Alex Stevenson

Early years

Stevenson began his career with Dolphins in the League of Ireland. In 1932 he helped them reach the final of the FAI Cup where they lost 1–0 to Shamrock Rovers. Shortly afterwards, on 8 May 1932, aged 19 and while still a Dolphins player, he made his debut for the FAI XI in a 2–0 away win against the Netherlands. In August 1932 he signed for Rangers after being spotted by Arthur Dixon, a club coach. As part of the transfer deal, Rangers played Dolphins in a friendly at Dalymount Park in 1933. Stevenson spent just a season and a half at Rangers. Although he made just 12 appearances in the Scottish League, he scored 7 goals and developed a reputation as a highly intelligent player. While at Rangers, Stevenson also made his debut for the IFA XI and he helped the club win the Division One title during the 1933–34 season.

Everton

In January 1934 Stevenson signed for Everton for a fee of £2,750 and made his debut for the club against Arsenal the following month. He remains one of Everton's all-time top goalscorers. He was also a great supplier of goals, first to Dixie Dean and then to Tommy Lawton and he formed an excellent understanding with fellow Irish international Jackie Coulter on the left wing. In 1938–39, together with Lawton, Joe Mercer and Tommy G. Jones he was a member of the Everton team that won the last First Division title before the start of the Second World War. During this campaign he scored 10 goals in 36 games. During the war,…

As a player

Dolphins

FAI Cup: Runners-up 1932 Rangers

Scottish Champions: 1933–34 Everton

English Champions: 1938–39 Ireland

British Home Championship: Runners-up 1946–47

As a manager

League of Ireland/Premier Division: 2 St Patrick's Athletic 1954–55, 1955–56 League of Ireland Shield: 1 Waterford 1959–60