Alan Goad (English footballer)

Alan Michael Goad (born 8 August 1948) is a retired English footballer and coach who played as a defender for Exeter City, Hartlepool United and Vancouver Whitecaps. He is fifth in Hartlepool’s all time appearance holders list.[1]

For the Australian rules player of the same name, see Alan Goad.

Alan Goad
Personal information
Full name Alan Michael Goad
Date of birth (1948-08-08) 8 August 1948
Place of birth Hailsham, England
Position(s) Left back
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1965–1967 Exeter City 6 (0)
1967–1978 Hartlepool United 418 (11)
1980–1981 Vancouver Whitecaps (NASL indoor) 14 (8)
1981 Vancouver Whitecaps 15 (0)
1982–1982 Vancouver Whitecaps (NASL indoor) 17 (5)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Playing career

Goad started his playing career with Exeter City in 1965. He spent two seasons with The Grecians playing six times.[2]

In 1967, Goad signed for Hartlepool United. Goad won the club’s Player of the Year award in 1975.[2] In October 1976, he took up a player/coach role with Hartlepool.[3] For his years of service to the club, Goad was awarded with a testimonial match in 1977 against Nottingham Forest who were managed by his former Hartlepool manager Brian Clough. Clough brought a full-strength side to Victoria Park and drew 2-2.[4] Goad left Hartlepool in 1978, during his time with the club he made 418 appearances scoring eleven times.

In 1980, Goad moved to Canada and played for Vancouver Whitecaps. He also played for their indoor team.[5] After finishing playing, Goad began coaching the Whitecaps youth team.[2]

Personal life

While playing for Hartlepool, Goad ran two pubs in Spennymoor.[4] Goad still lives in British Columbia and since retiring from football coaching, he spends his days travelling with his wife Sue.[2]

References
  1. Stats - In The Mad Crowd
  2. Alan Goad - Hartlepool FC
  3. Alan Goad - In The Mad Crowd
  4. Good Goad - The Northern Echo
  5. NASL - Alan Goad - NASL Jerseys
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