Alan Spavin

Alan Spavin (20 February 1942 – 16 March 2016) was an English footballer. A product of Preston North End's youth system, he featured in over 400 league games for the side.

He moved to the United States in May 1974 to play for Washington Diplomats. He then joined Morecambe in August 1975, followed by a spell with Dundalk from February to April 1976 where he helped them win the League of Ireland Championship.

Honours
Preston North End
 * Football League Third Division: 1970–71
 * FA Cup runner-up: 1963–64
 * FA Youth Cup runner-up: 1959–60

Dundalk
 * League of Ireland: 1975–76