Andy Jardine Explained

Andy Jardine
Fullname:Andy Jardine
Birth Date:25 November 1935
Birth Place:Paisley
Death Place:Paisley
Position:Full Back
Youthclubs1:Port Glasgow
Years1:1957–1967
Clubs1:Dumbarton[1]
Caps1:298
Goals1:2

Andy Jardine was a Scottish footballer who played during the 1950s and 1960s. He started his career with junior side Port Glasgow before signing 'senior' with Dumbarton in 1957. Here he was a constant in the Dumbarton defence for over 10 years and holds the record number of league appearances for the club.[2]

Jardine formed a famous full back partnership with Tommy Govan for a decade with a total of 309 appearances in Dumbarton shirts. They each received a special presentation from the Scottish Professional Footballers’ Association when they retired.[3]

Notes and References

  1. Book: McAllister, Jim . The Sons of the Rock - The Official History of Dumbarton Football Club . J&J Robertson Printers . 2002 . Dumbarton.
  2. Book: Litster, John . Record of Post-War Scottish League Players . PM Publications . Norwich.
  3. Web site: Heaney . Bill . Obituary: Andy Jardine, footballer, bowler, printer and salesman . 30 May 2024 . 18 July 2014.