Alan Brown (born 22 May 1959) is an English former professional footballer who played as a forward for Sunderland, Shrewsbury Town, and Doncaster Rovers.[1]
Personal information | |||
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Full name | Alan Brown | ||
Date of birth | (1959-05-22) 22 May 1959 (age 63) | ||
Place of birth | Easington, County Durham, England | ||
Position(s) | Forward | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
1976–1982 | Sunderland | 103 | (21) |
1981 | → Newcastle United (loan) | 5 | (3) |
1982–1984 | Shrewsbury Town | 65 | (15) |
1984–1986 | Doncaster Rovers | 15 | (6) |
*Club domestic league appearances and goals |
Brown was signed by Doncaster Rovers' manager Billy Bremner from Shrewsbury Town for £35,000 in March 1984.[2][3] The 1984–85 season started well for Brown with a hat-trick in a win at Reading, however he was injured a little later in the season and despite a two-game comeback the following season he was forced to retire from the game. He made 17 appearances for Rovers, scoring 7 goals.[3]
He is the father of former footballer Chris Brown.
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