Alan Bennett

Quick Facts

Full Name	Alan Bennett
Occupation	Association Football Player
Date Of Birth	Oct 4, 1981(1981-10-04)
Age	43
Birthplace	Cork
Country	Ireland
Birth City	Cork
Horoscope	Capricorn

Alan Bennett Biography

Alan Bennett is one of the most popular and richest Association Football Player who was born on October 4, 1981 in Cork, Cork, Ireland. Bennett was born in Cork, Republic of Ireland on 4 October 1981. He began his footballing career at his local club Richmond, based in Waterfall, County Cork, which competes in the West Cork League. He was coached by highly regarded coach Colm Donovan. Bennett subsequently joined League of Ireland Premier Division club Cork City in 2000 at the age of 18. He initially played as a midfielder, but was converted to the defensive role of centre-back during the 2004 season. He made more than 150 appearances for the “Rebel Army”, scoring ten goals. During his time at Cork City, Bennett played in The UEFA Cup and Champions league and also won a FAI Youth Cup medal in 2000, National league Medal in 2005 and 3 Munster Senior Cup medals.

Following several bids, Bennett joined Reading on a two and a half-year contract for an undisclosed fee thought to be £250,000 on 30 January 2007.

He signed a permanent contract with Brentford on 30 July 2009 which was set to run until June 2011 and was appointed club captain.

On 23 July 2010 Bennett joined Wycombe Wanderers on a permanent one-year contract. Bennett was part of the Wycombe squad that achieved automatic promotion to League One that year, unfortunately injuries limited his appearances.

On 31 July 2007, he was loaned for six months to Southampton and made his debut during a home defeat to Crystal Palace. He returned to Reading in January 2008. On 7 March 2008, he joined Brentford on loan during this time Bennett scored his first goal in English football against Bradford City.

Alan Bennett Net Worth

Alan Bennett is one of the richest Association Football Player from Ireland. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Alan Bennett 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

Alan John Bennett (born 4 October 1981) is an Irish professional footballer who plays for Cork City as a defender. He has represented the Republic of Ireland national team.

In May 2007, he was called up to the full Republic of Ireland team for their two match trip to the United States. Bennett played the full 90 minutes against Ecuador, helping Ireland to a 1–1 draw. He then played in the following match against Bolivia, which also ended 1–1, during which he made a saving tackle to keep the Bolivian team from going ahead.

On 28 July 2008, Bennett was told that he did not feature in Reading’s plans and was told to find a new club. He began a second loan spell at Brentford on 8 August 2008, initially for one month, although this was extended to five months on 31 August 2008, following Man-of-the-Match performances against Rotherham United and Notts County. His loan was then extended for a third time until the end of the 2008–09 season. Bennett appeared in over 50 games for Brentford in the 2008–09 season and assumed the role of team captain in the absence of regular captain Kevin O’Connor. As O’Connor was out for the match that decided if they won the league or not Bennett was made captain and lifted the League Two trophy after a 3–1 victory over Darlington. Bennett scored the opening goal in this fixture. At the end of the 2008–09 season, Bennett was released by Reading.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Alan Bennett height 6 ft 2 in Alan weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Alan Bennett Dating?

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On 6 February 2015, Bennett returned to his home-town club, Cork City He scored City’s first goal in European Competition since 2007 in their opening game against KR Reykjavik on 2 July 2015. On his return he has won the 2016 Presidents Cup and the FAI Cup both against Dundalk On 5 November 2017, Cork City captained by Bennett completed the league and cup double after defeating Dundalk in the 2017 FAI Cup Final.

Facts & Trivia

Alan Ranked on the list of most popular Association Football Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Ireland. Alan Bennett celebrates birthday on October 4 of every year.

What is Alan Bennett most famous for?

Alan Bennett, (born May 9, 1934, Leeds, Yorkshire, England), British playwright who was best known for The Madness of George III (1991) and The History Boys (2004).

Why did Alan Bennett refuse a knighthood?

Alan Bennett, playwright (in 1996; had previously declined appointment as CBE in 1988). Arnold Bennett, novelist, declined knighthood offered for service in running the British government’s French propaganda department during World War I.

Did Alan Bennett marry?

Alan Bennett
Alma mater| Exeter College, Oxford
Occupation| Actor author playwright screenwriter
Years active| 1960–present
Partner(s)| Rupert Thomas

Is Alan Bennett ill?

The 86-year-old suffers from arthritis , and the fact he can no longer ride his bike “has to some extent meant farewell to the health that went with it, and my life is increasingly medicated”, he writes, revealing a longing for a stairlift that will never be realised “for aesthetic reasons”.

Is the lady in the van a true story?

The Lady in the Van tells the mostly true story of Alan Bennett’s somewhat strained friendship with Miss Mary Shepherd, a crabby, eccentric, homeless woman whom Bennett befriended in the 1970s, before letting her park her Bedford van in the driveway of his Camden home “for three months”.