DORCHESTER Town have paid tribute to former manager and goalkeeping coach Alan Knight.
The iconic Portsmouth shot-stopper sadly passed away on Tuesday aged 65, following a battle with prostate cancer. He was reported to have died surrounded by close family.
During his 20 year spell with Pompey he played more than 800 times for the club before joining the Magpies in 2006.
A spokesperson for the club said: "Dorchester Town Football Club was saddened to learn of the passing of former manager and goalkeeping coach Alan Knight MBE today.
"A hugely respected figure within the game, the Portsmouth legend – who spent 22 years playing at Fratton Park across all four divisions of the football league, making a record-breaking 801 appearances – first arrived at The Avenue as goalkeeping coach in November 2006.
"He was also registered as a player and named on the bench on a number of occasions during the 2006/07 season, before later returning to the club and serving as Magpies first team manager for a six-month spell between November 2011 and April 2012 with the club in the Conference South.
"From everyone at Dorchester Town Football Club, we send our thoughts and sincere condolences to Alan's family, friends and all that knew him at this incredibly sad time."
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