Alan Monkhouse

Alan Thompson William Monkhouse (1930–1992), was an English footballer who played as a forward in the Football League.

Alan Monkhouse
Personal information
Full name Alan Thompson William Monkhouse
Date of birth (1930-10-23)23 October 1930
Place of birth Stockton-on-Tees, England
Date of death 1992 (aged 61–62)
Position(s) Forward
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
Thornaby ? (?)
1949–1953 Millwall 65 (20)
1953–1956 Newcastle United 21 (9)
1956–1957 York City 12 (1)
South Shields ? (?)
Total 98 (30)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

Club career

Monkhouse's first club was Thornaby. From 1949 to 1953, he played for Millwall, where he scored 20 goals in 65 appearances. He then played for Newcastle United, costing £11,500.[1] He made his debut for the Magpies in a 4–0 home win over Cardiff City.[2] Although regarded as strong and powerful, he could not displace the more famous names in his position, such as Vic Keeble and Jackie Milburn. He scored 9 goals in 21 appearances, and was sold to York City for £4,000. He stayed at York for a season, until he moved on to play for South Shields in the semi-professional North Eastern League. He became known as a penalty kick specialist and was quoted as one of the most consistent spot kickers in the North-East.

Monkhouse died in 1992.

References
  1. "Newcastle United Players M to P". NewcastleUnitedMad.co.uk.
  2. "Player Details: Alan Monkhouse". Toon1892.com.
  • Alan Monkhouse at Post War English & Scottish Football League A–Z Player's Database


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