Australian soccer player (1945–2021)
Alan Marnoch|
Date of birth |
(1945-04-06)6 April 1945[1] |
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Place of birth |
Scotland |
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Date of death |
8 March 2021(2021-03-08) (aged 75) |
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Position(s) |
Defender |
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Years |
Team |
Apps |
(Gls) |
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1964–1975 |
Sydney Hakoah |
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1967–1969 |
Australia |
14 |
(0) |
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*Club domestic league appearances and goals |
Alan Marnoch (6 April 1945 – 8 March 2021[2]) was an Australian soccer player who played for Sydney Hakoah in the New South Wales State League and represented Australia 14 times between 1967 and 1969.[3]
Early life
Marnoch was born in Scotland, emigrating to Australia as a teenager.
Playing career
After spending time with Lochgelly Albert, Thornton Hibs and being on the books of Dunfermline Athletic, Marnoch signed with Hakoah in Sydney.[5][6][7]
Marnoch made his international debut for Australia against Scotland in 1967.[8]
In 1969, Marnoch was one of a number of players whose eligibility was challenged by South Korea on the basis that he was playing for Australia as a British subject, rather than as an Australian citizen.[9]
His international career came to an end after he was unable to get leave from his employment and his spot was taken by Peter Wilson.[10]
Honours
Player
Hakoah
Individual
- Football Federation Australia Men's Team of the Decade: 1963–1970
References