Alan Irvine (footballer born 1958)

James Alan Irvine (born 12 July 1958), known as Alan Irvine, is a Scottish former footballer and the current manager of West Bromwich Albion in the Premier League. 
Irvine played for five different clubs in Scotland and England during a 15-year playing career. 
He then became a coach, assisting David Moyes at Preston North End and then Everton. Irvine subsequently became a manager in his own right, working for Preston and Sheffield Wednesday before signing as manager for West Bromwich Albion on 14 June 2014 after 3 years in charge of Everton Academy.
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Category:1958 births
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Category:Preston North End F.C. managers
Category:Sheffield Wednesday F.C. managers
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