Keith Alexander is being remembered for the impact he had on English football management and for helping to open the way for more black managers in the game. Former players and members of his family have reflected on his career and lasting legacy.
Alexander managed Lincoln, Peterborough and Macclesfield during his football career. His work at those clubs forms the focus of recollections from people who knew him and played under him.
The tribute places Alexander’s career in the wider story of black representation in football management. It highlights his role as a manager and the example his career provided for others seeking opportunities in the game.
The reflections from former players and family members also underline the personal and professional influence he had. Alexander is remembered not only through the clubs he led, but through the legacy associated with his contribution to football management.
The latest account brings together those perspectives to examine how Alexander helped blaze a trail for black football managers and how his influence continues to be recognised after his death.
