Alex Govan
Alexander "Alex" Govan (16 June 1929 – 10 June 2016) was a Scottish professional footballer. He played at outside left. Most of his career, he played with Plymouth Argyle (in two spells) and with Birmingham City during their most successful period in the 1950s. He also had a short spell with Portsmouth.
 Govan in December 2009 | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Alexander Govan | ||
| Date of birth | 16 June 1929 | ||
| Place of birth | Glasgow, Scotland | ||
| Date of death | 10 June 2016 (aged 86) | ||
| Place of death | Plymouth, England | ||
| Position(s) | Outside left | ||
| Youth career | |||
| – | Bridgeton Boys Club | ||
| 1944–1946 | Plymouth Argyle | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1946–1953 | Plymouth Argyle | 110 | (28) |
| 1953–1958 | Birmingham City | 165 | (53) |
| 1958 | Portsmouth | 11 | (2) |
| 1958–1960 | Plymouth Argyle | 32 | (8) |
| Total | 318 | (91) | |
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only | |||
Govan died at his Plymouth, England home on 10 June 2016 at the age of 86.[1]
References
- "RIP Alex Govan – 1929–2016". Birmingham City F.C. 10 June 2016. Archived from the original on 10 June 2016. Retrieved 10 June 2016.
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