Ijah Massai Anderson was born on 30 December 1975 and is an English retired professional footballer, who made over 200 appearances as a left back in the Football League for Brentford.
16 Facts About Ijah Anderson
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Ijah Anderson played League football for Bristol Rovers, Swansea City and Wycombe Wanderers.
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Ijah Anderson joined Second Division club Brentford on a free transfer in July 1995 and signed a two-year contract.
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Ijah Anderson continued as a substitute throughout much of the season, before gradually breaking into the team at left back and was such an able deputy that regular left back Martin Grainger was able to be sold in March 1996.
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On 28 November 2002, Ijah Anderson joined Second Division club Wycombe Wanderers on a five-week loan.
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On 28 January 2003, Ijah Anderson joined Third Division club Bristol Rovers on trial.
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Ijah Anderson made 14 appearances and helped the Pirates to avoid relegation into non-league football.
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Ijah Anderson made 55 appearances during just over 18 months with the club.
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On 26 November 2004, Ijah Anderson joined League Two club Swansea City on a one-month contract, as cover for defenders Sam Ricketts and Garry Monk.
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Ijah Anderson became a regular in the team and after the contract was extended for a further month, he signed an 18-month contract on 21 January 2005.
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Ijah Anderson had a successful end to the season with the Swans, winning promotion to League One and winning the FAW Premier Cup.
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Ijah Anderson received a six-month ban from football on 19 December and after waiving his rights to an appeal, he was sacked by Swansea City on 2 January 2006.
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Ijah Anderson made 23 appearances and scored one goal during just over a year with the Swans.
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Ijah Anderson made just four appearances before being released less than a month later.
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Ijah Anderson later played for Isthmian League First Division North club Harlow Town and ended his career with Conference South club Bromley in 2008.
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Ijah Anderson has interests in music and clothing.