Andrew Wallace Kelvin (born 1869) was a Scottish footballer who played as an outside left. Kelvin played six times for Liverpool during their inaugural season of 1892–93. He also played for Kilmarnock.[2]
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Andrew Wallace Kelvin | ||
| Date of birth | 1869 | ||
| Place of birth | Kilmarnock, Scotland | ||
| Date of death | 23 October 1911 (aged 41–42) | ||
| Place of death | Kilmarnock, Scotland | ||
| Height | 1.68 m (5 ft 6 in)[1] | ||
| Position(s) | Outside left | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1890–1892 | Kilmarnock | 6 | (0) |
| 1892–1893 | Liverpool | 4 | (0) |
| 1893–? | Kilmarnock | ||
| International career | |||
| 1892 | Scottish Alliance XI | 1 | (2) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Career
editKelvin began his career at Kilmarnock. He made at least two league appearances in the 1890–91 season, scoring three goals.[3] In the Ayrshire Cup final against Hurlford, he scored five goals in a 7–1 win on 21 February 1891.[2][4] He then made at least four league appearances the following season,[3] at the end of which he was selected for the Scottish Football Alliance XI against the rival Scottish Football League, scoring twice.[5][6]
In June 1892, Kelvin signed for Liverpool for their inaugural season.[7] He made his debut in the club's first ever match, a friendly against Rotherham Town on 1 September.[8] He then played two days later against Higher Walton, in Liverpool's league debut.[9] He went on to make a further three league appearances and also played twice in the FA Cup.[2] In October 1893, Kelvin moved back to Scotland and re-signed for Kilmarnock.[7] He then played at least one league match in the 1893–94 season for Kilmarnock.[3] He died on 23 October 1911 in Kilmarnock at the age of 52.[10]
References
edit- ^ kjehan (5 December 1892). "The heights and weights of the Liverpool players 1892-93". Play Up, Liverpool. Retrieved 13 July 2020.
- ^ a b c "Andrew Kelvin". LFC History. Retrieved 30 January 2012.
- ^ a b c "Kilmarnock Player Records By Season". fitbastats.com. Retrieved 13 July 2020.
- ^ "Ayrshire Cup 1877-1998". oocities.org. Retrieved 13 July 2020.
- ^ "Re: Matchfacts 1891/92". Scottish Referee. SFQAs. 11 November 2017. Retrieved 2 July 2021.
- ^ "Football. | Scottish League V. Scottish Alliance". The Herald. Glasgow. 31 May 1892. Retrieved 2 July 2021 – via London Hearts Supporters Club.
- ^ a b kjehan (23 October 1911). "Andrew Wallace Kelvin (Andrew Kelvin) @ PlayUpLiverpool.com". Play Up, Liverpool. Retrieved 13 July 2020.
- ^ kjehan (1 September 1892). "Liverpool v Rotherham Town 7-1 (Friendly: September 1, 1892)". Play Up, Liverpool. Retrieved 13 July 2020.
- ^ kjehan (3 September 1892). "Liverpool v Higher Walton 8-0 (League match: September 3, 1892)". Play Up, Liverpool. Retrieved 13 July 2020.
- ^ "The death of Andrew Kelvin". The Athletic News. 23 October 1911. Retrieved 13 July 2020 – via Play Up, Liverpool.
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