Alexander Ferguson Anderson (15 November 1921 – 18 January 1999) was a Scottish

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, who played as a full-back. Anderson began his career in the mid-1940s with

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, spending a year with the Perth side before moving to

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. In 1949, Anderson moved south to Southampton, spending three years as backup to England right-back

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before short spells with Exeter City and Dundee United. Released after playing just a few games with United, It is unknown where Anderson's career headed after his short time at

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, though he did appear at then Southern League club

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in the 1950s.

Death

Anderson died in January 1999, aged 77.

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* 1921 births 1999 deaths People from Monifieth Scottish footballers Scottish Football League players St Johnstone F.C. players Forfar Athletic F.C. players Southampton F.C. players Exeter City F.C. players Dundee United F.C. players Cheltenham Town F.C. players Association football fullbacks English Football League players Footballers from Angus, Scotland {{Scotland-footy-defender-1920s-stub