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The Hall Of Fame - 1980's

September 10, 2010
Paul Stewart
Alan Wright
Alan Wright joined Blackpool as a trainee in 1988 following excellent displays for the England Schoolboys. He became Blackpools then youngest ever player making his debut aged 16 years and 217 days and eventually established himself as the clubs first choice left back and after playing in 121 ganes for Blackpool, he became Kenny Dalglish's first signing for Blackburn Rovers in the 1991-1992 season. There he helped 'The Rovers' to the Premier League via the play offs. In 1995 he joined Aston Villa for £1 million and helped them with the League Cup, beating Leeds United in the final. He was also elected into the PFA Premier League side by his fellow professionals. Wright remained at Villa until 2003 when he joined Middlesbrough for a short spell before linking up with Neil Warnock at Sheffield United.

Eamon Okeefe
Andy Garner
Mike Davies