Andrew Hannah
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Andrew Hannah (born September 17th 1864) was a Scottish international footballer who played for Liverpool Football Club in the late 19th century.
[edit] Life and playing career
Born in Renton, Dumbartonshire, Hannah also played for Renton F.C, twice, Everton and Rob Roy. Signed for Liverpool by John McKenna and his management partner W. E. Barclay in 1892. Hannah was the Right Back in Liverpool's first ever competitive fixture, an 8-0 victory against Higher Walton on the 3rd September 1892 in the Lancashire League, which the Reds went on to win convincingly. Andrew then had the honour of becoming one of the 11 players that played in Liverpool's first Football League fixture the following season a 2-0 win over Middlesborough Ironopolis at the Paradise Field on September 2nd 1893 he went to play 24 of the 28 matches which saw Liverpool win the Football League Second Division.
Hannah went on to play 73 times for Liverpool before leaving in 1895, he only managed to score the 1 goal in a 2-0 victory over Burslem Port Vale on the 14th April 1894.
Hannah made 1 appearance for Scotland whilst a Renton player on the 10th March 1888 a 5-1 victory over Wales at Easter Road, Edinburgh.
[edit] Career details
As a player:
- Liverpool FC (1892 - 1895): 73 appearances, 1 goal - Football League Second Division winner's medal (1894)
- Scotland (1888): 1 appearance
