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alan rough MBE • AFTER DINNER SPEAKER

EX-scottish international goalkeeper - football pundit

Alan Rough is a Scottish after dinner speaker who has established a reputation for entertaining audiences with his humorous and engaging speeches. He is particularly renowned for his ability to weave together anecdotes from his distinguished football career with his natural wit and charm.

Alan is a former professional footballer who played for several clubs throughout his career, including Partick Thistle, Hibernian, and Celtic. He was also a member of the Scottish national team, earning a total of 53 caps over the course of his career. He is widely regarded as one of Scotland's greatest goalkeepers and was inducted into the Scottish Football Hall of Fame in 2008.

Despite his many achievements on the pitch including playing at 2 World Cups, Alan is perhaps best known for his affable and upbeat personality. He has a natural ability to connect with people and has a reputation for being warm, friendly, and approachable. He has a talent for finding the funny side of even the most challenging situations and is able to use this to great effect in his speeches.

Awarded an MBE for his services to football, Alan Rough’s contribution to the game extends far beyond his playing days. A stalwart of Scottish football, his career at the highest level and his continued involvement in the sport have earned him widespread respect across the game.