|
|
Macclesfield Town manager Keith Alexander dies at home aged 53
One of Britain's first black managers tragically passes away...
3 Mar 2010 12:28:00
By Zack Wilson
Macclesfield Town have today revealed the sad news that manager Keith Alexander has died.
Alexander passed away at home after his team's game with Notts County on Tuesday night.
The Nottingham-born 53-year-old had enjoyed an extensive playing career in the lower leagues before becoming one of the first black managers in the English game.
Alexander managed Lincoln City and Peterborough United, amongst others, before taking over at Macclesfield in 2008.
He also played international football for St Lucia.
He had taken time off work recently feeling ill but had returned to work reportedly keen to get back into action on the training ground.
Alexander suffered a cerebral aneurysm in November 2003, when he underwent life-saving surgery at Sheffield's Royal Hallamshire Hospital. He returned to work at Lincoln in February 2004.
A statement on Macclesfield's official website reads:
"It is our sad duty to report that Keith Alexander passed away today after arriving home from Macclesfield Town's game at Notts County last night.
Alexander passed away at home after his team's game with Notts County on Tuesday night.
The Nottingham-born 53-year-old had enjoyed an extensive playing career in the lower leagues before becoming one of the first black managers in the English game.
|
Sign up with 188BET for a FREE bet up to £25 – Great Prices, Every Game |
|
Open an account with Sportingbet today and get up to £50 in free bets! |
|
Sign up with William Hill for a free bet up to £25 |
|
Sign up with bet365 for a free bet up to £200 |
|
Sign up with Paddy Power - Bet £10, Get £20! |
Alexander managed Lincoln City and Peterborough United, amongst others, before taking over at Macclesfield in 2008.
He also played international football for St Lucia.
He had taken time off work recently feeling ill but had returned to work reportedly keen to get back into action on the training ground.
Alexander suffered a cerebral aneurysm in November 2003, when he underwent life-saving surgery at Sheffield's Royal Hallamshire Hospital. He returned to work at Lincoln in February 2004.
A statement on Macclesfield's official website reads:
"It is our sad duty to report that Keith Alexander passed away today after arriving home from Macclesfield Town's game at Notts County last night.
"Keith was a splendid man. He will be sorely missed at the Moss Rose and by everyone involved in football.
"Our thoughts and sympathies are with his family at this very difficult time."
Peterborough United director of football Barry Fry had worked with Alexander extensively and knew him well.
"I really can't believe it," Fry told Sky Sports News.
"Keith, when I was manager of Barnet, was one of my players. He performed brilliantly on the field for me and off it in the community.
"He was always into coaching and went into management early.
"I think he had five years at Lincoln when they got into the play-offs every year.
"When I became owner of Barnet he was the ideal guy because he could run a club on a shoestring budget and that's what he did for me at Peterborough.
"It's absolutely terrible news."
Many of Peterborough's recent crop of up and coming stars such as Aaron McLean and George Boyd were signed by Alexander during his time at Posh.
"You won't find a more dedicated man at any club, league or non-league," Fry added.
| Sign up with 188BET for a FREE bet up to £25 – Great Prices, Every Game |
|
| Open an account with Sportingbet today and get up to £50 in free bets! |
|
| Sign up with William Hill for a free bet up to £25 |
|
| Sign up with bet365 for a free bet up to £200 |
|
| Sign up with Paddy Power - Bet £10, Get £20! |
|
Inside Goal.Com
-
Welbeck convinces Hodgson he is the man to lead the line
England beat Norway 1-0 at Wembley, with the Manchester United man hitting an impressive winner to stake his claim for a starting spot at Euro 2012
-
In Pictures: The best and worst kits at Euro 2012
The European Championship is just around the corner and Goal.com distinguishes between the trendy and the passe at the prestigious tournament
-
The five players Rodgers could sign to kick-start revolution
The new Reds boss was unveiled to the press on Friday and must immediately begin work on revitalising a thin squad with some additions in the transfer market
-
Managerial merry-go-round keeps spinning as Lambert takes Villa job
The Scot officially left Norwich City on Saturday to become the second new boss in June, following the appointment of Brendan Rodgers at Liverpool on Friday
-
Rodgers ushers in new Anfield era on his own terms
The Northern Irishman inevitably expressed his delight at landing the Reds job but evidenced plenty of the steely resolve which could see him become a success at Anfield
