Alan Brazil joins the Association

Alan with Kevin (left) and Jim (right)

We are very pleased to announce that we have signed up Alan Brazil as a member of the Association. 

Scottish International Alan began his illustrious career in his home country with Drumchapel Amateurs and Celtic Boys before achieving fame over 6 years from 1977 with the resurgent Ipswich Town. Spells at Spurs and Manchester United followed. Alan came to Coventry in January 1986 (with Terry Gibson going the other way) and in his relatively brief spell with the Sky Blues scored twice in his 15 Division One appearances (including on his debut against Newcastle United). 

Alan signs for the FPA

Alan moved on to Q.P.R. at the end of the season and was forced to retire from top level football due to a back injury in May 1987. A few non league appearances followed as well as games for Australian and Swiss clubs. However since retirement most fans will be now be aware of him as a former player with both trenchant and humorous views which have made him a succesful broadcaster (Talk Radio) and autobiographical  author. 

Committee members Jim Brown and Kevin Heffernan caught up with Alan (pictured) at the recent CCFC Diamond Club meeting where Alan was guest of honour along with fellow Association member Ian Wallace. Welcome Alan – we look forward to seing you at the Ricoh again for a Sky Blues home game in the near future!