About Alan Brazil
Alan Bernard Brazil is a Scottish broadcaster and former footballer who played as a forward. He most notably played for Ipswich Town, Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester United, and represented Scotland in international football. He was forced to retire due to a recurring back injury, and then moved into media presentation. He initially worked on television, before moving over to radio where he has for many years been a presenter on Talksport. Brazil was a key player by the 1980–81 season, when they won the UEFA Cup and finished runners-up in the league. Tottenham won the UEFA Cup and Brazil scored four goals during their cup run, however he was not part of the squad for the final. Brazil scored 16 goals during his 18 months with Manchester United, but by the time his second season got underway, he was no longer a regular member of the first team, with most his final appearances for the club coming as a substitute.
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