Alan Mullery

Iconic English footballer and manager known for his time at Fulham and Spurs.

Chronology: 1941-11-23 – Present

Origins & Early Life

Alan Patrick Mullery (born 23 November 1941) is an English former footballer and manager. After enjoying a successful career with Fulham, Tottenham Hotspur, and the England national team in the 1960s and 1970s, he became a manager working with several clubs. He is now employed as a television pundit. He is also known for being the first ever England player to be sent off in an international match.

Pivotal Works & Achievements

In 1972 he lifted the UEFA Cup for Tottenham. == Playing career == Mullery played for Fulham (1958–1964, 1972–1976), Tottenham Hotspur (1964–1972) and England (1964–1971). He appeared in 364 games for Fulham (scored 37 goals), 312 for Tottenham Hotspur (scored 25 goals), and 35 for England (scored 1 goal). Mullery was a key player for the Spurs teams that won the FA Cup in 1967, and skippering them to victory in the 1971 Football League Cup Final and the 1972 UEFA Cup Final. In the '72 UEFA Cup Final, his header in the 2nd leg was the decisive goal in a 3–2 aggregate victory over Wolverhampton Wanderers.

Enduring Legacy & Impact

Mullery was also in the Fulham team that lost the 1975 FA Cup Final to West Ham United. Mullery was not included in England's squad for the 1966 FIFA World Cup but was selected to play in...

Source: Wikipedia