Alan joined the Club at the end of 1996.

and was brought along to Sporting Hackney by Tony Cartwright. A mainstay in the first team the diminutive Scotsman has suffered from fitness problems over the last few seasons due to a re-occuring ankle condition but still manages to find the net. Currently third in the clubs all top scorers list behind Oke and Oshineye. He describes himself as such " Small, good-looking Scotsman, who now considers North London as his home from home.. Lover of all things about the game - I would describe myself as a white version of Ben Johnson (sprinter), with a cheeky first touch, uncanny eye for goal, and voice of an angel. This is in addition to having a quite outstanding wardrobe."