George Anderson: Man United forward Profile & Stats
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George Anderson

Position: forward

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HAN P W D L F A Diff Win%
H 44 23 10 11 76 45 +31 52.27
A 42 14 8 20 57 71 -14 33.33
TOTALS 86 37 18 31 133 116 +17 43.02

Name: George Walter Anderson
Birthdate: 25-05-1891
Age: 134
Birthplace: Cheetham, Manchester, England
Height: 5' 8" (1.73m)
Weight: 10st 10lbs (68.4kg)
Years at Club: 1911-1918
Signing Info: Transferred from: Bury, 09/1911, £50
Previous Clubs: Bury
Debut: 09/09/1911 v Everton (H) 2-1 (League Division One)
Farewell: Suspended from the game 20th February 1918 for life (see profile)
Passed Away: 1959

Biography

George Anderson was born in Cheetham, Manchester, in 1891. He began his football journey playing for local clubs such as Broughton St. James', Broughton Wellington, and Salford United, where his talent as a forward attracted attention. In 1910, Anderson joined Bury, but his career took a significant step forward when he signed for Manchester United in 1911.

Career at Manchester United
At Manchester United, Anderson proved himself to be a prolific forward. He was known for his sharp goal-scoring instincts and consistent performances. Over his time with the club, he made a total of 86 appearances, scoring 39 goals in official matches. During World War I, when official league competitions were suspended, Anderson continued to play in unofficial wartime matches as was routine at the time.

His contribution was crucial during a challenging period for the club, and he became a notable name among the team's pre-war players.

The 1915 Match-Fixing Scandal
George Anderson's career was overshadowed by his involvement in the infamous 1915 British football match-fixing scandal. On Good Friday, April 2, 1915, Manchester United played Liverpool in a First Division match at Old Trafford. Manchester United was struggling to avoid relegation, while Liverpool had little at stake in the league.

The match ended in a 2-0 victory for Manchester United, with Anderson scoring both goals. However, the result raised suspicions due to unusual betting patterns and the apparent lack of effort from several players. A subsequent investigation by the Football Association (FA) uncovered that players from both teams had conspired to fix the match to benefit from illegal bets placed on the specific scoreline of 2–0.

Eight players were implicated in the scandal, including Anderson. The FA found sufficient evidence to confirm his involvement and banned him from football for life. This punishment effectively ended Anderson's professional career.

Impact of the Scandal
The lifetime ban marked a tragic and abrupt conclusion to Anderson's career. The scandal tarnished his reputation and remains one of the most controversial moments in early English football history. While other players, such as Fred Pagnam, were praised for refusing to participate, Anderson's role in the conspiracy cast a shadow over his otherwise remarkable footballing achievements.

Later Life and Legacy
Following his ban, George Anderson disappeared from the public eye. His activities after leaving professional football are not well-documented. Anderson passed away in 1959, leaving behind a complex legacy as a talented footballer whose career was marred by one of English football's most notorious scandals.

Today, Anderson is remembered as both a prolific forward for Manchester United and a central figure in the 1915 match-fixing scandal. His story serves as a cautionary tale about the dangers of compromising integrity in professional sports. George Anderson was banned from Old Trafford on 08/01/1918 and sentenced to an 8-month prison term after his involvement in a match fixing scandal during the game at Old Trafford on 29/12/1917 v Burnley.
 
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1. 1911-1912 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1
2. 1912-1913 12 24 0 0 2 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 14 29
3. 1913-1914 15 32 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 15 32
4. 1914-1915 10 23 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 10 24
TOTALS 37 80 0 0 2 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 39 86

