Douglas Methven Farquhar (11 June 1921 – 20 February 2005) was a Scottish-American

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player who played professionally on both sides of the

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. He also earned one

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with the

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Club career

Farquhar started his career at junior side St Andrews United, before joining

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in 1944. During

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he guested with Irish side

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. He was exclusively a reserve player with Arsenal, never playing a first-team game, although he won a

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medal with the second-string side in 1946–47. In September 1950 he joined

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on a free transfer. He played nine league games, scoring one goal. He then moved to

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and Bedford Town. In May 1957, he moved to the USA, where he signed with the

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of the American Soccer League.

International career

Farquhar earned one

with the U.S. national team in an 8–1 loss to

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on 28 May 1959. At nearly 38 years old, he was the oldest player to make his international debut in any England match.Jose, Colin ''History of England vs. United States''
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1921 births 2005 deaths Scottish footballers American soccer players Arsenal F.C. players Reading F.C. players Hereford United F.C. players Bedford Town F.C. players British emigrants to the United States United States men's international soccer players American Soccer League (1933–1983) players New York Hakoah players People from Methil Association football midfielders {{US-footy-midfielder-stub

Club career

International career

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