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Alan Devonshire

Wide midfielder of West Ham's 1980 FA Cup winners, eight England caps.

Alan Ernest Devonshire (born 13 April 1956) is an English former professional footballer and manager. A wide midfielder, he played for West Ham United from 1976 to 1990, winning the FA Cup in 1980, and finished his career at Watford in 1992. He won eight caps for England between 1980 and 1983, and later managed Maidenhead United, Hampton & Richmond Borough and Braintree Town.

Quick Facts

Full name: Alan Ernest Devonshire
Born: 13 April 1956
Birthplace: Park Royal, England
Height: 5 ft 11 in / 1.8 m
Position: Midfielder
Total caps: 383+
Total goals: 30+

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