Everyone at Fulham was saddened to learn of the passing of our 1975 FA Cup Finalist Alan Slough.
Alan’s family confirmed today that the former midfielder had passed away following a lengthy battle with Parkinson’s disease.
After Slough had won two promotions with Luton Town, Alec Stock – having managed him at Kenilworth Road – brought him, along with Viv Busby, to Fulham ahead of the 1973/74 season.
Known for his work rate in the middle of the park, Slough was an integral part of the team which reached the FA Cup Final in 1974/75, starting every one of our record breaking 12 matches in the competition.
He scored the decisive goal as we finally saw off Hull City at the third attempt in Round Three, while he was also on target in the second of three replays against Nottingham Forest.
Stock made him Fulham Captain a year later following the departure of Alan Mullery, with Slough leading a side that featured the likes of Bobby Moore, George Best and Rodney Marsh.
Alan left Craven Cottage in the summer of 1977 having played 187 times and scored 16 goals for the Club.
A successful spell at Peterborough followed, and in retirement he went above and beyond to give back to the community when he took up coaching at grassroots level in the Torbay area.
Our thoughts are now with Alan’s wife Anne, his sons, and all his family and friends at this sad time.
