Alan Shoulder (4 February 1953 – 2 February 2025) was an English professional
footballer and
football manager.
Career
A
forward, Shoulder began his career with Leeholme Juniors, before joining
Bishop Auckland
Bishop Auckland ( ) is a market town and civil parishes in England, civil parish at the confluence of the River Wear and the River Gaunless in County Durham, England. It is northwest of Darlington and southwest of Durham, England, Durham.
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in 1972. In 1977, he joined
Blyth Spartans and featured in their run to the fifth round of the
FA Cup
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. In December 1978, he was transferred to
Newcastle United for £20,000, where he scored 38 goals in 117 games. In 1982, he joined
Carlisle United on a free transfer, then in 1985 joined
Hartlepool United, again on a free transfer. An eye injury forced him to retire as a professional player in December 1988, but he continued playing with
Ferryhill Athletic
Shoulder later became assistant manager at
Gretna, and then a coach at
Newcastle Blue Star.
He has since managed several clubs, including Coundon,
, Bishop Auckland,
,
and Blyth Spartans.
Death
Shoulder died on 2 February 2025, two days before what would have been his 72nd birthday.
Honours
Individual
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Newcastle United Player of the Year:
1979–80
References
External Links
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1953 births
2025 deaths
Footballers from Bishop Auckland
English men's footballers
Men's association football forwards
English Football League players
Bishop Auckland F.C. players
Blyth Spartans A.F.C. players
Newcastle United F.C. players
Carlisle United F.C. players
Hartlepool United F.C. players
Ferryhill Athletic F.C. players
English football managers
Crook Town A.F.C. managers
Gateshead F.C. managers
Blyth Spartans A.F.C. managers
Bishop Auckland F.C. managers
Willington A.F.C. players
West Auckland Town F.C. managers
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