IRL| Born | 08 August 1978 |
| Birthplace | Dublin |
| Weight | 73 kg |
| Height | 1.80 m |
| Position | Defender/Midfielder |
After coming through a torrid period with injuries, this talented youngster appeared regularly in Leeds United's reserve team in 2000-01, and in October he joined Crewe Alexandra on loan.
He played in half-a-dozen First Division games at right back for the Gresty Road club before his four-week loan spell was up and showed some impressive form.
On his return to Elland Road, he made a single first-team appearance, featuring on the right-hand side of midfield in a much-changed line-up for the 3-3 Champions' League draw with Lazio in March, when the club had already qualified for the quarter-finals.
Alan joined Leicester City in January 2005 with a contract to June 2008.
He was made available for transfer by the Foxes in January 2008.
Alan joined Colchester United in December 2008 with a contract to June 2009.
| Team | Joined | Left | Loan / Trialist |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leeds United | 1995-08-17 | 2001-10-12 | |
| Reading | 1999-03-25 | 1999-05-09 | L |
| Crewe Alexandra | 2000-10-06 | 2000-11-05 | L |
| Heart of Midlothian | 2001-10-12 | 2005-01-06 | |
| Leicester City | 2005-01-06 | 2008-06-30 | |
| Aberdeen | 2008-01-31 | 2008-05-31 | L |
| Bristol City | 2008-07-21 | 2008-07-28 | T |
| Colchester United | 2008-12-12 |
| Competition | Season | Full apps | Subs | Goals | Yellow cards | Red cards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premier League Leeds United |
1995 - 1996 | 1 | ||||
| UEFA Under 18 Republic of Ireland |
1995 - 1996 | 2 | ||||
| UEFA Under 18 Republic of Ireland |
1996 - 1997 | 3 | ||||
| International Republic of Ireland |
1997 - 1998 | 1 | ||||
| FA Cup Leeds United |
1997 - 1998 | 2 | ||||
| UEFA Under 21 Republic of Ireland |
1997 - 1998 | 1 | ||||
| Premier League Leeds United |
1997 - 1998 | 9 | 3 |
3
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| Coca-Cola League Cup Leeds United |
1997 - 1998 | 1 | ||||
| Under 21 Tournament Republic of Ireland |
1997 - 1998 | 2 | ||||
| B Inter Republic of Ireland |
1997 - 1998 | 2 | ||||
| Under 21 Republic of Ireland |
1998 - 1999 | 1 | ||||
| CHARITY OMAGH FUND Republic of Ireland |
1998 - 1999 | 1 | ||||
| Under 21 Tournament Republic of Ireland |
1998 - 1999 | 1 | 1 |
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| UEFA Under 21 Republic of Ireland |
1999 - 2000 | 2 | ||||
| UEFA Champions League Leeds United |
2000 - 2001 | 1 | ||||
| League Division 1 Crewe Alexandra |
2000 - 2001 | 6 |
1
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| Scottish FA Cup Heart of Midlothian |
2001 - 2002 | 2 | ||||
| Scottish Premier League Heart of Midlothian |
2001 - 2002 | 27 |
5
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1
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| Premier League Leeds United |
2001 - 2002 | 1 |
1
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| Scottish Premier League Heart of Midlothian |
2002 - 2003 | 23 | 1 |
1
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1
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| Scottish League Cup Heart of Midlothian |
2002 - 2003 | 2 | ||||
| Unity Cup Republic of Ireland |
2003 - 2004 | 2 | ||||
| International Republic of Ireland |
2003 - 2004 | 3 | 1 |
1
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| UEFA Cup Heart of Midlothian |
2003 - 2004 | 2 | ||||
| International Republic of Ireland |
2004 - 2005 | 1 | ||||
| FA Cup Leicester City |
2004 - 2005 | 4 | 1 |
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| League Championship Leicester City |
2004 - 2005 | 17 | 2 |
5
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| Scottish Premier League Heart of Midlothian |
2004 - 2005 | 16 | 1 |
5
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1
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| UEFA Cup Heart of Midlothian |
2004 - 2005 | 6 |
1
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| FIFA World Cup Republic of Ireland |
2004 - 2005 | 1 |
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| FA Cup Leicester City |
2005 - 2006 | 2 |
1
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| League Championship Leicester City |
2005 - 2006 | 40 | 1 |
4
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1
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| Carling Cup Leicester City |
2005 - 2006 | 3 | ||||
| FA Cup Leicester City |
2006 - 2007 | 2 | ||||
| Carling Cup Leicester City |
2006 - 2007 | 3 |
1
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| League Championship Leicester City |
2006 - 2007 | 25 | 2 |
3
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| Carling Cup Leicester City |
2007 - 2008 | 2 |
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| League Championship Leicester City |
2007 - 2008 | 1 | ||||
| League One Colchester United |
2008 - 2009 | 25 |
5
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| Johnstones Paint Trophy Colchester United |
2008 - 2009 | 1 |
1
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| League One Colchester United |
2009 - 2010 | 1 | 1 |
1
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| Carling Cup Colchester United |
2009 - 2010 | 1 |