John Aldridge
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About
Striker who became one of the most prolific goal-scorers in English soccer history with 330 league goals scored. He won titles with clubs like Liverpool and Oxford United and later became the manager of the Tranmere Rovers.
Before Fame
He played with South Liverpool FC before turning professional with Newport County in FC in 1979.
Trivia
He won back-to-back Match of the Day Goal of the Season awards in 1988 and 1989.
Family Life
He married Joan Aldridge in 1980.
Associated With
He played with Andy Townsend on the Republic of Ireland squads at the 1990 and 1990 FIFA World Cup.
