Trevor Anderson
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Height | 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) | ||
Position(s) | Forward |
Trevor Anderson (born 3 March 1951 in Belfast, Northern Ireland) is a former Northern Irish football forward and manager.
Anderson began his playing career at Portadown before signing for Manchester United in October 1972.[1] After only appearing in 21 League games for the club he moved to Swindon Town and made his début on 5 November 1974. He scored the only goal in this game, a 1-0 win against Chesterfield.[1] He was the clubs top scorer for the 1975-76 season with 15 goals.
He moved to Peterborough in December 1977 before returning to Northern Ireland and signing for Linfield.
A Northern Ireland International, he made his début against Cyprus in 1973 and went on to achieve 22 caps, 12 whilst a Swindon player.[1].
Honours
As a player
Nickname- Studly Mc Stud Stud
- Irish League
- Runner-up (1): 1971–72
- Irish Cup
- Runner-up (1): 1971–72
- Irish League
- Winner (6): 1979–80, 1981–82, 1982–83, 1983–84, 1984–85, 1985–86
- Runner-up (1): 1980–81
- Irish Cup
- Winner (2): 1980–81, 1981–82
- Runner-up (2): 1982–83, 1984–85
- Gold Cup
- Winner (4): 1979–80, 1981–82, 1983–84, 1984–85
- Ulster Cup
- Winner (2): 1979–80, 1984–85
- Co. Antrim Shield
- Winner (4): 1980–81, 1981–82, 1982–83, 1983–84
- Tyler All-Ireland Cup
- Winner (1): 1980–81
- Northern Ireland Football Writers' Player of the Year: 1986
References
- ^ a b c Mattick, Dick (2002). Swindon Town Football Club 100 Greats. Stroud: Tempus Publishing. pp. p.11. ISBN 0752427148.
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External links
- 1951 births
- Living people
- Dundalk F.C. managers
- Football (soccer) strikers
- Irish Football League players
- Linfield F.C. players
- Manchester United F.C. players
- Northern Irish association footballers
- Northern Irish footballers who have played in England
- Northern Ireland international footballers
- People from Belfast
- Peterborough United F.C. players
- Portadown F.C. players
- Swindon Town F.C. players
- The Football League players
- Ulster Scots people