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Defender · 1958–1962
Alan Dicks joined Southend from Chelsea in 1958 and played 88 senior matches, mostly at centre-half. He went on to Coventry City as a player-coach before a distinguished managerial career that took Bristol City into the First Division.
| Competition | Starts | Sub appearances | Appearances | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| League | 85 | 0 | 85 | 2 |
| FA Cup | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| League Cup / FA Trophy | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Other cups | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| All competitions | 88 | 0 | 88 | 2 |
This is the archived career snapshot, not an automatically combined lifetime total. Some earlier seasons and cup records are incomplete; current-season matches are shown separately until each historical season has been reconciled. No unverified figures are presented as definitive club records.
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Football League Third Division · 2000/01
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