George Albert Anderson (6 June 1887 – 28 May 1956) was an English professional footballer, best remembered for his 10 years as manager of Dundee between 1944 and 1954. As a player, Anderson played as a goalkeeper and made over 200 Scottish League appearances for Aberdeen. He also played in the Football League for Sunderland. Between his retirement as a player as his appointment as manager of Dundee, Anderson served Aberdeen as a director and manager.
Personal life Anderson served in the Royal Artillery during the First World War.
Career statistics
Club + Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueNational CupOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsSunderland1911–12First Division8000—801912–132000—20Total10000—100Aberdeen1914–15Scottish Division One290——2901915–16330—2Appearances in Robertson Cup03501916–17380——380Total1000—201020Aberdeen1919–20Scottish Division One42040104701920–2138040—4201921–2225000—250Total205080302160Career total215080502260
Manager +Managerial record by team and tenureTeamFromToRecordDundee5 May 194419 July 1954Total
Honours Dundee Southern League B Division: 1945–46 Scottish League Division B: 1946–47 Scottish League Cup: 1951–52, 1952–53 Individual Dundee Hall of Fame
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