Alan Hodgkinson
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Alan Hodgkinson MBE (July 1936 – December 8, 2015) was an English professional football goalkeeper and goalkeeping coach.
Personal life
Hodgkinson's autobiography Alan Hodgkinson Between the Sticks, which was published on May 2013, was released on September 9, 2013.
He died on December 8, 2015 at the age of 79.
Playing career
Hodgkinson joined Sheffield United from Worksop Town on August 1st. in 1953, his first appearance for the Blades was against Clyde on April 6, 1954, and his first appearance for the Blades (676 in the league) was during his tenure (1953 to 1971.
In a 2–1 away victory over Newcastle United on August 28, 1954, Hodgkinson made his league debut in Division One but, despite showing his undoubted promise, number one goalkeeper Ted Burgin's presence until 1957 and National Service limited his chances for the first team. Hodgkinson's debut as boss was the catalyst for the team behind Cec Coldwell, Graham Shaw, Brian Richardson, Joe Shaw, and Gerry Summers. He received the Sheffield United Supporters Player of the Year award in 1966–67. His brilliance and tenacity secured his position until the signing of John Hope in 1971. He made his last appearance in a friendly against Chesterfield on January 23, 1971. It was like his first appearance in a friendly.
Hodgkinson made his England International debut in 1956-1957, as well as at under-23 levels. In 1957, England's first full cap came against Scotland, as he played against Denmark, and the Republic of Ireland (twice in World Cup qualifying games). He was in England's squad for the 1958 World Cup in Sweden but did not appear in any of their games. Two years after his last cap, he rejoined the England squad for the 1962 World Cup in Chile as the back-up to Ron Springett, but he was not deemed eligible for any of the matches.
Coaching career
Hodgkinson began working in professional coaching and played at many clubs, including Rangers, Everton, Manchester City, Aston Villa, Leicester City, Leicester City, Watford, Sheffield Wednesday, Gillingham, Oldham Athletic, and Birmingham City, and is credited with the transfer of Peter Schmeichel to Manchester United. Hodgkinson was a footballer for seven years before becoming Scotland's goalkeeping coach, where he coached players such as Jim Leighton and Andy Goram. He also served as a youth goalkeeping coach at Rangers and Watford. Hodgkinson left Coventry City for Rushden & Diamonds and worked with goalkeeper Billy Turley, who later joined Hodgkinson when he joined Oxford United. Turley's first-team keeper Ryan Clarke and later Max Crocombe left Oxford in 2010, but Hodgkinson retained the role as coach first-team coach Ryan Clarke and later Max Crocombe. Hodgkinson's retirement from football, at the age of 76, was announced in August 2012.
He is credited with being the world's first full-time goalkeeping coach; goalkeepers were required to work with outfield players before Hodgkinson's arrival into coaching.
Managerial career
Hodgkinson spent six years as Gillingham's assistant manager from 1975 to 1981, with whom he played at Sheffield United.
In the 2008 New Year Honours, he was elected Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE).