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Alan Spavin

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Alan Spavin (20 February 1942 – 16 March 2016) was an English footballer. A product of Preston North End's youth system, he featured in over 400 league games for the side.[1]

He moved to the United States in May 1974 to play for Washington Diplomats. He then joined Morecambe in August 1975, followed by a spell with Dundalk from February to April 1976 where he helped them win the League of Ireland Championship.[2]

Honours

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Preston North End

Dundalk

References

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  1. ^ "Preston pay tribute to former midfielder Alan Spavin following his death". Eurosport British. 16 March 2016.
  2. ^ "PNE mourn loss of legend Spavin". lep.co.uk.
  3. ^ Vernon, Leslie; Rollin, Jack (1977). Rothmans Football Yearbook 1977–78. London: Brickfield Publications Ltd. p. 490. ISBN 0354 09018 6.