Ernie Anderson (footballer)

Frank Anderson (1896 – after 1921), known as Ernie Anderson, was a Scottish professional footballer. He made 25 appearances in the Football League during spells with Stockport County and Cardiff City.

Ernie Anderson
Personal information
Full name Frank Anderson
Date of birth 1896 (1896)
Place of birth Scotland
Position(s) Wing half
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
Distillery
Clydebank
1919–1920 Cardiff City 0 (0)
1920–1921 Stockport County 24 (3)
1921–1922 Cardiff City 1 (0)
1922–? Aberdare Athletic
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Career

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He began his career with Irish club Distillery before returning to Scotland to play for Clydebank. His performances prompted Cardiff City manager Fred Stewart to sign him in 1919.[1] He appeared in two friendly matches against Bristol City prior to the start of the 1919–20 season but was unable to break into the first-team again and subsequently left to join Stockport County.[1][2]

He made his debut for Stockport on 18 December 1920 in a 0–0 draw with South Shields and went on to make 25 appearances in all competitions during the season as Stockport finished bottom of the Second Division.[3] He rejoined Cardiff City at the start of the following season, making a single appearance in a 1–0 defeat to Oldham Athletic on 10 September 1921.[2] He later finished his professional career with Aberdare Athletic.[1]

Career statistics

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Club Season League FA Cup Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Cardiff City 1919–20[2] Southern Football League First Division 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Stockport County 1920–21[3] Second Division 24 3 1 0 0 0 25 3
Cardiff City 1921–22[2] First Division 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0
Total 25 3 0 0 0 0 26 3

References

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  1. ^ a b c Hayes, Dean (2006). The Who's Who of Cardiff City. Derby: Breedon Books. p. 14. ISBN 1-85983-462-0.
  2. ^ a b c d Shepherd, Richard (2002). The Definitive: Cardiff City F.C. Nottingham: SoccerData Publications. p. 17–19. ISBN 1-899-46817-X.
  3. ^ a b "Frank Anderson". Hatters Matters. Retrieved 1 April 2018.