Chris Anderson
Scotland · Born 30 Aug 1925, Aberdeen · Died 27 May 1986, Aberdeen
Full name: Christopher Anderson
Biography
After helping previous manager Tommy Gray in a scouting role, former club captain Chris Anderson was kept on to help the committee with team selection, with Chairman Hugh Nelson quoting in the Guide after Gray left as saying "nothing will be done meantime about appointing a new manager". The club achieved a 3rd place finish in 57/58 under this arrangement, and promotion the following season as runners up to Ayr Utd. The 1st division proved a step to far, and the club were relegated after one season, but another semi final had been reached, this time in the League Cup,…Read moreRead less
After helping previous manager Tommy Gray in a scouting role, former club captain Chris Anderson was kept on to help the committee with team selection, with Chairman Hugh Nelson quoting in the Guide after Gray left as saying "nothing will be done meantime about appointing a new manager". The club achieved a 3rd place finish in 57/58 under this arrangement, and promotion the following season as runners up to Ayr Utd. The 1st division proved a step to far, and the club were relegated after one season, but another semi final had been reached, this time in the League Cup, when Third Lanark defeated Arbroath 3-0 at Ibrox. At the end of the 59-60 season, the club decided to look at appointing another permenant manager.
After leaving Gayfield, Anderson moved into the boardroom at Pittodrie in 1967, where he had previously been a player for Aberdeen, and later become vice-chairman and is credited for playing a pivotal role in the club's success in the 70s.
After leaving Gayfield, Anderson moved into the boardroom at Pittodrie in 1967, where he had previously been a player for Aberdeen, and later become vice-chairman and is credited for playing a pivotal role in the club's success in the 70s.
Statistics
- Played
- 144
- Won
- 69
- Drawn
- 21
- Lost
- 54
- For
- 298
- Against
- 302
- Win rate
- 47.9%
- Clean sheets
- 22
- Longest winning run
- 8
- Longest unbeaten run
- 12
Seasons
| Season | P | W | D | L | For | Against | Win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1959-60 | 43 | 9 | 8 | 26 | 55 | 124 | 20.9% |
| 1958-59 | 49 | 31 | 6 | 12 | 117 | 79 | 63.3% |
| 1957-58 | 45 | 26 | 6 | 13 | 106 | 87 | 57.8% |
| 1956-57 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 20 | 12 | 42.9% |
Competitions
| Competition | P | W | D | L | For | Against | Win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division Two | 79 | 47 | 11 | 21 | 195 | 140 | 59.5% |
| Scottish League Cup | 25 | 15 | 3 | 7 | 52 | 41 | 60.0% |
| Scottish Cup | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 9 | 0.0% |
| Forfarshire Cup | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 11 | 14 | 50.0% |
| Dewar Shield | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 100.0% |
| Division One | 32 | 4 | 7 | 21 | 37 | 97 | 12.5% |
Home and away
| Venue | P | W | D | L | For | Against | Win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Away | 74 | 28 | 9 | 37 | 128 | 188 | 37.8% |
| Home | 68 | 40 | 12 | 16 | 167 | 109 | 58.8% |
| Neutral | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 50.0% |
Matches (144)
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Apr 1960 | Hibernian | 5–0 | Arbroath | Division One1959-60 | L |
| 5 Apr 1960 | Third Lanark | 7–1 | Arbroath | Division One1959-60 | L |
| 26 Mar 1960 | Arbroath | 2–3 | Clyde | Division One1959-60 | L |
| 19 Mar 1960 | Rangers | 1–1 | Arbroath | Division One1959-60 | D |
| 12 Mar 1960 | Arbroath | 1–2 | Raith Rovers | Division One1959-60 | L |
| 9 Mar 1960 | Hearts | 4–1 | Arbroath | Division One1959-60 | L |
| 5 Mar 1960 | Arbroath | 1–1 | Dundee | Division One1959-60 | D |
| 1 Mar 1960 | Kilmarnock | 3–2 | Arbroath | Division One1959-60 | L |
| 13 Feb 1960 | Rangers | 2–0 | Arbroath | Scottish Cup1959-60 | L |
| 6 Feb 1960 | Arbroath | 2–2 | Dunfermline | Division One1959-60 | D |
| 23 Jan 1960 | Celtic | 4–0 | Arbroath | Division One1959-60 | L |
| 16 Jan 1960 | Arbroath | 1–1 | Ayr Utd | Division One1959-60 | D |
| 9 Jan 1960 | Airdrie (Old) | 2–1 | Arbroath | Division One1959-60 | L |
| 2 Jan 1960 | Arbroath | 6–2 | St Mirren | Division One1959-60 | W |
| 1 Jan 1960 | Stirling | 5–0 | Arbroath | Division One1959-60 | L |
| 26 Dec 1959 | Arbroath | 2–2 | Partick Thistle | Division One1959-60 | D |
| 19 Dec 1959 | Arbroath | 3–1 | Motherwell | Division One1959-60 | W |
| 12 Dec 1959 | Aberdeen | 0–0 | Arbroath | Division One1959-60 | D |
| 5 Dec 1959 | Arbroath | 2–3 | Hibernian | Division One1959-60 | L |
| 28 Nov 1959 | Arbroath | 2–1 | Third Lanark | Division One1959-60 | W |
| 25 Nov 1959 | Dundee United | 7–3 | Arbroath | Forfarshire Cup1959-60 | L |
| 21 Nov 1959 | Clyde | 2–1 | Arbroath | Division One1959-60 | L |
| 14 Nov 1959 | Arbroath | 0–4 | Rangers | Division One1959-60 | L |
| 7 Nov 1959 | Raith Rovers | 5–0 | Arbroath | Division One1959-60 | L |
| 31 Oct 1959 | Dundee | 5–0 | Arbroath | Division One1959-60 | L |