Alan Dickens (born September 3 1964 in Plaistow, London) is an English former footballer who played as a midfielder. Dickens played for West Ham United as a youth, winning the FA Youth Cup with his local club in 1981. He signed as an apprentice on July 14 1981 and as a pro on December 18 1982. He scored on his debut, a 2-1 win at Notts County on December 18 1984. Wikipedia
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