Andy Curran (footballer) explained

Andy Curran
Fullname:Andrew Eltringham Curran
Height:[1]
Birth Date:5 July 1898
Birth Place:Ryton, Tyne and Wear, England
Position:Centre-half/right-half
Clubs1:Mickley
Years2:1920
Clubs2:Sunderland
Caps2:0
Goals2:0
Years3:1921–1926
Clubs3:Blackpool
Caps3:97
Goals3:3
Years4:1926–1930
Clubs4:Accrington Stanley
Caps4:136
Goals4:5
Clubs5:Lytham

Andrew Eltrincham Curran (born 5 July 1898) was an English professional footballer. A centre-half or right-half, he played in the Football League for Sunderland, Blackpool and Accrington Stanley.[2]

Curran began his career with local club Mickley, before joining Sunderland in 1920. After failing to make any League appearances for the Black Cats, he moved south to join Blackpool in 1921. He spent five years at Bloomfield Road, making 97 League appearances and scoring three goals. In 1926 he joined Accrington Stanley, with whom he remained for four years, clocking up 136 league appearances and scoring five goals. He finished his career back on the Fylde coast with Lytham.[2]

Notes and References

  1. News: The lure of promotion. Blackpool . Athletic News . Manchester . 13 August 1923 . 6.
  2. Book: Joyce, Michael . Football League Players' Records 1888 to 1939 . 2004 . Tony Brown . Nottingham . 1-899468-67-6. 67.