Detailed Match & Performance Charts

MUFC Player Goals MUFC Player Appearances MUFC Player Opponent Manager MUFC Player Club Manager
No Opponent Goals Appearances
1. Liverpool 4 2
2. Sheffield United 4 3
3. Chelsea 4 4
4. Preston North End 3 1
5. Bradford City 2 1
6. Burnley 2 1
7. Manchester City 2 1
8. Aston Villa 2 2
9. Middlesbrough 2 2
10. Sunderland 2 2
11. Derby County 2 2
12. Notts County 2 2
13. Oldham Athletic 1 1
14. Arsenal 1 1
15. Bradford Park Avenue 1 1
16. Coventry City 1 1
17. Newcastle United 1 1
18. Bolton Wanderers 1 1
19. Plymouth Argyle 1 1
20. Everton 1 1
No Opponent Appearances Goals
1. Aston Villa 6 2
2. Oldham Athletic 6 1
3. Sunderland 5 2
4. Liverpool 5 4
5. Sheffield United 5 4
6. Newcastle United 5 1
7. Chelsea 5 4
8. Bradford City 5 2
9. Bolton Wanderers 4 1
10. Manchester City 4 2
11. Sheffield Wednesday 4 0
12. Blackburn Rovers 4 0
13. Middlesbrough 4 2
14. Everton 3 1
15. Notts County 3 2
16. West Bromwich Albion 3 0
17. Derby County 3 2
18. Tottenham Hotspur 3 0
19. Coventry City 2 1
20. Burnley 2 2
21. Preston North End 2 3
22. Plymouth Argyle 1 1
23. Arsenal 1 1
24. Bradford Park Avenue 1 1
No Opponent Manager No
1. Ramsay, George 6
2. Kyle, Bob 5
3. Watson, Tom 5
4. Nicholson, John 5
5. Watt, Frank 5
6. Calderhead (Snr), David 5
7. O'Rourke, Peter 5
8. Settle, Will 4
9. Ashworth, David 4
10. Mangnall, Ernest 4
11. Dickinson, Arthur 4
12. Middleton, Robert 4
13. McIntosh, Thomas 4
14. Cuff, William 3
15. Everiss, Fred 3
16. Methven, Jimmy 3
17. McWilliam, Peter 3
18. Harris, Tom 2
19. Wallace, Robert 2
20. Haworth, John 2
21. Preston North End Committee 2
22. Bamlett, Herbert 2
23. Jack, Bob 1
24. Morrell, George 1
25. Fisher, Albert 1
26. Bradford Park Avenue Committee 1
No MUFC Managers Count
1. Bentley, John 76
2. Robson, John 9
3. Mangnall, Ernest 1
Stadiums Competition Opponents Opponent Nationality
No Stadium Count
1. Old Trafford 44
2. Hillsborough 3
3. Hyde Road 3
4. St James Park, Newcastle 3
5. Stamford Bridge 3
6. Valley Parade 3
7. Villa Park 3
8. Anfield 2
9. Ayresome Park 2
10. Boundary Park 2
11. Bramall Lane 2
12. Burnden Park 2
13. Ewood Park 2
14. Meadow Lane 2
15. Roker Park 2
16. White Hart Lane 2
17. Baseball Ground 1
18. Deepdale 1
19. Goodison Park 1
20. Highfield Road 1
21. Home Park 1
22. Turf Moor 1
No Competition Count
1. League Division One 80
2. FA Cup 6
No Opponent Count
1. Aston Villa 6
2. Oldham Athletic 6
3. Sunderland 5
4. Liverpool 5
5. Sheffield United 5
6. Newcastle United 5
7. Chelsea 5
8. Bradford City 5
9. Bolton Wanderers 4
10. Manchester City 4
11. Sheffield Wednesday 4
12. Blackburn Rovers 4
13. Middlesbrough 4
14. Everton 3
15. Notts County 3
16. West Bromwich Albion 3
17. Derby County 3
18. Tottenham Hotspur 3
19. Coventry City 2
20. Burnley 2
21. Preston North End 2
22. Plymouth Argyle 1
23. Arsenal 1
24. Bradford Park Avenue 1
No Opponent Nationality Count
1. England 86
Roy Keane own goal v Real Madrid Old Trafford 2000 Cup Finals
No Date Opponent Competition Own Goals
Player has never scored an own goal against the club.
No Date Opponent WDL F-A Competition
Player never featured in a Cup Final.
Penalties scored for Manchester United Manchester United Hat-Tricks
No Date Opponents Competition Penaltys
1. 23-11-1912 Liverpool League Division One 1
No Date Opponent Competition Goals
1. 18-10-1913 Preston North End League Division One 3
 
Red Cards  
No Date Opponent Competition
Player has never been sent off during a match.
 

