Andrew Watson (footballer, born 1894)

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Andrew Watson
Personal information
Date of birth 1894
Place of birth Kirkcaldy, Scotland
Height 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m) [1]
Position(s) Right back
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
Kirkcaldy United
Bolton Wanderers
1922–1923 Bradford City 7 (0)
Total7
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Andrew Watson (born 1894) was a Scottish professional footballer who played as a right back.

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Career

Born in Kirkcaldy, [2] Watson spent his early career with Kirkcaldy United and Bolton Wanderers. [3] He signed for Bradford City in July 1922, [2] making 7 league appearances for the club [4] before being released in 1923. [2]

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References

  1. Harricus (22 August 1921). "First Division prospects. Bolton Wanderers". Athletic News. Manchester. p. 5.
  2. 1 2 3 Frost, p. 409
  3. Andrew Watson at the English National Football Archive (subscription required)
  4. Frost, p. 389