Alan Lamb

Alan David Lamb (born 3 July 1952) is a Scottish former footballer who played as a midfielder. He won one cap for Scotland under-23s in 1974.

He began his career at Preston North End in 1972 and played under Sir Bobby Charlton. He moved to Port Vale for a £5,000 fee in March 1977, before joining Dundee on a free transfer in May 1978. He helped the club to the First Division title in 1978–79 and finished his career with St Johnstone.

Career Lamb began his career at Preston North End in 1972, who avoided relegation out of the Second Division by a single point in 1972–73 under Alan Ball's stewardship. Bobby Charlton was appointed manager in 1973. The "Lilywhites" failed to avoid the drop in 1973–74, however. They finished ninth in the Third Division in 1974–75, after which Harry Catterick took charge at Deepdale. Unsuccessful promotion campaigns followed in 1975–76 and 1976–77.

He was purchased by Port Vale manager Roy Sproson for a £5,000 fee in March 1977, as a replacement for the recently sold Colin Tartt. He was a regular in the side, featuring in 15 games towards the end of the 1976–77 season.

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Honours Dundee Scottish Football League First Division: 1978–79