Alan Harrington

Alan Charles Harrington was a Welsh professional footballer and Wales national [football team|Wales] international. Harrington played his List of [one-club men in association football|entire professional career] at Cardiff City where he is regarded as one of the club's all-time greats.

Career

Born in Penarth, Harrington joined Cardiff City from local side Cardiff Nomads in 1951. He made his debut midway through the following season in a 0–0 draw with Tottenham [Hotspur F.C.|Tottenham Hotspur]. He went on to hold a position in the first-team squad for the next twelve years, although he missed the entire 1963–64 season due to a broken leg.
He was forced to retire from playing after suffering a second broken leg during a 1–1 against Leyton Orient in January 1966. In later years, Harrington managed Barry Town [United F.C.|Barry Town], steering them to the Welsh Football League championship in 1982–83.
In November 2007 he was awarded an FAW merit award.