Alan Devonshire was a graceful, gliding winger whose dribbling lit up West Ham United through the late 1970s and 1980s. Discovered in non-league football, he brought a rare elegance to the flanks, beating defenders with balance and close control.
He was a key figure in the West Ham side that won the FA Cup, and remains fondly remembered at Upton Park as one of the club’s most naturally gifted entertainers.