DAVID DOCHERTY takes a look back at the career of a legendary player who shone for club and country…

DAVID DOCHERTY

Alex Jackson

BACK in 1932, Alex Jackson was one of the most famous footballers in the country alongside the likes of Dixie Dean of Everton, Arsenal’s Alex James and David Jack and the enigmatic Hughie Gallacher of Chelsea.
With his film-star looks, he attracted a huge fan mail and was the prototype for the likes of George Best and David Beckham. He was a player for the big occasion and always played the game with a smile on his face.
Yet, following a dispute wi...