All Matches played
No Date Comp Opponent WDL F-A HAN Goal!! Scorers Opponent scorers
1. 09-09-1911 Div 1 Everton Win 2-1 H 0 Harold Halse 25', Sandy Turnbull 55' Bill Lacey 79'
2. 02-11-1912 Div 1 Notts County Win 2-1 H 1 George Anderson 23', Billy Meredith 33' Alf West 40' (pen)
3. 09-11-1912 Div 1 Sunderland Loss 1-3 A 0 Enoch West 37' Jackie Mordue 22' (pen), Walter Tinsley 49', Thomas Hall 54'
4. 16-11-1912 Div 1 Aston Villa Loss 2-4 A 0 George Wall 47', Enoch West ??' Joe Bache 15', Harold Hampton 30', 40', Clement Stephenson 51'
5. 23-11-1912 Div 1 Liverpool Win 3-1 H 2 George Wall 25', George Anderson 35' (pen), 54' Donald MacKinlay 58'
6. 30-11-1912 Div 1 Bolton Wanderers Loss 1-2 A 0 George Wall 89' Joe Smith 25', Alf Bentley 32'
7. 07-12-1912 Div 1 Sheffield United Win 4-0 H 1 Sandy Turnbull 57', George Wall 62', George Anderson 80', Enoch West 88'
8. 14-12-1912 Div 1 Newcastle United Win 3-1 A 0 Enoch West 10', 25', 44' Jock Rutherford 70'
9. 21-12-1912 Div 1 Oldham Athletic Draw 0-0 H 0
10. 25-12-1912 Div 1 Chelsea Win 4-1 A 1 George Anderson 15', Enoch West ??', ??', Arthur Whalley ??' Harry Ford ??'
11. 26-12-1912 Div 1 Chelsea Win 4-2 H 1 George Wall 11', Sandy Turnbull 27', 32', George Anderson 65' John Brown 29', Harry Ford 35'
12. 28-12-1912 Div 1 Manchester City Win 2-0 A 0 Enoch West 16', 30'
13. 01-01-1913 Div 1 Bradford City Win 2-0 H 2 George Anderson 26', 89'
14. 04-01-1913 Div 1 West Bromwich Albion Draw 1-1 H 0 Charlie Roberts 83' Sid Bowser 44'
15. 11-01-1913 FAC Coventry City Draw 1-1 H 0 George Wall 80' James Mitchell 60'
16. 16-01-1913 FAC Coventry City Win 2-1 A 1 Charlie Roberts 43', George Anderson 88' Harry Parkes 84'
17. 25-01-1913 Div 1 Sheffield Wednesday Win 2-0 H 0 Arthur Whalley 12', Enoch West 14'
18. 01-02-1913 FAC Plymouth Argyle Win 2-0 A 1 George Anderson 39', George Wall 70'
19. 08-02-1913 Div 1 Blackburn Rovers Draw 0-0 A 0
20. 15-02-1913 Div 1 Derby County Win 4-0 H 1 Sandy Turnbull 7', Enoch West 27', 36', George Anderson 34'
21. 22-02-1913 FAC Oldham Athletic Draw 0-0 A 0
22. 26-02-1913 FAC Oldham Athletic Loss 1-2 H 0 Enoch West 67' Arthur Gee 53', Alf Toward 72'
23. 08-03-1913 Div 1 Notts County Win 2-1 A 1 Sandy Turnbull 8', George Anderson 62' Billy Flint 88' (pen)
24. 15-03-1913 Div 1 Sunderland Loss 1-3 H 0 John Sheldon 43' Jimmy Richardson 33', Charlie Buchan 46', 86'
25. 21-03-1913 Div 1 Arsenal Win 2-0 H 1 George Anderson 20', Arthur Whalley 60'
26. 22-03-1913 Div 1 Aston Villa Win 4-0 H 0 George Stacey 7' (pen), George Wall 19', Sandy Turnbull 46', Enoch West 65'
27. 25-03-1913 Div 1 Bradford City Loss 0-1 A 0 Oscar Fox 18'
28. 31-03-1913 Div 1 Tottenham Hotspur Draw 1-1 A 0 Samuel Blott 58' Billy Minter 2'
29. 05-04-1913 Div 1 Bolton Wanderers Win 2-1 H 1 George Anderson 55', George Wall 65' Joe Smith 73'
