Andrew Aitken (27 April 1877 – 15 February 1955) was a Scottish footballer who was one of the early game's most prominent players. After playing for local Ayrshire sides, he signed for English Second Division club Newcastle United in 1895, then in only their third league season. He helped the club to promotion in 1898 and was a key member of the side as they established themselves in the First Division, captaining the ''Magpies'' from 1899 to 1905. During his time at the club, Aitken – nicknamed 'Daddler' – helped them win their first League Championship in the 1904–05 season as well as appearing in two

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. He left Newcastle United in November 1906 becoming player/manager at

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The Scottish Referee, 10 April 1911. Scan via London Hearts Supporters Club He returned to Scotland to finish his playing career with Dundee and Kilmarnock, his career ending in January 1913 with a serious groin injury. He was quickly appointed manager of Gateshead Town for a while before becoming a publican on Tyneside, where he resided until his death in 1955.

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Aitken, Andy 1877 births 1955 deaths Footballers from Ayr Dundee F.C. players Kilmarnock F.C. players Ayr Parkhouse F.C. players Leicester City F.C. players Middlesbrough F.C. players Middlesbrough F.C. managers Newcastle United F.C. players Leicester City F.C. managers Gateshead Town F.C. managers Scotland men's international footballers Scottish football managers Scottish men's footballers Scottish Football League players Scottish Football League managers English Football League managers English Football League players Men's association football wing halves Men's association football player-managers

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