About Jimmy Andrews
Lived 1927 – 2012 (aged 85). Jimmy Andrews was a British association football player and association football coach.
James Patrick Andrews (1 February 1927 – 12 September 2012) was a Scottish footballer who played as a left winger.
Biography Andrews was born on 1 February 1927 in Invergordon, Scotland. He was signed by English club West Ham United from Dundee in November 1951 for £4,750. He played his first game for the club on 24 November 1951, against Everton. His final game for West Ham came against Plymouth Argyle on 31 March 1956. He made a total of 120 League and FA Cup appearances for the Upton Park club. After leaving West Ham, Andrews joined nearby Leyton Orient and scored eight goals in 36 league appearances for them.
After his playing career ended, Andrews worked as a coach with Queens Park Ranger, Luton Town and Tottenham Hotspur.
Managerial statistics TeamCountryFromToRecordGWDLWin %Cardiff City1 May 19746 November 1978 190 63 51 76 Total 190 63 51 76
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Who was Jimmy Andrews?
Scottish footballer (1927-2012)
When was Jimmy Andrews born?
Jimmy Andrews was born on 1 February 1927 in Invergordon.
When did Jimmy Andrews die?
Jimmy Andrews died on 12 September 2012 in Bridgend County Borough.
What was Jimmy Andrews's occupation?
Jimmy Andrews was an association football player and association football coach.
What nationality was Jimmy Andrews?
Jimmy Andrews was British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jimmy Andrews. https://biography.guide/jimmy-andrews/
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