Andrew Swann (also known as Harry Swan) (1878 – ''unknown'') was a Scottish professional

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who played in the

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for

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, Woolwich Arsenal and Stockport County as a

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. He was most notable for being the

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top scorer for the 1900–01 season whilst playing for Barnsley. He was born in Dalbeattie in the historical county of Kirkcudbrightshire in Scotland.

Career

After spells with Lincoln City and New Brompton, Swann rose to prominence playing for

in the

, and was the league's top scorer during the 1900–01 season, with 18 goals. Following this season, he switched to division rivals Woolwich Arsenal, and made his debut in a 2–1 victory against his old club on 2 September 1901, scoring in the process. However, his time at the Manor Ground would yield just one more goal in six more appearances, with his last game and goal coming in a 1–0 victory over Doncaster Rovers on 30 November 1901. After a brief spell at Gainsborough Trinity, Swann switched to Stockport County the following month, going on to score four goals in 14 appearances for the side. He returned to Scotland in 1902, before returning to England to play for Mexborough, followed by two

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games for Tottenham Hotspur during the 1904–05 season. He later played for

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References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Swann, Andrew 1878 births People from Dalbeattie Year of death unknown Scottish footballers Men's association football forwards English Football League players Southern Football League players Lincoln City F.C. players Gillingham F.C. players Barnsley F.C. players Arsenal F.C. players Gainsborough Trinity F.C. players Stockport County F.C. players Mexborough Town F.C. players Tottenham Hotspur F.C. players Partick Thistle F.C. players