Alan Lloyd was very close to his former manager at lowly Mill Hill Tavern (to be honest in most matches he was standing right next to him on the side line as substitute). So when the chance came to join talented outfit Birches Head Hotel F.C., in the summer of 1991, he grasped it with both hands. It was to be a decision that would change his life forever and would introduce him to the world of championships and trophies. "Lobby", as he was known to his team-mates could be found "stalking his prey" at the heart of the Wheatsheaf midfield and, as many an opponent whose witnessed one of his blood curdling tackles at first hand will tell you, he was a mixture of football gladiator and violin carrying assassin. 

Alan holds the club record for scoring in 11 consecutive games which he achieved when a powerful centre forward. A subsequent article in the local Sentinel praised this remarkable feat and tipped him to become a future star. However the pressure proved too much for Lobby and he failed to score for the rest of the season.

Lobby retired in 2002 due to a knee/back/foot/toe/calf/ankle injury.