A SOUTHPORT man who led Iranian
football club Persepolis to four league titles has been invited back to
the country in recognition of his achievements.
Alan Rogers travelled to Tehran to a special football ceremony on Monday
with Frank O'Farrell, the ex-Manchester United and Leicester boss who
also managed the Iranian national team.
Alan coached Persepolis between 1969 and 1976 and, as well as his league
titles, he led the team to two national cups, an International
Friendship Cup, an unbeaten Middle East tour and victories against
Chelsea, Cruzeiro and Brazilian side, Sao Paulo - recent conquerors of
Liverpool in the World Club Championship.
It'll be his first time back in the country since he left.
Alan said: "I'd love to go back to see what it's all about now.
