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Stan Anderson

1939 – 1997

Scottish footballer and manager

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Lived 1939 – 1997 (aged 58). Stan Anderson was a British association football player and association football coach.

Stan Anderson (22 June 1939 – 3 December 1997) was a Scottish football player and manager.

Anderson was born in Craigneuk, Scotland. He started his career in 1957 at Hamilton Academical. He moved to Rangers two years later but was unable to break into the senior team, making only one appearance for the club during a 1-4 defeat by Clyde on 27 April 1960. A return to Accies followed in 1961 then a season with Queen of the South before a final spell with Hamilton. In 1966 Anderson moved to Clyde and went on to make over one hundred appearances for the team.

After retiring in 1970, Anderson joined the Dumbarton coaching staff. He returned to Rangers as reserve-team coach under William Waddell and later Jock Wallace. In 1973, he was appointed manager of Clyde, spending three seasons in charge.

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Stan Anderson?

Scottish footballer and manager (1939-1997)

When was Stan Anderson born?

Stan Anderson was born on 22 June 1939 in Craigneuk.

When did Stan Anderson die?

Stan Anderson died on 3 December 1997.

What was Stan Anderson's occupation?

Stan Anderson was an association football player and association football coach.

What nationality was Stan Anderson?

Stan Anderson was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Stan Anderson

· Wikidata: Q7597529

· DBpedia: Stan Anderson (Scottish footballer)

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