Alan Shoulder
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Alan Shoulder (4 February 1953 – 2 February 2025) was an English professional footballer and football manager.
Career
A forward, Shoulder began his career with Leeholme Juniors, before joining Bishop Auckland in 1972. In 1977, he joined Blyth Spartans and featured in their run to the fifth round of the FA Cup. In December 1978, he was transferred to Newcastle United for £20,000, where he scored 38 goals in 117 games. In 1982, he joined Carlisle United on a free transfer, then in 1985 joined Hartlepool United, again on a free transfer. An eye injury forced him to retire as a professional player in December 1988, but he continued playing with Ferryhill Athletic
Shoulder later became assistant manager at Gretna, and then a coach at Newcastle Blue Star.[1] He has since managed several clubs, including Coundon,[1] Crook Town,[2] Bishop Auckland,[3] Willington,[3] West Auckland Town[4] and Blyth Spartans.[5]
Death
Shoulder died on 2 February 2025, two days before what would have been his 72nd birthday.[6]
Honours
Individual
- Newcastle United Player of the Year: 1979–80[7]
References
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- 1953 births
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- Footballers from Bishop Auckland
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- Ferryhill Athletic F.C. players
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- Crook Town A.F.C. managers
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