Terry Cochrane

George Terence Cochrane (or Terry Cochrane) (born 23 January 1953) is a former Northern Irish footballer who played in midfield as a winger.

Cochrane started out as a youngster with Derry City F.C. and had been rejected after a months trial with Everton F.C., then managed by Billy Bingham, for "not having the right build" to play in midfield. Cochrane returned to the Irish League to play for Linfield F.C., and then Coleraine FC, thinking his dream of playing English football was over. At Coleraine, under the tutelage of former Northern Ireland boss, Bertie Peacock, Cochrane developed into a fine winger and was capped by his country for the first time in October 1975 against Norway.

In October 1976 Cochrane moved to Burnley F.C., then playing in Division Two. With Burnley he became a much sought-after player - his scintillating displays aiding Burnley in their survival from relegation. Middlesbrough F.C. later paid a club record fee of £233,333 for him in October 1978. This was also a record fee for a Northern Ireland player and his debut came in a 2-0 home win over Norwich City F.C. on October 14. After five years at Ayresome Park and a brief spell playing in Hong Kong with Eastern AA, Cochrane moved to Gillingham F.C. in October 1983.

Terry Cochrane (Canadian football)

Terry Cochrane (born January 22, 1963) is a former Canadian football running back who played four seasons in the Canadian Football League with the Saskatchewan Roughriders and Winnipeg Blue Bombers. He was drafted by the Calgary Stampeders in the fifth round of the 1985 CFL Draft. He played CIS football at the University of British Columbia.

Junior football

Cochrane played junior football for the Regina Rams of the Canadian Junior Football League. He was named PJFC Outstanding Offensive Back and Rookie of the Year in 1982. He was also named PJFC Most Valuable Player, Outstanding Offensive Back and CJFL Outstanding Offensive Player in 1983.

College career

Cochrane played CIS football for the UBC Thunderbirds. He was named named MVP of the CIAU Central Bowl and helped the Thunderbirds win the 22nd Vanier Cup in 1986 after returning for his final year of CIS eligibility following his being drafted by the Calgary Stampeders of the CFL.

Professional career

Calgary Stampeders