FORMER Southend United manager Alan Little has died aged 69.

Alan managed the Shrimpers between April 1999 and September 2000 and also lined up for the club during his playing career, scoring 13 goals in 118 appearances during the 1970s.

Alan also took charge of York City – who visit Roots Hall on Saturday – for six years.

He won 108 of his 318 games in charge of the Minstermen.