Alan Tate

Born in Easington, County Durham, Tate began his career as a trainee at Manchester United, later earning himself a professional contract. Although he went on to captain United's reserve team, which included such players as Quinton Fortune, Luke Chadwick and Chris Eagles, he failed to break into the first team. Tate went on loan to Royal Antwerp, Manchester United's feeder club, in 2002, making seven appearances in the Belgian First Division. He did not score for Royal Antwerp in the two months he was there, but he did score an own goal against Gent on 17 February 2002, the first goal in a 3–3 draw.

Swansea City

Tate spent two loan periods at Swansea City. He played a major role in the club's battle against relegation from the Football League in the 2002–03 season, before joining the club on a permanent basis on 6 February 2004. Initially a centre-back, Tate made a successful transition to the right-back slot. He further showed his versatility by playing several matches in the centre of midfield during an injury crisis at the club during the 2005–06 season, which saw him named as the club's Player of the Year. Tate was in the Swansea City team which won the Football League Trophy final against Carlisle United on 2 April 2006. After the final whistle, he and Lee Trundle were photographed holding a Welsh flag bearing the words "Fuck off Cardiff," which had been handed to them by Swansea supporters. The pair claimed to have been unaware of the message written on the…

Following his retirement as a player, Tate began coaching at Swansea City's academy, where he worked with the under-16s and under-18s. He became an assistant first-team coach to Steve Cooper in September 2019, while continuing his work as a youth coach. Following the appointment of Russell Martin, Tate stayed at the club to help the appointment process run smoothly. On 17 September 2021, it was confirmed that Tate was no longer a coach at Swansea City. A week later, on 24 September, it was confirmed that Tate had left Swansea to join Steve Cooper at Nottingham Forest. In December 2023 Tate left the club a day after Cooper was dismissed. In July 2024 Tate was appointed Assistant Manager to Steve Cooper at Premier League club Leicester City. He left the club alongside Cooper in November 2024. He managed 1 game for Leicester against Ipswich (due to Cooper's touchline ban), which ended in a 1–1 draw.

Swansea City

Football League Championship play-offs: 2011 Football League One: 2007–08 Football League Cup: 2012–13 Football League Trophy: 2005–06 FAW Premier Cup: 2004–05, 2005–06 Aberdeen

Scottish League Cup: 2013–14 Individual

Jimmy Murphy Young Player of the Year : 2000–01