About Alan Dwyer
Born 1952. Alan Dwyer is a British association football player.
Robert Alan Dwyer (born 5 October 1952) is an English former professional footballer who played as a left-back. He made 180 league appearances for Wrexham in the 1970s and 1980s.
Career Dwyer was discovered by Wrexham's scouting team whilst playing for Halewood Youth Club in his hometown of Liverpool. Initially signed as a forward, Wrexham manager John Neal would move him to left-back.
His biggest success came in the 1977–78 season where he helped Wrexham win the Third Division.
He left Wrexham in 1981, eventually ending up at Stockport County, however injury prevented him from a regular first team place, and he eventually move to non-league Oswestry Town.
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association football player
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Alan Dwyer was born on 5 October 1952 in Liverpool.
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Alan Dwyer is an association football player.
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