Alan McLoughlin

Alan Francis McLoughlin (20 April 1967 – 4 May 2021) was an Irish professional footballer and coach. He played as a midfielder for the Republic of Ireland and English club sides. He played for Swindon Town and Portsmouth.

Alan McLoughlin
Personal information
Full nameAlan Francis McLoughlin
Date of birth(1967-04-20)20 April 1967
Place of birthManchester, England
Date of death4 May 2021(2021-05-04) (aged 54)
Height5 ft 8 in (1.73 m)
Playing positionMidfielder
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
1985–1986Manchester United0(0)
1986–1990Swindon Town106(19)
1987–1988Torquay United (loan)24(4)
1990–1992Southampton24(1)
1991Aston Villa (loan)0(0)
1992–1999Portsmouth309(54)
1999–2001Wigan Athletic22(1)
2001–2002Rochdale18(1)
2002–2003Forest Green Rovers12(0)
Total515(80)
National team
1990–1999Republic of Ireland42(2)
Teams managed
2016–2021Swindon Town Academy
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

McLoughlin died on 4 May 2021 from kidney cancer at the age of 54.[1][2]

References

  1. "Alan McLoughlin: Former Republic and Portsmouth midfielder dies aged 54". BBC Sport. 4 May 2021. Retrieved 4 May 2021. "The Football Association of Ireland extends our deepest sympathies to Debbie, Abby and Megan McLoughlin following the death today of our former international midfielder Alan McLoughlin at the age of 54," the FAI said on Tuesday.
  2. "Alan McLoughlin: A proud Irishman who instantaneously etched his name into the history books". The 42. 4 May 2021. Retrieved 6 May 2021.