Alan Bennett (footballer, born 1949)

Alan Alex Symington Bennett (born 29 September 1949) is a Scottish former footballer, who played for Crystal Palace, Morton, Hamilton Academical, Dumbarton and East Stirlingshire. [2] After moving to Australia, he went on to play for Victorian State League sides Green Gully Ajax, later known as Green Gully, and the Melbourne-based team called Albion Rovers. He also played a single game for National Soccer League side Brisbane Lions.

Alan Bennett
Personal information
Full name Alan Alex Symington Bennett
Date of birth (1949-09-29) 29 September 1949 (age 74)
Place of birth Glasgow
Position(s) Wing half
Youth career
Eastercraigs
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1971–1972 Crystal Palace
1972–1973 Morton
1973–1974 Hamilton Academical 6 (0)
1974–1976 Dumbarton[1] 6 (0)
1976–1981 East Stirlingshire 152 (14)
1981 Green Gully Ajax 7 (0)
1982 Green Gully 20 (0)
1983 Brisbane Lions 1 (0)
1983-1985 Albion Rovers (Aus) 45 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

References edit

  1. ^ McAllister, Jim (2002). The Sons of the Rock - The Official History of Dumbarton Football Club. Dumbarton: J&J Robertson Printers.
  2. ^ Litster, John. Record of Post-War Scottish League Players. Norwich: PM Publications.