Alan Hodgkinson facts for kids
Hodgkinson as Oxford United goalkeeping coach in 2011
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| Personal information | |||
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| Date of birth | 16 August 1936 | ||
| Place of birth | Laughton Common, West Riding of Yorkshire, England | ||
| Date of death | 8 December 2015 (aged 79) | ||
| Height | 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) | ||
| Playing position | Goalkeeper | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Worksop Town | |||
| 1953–1954 | Sheffield United | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 1954–1971 | Sheffield United | 576 | (0) |
| National team | |||
| 1957–1960 | England | 5 | (0) |
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Alan Hodgkinson MBE (born 16 August 1936 – died 8 December 2015) was a famous English goalkeeper and a respected goalkeeping coach. He was known for his amazing skills even though he wasn't the tallest player.
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Playing Football: Alan's Career
Alan Hodgkinson was a professional football goalkeeper. He was about 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) tall, which is a bit shorter than most goalkeepers. But he was super good at choosing the right place to stand on the field. This skill helped him stop many shots!
He played for Sheffield United for a very long time, from 1954 until 1971. He also played for the England national football team from 1957 to 1960.
Playing for Sheffield United
Alan Hodgkinson spent almost his entire playing career with Sheffield United. He played an incredible 576 league games for the club. In total, he played 675 matches for Sheffield United across all competitions. This makes him one of their most loyal and long-serving players ever!
Playing for England
Alan Hodgkinson also represented his country, playing for the England national football team. He played 5 international matches for England between 1957 and 1960. He was even part of the England squad for the 1958 FIFA World Cup and the 1962 FIFA World Cup.
Life After Playing: Coaching Career
After he stopped playing, Alan Hodgkinson became a highly respected goalkeeping coach. He helped many other goalkeepers improve their skills. He worked with several big football clubs, including Manchester United, Manchester City, Rangers, and Aston Villa. He was known for his special training methods and for helping young goalkeepers become top players.
When Alan Died
Alan Hodgkinson passed away on 8 December 2015. He was 79 years old.
See also
In Spanish: Alan Hodgkinson para niños
