Exeter city legend Alan Banks dies aged 87
The club will dedicate a match to Alan during the upcoming season
Exeter City legend Alan Banks has died at the age of 87.
Alan, known as 'Banksy', is widely regarded as one of the club's greatest ever players and across two spells at St James Park he made 258 appearances.
He also became the first player in the club's history to score 100 league goals, finishing with a remarkable tally of 101.
Exeter City say they will dedicate a match to Alan during the upcoming season and a permanent tribute to honour him.
Born in Liverpool, Alan began his professional career with Liverpool FC in 1956.
Scoring six goals in eight league appearances, he later moved to Cambridge City and scored 129 goals in only two seasons.
Arriving at Exeter City in 1964 for a fee of £5,250, Alan immediately transformed Exeter’s season with 18 league goals, helping secure the club’s first-ever promotion.
After the relegation of 1966 and 43 goals from just 86 appearances at City, Alan moved to Plymouth Argyle.
Just over a year later Alan' returned to Exeter City and finished as the club's leading scorer in three of the next six seasons.
He was named Exeter City's Player of the Season twice, notched memorable goals against teams like Manchester United, and eventually became the club's all-time leading goalscorer before departing for Poole Town in 1973.
Off the pitch, Alan attended events and shared stories with supporters and he remained a much-loved and familiar figure around St James Park.
A spokesperson for Exeter City said: " Everyone at Exeter City sends their heartfelt condolences to Alan's family, friends and all who had the privilege of knowing him.
"Alan will be greatly missed, but his legacy will live on for generations to come."