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Alan John Bassham (3 October 1933 – 1982) was an English professional football right back who played in the Football League for Brentford.
Club career
Brentford
Bassham began his career in the youth team at Second Division club Brentford as an inside or outside forward. He turned professional in October 1951 and developed into a full back, but had to wait nearly two years to make his senior debut, which came in a 1–1 draw with Stoke City on 19 August 1953. After Brentford's relegation to the Third Division South for the 1954–55 season, Bassham made a minor breakthrough into the team and made 17 appearances. He gradually lost his place and played mostly for the reserves during his final years with the club. Bassham made 45 appearances during his time with Brentford and was given a free transfer in May 1959.
Non-league football
After his release, Bassham joined Kent League club Folkestone Town.
International career
Bassham represented England Schoolboys at international level.
Career statistics
| Club | Season | League | FA Cup | Total | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Brentford | 1953–54 | Second Division | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 1954–55 | Third Division South | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17 | 0 | |
| 1955–56 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0 | ||
| 1956–57 | 12 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 14 | 0 | ||
| 1957–58 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | ||
| Career total | 43 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 45 | 0 | ||