Off the PitchBBC SportUnverified source· 1 Sept 2026
Portsmouth Legend Alan Knight Dies Aged 65
Alan Knight, who made a record 801 appearances for Portsmouth, has passed away after a battle with prostate cancer.
A. Knight
player
Age
65
Appearances
801 for Portsmouth
Career span
1978-2000
Diagnosis
Prostate cancer in 2024
What happened. Former Portsmouth goalkeeper Alan Knight has died at 65 after being diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2024.
- Knight spent 22 years at Fratton Park, setting a record for a keeper at a single English club.
- He kept a clean sheet on his debut at age 16 against Rotherham.
- He was awarded an MBE and Freedom of the City of Portsmouth.
“Once you get diagnosed, once the cancer word is used, it just changes everything.”
— Alan Knight
Knight's death mourned by Portsmouth fans; his legacy as 'The Legend' endures.
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