Brian Easton

Brian Neil Easton (born 5 March 1988) is a Scottish footballer, who plays for Hamilton Academical as a defender. Easton started his career with Hamilton, winning the Scottish First Division championship in 2008. He was sold to English club Burnley in 2009 but was mainly a backup squad member, being loaned back to Hamilton in 2010 and leaving at the end of his contract in 2012; he then signed for Dundee. In June 2013, Easton's contract with Dundee ended and he moved to St Johnstone, initially on a one-year deal, however remained with the club for six seasons, winning the Scottish Cup in 2014 but being unavailable for over a year through injury. He rejoined Hamilton in the summer of 2019.

Easton played for the Scotland under-21s and B team in his early career.

Club Career

Hamilton Academical

Easton started his career with Hamilton, debuting as a substitute for Javier Payo in the 70th minute of a 1–0 win versus Dundee; on 29 September 2006 and he received a straight red card in a 1–1 draw versus Queen of the South. On 3 March 2008, Easton scored his first goal of his career in a 3–0 win over Airdrie United. Following his debut, Easton was increasingly involved in the first-team throughout his first spell with the Accies.

Easton continued to be involved in the first-team in the 2007–08 season, with thirty-six appearances and in May 2008 was awarded the young player of the month for April. Shortly after, he signed a new three-year contract with Hamilton after helping his side to the Scottish First Division title.

The following season, with Accies promoted to the top division, Easton made his Scottish Premier League debut, as Hamilton beat Dundee United on the opening day. On 25 October 2008, Easton scored his first SPL goal against Rangers in a 3–1 loss; on 22 November, he scored an own-goal as Hamilton drew 1–1 with Dundee United. Easton made his 100th league appearance for Hamilton against Motherwell on 16 May 2009. In the January transfer wind

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