Alan Finney
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Alan Finney is a former footballer who played for Sheffield Wednesday and Doncaster Rovers, featuring in over 500 games during his time at Hillsborough
and the consistency of his performances made a popular member of the team among the Club's supporters.
runs of 1954 and 1960, which saw Wednesday stumble at the semi-final hurdle. He was an ever-present during the 1960/61 campaign in which SWFC finished runners-up.
Finney had the ability to play on both wings and although he was chiefly a provider contributed his fair share in terms of goalscoring too. His form brought recognition for England at 'B' and Under-23 levels.
Hillsborough Stadium
Hillsborough Stadium is the home of Sheffield Wednesday football club, Sheffield, England. Football has been played at the ground since it was opened on 2 September 1899, when Wednesday moved from their original ground at Olive Grove. Today it is a 39,812 capacity all-seater stadium, making it the...
and the consistency of his performances made a popular member of the team among the Club's supporters.
Football career
Alan Finney joined Wednesday from amateur football in 1949 and made his first team debut at the age of 17, against Chelsea in 1951. His first League goal came in a famous clash with Everton in May that year - the Owls thumped the Toffees 6-0 but were still relegated to the second division on goal average at the expense of Chelsea. However, SWFC bounced straight back to the top flight as Division Two champions the following season, with Finney supplying the chances for a local discovery named Derek Dooley. Finney was a regular as the Club again won the Second Division Championship in 1955/56 and 1958/59 and also featured in every game of the FA CupFA Cup
The Football Association Challenge Cup, commonly known as the FA Cup, is a knockout cup competition in English football and is the oldest association football competition in the world. The "FA Cup" is run by and named after The Football Association and usually refers to the English men's...
runs of 1954 and 1960, which saw Wednesday stumble at the semi-final hurdle. He was an ever-present during the 1960/61 campaign in which SWFC finished runners-up.
Finney had the ability to play on both wings and although he was chiefly a provider contributed his fair share in terms of goalscoring too. His form brought recognition for England at 'B' and Under-23 levels.
Trivia
- It is of interest to note that Alan made his debut in the same game as Albert QuixallAlbert QuixallAlbert Quixall , was an English football player who played as an inside-forward.Quixall started his career with Sheffield Wednesday, signing as an amateur in 1948 and turning professional in 1950...
and not only were the two players partners on the right flank, they were also in the same unit while serving their national service.