Brian Alderson (5 May 1950 – 23 April 1997) was a Scottish

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. He predominantly played as a winger, but was also able to play as a striker. Alderson, who was born in Dundee, began his career with local youth side

Lochee Harp Lochee Harp Football Club are a Scottish Junior football club historically based in the Lochee area of the city of Dundee. Formed in 1904 and nicknamed ''"the Harp"'', they play at Lochee Community Sports Hub. The team moved into this new gro ...

before becoming a professional with

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. He made his league debut against

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on . Alderson spent five years at

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, twice finishing as Coventry's top goalscorer, before moving to

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in mid-1975. He spent three years with Leicester, although he was no longer a regular during his final season, 1977–78, owing to injury. In 1978

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, who had managed Alderson during his spell at Coventry, invited him to play for the newly formed

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of the

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. Alderson spent two years at the club before concluding his outdoor career with a two-year spell at the Atlanta Chiefs. He ended his career playing indoor football for the New Jersey Rockets.

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External links

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Alderson's North American statistics at nasljerseys.com
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