Donaldson, Andy

Birth Date

25th March 1925

Birthplace

Newcastle-upon-Tyne

Occupation

Centre-Forward

Biographical Text

Andy Donaldson played for Exeter City between 1953 and 1955 having joined from Peterborough. Having had earlier spells with Newcastle and Middlesbrough, he returned to Peterborough after his time at St James' Park. 

Andy was playing for works team Vickers Armstrong on Tyneside when he signed for Newcastle United in September 1943. He went on to feature in 19 league games scoring six goals before transferring to North East rivals Middlesbrough in January 1949 for a fee of £18,000 where he scored seven times in 21 league outings. His stay at Ayresome Park was curtailed after breaking an ankle during a practice match prior to the start of the 1949/50 season.

After playing for Peterborough United in the Midland League, Andy headed to Exeter City in September 1953 and made his Grecians’ debut at Newport County when he scored twice in a 3-1 win. He ended the season as top scorer for City with 16 goals in 33 starts. Sadly for Andy and City, a chest complaint hospitalised the forward prior to the start of the 1954/55 season and he was not fit to return to playing until October.

After leaving Exeter he returned for a second spell with Peterborough United in August 1955 having turned down an offer from Barrow. Remaining in the Peterborough area he worked as a printer for a newspaper company up to his retirement.

Andy died in Peterborough in 1987 aged sixty-two.

Appearances

Exeter City league games only

39

Goals

16

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