Andy Brown (footballer, born 1915)

Andrew Brown (20 February 1915 – 1973) was a Scottish footballer who played as a forward in the Football League for Torquay United.

For other people named Andy Brown, see Andy Brown.

Andy Brown
Personal information
Full name Andrew Brown[1]
Date of birth (1915-02-20)20 February 1915[1]
Place of birth Coatbridge, Scotland[1]
Date of death 1973 (aged 57–58)[1]
Place of death Colchester, England[2]
Position(s) Forward
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
Cumbernauld Thistle
1936–1938 Cardiff City 2 (0)
1938–1947 Torquay United 34 (5)
1947–1949 Colchester United 57 (2)
Total 91 (7)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

Career

Born in Coatbridge, Brown began his career with Scottish amateur outfit Cumbernauld Thistle. He later joined Cardiff City, making three appearances for the side over two years.[3] He moved to Torquay United in 1938, making 34 league appearances and scoring five goals after World War II.[4]

Brown joined Southern League club Colchester United in 1947, making his debut in the opening game of the 1947–48 season in a 5–1 victory at Bedford Town.[5] He scored his first goal for Colchester in a 2–1 FA Cup first round win over Banbury Spencer on 29 November 1947.[6] His first league goal came during a 1–1 draw at Bath City on 13 March 1948.[7] His final goal came in a 3–0 win over Yeovil Town on 24 April 1948,[8] and made his last appearance for the club the following season in a 2–0 loss to Merthyr Tydfil on 23 April 1949.[9]

Andrew Brown died in 1973.[10]

References
  1. "Colchester United - Player profile". Coludata.co.uk. Archived from the original on 4 May 2013. Retrieved 5 April 2013.
  2. "Andy Brown". Barry Hugman's Footballers. Retrieved 2 November 2017.
  3. Hayes, Dean (2006). The Who's Who of Cardiff City. Derby: Breedon Books. p. 30. ISBN 1-85983-462-0.
  4. "TORQUAY UNITED:1946/47-2006/07 & 2009/10-2011/12". Post War English & Scottish Football League A - Z Player's Transfer Database. Retrieved 5 April 2013.
  5. "Colchester United - Match details - Bedford Town 1–5 Colchester Utd". Coludata.co.uk. Archived from the original on 14 September 2012. Retrieved 5 April 2013.
  6. "Colchester United - Match details - Colchester Utd 2–1 Banbury Spencer". Coludata.co.uk. Archived from the original on 4 May 2013. Retrieved 5 April 2013.
  7. "Colchester United - Match details - Bath City 1–1 Colchester Utd". Coludata.co.uk. Archived from the original on 7 July 2013. Retrieved 5 April 2013.
  8. "Colchester United - Match details - Colchester Utd 3–0 Yeovil Town". Coludata.co.uk. Archived from the original on 4 May 2013. Retrieved 5 April 2013.
  9. "Colchester United - Match details - Merthyr Tydfil 2–0 Colchester Utd". Coludata.co.uk. Archived from the original on 4 May 2013. Retrieved 5 April 2013.
  10. "BROWN, Andrew - Footballers - Where Are They Now?". Where Are They Now?. Retrieved 5 April 2013.
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