Alan Shoulder, Date of Birth, Place of Birth

Alan Shoulder

English footballer

Date of Birth: 04-Feb-1953

Place of Birth: Bishop Auckland, England, United Kingdom

Profession: association football manager, association football player

Nationality: United Kingdom

Zodiac Sign: Aquarius

Alan Shoulder (born 4 February 1953) is an English football manager and former player.
A striker, he began his career with Leeholme Juniors, before joining Bishop Auckland in 1972.
In 1977, he joined Blyth Spartans and featured in their run to the fifth round of the FA Cup.
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.
He later became assistant manager at Gretna, and then a coach at Newcastle Blue Star.
He has since managed several clubs, including Coundon, Crook Town, Bishop Auckland, Willington, West Auckland Town and Blyth Spartans.