Alan John Bassham (3 October 1933 â 1982) was an English professional footballer who played in the Football League for Brentford as a right back.
Bassham began his career in the youth team at Second Division club Brentford as an inside or outside forward and was developed into a right half. He turned professional in October 1951 and was further developed into a full back, but he had to wait nearly two years to make his senior debut, which came in a 1âÂÂ1 draw with Stoke City on 19 August 1953.
After Brentford's relegation to the Third Division South for the 1954âÂÂ55 season, Bassham made a minor breakthrough into the team and made 17 appearances. He gradually lost his place and played mostly for the reserves during his final years with the club. Bassham made 45 appearances during his time with Brentford and was given a free transfer in May 1959. He played out his career with Kent League club Folkestone Town.
Bassham won four caps for England Schoolboys at international level.