One of the best football players of England, John Aldridge is a famous personality of Liverpool.
Born on September 18, 1958 in Liverpool, John Aldridge is known for his contributions in the football field. One of the famous personalities of Liverpool, Aldridge is renowned for his performance as part of the Liverpool F.C.
John Aldridge- beginning of his football career
John Aldridge started his football career as part of the South Liverpool football team. He joined the Oxford United Football team as a professional player. However, the opportunity to display his skills on the football field came when he joined the Liverpool F.C team.
John Aldridge- part of the Liverpool FC
Liverpool F.C was searching for a substitute of Ian Rush the striker. John Aldridge became part of the Liverpool football team in 1987 replacing Rush. His first appearance on the football field for Liverpool FC against Southampton during the 1986-87 season proved his caliber. He was one of the goal-scorers in this first match.
John Aldridge- success in the 1986-87 season
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The beginning of the 1987-88 football season proved the merits of John Aldridge as a footballer. He started the season with a match against Arsenal and scored a goal for his team. A series of successes followed. He also scored a hat-trick against Derby County. He played in 36 league matches during the season and scored 26 goals contributing to the success of Liverpool FC.
John Aldridge- continuous success
The end of the 1987-88 season was marked by another significant incident in his football career. John Aldridge became the first player to miss a penalty shot in the final match of the FA Cup. The next season, however, witnessed the return of the excellent performances by Aldridge. Even after the return of Rush in the team, Aldridge continued to be the star player of Liverpool FC.
John Aldridge- later career
John Aldridge had a very successful career during his days in Liverpool FC. He played in 104 matches and scored 63 goals for his club. He shifted to Real Sociedad, the Spanish football club at the commencement of the 1989-90 season. In 1991, he returned to Liverpool as part of the football team of the Tranmere Rovers. After retiring from the game, John Aldridge went on to become the manager of this team.
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