Full name Alan Thomas Devlin 1969–1972 Dundee United Name Alan Devlin | Playing position Role Actor Years Team | |
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Date of birth (1953-10-10) 10 October 1953 (age 62) Died May 13, 2011, Dalkey, Republic of Ireland Awards Laurence Olivier Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role Movies Song for a Raggy Boy, Leap Year, The Playboys, The Lonely Passion of Judith He, Angel Similar People Aisling Walsh, Anand Tucker, Gillies MacKinnon, Neil Jordan, Jack Clayton | ||
Place of birth Edinburgh, Scotland | ||
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Alan Thomas Devlin (born 10 October 1953) is a Scottish former footballer who played as a forward for Dundee United, Exeter City and Broxburn Athletic.
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Early life
Devlin was born in Edinburgh on 10 October 1953. He played youth football for Tynecastle Boys Club.
Career
Devlin initially joined Dundee United as a schoolboy signing. He turned professional in October 1969 and became a regular in the reserve team, going on to make over fifty appearances at that level. He made his first team debut as a substitute against Morton on 9 January 1971, scoring a goal in United's 3–2 defeat. He made his first starting appearance the following week, but was unable to establish himself as a first team regular, going on to score four goals in a total of twelve appearances. He accepted the offer of a free transfer in September 1972.
Devlin signed for Exeter City in November 1973, making one Football League appearance for the club. He later played junior football in Scotland for Broxburn Athletic.