In the early 1970s, Brazil was subject to abuse at Celtic Boys Club, by Jim Torbett. When Torbett was charged and tried in 1996, Brazil was a witness for the prosecution. Torbett was found guilty of child abuse charges and sentenced to two years in prison.
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Having retired from English league football aged 27 due to injury, for several years in the 1990s Brazil ran the Black Adder pub in Ipswich. This business venture failed and Brazil was declared bankrupt.
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A fan of horse racing, in 2003, he formed the Alan Brazil Racing Club based in Newmarket near his home in Suffolk.
Did Alan Brazil Play For Man United?
In June 1984, Brazil joined Manchester United for a fee of £625,000. He stayed with United for two seasons, but a recurring back injury restricted him to a total of 41 appearances in the league Cup, the FA Cup and the UEFA Cup.
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