Alan Skirton
| Date of birth | 23 January 1939 |
| Place of birth | Bath |
| Nationality | English |
| Position | Winger |
A bustling centre-forward, Alan was fondly known by the Arsenal fans as the 'Highbury Express'. The £5,000 paid to Bath City was a record fee for a non-league recruit at the time.
Club history
| Team | Joined | Left | Loan / Trialist |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arsenal | 01 Jan 1959 | 01 Sep 1966 | |
| Blackpool | 01 Sep 1966 | 01 Nov 1968 | |
| Bristol City | 01 Nov 1968 | 01 Jul 1971 |
Club stats
| Season | Team | Competition | Apps | Subs | Goals | Y | R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960-61 | Arsenal | League Division One | 16 | 3 |
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| 1961-62 | Arsenal | FA Cup | 2 | ||||
| 1961-62 | Arsenal | League Division One | 38 | 19 |
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| 1962-63 | Arsenal | FA Cup | 2 | ||||
| 1962-63 | Arsenal | League Division One | 28 | 10 |
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| 1963-64 | Arsenal | FA Cup | 1 | ||||
| 1963-64 | Arsenal | Fairs Cup | 1 | 1 |
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| 1963-64 | Arsenal | League Division One | 15 | 7 |
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| 1964-65 | Arsenal | FA Cup | 2 | ||||
| 1964-65 | Arsenal | League Division One | 22 | 3 |
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| 1965-66 | Arsenal | FA Cup | 1 | ||||
| 1965-66 | Arsenal | League Division One | 23 | 1 |
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| 1966-67 | Arsenal | League Division One | 2 | 2 |
Please note: Career stats are based on performances in the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.