Alan Monkhouse
Alan Thompson William Monkhouse (1930–1992), was an English footballer who played as a forward in the Football League.
Personal information | |||
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Full name | Alan Thompson William Monkhouse | ||
Date of birth | 23 October 1930 | ||
Place of birth | Stockton-on-Tees, England | ||
Date of death | 1992 (aged 61–62) | ||
Playing position(s) | Forward | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
Thornaby | ? | (?) | |
1949–1953 | Millwall | 65 | (20) |
1953–1956 | Newcastle United | 21 | (9) |
1956–1957 | York City | 12 | (1) |
South Shields | ? | (?) | |
Total | 98 | (30) | |
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only |
Club career
Monkhouse's first club was Thornaby. From 1949 to 1953, he played for Millwall, where he scored 20 goals in 65 appearances. He then played for Newcastle United, costing £11,500.[1] He made his debut for the Magpies in a 4–0 home win over Cardiff City.[2] Although regarded as strong and powerful, he could not displace the more famous names in his position, such as Vic Keeble and Jackie Milburn. He scored 9 goals in 21 appearances, and was sold to York City for £4,000. He stayed at York for a season, until he moved on to play for South Shields in the semi-professional North Eastern League. He became known as a penalty kick specialist and was quoted as one of the most consistent spot kickers in the North-East.
Monkhouse died in 1992.
References
- "Newcastle United Players M to P". NewcastleUnitedMad.co.uk.
- "Player Details: Alan Monkhouse". Toon1892.com.