Alan McLoughlin
Irish footballer (1967–2021)
Alan Francis McLoughlin (20 April 1967 – 4 May 2021) was an Irish professional footballer and coach. He played as a midfielder for the Republic of Ireland and English club sides. He played for Swindon Town and Portsmouth.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Alan Francis McLoughlin | ||
| Date of birth | 20 April 1967 | ||
| Place of birth | Manchester, England | ||
| Date of death | 4 May 2021 (aged 54) | ||
| Height | 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m) | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1985–1986 | Manchester United | 0 | (0) |
| 1986–1990 | Swindon Town | 106 | (19) |
| 1987–1988 | → Torquay United (loan) | 24 | (4) |
| 1990–1992 | Southampton | 24 | (1) |
| 1991 | → Aston Villa (loan) | 0 | (0) |
| 1992–1999 | Portsmouth | 309 | (54) |
| 1999–2001 | Wigan Athletic | 22 | (1) |
| 2001–2002 | Rochdale | 18 | (1) |
| 2002–2003 | Forest Green Rovers | 12 | (0) |
| Total | 515 | (80) | |
| National team | |||
| 1990–1999 | Republic of Ireland | 42 | (2) |
| Teams managed | |||
| 2016–2021 | Swindon Town Academy | ||
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only | |||
McLoughlin died on 4 May 2021 from kidney cancer at the age of 54.[1][2]
References
change- ↑ "Alan McLoughlin: Former Republic and Portsmouth midfielder dies aged 54". BBC Sport. 4 May 2021. Retrieved 4 May 2021.
"The Football Association of Ireland extends our deepest sympathies to Debbie, Abby and Megan McLoughlin following the death today of our former international midfielder Alan McLoughlin at the age of 54," the FAI said on Tuesday.
- ↑ "Alan McLoughlin: A proud Irishman who instantaneously etched his name into the history books". The 42. 4 May 2021. Retrieved 6 May 2021.
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