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Alan
was signed in July 1998 to provide cover for Sieb
Dijkstra when he was out of contract at Love Street.
Alan is a highly-rated young 'keeper who found it
difficult to break into the first team due to the
consistency of Dijkstra. He was given his opportunity
however in November 1998 when he played in the 1-0
home defeat against arch rivals Dundee. After this
he enjoyed a run in the first-team that stretched
until December 1998, when Dijkstra was reinstated.
During
this period he enjoyed two shut-outs (against Aberdeen
and Kilmarnock) and was also praised for his efforts.
He has now made the number one jersey his own and
has been by far our most consistent performer this
season.
Alan has again started the
seasons as United's number one keeper after signing
a new 3 year contract in the Summer. He now hopes
to force himself into the Scotland squad for the
upcoming World Cup qualifying campaign.
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