Willie Anderson (soccer)
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| Willie Anderson | ||
| Personal information | ||
|---|---|---|
| Full name | William John Anderson | |
| Date of birth | January 24, 1947 | |
| Place of birth | Liverpool, England | |
| Playing position | Winger | |
| Club information | ||
| Current club | Retired | |
| Senior clubs1 | ||
| Years | Club | App (Gls)* |
| 1963-1967 1967-1973 1973-1977 1977-1982 |
Manchester United Aston Villa Cardiff City Portland Timbers |
9 (0) 231 (36) 126 (12) 160 (13) |
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1 Senior club appearances and goals |
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William John "Willie" Anderson (born 24 January 1947 in Liverpool) is a former English professional footballer.
[edit] Career
A youth player at Manchester United, Anderson spent four years as understudy to George Best and only appearaed in twelve first team games for the club, including two cup semi-finals, before being allowed to join Aston Villa for £20,000 in January 1967. A virtual ever-present for Villa for six years he helped the club to a League Cup and promotion before signing for Cardiff City. The Bluebirds had failed in attempt to sign him in 1971 but finally managed to agree a deal for him in February 1973 worth £60,000. Anderson became hugely popular at Ninian Park with his performances on the wing during his four years at the club. In 1977 he decided to leave Cardiff to sign for Portland Timbers in the US.
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