Alan Ogley is a

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who played as a

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for

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and

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. He played for the Division One championship-winning side in 1967–68, although he only made 2 appearances as third choice behind Ken Mulhearn and Harry Dowd. He was succeeded by Reuben Noble-Lazarus on 30 September 2008 at being the youngest player to debut in the English Football League.

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1946 births Living people People from Darton Sportspeople from the Metropolitan Borough of Barnsley Footballers from South Yorkshire Men's association football goalkeepers English men's footballers Barnsley F.C. players Manchester City F.C. players Stockport County F.C. players Darlington F.C. players English Football League players {{England-footy-goalkeeper-1940s-stub