13 Facts About Andy Malcolm

Andrew Malcolm was an English professional footballer who played as a wing-half in the Football League for West Ham United, Chelsea and Queens Park Rangers.

The son of a train driver, Andy Malcolm was born above a grocery in Upton Park, a short distance from the Boleyn Ground.

Andy Malcolm joined West Ham United in 1948 from Dury Falls Secondary School in Hornchurch, and worked in the club office as well as playing.

Andy Malcolm made his Eastern Counties League debut for the West Ham 'A' team in January 1949.

Andy Malcolm made 14 League appearances that season, replacing Derek Parker in a team that finished 13th.

Andy Malcolm played in every league game of the campaign, the only player to do so, and scored his first three goals for the club.

Andy Malcolm gained a winners medal in the Essex Professional Cup after playing in the final, against Leyton Orient.

On 16 January 1960, Andy Malcolm's run of 110 consecutive League appearances came to an end.

Andy Malcolm made his debut in a struggling Chelsea side on 4 November 1961.

Andy Malcolm was named captain six games later, taking over duties from Frank Blunstone.

Andy Malcolm is described in the Who's Who of West Ham United thus:.

The unobtrusive but unremittingly tough Andy Malcolm was indeed a formidable enforcer who tackled ruthlessly and was tenacious when marking an opposing danger man, especially during his prime with West Ham United.

Andy Malcolm died at his home in Port Elizabeth on 26 December 2013.