Alan Marnoch
Australian soccer player (1945–2021)
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Allan Marnoch (6 April 1944 – 8 March 2021[2]) was an Australian soccer player who played for Sydney Hakoah in the New South Wales State League and represented Australia 14 times between 1967 and 1969.[3]
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 6 April 1944[1] | ||
| Place of birth | Scotland | ||
| Date of death | 8 March 2021 (aged 75) | ||
| Position | Defender | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1964–1975 | Sydney Hakoah | ||
| International career | |||
| 1967–1969 | Australia | 14 | (0) |
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Early life
Marnoch was born in Scotland, emigrating to Australia as a teenager.[4]
Playing career
After spending time with Lochgelly Albert, Thornton Hibs and being on the books of Dunfermline Athletic, Marnoch signed with Hakoah in Sydney.[5][6][7]
Marnoch made his international debut for Australia against Scotland in 1967.[8]
In 1969, Marnoch was one of a number of players whose eligibility was challenged by South Korea on the basis that he was playing for Australia as a British subject, rather than as an Australian citizen.[9]
His international career came to an end after he was unable to get leave from his employment and his spot was taken by Peter Wilson.[4][10]
Honours
Player
Hakoah
- Australia Cup: 1965,[11] 1968[12]
- NSW State League Premiers: 1968, 1970, 1971, 1973, 1974[13]
- NSW Federation Cup: 1965[14]
Individual
- Football Federation Australia Men's Team of the Decade: 1963–1970[4]