30. 12-04-1913 Div 1 Sheffield United Loss 1-2 A 0 George Wall 85' Wally Hardinge 48', Robert Evans 55'
31. 06-09-1913 Div 1 Sheffield Wednesday Win 3-1 A 0 Sandy Turnbull 39', Jimmy Spoors 75' (o.g.), Enoch West 76' Jack Burkinshaw 37'
32. 08-09-1913 Div 1 Sunderland Win 3-1 H 1 George Anderson 22', Sandy Turnbull 46', Arthur Whalley 88' Charlie Buchan 44'
33. 13-09-1913 Div 1 Bolton Wanderers Loss 0-1 H 0 George Lillycrop 27'
34. 20-09-1913 Div 1 Chelsea Win 2-0 A 1 George Anderson 25', George Wall 85' (pen)
35. 27-09-1913 Div 1 Oldham Athletic Win 4-1 H 1 George Anderson 22', George Wall 29', Enoch West 49', 80' Alf Toward 88'
36. 04-10-1913 Div 1 Tottenham Hotspur Win 3-1 H 0 George Stacey 48' (pen), Arthur Whalley 80', George Wall 87' Bert Middlemiss 10'
37. 11-10-1913 Div 1 Burnley Win 2-1 A 2 George Anderson 23', 48' Bertie Freeman 28'
38. 18-10-1913 Div 1 Preston North End Win 3-0 H 3 George Anderson 13', 20', 86'
39. 25-10-1913 Div 1 Newcastle United Win 1-0 A 0 Enoch West 5'
40. 01-11-1913 Div 1 Liverpool Win 3-0 H 0 George Wall 3', 89', Enoch West 88'
41. 08-11-1913 Div 1 Aston Villa Loss 1-3 A 0 Wilfred Woodcock 33' Harold Hampton 20' (pen), Albert Hall 40', Samuel Whittaker 68'
42. 15-11-1913 Div 1 Middlesbrough Loss 0-1 H 0 Jackie Carr 14'
43. 22-11-1913 Div 1 Sheffield United Loss 0-2 A 0 Joe Kitchen 4' (pen), Stan Fazackerley 54'
44. 29-11-1913 Div 1 Derby County Draw 3-3 H 0 Sandy Turnbull 25', 70', Billy Meredith 74' Jim Moore 10' 51', Harry Leonard 87'
45. 06-12-1913 Div 1 Manchester City Win 2-0 A 2 George Anderson 32', 43'
46. 13-12-1913 Div 1 Bradford City Draw 1-1 H 0 Frank Knowles 60' Charlie Storer 61'
47. 20-12-1913 Div 1 Blackburn Rovers Win 1-0 A 0 Bob Crompton 35' (o.g.)
48. 25-12-1913 Div 1 Everton Loss 0-1 H 0 Bobby Parker 49'
49. 01-01-1914 Div 1 West Bromwich Albion Win 1-0 H 0 George Wall 22'
50. 03-01-1914 Div 1 Bolton Wanderers Loss 1-6 A 0 Enoch West 72' George Lillycrop 26', Joe Smith 38', 45', 49', 82', Evan Jones 67'
51. 14-02-1914 Div 1 Burnley Loss 0-1 H 0 Bertie Freeman 2'
52. 21-02-1914 Div 1 Middlesbrough Loss 1-3 A 1 George Anderson 50' John Stirling 20', George Elliott 70', George Malcolm 85'
53. 28-02-1914 Div 1 Newcastle United Draw 2-2 H 1 Arthur Potts 3', George Anderson 42' William Hibbert 10', Albert Shepherd 15'
54. 05-03-1914 Div 1 Preston North End Loss 2-4 A 0 George Travers 52' , George Wall 86' (pen) Fred Osborn 35', 58', William Swarbrick 79', 81'
55. 14-03-1914 Div 1 Aston Villa Loss 0-6 H 0 Harold Edgley 11', Joe Bache 24', 50', 71', Harold Hampton 55', Clement Stephenson 78'
56. 04-04-1914 Div 1 Derby County Loss 2-4 A 1 George Travers 44', George Anderson 78' Horace Barnes 5', Harry Leonard 15', 88', Ernald Scattergood 47' (pen)
57. 10-04-1914 Div 1 Sunderland Loss 0-2 A 0 George Holly 35', Bobby Best 55'
