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Alan Devlin
Personal information
Full name Alan Thomas Devlin
Date of birth (1953-10-10) 10 October 1953 (age 71)
Place of birth Edinburgh, Scotland
Position(s) Forward
Youth career
Tynecastle Boys Club
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1969–1972 Dundee United 8 (3)
1973–1974 Exeter City 1 (0)
Broxburn Athletic
Total 9 (3)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Alan Thomas Devlin (born 10 October 1953) is a Scottish former footballer who played as a forward for Dundee United, Exeter City and Broxburn Athletic.

Early life

Devlin was born in Edinburgh on 10 October 1953.[1] He played youth football for Tynecastle Boys Club.

Career

Devlin initially joined Dundee United as a schoolboy signing. He turned professional in October 1969 and became a regular in the reserve team, going on to make over fifty appearances at that level. He made his first team debut as a substitute against Morton on 9 January 1971, scoring a goal in United's 3–2 defeat. He made his first starting appearance the following week, but was unable to establish himself as a first team regular, going on to score four goals in a total of twelve appearances. He accepted the offer of a free transfer in September 1972.[2]

Devlin signed for Exeter City in November 1973, making one Football League appearance for the club.[1] He later played junior football in Scotland for Broxburn Athletic.

References

  1. ^ a b "Alan Devlin". Barry Hugman's Footballers. Retrieved 10 December 2015.
  2. ^ Gracie, Steve (2009). The Rise of the Terrors : Dundee United FC, a Comprehensive History 1945-1979. Dundee: Arabest Publishing. p. 320. ISBN 9780955834110.
  • Alan Devlin at Post War English & Scottish Football League A–Z Player's Transfer Database


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