26 Facts About Alan Julian

Alan John Julian was born on 11 March 1983 and is a former professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper.

Alan Julian played regularly during his time at Stevenage, helping the club win the FA Trophy in May 2007.

Alan Julian left Stevenage to join Gillingham on a free transfer in May 2008.

Alan Julian was released by Gillingham in May 2011, having played 80 games for the club during his three-year tenure.

Alan Julian spent a season at his former club, Stevenage, before being released in May 2012, and subsequently joined Newport County a month later.

Alan Julian helped Bromley achieve promotion to the National League in his first season with the club and spent the following two years playing regularly as the club consolidated their place in the top tier of non-League football.

Alan Julian played over 150 games during his three and a half seasons at Billericay, helping the club to win promotion to the National League South.

Alan Julian left Brentford in February 2005, claiming "the time had come" for him to experience first-team football on a regular basis.

Alan Julian made 45 appearances for Stevenage during the campaign and was voted 'Supporters Association Player of the Year'.

Alan Julian was an unused substitute for Stevenage's first two games of the season.

The win meant that Alan Julian was part of the first team to win a competitive final at the new stadium.

Alan Julian went a total of 778 minutes without conceding a goal.

Alan Julian joined Gillingham on a free transfer on 21 May 2008, joining up with former Stevenage manager Mark Stimson.

Alan Julian made six appearances during his first season with the club, keeping three clean sheets.

Alan Julian handed in a transfer request in November 2009 as a result of a lack of first-team appearances.

Alan Julian remained as first choice goalkeeper throughout the season as Gillingham finished in eighth position in League Two, narrowly missing out on a play-off place after losing three out of their last four games.

Alan Julian made 80 appearances in all competitions for Gillingham during the three years he spent at the club.

In June 2011, Alan Julian re-joined his former club, now renamed Stevenage, on a free transfer, three years after leaving the club.

On signing for Stevenage, Alan Julian said "I had a great time at Stevenage before and coming back now and we are in League One, it is a dream come true".

Alan Julian played the first three games of the season, before first choice goalkeeper Chris Day returned from injury.

Alan Julian was released by Stevenage when his contract expired in May 2012.

In June 2012, Alan Julian joined Conference Premier club Newport County on a free transfer.

Alan Julian was released by Newport at the end of the season, and subsequently signed for Dartford.

However, following an injury in pre-season, Alan Julian found opportunities limited, before eventually making 14 league appearances.

Alan Julian eventually left the club along with fellow goalkeeper Tom Lovelock in January 2015.

Alan Julian is eligible to play for Northern Ireland due to his grandfather, John Alan Julian Sr, being born in Belfast.