Alan Devlin
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.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Alan Thomas Devlin | ||
| Date of birth | 10 October 1953 | ||
| Place of birth | Edinburgh, Scotland | ||
| Playing 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) | |
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only | |||
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
- "Alan Devlin". Barry Hugman's Footballers. Retrieved 10 December 2015.
- Gracie, Steve (2009). The Rise of the Terrors : Dundee United FC, a Comprehensive History 1945-1979. Dundee: Arabest Publishing. p. 320. ISBN 9780955834110.