Alan Knill

Quick Facts

Full Name	Alan Knill
Occupation	Association Football Player
Date Of Birth	Oct 8, 1964(1964-10-08)
Age	60
Birthplace	Slough
Country	United Kingdom
Birth City	Slough
Horoscope	Capricorn

Alan Knill Biography

Alan Knill is one of the most popular and richest Association Football Player who was born on October 8, 1964 in Slough, Slough, United Kingdom. Alan Richard Knill (born 8 October 1964) is a former Wales international footballer who played as a central defender for several clubs, including Halifax Town, Swansea City, Bury, Scunthorpe United and Rotherham United and made one appearance for Wales in 1988. He has also managed Rotherham United, Bury, Scunthorpe United and a short-lived spell at Torquay United. He is now assistant to Chris Wilder at Sheffield United.

Knill was appointed manager of Rotherham United in February 2006, when predecessor Mick Harford was sacked. On 1 March 2007, Knill was sacked as manager of Rotherham, leaving the club bottom of League One and without a win in his final 14 games.

With eight games remaining, and only one point from the play-offs, Alan Knill left Bury to join Scunthorpe United on 31 March 2011. His first game in charge was a 6–0 defeat at the hands of Norwich City, followed by a 4–1 victory over table-topping Queens Park Rangers.

Knill was sacked as Scunthorpe manager on 29 October 2012 and replaced by Brian Laws.

On 17 March 2007, he was appointed to Chesterfield’s backroom staff to help newly appointed caretaker manager Lee Richardson try save the Spireites from relegation from League One, but the club were eventually relegated.

Alan Knill Net Worth

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

Knill was born in Slough and started his career as a trainee with Southampton in November 1978. He signed as a professional in October 1982, but failed to break into the first–team. He then moved on to Halifax Town (1984–87), Swansea City (1987–89), Bury (1989–93), Cardiff City (1993, on loan), Scunthorpe United (1993–97) and Rotherham United (1997–99).

He also played once for Wales, in a World Cup qualifier against the Netherlands in Amsterdam in September 1988.

On 4 February 2008 he was appointed manager of League Two side Bury. In his first full season in charge, Knill led the Shakers to 4th place in League Two, missing out on automatic promotion by one goal on goal difference. They were then beaten on penalties in a play-off semi final against Shrewsbury Town.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Alan Knill height 6 ft 4 in Alan weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Alan Knill Dating?

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Facts & Trivia

Alan Ranked on the list of most popular Association Football Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United Kingdom. Alan Knill celebrates birthday on October 8 of every year.

Has Alan Knill left Sheffield United?

Sheffield United coach Alan Knill has left the club by mutual consent. Knill, 53, joined as Chris Wilder’s assistant in 2016 and helped the club win promotion from League One to the Premier League.

Who is Chris wilders assistant manager?

Alan Knill joined Boro as assistant to Chris Wilder in November 2021. A former Welsh international defender, Knill played for the likes of Halifax Town, Swansea City, Bury, Scunthorpe United and Rotherham United.

Where is Alan Knill still at Sheffield United?

Former Sheffield United assistant manager Alan Knill has joined Wales’ coaching staff. Ex-Wales defender Knill joins manager Robert Page’s team for the remainder of the 2022 World Cup qualifying campaign.

Who is Chris Wilder married to?

Francesca Wilder

Who is Sheffield United's assistant manager?

Paul Heckingbottom