Brian Francis O'Donnell (8 August 1957 – 5 November 2020) was a Scottish professional football player and manager who played as a midfielder. O'Donnell began his career as an apprentice with AFC Bournemouth. He turned professional with Bristol Rovers in May 1976 before emigrating to Australia, making over 40 appearances for Western Suburbs SC (NSW) before the club was taken over by APIA Leichhardt FC at the end of the 1978 season. O'Donnell went on to win Player of the Season for Blacktown City FC in successive seasons. However, he left Poole in August 2002.