Con McLaughlin signed for Ballybofey soccer club Finn Harps in 1978, the rest as they say as history. In the mid eighties he was transformed into a centre forward from a winger/midfielder and it was up top McLaughlin would thrive. In 1988 he was given a testimonial and it was in that same season he scored 19 goals in the first division, a record at the time. In his time with Harps he amassed 391 appearances with 138 goals. He also attracted interest from english clubs Leeds and Wolves in the 80's but as Con explains in my interview with him, those moves didn't happen. During my chat with Con this morning we also looked at Finn Harps current day and previewed the opening games in the Premier League cross channel this weekend. Hope you enjoy it!
Con McLaughlin signed for Ballybofey soccer club Finn Harps in 1978, the rest as they say as history. In the mid eighties he was transformed into a centre forward from a winger/midfielder and it was up top McLaughlin would thrive. In 1988 he was given a testimonial and it was in that same season he scored 19 goals in the first division, a record at the time. In his time with Harps he amassed 391 appearances with 138 goals. He also attracted interest from english clubs Leeds and Wolves in the 80's but as Con explains in my interview with him, those moves didn't happen. During my chat with Con this morning we also looked at Finn Harps current day and previewed the opening games in the Premier League cross channel this weekend. Hope you enjoy it!