Alan Tinsley (born 1 January 1951)[2] is an English former professional football midfielder and non-league manager.
His grandson Ryan Poole also played for Fleetwood Town FC and was an outstanding player, following in his grandad's footsteps.
Tinsley played for Preston North End, which he left to join Bury in August 1970.
Tinsley left Rovers to rejoin Mossley in October 1980, remaining with them until the end of the season.
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