Andy Aitken (footballer, born 1934)

Andrew Fox Scott Aitken (21 August 1934 – 28 February 2005) was a Scottish footballer, who played for Cliftonville, Hibernian, West Bromwich Albion, Falkirk, Raith Rovers and Gala Fairydean.

Andy Aitken
Personal information
Full name Andrew Fox Scott Aitken
Date of birth (1934-08-21)21 August 1934
Place of birth Edinburgh, Scotland
Date of death 28 February 2005(2005-02-28) (aged 70)
Place of death Edinburgh, Scotland
Position(s) Winger
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1955–1959 Hibernian 35 (11)
1959–1961 West Bromwich Albion 22 (2)
1961–1962 Falkirk 9 (4)
1962–1963 Raith Rovers 13 (2)
Total 79 (19)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Aitken began his senior football career by playing for Cliftonville while undergoing his national service in Northern Ireland.[1] After completing his national service, he signed for Hibernian in 1955.[1] He made his debut for Hibs in a match against Falkirk, playing in a pair of boots borrowed from Gordon Smith.[1] Aitken became a key player in the Hibs team over the next few years, including their run to the 1958 Scottish Cup Final. Aitken's injury early in that match badly affected Hibs' chances,[1] as substitutes were not yet allowed.

Aitken moved to West Bromwich Albion in September 1959,[2] but was hindered by injury during his time with the Midlands club.[1] He returned to Scotland with Falkirk, and helped them gain promotion to Scottish League Division One.[1] He then moved on to Raith Rovers, helping them reach a Scottish Cup semi-final.[1] Aitken also played for Gala Fairydean before retiring from the game.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e f g h Jeffrey, pp10.
  2. ^ "Andy Aitken". Barry Hugman's Footballers. Retrieved 19 February 2017.
  • Jeffrey, Jim (2005). The Men Who Made Hibernian F.C. since 1946. Tempus Publishing Ltd. ISBN 0-7524-3091-2.
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  • Andy Aitken at Post War English & Scottish Football League A–Z Player's Transfer Database