Ally Shewan

Ally Shewan

Personal information
Full name	Alistair Shewan
Date of birth	5 August 1940
Place of birth	Turriff, Scotland
Height	5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
Playing position	Left-back
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps^†	(Gls)^†
1960-1969	Aberdeen	222	(8)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only. † Appearances (goals)

Ally Shewan (born 5 August 1940) is a Scottish former football player.^[1]

He played for Aberdeen from 1961–69 and has been described as a "no-nonsense left-back". He once appeared in a run of 313 consecutive games.

Shewan also played for the Washington Whips in the United Soccer Association in 1967, leading them to the USA's championship game against the Los Angeles Wolves. In the 122nd minute of extra time and the match tied 5-5, Shewan put the ball in the net; unfortunately, it was his own. Los Angeles won the match and the title, 6-5.

After leaving Aberdeen, Shewan played for, and later managed Elgin City FC, a Scottish Highland Football League Club at that time. Shewan is a member of Aberdeen's Hall of Fame.

References

1. Ally Shewan career at Post War English & Scottish Football League A–Z Player's Database

• Harry Reid (2005), "The Final Whistle?", Birlinn, ISBN 1-84158-362-6