Alan Mansley

Allan Mansley (31 August 1946 – 4 February 2001) was an English professional footballer, best remembered for his four years as a left winger in the Football League with Brentford. In a short league career, he also played for Notts County, Lincoln City and Fulham.

Career

Early years Mansley began his career as a schoolboy in Liverpool with Everton and later spent time with league clubs Sheffield Wednesday and Crewe Alexandra. He dropped into non-League football in 1966, when he joined Lancashire Combination First Division club Skelmersdale United. He departed Bloomfield Road in January 1968, after failing to make an appearance for the Tangerines. Flourishing under the management of Jimmy Sirrel, he made what would be a career-high 46 appearances during the 1968–69 season, top-scoring with 17 goals. He made just one appearance for the Cottagers before the loan expired. a move which reunited him with his former Brentford manager Jimmy Sirrel. but impressed enough to join the club on a free transfer at the end of the season. In search of regular football, Mansley signed on loan with Fourth Division club Lincoln City in December 1971 and made three appearances before departing the following month.

Personal life Mansley died in February 2001 of a heart attack.

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