Graham Alexander

Graham Alexander, born on October tenth, nineteen seventy-one, is a distinguished football coach and former player currently managing Bradford City in EFL League One. His extensive playing career saw him represent notable clubs such as Scunthorpe United, Luton Town, Preston North End, and Burnley, where he made a significant impact on the field.

Throughout his career, Alexander was primarily known as a right-back, although he also showcased his versatility by playing in defensive midfield during his early years at Scunthorpe and later at Burnley. He earned forty international caps for Scotland and is recognized as the eighth oldest player to score in Premier League history. A penalty kick specialist, he achieved a remarkable milestone on April sixteenth, two thousand eleven, by becoming only the second outfield player in English football history to reach one thousand professional appearances.

After retiring from playing, Alexander transitioned into management, taking the helm at Fleetwood Town in December two thousand twelve. He led the team to victory in the League Two play-offs during the two thousand thirteen to fourteen season, securing promotion to League One. However, his tenure ended in September two thousand fifteen. He then managed Scunthorpe United for two years before taking charge of Salford City, where he achieved promotion in his first season but was dismissed in October two thousand twenty.

Following a stint with Scottish club Motherwell, Alexander had a brief period managing Milton Keynes Dons. In November two thousand twenty-three, he was appointed as the manager of Bradford City, marking another chapter in his coaching career.