Alexander "Alex" Govan (born 16 June 1929) is a Scottish former professional footballer who played at outside left. Most of his career was spent with Plymouth Argyle (in two spells) and with Birmingham City during their most successful period in the 1950s. He is credited with being responsible for Birmingham's fans adopting Harry Lauder's song "Keep right on to the end of the road" as their anthem.

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  • Alexander "Alex" Govan (born 16 June 1929) is a Scottish former professional footballer who played at outside left. Most of his career was spent with Plymouth Argyle (in two spells) and with Birmingham City during their most successful period in the 1950s. He is credited with being responsible for Birmingham's fans adopting Harry Lauder's song "Keep right on to the end of the road" as their anthem.
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  • Govan, Alex
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  • 110 (27) 165 (53) 11 (2) 32 (8) 318 (90)
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  • 16 June 1929
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  • Alexander Govan
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  • Govan, Alexander
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  • Alex Govan
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  • Footballer
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  • 1946–1953 1953–1958 1958 1958–1960
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  • Bridgeton Boys Club
    Plymouth Argyle
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  • 1944–1946
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  • Alexander "Alex" Govan (born 16 June 1929) is a Scottish former professional footballer who played at outside left. Most of his career was spent with Plymouth Argyle (in two spells) and with Birmingham City during their most successful period in the 1950s. He is credited with being responsible for Birmingham's fans adopting Harry Lauder's song "Keep right on to the end of the road" as their anthem.
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  • Alex Govan
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