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Alan Monkhouse

1930 – 1992

English footballer

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About Alan Monkhouse

Lived 1930 – 1992 (aged 61–62). Alan Monkhouse was a British association football player.

Alan Thompson William Monkhouse (1930–1992) was an English footballer who played as a forward in the Football League.

Club career Monkhouse's first club was Thornaby. From 1949 to 1953, he played for Millwall, where he scored 20 goals in 65 appearances. He then played for Newcastle United, costing £11,500. He made his debut for the Magpies in a 4–0 home win over Cardiff City. Although regarded as strong and powerful, he could not displace the more famous names in his position, such as Vic Keeble and Jackie Milburn. He scored 9 goals in 21 appearances, and was sold to York City for £4,000. He stayed at York for a season, until he moved on to play for South Shields in the semi-professional North Eastern League. He became known as a penalty kick specialist and was quoted as one of the most consistent spot kickers in the North-East.

Monkhouse died in 1992.

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Birth century
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1992
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Alan Thompson William Monkhouse

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Alan Monkhouse?

English footballer (1930-1992)

When was Alan Monkhouse born?

Alan Monkhouse was born on 23 October 1930 in Stockton-on-Tees.

When did Alan Monkhouse die?

Alan Monkhouse died in 1992.

What was Alan Monkhouse's occupation?

Alan Monkhouse was an association football player.

What nationality was Alan Monkhouse?

Alan Monkhouse was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Alan Monkhouse

· Wikidata: Q4707347

· DBpedia: Alan Monkhouse

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