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Brian Deane is a Leeds-born lad who somehow slipped through the
net and didn't get picked up to play for United as a youngster. He
started out at Doncaster Rovers and joined Sheffield United a
couple of years later. He made his reputation here, scoring over
100 goals in 5 years and becoming known for his strength and
finishing.
It should have been a dream move as his hometown club smashed
their transfer record to pick him up in 1993, but things never
quite worked out. In successive years he scored against Manchester
United at Elland Road, which needless to say made him quite
popular, but the goals never came in the same quantity as they had
at Sheffield and he returned to Bramall Lane after 4 years. He
spent half a season there before moving to Portugal: it was a
surprise to many that this traditional English centre-forward was
wanted by Benfica, but he didn't do too badly in his 9 months out
there.
He returned to Middlesbrough where he was in and out of favour
with the manager over the last two years. A move to Leicester
suited him - and he even managed a goal against Leeds at Elland
Road in one of those games that Leeds just threw away when 2-0 up.
He's doing pretty well down in Division 1 and has done much to help
the Foxes into a promotion spot, although he picked up an injury at
the turn of the year that has kept him out of the team for a couple
of months.
Wirral Blade says: Deano is a very under estimated centre
forward. Had a fantastic partnership with Tony Agana at Bramall
Lane before transfering to Elland Road where they again poached and
ruined a Blade player, Keith Edwards, Gary Hamsom, Alex Sabella,
Paul Beesley, John Pemberton all spring to mind. Will always be
remembered for scoring from 45 yards again Liverpool at the Lane.
Thank God he never signed for the Wednesday.
Paul Vulch Foster says: I've always loved Deano - right from the
day I started watching him as a lad. I'm actually a blades fan and
was gutted when he went to Leeds but knew he was too good for us to
stay. Sadly, Brian didn't do as well as he could have done at
Elland Road but he's still special. He has his critics but I just
love'im! Hopefully, one day he'll come back to the blades where
he'll always be welcome and be a hero. I love you, Brian
Trevor says: You may not have far to travel if you still want to
see Deano play --- acording to sources he's about to be unveiled as
Halifax Town new player coach latr on this morning !!
Jim Fieldsend Snr says: Deano was always a joy to watch. With
Tony Agana, He also advanced the cause of black players in an era
of soccer racism. Leeds stole him as they have too often done. Come
back Deano. We need you. Dont worry about the loss of wages. With
you leading the line all the team will earn more in win
bonuses.....
Ste says: you never knew if he was tring to score or trying to
clear it - F***IN LEGEND!!
DeeDee says: I met Brian while on vacation in St. Croix seven
years ago. I have followed his career closely and know that any
team would be lucky to have such an outstanding and dedicated
player, but even luckier to have such a wonderful man as a part of
their club.
Sheridan says: leeds qpr 6-1 deano 4 england :-)
nuno "deane" couto says: brian is the best brian 4 president he
is the most outstanding forward he love him in benfica please come
back home brian
Brooky the Blade says: Brian Deane is the most gifted and
natural football player ever to have donned the red and white
stripes of SUFC. He made an imortal impression on the team and
Blade fans. Come back to the lane Brian. Deanoo!!!
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