'Donnell returned to the UK and joined Bath City. He played regularly for Bath until leaving in May 1987 when he joined Basingstoke Town later playing for Bashley, Poole Town and Salisbury City. He was appointed as manager of Bournemouth Sports CMFC in the 1993 close season winning the Dorset Comibination League title and Dorset Combination Cup along with notable success in the FA Cup. and took over as manager of Bournemouth Poppies in February 2000. 

August 8th, 1957 in Port Glasgow (Age 67)