Ian Douglas was an Irish

Republic of Ireland

Ireland , described as the Republic of Ireland , is a sovereign state in Europe occupying approximately five-sixths of the island of the same name. Its capital is Dublin. Ireland, which had a population of 4.58 million in 2011, is a constitutional republic governed as a parliamentary democracy,...

 soccer player during the 1990s.

Douglas was a forward who represented Drogheda United

Drogheda United

Drogheda United Football Club is an Irish football club currently playing in the Premier Division of the League of Ireland. The club hails from Drogheda, Ireland and, since 1979, plays its home matches at Hunky Dorys Park....

, Bohemian F.C.

Bohemian F.C.

Bohemian F.C. , more commonly referred to as Bohemians, is a professional football club from Dublin, Ireland. Bohemians compete in the Premier Division of the League of Ireland and are the third most successful club in League of Ireland football history, having won the League of Ireland title 11...

, Monaghan United F.C. and Bray Wanderers A.F.C.

Bray Wanderers A.F.C.

Bray Wanderers A.F.C. are an Irish football club playing in the Premier Division of the League of Ireland. The club, founded in 1942 and elected to the League in 1985, hails from Bray and play their home matches at the Carlisle Grounds. Club colours are Green and White, and it goes by the nickname...

 amongst others during his career in the League of Ireland

League of Ireland

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. He signed for Bohemians during the 1990–91 season and won the FAI Cup

FAI Cup

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 with Bohs in 1992.

He was Monaghan's top league goalscorer in 1994–95. Douglas appeared in Monaghan's 4-0 loss to Waterford in the 1994 FAI Cup tie at the RSC. In 1996, he scored in the same tie on the same ground when Monaghan left with a draw during a pre Christmas league match.

He represented Ireland at Under-21 level.