Alan Sunderland

Quick Facts

Full Name	Alan Sunderland
Occupation	Association Football Player
Date Of Birth	Jul 1, 1953(1953-07-01)
Age	71
Birthplace	Conisbrough
Country	United Kingdom
Birth City	Conisbrough
Horoscope	Cancer

Alan Sunderland Biography

Alan Sunderland is one of the most popular and richest Association Football Player who was born on July 1, 1953 in Conisbrough, Conisbrough, United Kingdom. Alan Sunderland (born 1 July 1953) is an English former footballer who played as a forward in the Football League for Wolverhampton Wanderers, Arsenal and Ipswich Town. He was also capped once for England.

Sunderland’s most famous moment came in the 1979 FA Cup Final. During the game Arsenal had gone 2–0 up against Manchester United, with goals from Brian Talbot and Frank Stapleton, and looked set for victory with only five minutes remaining. However, United scored twice in three minutes, with goals from Gordon McQueen and Sammy McIlroy, and extra time loomed. In the very last minute of the match, however, Arsenal pushed forward in a desperate counter- attack. Liam Brady fed Graham Rix on the left wing, and his cross was converted by Sunderland at the far post to make the score 3–2, and win Arsenal the cup.

However, after a spate of injuries and the arrivals of Tony Woodcock and Charlie Nicholas, he thus found himself out of the first team. Sunderland eventually left Arsenal after netting 92 goals from 281 appearances for the Gooners. He went on then joining Ipswich Town on loan in February 1984. He helped them to avoid relegation from the First Division, and made the move permanent later in the summer. He played for Ipswich until 1986, then had a brief stint at Irish club Derry City, before calling it a day.

Sunderland stayed at Arsenal for another five years, forming an impressive partnership with Frank Stapleton for two seasons. He was the club’s top scorer in 1979–80 together with 1981–82, and featured in the Arsenal sides that lost the 1980 FA Cup and Cup Winners’ Cup finals.

Alan Sunderland Net Worth

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

Sunderland was born in Conisbrough, Yorkshire, and began his career at Wolverhampton Wanderers as an apprentice who played as a midfielder. With the Wolves he won the 1974 League Cup in a 2–1 win over Manchester City in the final at Wembley. Sunderland also went on to win the Second Division title in 1977 with the Wanderers. Altogether he made just under 200 appearances and scored a sum of 30 goals for the Midlands side.

In November 1977, he joined Arsenal for £220,000. Whilst at Highbury he switched from being within the role of a midfielder to that of a centre forward. Sunderland became a regular starter for the club, playing in the 1978 FA Cup Final, which Arsenal lost to Ipswich Town.

Sunderland won a single England cap which came in a 2–1 friendly win over Australia in Sydney on 31 May 1980, and also represented his country at under-21 (as an over-age player), under-23 and ‘B’ team level.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Who is Alan Sunderland 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 Sunderland celebrates birthday on July 1 of every year.

Where does Alan Sunderland live?

Personal life. Following retirement, he opened a pub in Ipswich. He eventually emigrated to Malta where he coached Birkirkara F.C. based within the town of Birkirkara.

Who won the 1979 FA Cup final?

Arsenal F.C.

Who has managed both Arsenal and Tottenham?

Personal information
1970–1974| Hull City
1971–1975| Northern Ireland (part-time)
1974–1976| Tottenham Hotspur
1976–1983| Arsenal

What did Sunderland win in 1979?

Trevor Brooking headed the winning goal for West Ham in the 1980 FA Cup final , Alan Sunderland won it for Arsenal in 1979 and Ricky Villa clinched it for Spurs in 1981.

Where is Graham Rix now?

How former Hearts manager Graham Rix is thriving as coach at Hampshire non- league club.