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Former Portsmouth goalkeeper Alan Knight dies at age 65

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Last updated Sep 1, 2026

Former Portsmouth goalkeeper Alan Knight dies at age 65

Summary

Former Portsmouth goalkeeper Alan Knight has died at the age of 65 following a prostate cancer diagnosis in 2024. Knight spent 22 years at Fratton Park, establishing a club record with 801 appearances between 1978 and 2000. He made his debut at age 16 with a clean sheet against Rotherham and became the only Portsmouth player to represent the club across four different decades. Following his retirement, Knight served as a coach and club ambassador and received an MBE along with the Freedom of the City of Portsmouth. After his diagnosis, he became a public advocate for prostate cancer awareness and participated in local walking football programs. His final appearance for the club occurred in January 2000 during a match against Norwich.

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•Alan Knight made 801 appearances for Portsmouth over 22 seasons.
•He kept a clean sheet on his debut against Rotherham in 1978.
•Knight represented the club across all four professional divisions.
•He was awarded an MBE and the Freedom of the City of Portsmouth.

Latest Updates

11:15 AMYahoo Sports — Alan Knight: Portsmouth pay tribute after ‘The Legend’ dies aged 65
10:41 AMYahoo Sports — Portsmouth goalkeeper legend Knight dies aged 65
10:41 AMBBC Football — Portsmouth goalkeeper legend Knight dies aged 65

What they're saying

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Former Portsmouth goalkeeper Alan Knight, who played 801 games for the club, dies aged 65 after being diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2024.
— Yahoo Sports

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Former Portsmouth goalkeeper Alan Knight, who played 801 games for the club, dies aged 65 after being diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2024.
— BBC Football