Alan Mahon

Alan Joseph Mahon (born 4 April 1978) is an Irish former professional footballer known for his career as a midfielder. Born in Dublin, Mahon began his professional career with English Football League club Tranmere Rovers in 1995. During his five years at the club, he made 144 appearances, scoring fourteen goals. Mahon notably played in the 2000 Football League Cup Final, where Tranmere Rovers lost 2–1 to Leicester City. In 2000, he moved to Sporting Clube de Portugal in the Portuguese Liga before being loaned to Blackburn Rovers in the First Division. Mahon also earned caps for the Republic of Ireland national team.