Alan Knight: Portsmouth's former goalkeeper dies aged 65
Former Portsmouth goalkeeper Alan Knight has passed away at the age of 65 following a battle with prostate cancer. Known as 'The Legend,' he holds the club record for the most appearances by a goalkeeper at a single English club.
Why it matters
Knight was a significant figure in English football history, representing Portsmouth across four decades and becoming a cultural icon for the club's fanbase.
Image source, Shutterstock Image caption, Knight (right) played 683 league games across 22 years for Portsmouth, with 801 games in total for the club
Former Portsmouth goalkeeper Alan Knight has died aged 65 after being diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2024.
Knight spent 22 years playing at Fratton Park, making 801 appearances between 1978 and 2000 – the record for a keeper at a single English club.
Pompey fans gave him the nickname The Legend and after retiring he became both a coach and ambassador for the club.
In a moving tribute to their former player, a club statement , external said: "The word legend is often overused in football, but the fact that Alan was still known as The Legend at Pompey more than 20 years after hanging up his gloves speaks volumes.
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