George Anderson (footballer, born 1953)

George Anderson

Personal information
Date of birth	25 December 1953
Place of birth	Port Glasgow, Scotland
Playing position	Central defender
Youth career
	Port Glasgow
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps^†	(Gls)^†
1969–1981	Morton	261	(19)
1981–1985	Airdrieonians	104	(2)
1985–1987	Morton	19	(1)
Total		384	(22)
National team
1973	Scotland U23	1	(0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only. † Appearances (goals)

George Anderson (born 25 December 1953) is a Scottish former professional footballer.

Anderson played as a defender for Morton between 1969 - 1981 and 1985 - 1987. He is 8th of the club's all time list of appearances with 280 and was selected by then Scotland manager Tommy Docherty for a South American tour with the senior Scottish squad prior to the 1974 World Cup.

References

• Graham, Roger (2012). Following the Ton. Bright Pen. ISBN 9780755215133.
• http://www.pieandbovril.com/forum/index.php/topic/82375-players-from-inverclyde/
• George Anderson career at Post War English & Scottish Football League A–Z Player's Database
• Fitba Stats Scotland under-23 profile