Alan Hudson
Alan Anthony Hudson (born 21 July 1951 in Chelsea ) is a former English footballer.
Life and career
Hudson was known as a very talented midfielder. One of the strengths included a good vision, the ability to operate with both feet equally well. His weaknesses were not taming temper and violation vulnerabilities in his frequently. Raised in London, he initially played in the youth of the FC Fulham before he went aground for Chelsea. On February 1, 1969 Hudson returned to his competitive debut for the " Blues". He was also a playmaker of the team that in 1970 the FA Cup took and a year later the European Cup Winners' Cup. According to financial problems of the Chelsea he joined in 1974 for 240,000 pounds to Stoke City.
During his time with the " Potters " he reached his footballing zenith. During this time, the director was convened twice in the England football team. His debut for England he gave in 1975 during a friendly match against the former world champion Germany. His second game made Hudson against Cyprus. After Stoke City, as his former club Chelsea, had to struggle with economic difficulties, Hudson joined the club towards Arsenal. The " Gunners " paid 200,000 pounds for the new arrivals. After only two years of the English to North America went to the Seattle Sounders. The release was 100,000 pounds. After four years in the U.S., it went back to Europe to Hércules CF; the Spaniards had the Englishman but only less than a year under contract. From 1983 to 1984 he was back at Chelsea has, however, without disputing a game, especially continuous violations of its operational capability were not conducive. The last stop was an ex - club again. From 1984 to 1985 Hudson played at Stoke City.
After his career end Hudson came through alcohol abuse, the personal bankruptcy and a serious car accident again in the headlines. Since his car accident, the former pro athlete has trouble walking. Since June 2006, he works at the Cypriot radio station Radio Napa, where he commented on the games for the Football World Cup 2006.
Achievements
- English Cup: 1970
- European Cup Winners' Cup: 1971