Andy Matthew (1932–1992) was a Scottish footballer who played in the successful East Fife post war team which enjoyed creditable league and cup success.[2]
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 19 July 1932 | ||
| Place of birth | Kirkcaldy, Scotland | ||
| Date of death | 1992 (aged 59–60) | ||
| Position(s) | Winger | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Bayview Y.C. | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1951–1958 | East Fife | 145 | (27) |
| 1958–1960 | Rangers | 29 | (7) |
| 1960–1961 | Raith Rovers | 12 | (3) |
| 1961–1962 | Dunfermline Athletic | 3 | (0) |
| 1962–1969 | Cowdenbeath | 149 | (39) |
| Total | 338 | (76) | |
| International career | |||
| 1958[1] | SFL trial v SFA | 1 | (0) |
| Managerial career | |||
| 1968–1974 | Cowdenbeath | ||
| 1975–1978 | Raith Rovers | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Matthew was selected once for Scotland in 1954 to play against The British Army. However The British Army v Scotland match in season 1953/54 is not regarded as an official international.[3]
After retiring as a player, Matthew became a manager.
References edit
- ^ Scottish trial match at Easter Road, Glasgow Herald, 4 February 1958
- ^ "League History - East Fife FC - C'MON THE FIFE". 9 May 2008. Archived from the original on 9 May 2008. Retrieved 13 October 2023.
- ^ "List of East Fife Players Capped for Scotland". corstorphine.tripod.com. Retrieved 13 October 2023.
External links edit
- Andy Matthew at Post War English & Scottish Football League A–Z Player's Transfer Database