26 Facts About Alex Revell

Alexander David Revell was born on 7 July 1983 and is an English former footballer who manages Stevenage.

Steve Tilson had been a long admirer of Alex Revell and tried to sign him in August 2007 transfer window.

Alex Revell suffered a broken leg against Leyton Orient on 20 January 2009 after landing awkwardly, which ruled him out for the rest of the season.

Alex Revell made his comeback appearance from the injury on 10 July 2009 against Great Wakering in a pre season friendly.

Alex Revell returned to Southend at the end of his loan spell having made 12 appearances and scoring two goals.

On 12 January 2010, Southend and Alex Revell parted company by mutual consent.

Alex Revell fell down the pecking order at Swindon and with the fine form of Billy Paynter and Charlie Austin up front, Alex Revell found his chances limited and was often an unused substitute.

Swindon opted not to make the move permanent and Alex Revell returned to Essex.

Alex Revell was a Southend United player at the start of the season and played five times before going on a standard loan to Swindon Town, meaning that he had officially represented two clubs and subsequently could not sign for Wycombe.

On 22 January 2010, Alex Revell was given permission to sign for Wycombe Wanderers on a three-month emergency loan.

Alex Revell remained a Southend United player as the club still held his registration.

Alex Revell remained on loan at Adams Park until late April 2010 before becoming a free agent.

Alex Revell was offered an extended contract by Wycombe but turned it down, instead choosing to join Leyton Orient on a two-year contract starting on 1 July 2010.

Alex Revell signed for Rotherham United on the final day of the summer 2011 transfer window for an undisclosed fee.

Alex Revell went on to finish the season with goals goals in 17 games for his new club and six in total for the season.

Alex Revell had started in the starting eleven, the following season partnering Joe Mason, however was dropped after three games after a slow start to the season.

On 11 November 2015, Alex Revell joined League One side Wigan Athletic, making his debut at Rochdale and then finding the winner against Shrewsbury Town the following week.

On 1 February 2016, Alex Revell signed on a free transfer to fellow Championship side Milton Keynes Dons.

The incident was widely reported in the press with Alex Revell receiving high praise for his performance.

Alex Revell signed for Northampton Town on 14 June 2016 with contract commencing 1 July 2016 for 2 years.

Alex Revell joined League Two side Stevenage on a free transfer on 30 January 2018, signing an 18-month contract with the Hertfordshire club.

On 4 January 2020 Stevenage announced that Alex Revell would retain his coaching duties but was coming out of retirement to aid the first team squad in their relegation battle.

Alex Revell managed two games, losing both, before the season was terminated prematurely due to the COVID-19 pandemic in the United Kingdom; with bottom club Stevenage initially relegated, but reprieved due to points deductions for Macclesfield Town.

Alex Revell was sacked as Stevenage manager on 14 November 2021, following a poor run of results which saw them gain only 7 points from 12 games, leaving them only two points above the relegation zone.

Alex Revell re-joined Stevenage in early January 2022 as a coach for the youth academy.

On 17 April 2024, following the shock departure of Evans to Rotherham United, Alex Revell was appointed interim manager for the remaining two fixtures of the season.