| Date of birth | 22 May 1959 |
| Place of birth | Easington |
| Position | Forward |
An energetic forward who was forming a promising partnership with Imre Varardi, there was much disappointment when Alan's loan stint on Tyneside wasn't extended and he returned to Sunderland.
| Team | Joined | Left | Loan / Trialist |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunderland | 01 Jul 1976 | 01 Aug 1982 | |
| Shrewsbury Town | 01 Aug 1982 | 01 Mar 1984 |
| Season | Team | Competition | Apps | Subs | Goals | Y | R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981-82 | Newcastle United | League Division Two | 5 | 3 |
Please note: Career stats are based on performances in the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.
| Date | Match | Result | Competition | Round | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07 Nov 1981 | Chelsea v Newcastle United | L | 2-1 | League Division Two | |
| 14 Nov 1981 | Newcastle United v Charlton Athletic | W | 4-1 | League Division Two | |
| 21 Nov 1981 | Newcastle United v Luton Town | W | 3-2 | League Division Two | |
| 28 Nov 1981 | Grimsby Town v Newcastle United | D | 1-1 | League Division Two | |
| 05 Dec 1981 | Newcastle United v Blackburn Rovers | D | 0-0 | League Division Two | |
Please note: Match history is complete for the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.