Alex Forbes
Scottish footballer, born 1925
About Alex Forbes
Lived 1925 – 2014 (aged 89). Alex Forbes was a British association football player, ice hockey player and association football coach.
Alexander Rooney Forbes (21 January 1925 – 28 July 2014) was a Scottish football player and manager.
Playing career Forbes was born in Dundee. He signed for English professional club Sheffield United in 1944 and became a first team regular when competitive football resumed after the end of the Second World War.
Coaching career Forbes returned to Arsenal as a youth team coach. His life in South Africa was not dull and saw him coach a few more teams after Pirates. The likes of Rangers, Highlands Park, Western Tigers and Swaraj all in his later years. He also coached football at Yeshiva College for many years.
He was a teacher at Yeshiva College for 35 years
Arsenal Football League First Division: 1947–48, 1952–53 FA Cup: 1949–50; runner-up: 1951–52 FA Charity Shield: 1953
Manager Swaraj United Soccer Federation Cup: 1977
Rangers Johannesburg NSL First Division: 1986
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Who was Alex Forbes?
Scottish footballer, born 1925 (1925–2014)
When was Alex Forbes born?
Alex Forbes was born on 21 January 1925 in Dundee.
When did Alex Forbes die?
Alex Forbes died on 28 July 2014 in Dundee.
What was Alex Forbes's occupation?
Alex Forbes was an association football player, ice hockey player and association football coach.
What nationality was Alex Forbes?
Alex Forbes was British.
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