Alex Dawson
| Date of birth | 21 February 1940 |
| Place of birth | Aberdeen |
| Nationality | Scottish |
| Height | 1.78 m |
| Position | Centre forward |
| Died | 17 July 2020 |
A prolific striker at youth level, Alex Dawson was plunged into the Manchester United team following the Munich disaster. His goal ratio was outstanding but he left after David Herd's arrival. Alex is one of the few players to boast an FA Cup semi-final hat trick - scored against Fulham at Highbury in the immediate post Munich Cup run.
Club history
| Team | Joined | Left | Loan / Trialist |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester United | 01 Apr 1957 | 01 Oct 1961 | |
| Preston North End | 01 Oct 1961 | 01 Mar 1967 | |
| Bury | 01 Mar 1967 | 01 Dec 1968 | |
| Brighton and Hove Albion | 01 Dec 1968 | 30 Jun 1971 | |
| Brentford | 01 Sep 1970 | 30 Nov 1970 | L |
Club stats
| Season | Team | Competition | Apps | Subs | Goals | Y | R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1956-57 | Manchester United | League Division One | 3 | 3 |
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| 1957-58 | Manchester United | FA Cup | 6 | 5 |
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| 1957-58 | Manchester United | League Division One | 12 | 5 |
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| 1958-59 | Manchester United | League Division One | 11 | 4 |
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| 1959-60 | Manchester United | FA Cup | 1 | ||||
| 1959-60 | Manchester United | League Division One | 22 | 15 |
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| 1960-61 | Manchester United | FA Cup | 3 | 3 |
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| 1960-61 | Manchester United | League Cup | 3 | 1 |
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| 1960-61 | Manchester United | League Division One | 28 | 16 |
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| 1961-62 | Manchester United | League Division One | 4 | 2 |
Please note: Career stats are based on performances in the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.
Club matches
| Date | Match | Result | Competition | Round | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 May 1964 | West Ham United v Preston North End | L | 3-2 | FA Cup | Final |
Please note: Match history is complete for the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.