Allan Forsyth (born 23 April 1955, in

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) is a Scottish former

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who played as a defender.

Career

Forsyth began his professional career with

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and made nearly thirty league appearances for ''The Terrors'' over a four-year spell. In 1978, Forsyth became

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' record signing in a £12,000 deal and played in over 150 league games for Rovers before moving to

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in 1984. His final professional spell brought nearly 40 league matches before moving to junior football in 1985 with

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. After retiring from playing, Forsyth had a spell in management with Thornton Hibs before leaving football to work in a furniture factory in

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* 1955 births Living people Scottish men's footballers Footballers from Rutherglen Dundee United F.C. players Raith Rovers F.C. players Dunfermline Athletic F.C. players Larkhall Thistle F.C. players Scottish Football League players Men's association football defenders Footballers from Glasgow Scottish Junior Football Association players Scottish football managers Glenrothes F.C. players {{Scotland-footy-defender-1950s-stub