58. 11-04-1914 Div 1 Manchester City Loss 0-1 H 0 James Cumming 80'
59. 15-04-1914 Div 1 Liverpool Win 2-1 A 0 George Travers 34', George Wall 88' James Dawson 30'
60. 18-04-1914 Div 1 Bradford City Draw 1-1 A 0 James Thomson 17' George Wild 46'
61. 22-04-1914 Div 1 Sheffield United Win 2-1 H 2 George Anderson 43', 61' Stan Fazackerley 80'
62. 25-04-1914 Div 1 Blackburn Rovers Draw 0-0 H 0
63. 02-09-1914 Div 1 Oldham Athletic Loss 1-3 H 0 Patrick O'Connell 43' Arthur Gee 15', 28', Joe Walters 86'
64. 19-09-1914 Div 1 Blackburn Rovers Win 2-0 H 0 Enoch West 13', 44'
65. 26-09-1914 Div 1 Notts County Loss 2-4 A 0 Sandy Turnbull 35', George Wall 83' Jack Peart 29', 51' (pen), Billy Flint 48', Sam Richards 53'
66. 03-10-1914 Div 1 Sunderland Win 3-0 H 1 Enoch West 11', George Anderson 87', George Stacey 88' (pen)
67. 10-10-1914 Div 1 Sheffield Wednesday Loss 0-1 A 0 Ted Glennon 28'
68. 17-10-1914 Div 1 West Bromwich Albion Draw 0-0 H 0
69. 24-10-1914 Div 1 Everton Loss 2-4 A 1 George Anderson 11', George Wall 14' (pen) Harry Makepeace 51', Bobby Parker 54', 76', Billy Palmer 73'
70. 31-10-1914 Div 1 Chelsea Draw 2-2 H 1 George Anderson 43', George Hunter 70' *Harold Halse 65', 84'
71. 07-11-1914 Div 1 Bradford City Loss 2-4 A 0 George Hunter 44', Enoch West 78' James McDonald 15', Charlie Storer 16', Dickie Bond 30', Oscar Fox 88' (pen)
72. 21-11-1914 Div 1 Tottenham Hotspur Loss 0-2 A 0 Thomas Clay 70' (pen), Jimmy Cantrell 80'
73. 28-11-1914 Div 1 Newcastle United Win 1-0 H 0 Enoch West 30'
74. 05-12-1914 Div 1 Middlesbrough Draw 1-1 A 1 George Anderson 85' George Elliott 88'
75. 12-12-1914 Div 1 Sheffield United Loss 1-2 H 1 George Anderson 70' Jim Simmons 15' (pen), Wally Masterman 65'
76. 19-12-1914 Div 1 Aston Villa Draw 3-3 A 1 George Anderson 2', Joseph Norton 14', 88' Harold Edgley 30', Harold Hampton 54', 78'
77. 26-12-1914 Div 1 Liverpool Draw 1-1 A 0 George Stacey 82' (pen) Fred Pagnam 70'
78. 01-01-1915 Div 1 Bradford Park Avenue Loss 1-2 H 1 George Anderson 75' Jock Stirling 23', Jimmy Bauchop 27'
79. 02-01-1915 Div 1 Manchester City Draw 1-1 A 0 Enoch West 44' Fred Howard 57'
80. 09-01-1915 FAC Sheffield Wednesday Loss 0-1 A 0 Andrew Wilson 67'
81. 02-04-1915 Div 1 Liverpool Win 2-0 H 2 George Anderson 40', 75'
82. 03-04-1915 Div 1 Newcastle United Loss 0-2 A 0 William Hibbert 4', 54'
83. 06-04-1915 Div 1 Oldham Athletic Loss 0-1 A 0 Gilbert Kemp 5'
84. 10-04-1915 Div 1 Middlesbrough Draw 2-2 H 0 Sandy Turnbull 24', Patrick O'Connell 88' Walter Tinsley 23', Andrew Jackson 87'
85. 19-04-1915 Div 1 Chelsea Win 3-1 A 0 Enoch West 9', Joseph Norton 36', Wilfred Woodcock 55' Vivien Woodward 11'
86. 26-04-1915 Div 1 Aston Villa Win 1-0 H 1 George Anderson 88'
 

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