Alan Hill (born 3 November 1943) is an English former professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper, making over 250 appearances in the Football League for three clubs between 1960 and 1970.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 3 November 1943 | ||
| Place of birth | Barnsley, England | ||
| Position(s) | Goalkeeper | ||
| Youth career | |||
| – | Barnsley | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1960–1966 | Barnsley | 133 | (0) |
| 1966–1969 | Rotherham United | 81 | (0) |
| 1969–1970 | Nottingham Forest | 41 | (0) |
| Total | 255 | (0) | |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Career
editBorn in Barnsley, Hill began his career with the youth team of hometown club Barnsley, turning professional in 1960. After making over 130 appearances, he signed for Rotherham United in 1966.
Hill ended his career in 1970 with Nottingham Forest, after breaking his arm.[1] He worked at Forest for 17 years as youth coach and head of recruitment, before becoming assistant manager under Frank Clark in 1993 following the departure of Brian Clough.[2]
Between 1976 and 1987, Hill was the licensee of the Rancliffe Arms in Bunny, Nottinghamshire.[2]
References
edit- General
- Specific
- ^ The Times, 3 March 1970, Two substitutes may be allowed
- ^ a b "The day Sir Alf Ramsey came to a Notts village pub with the biggest trophies in football". nottinghampost.com. 27 June 2018.
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