10 Facts About Len Andrews

Leonard Thomas Alford Andrews was an English professional footballer who played as an inside forward.

Len Andrews was born in Reading and attended the University of Reading where he trained as a teacher.

Len Andrews joined Reading FC in October 1909 and was relegated from the Southern League First Division at the end his first season.

Len Andrews started off well scoring eight goals in the first 17 games, before the goals dried up after Christmas 1912 and he finished the season with nine goals, one behind leading scorer Percy Prince.

Len Andrews was more consistent the following season, where he was now playing alongside Arthur Dominy; he scored twelve goals and missed only one league game.

Len Andrews spent the first season of the new division with Reading before returning to Southampton in August 1921.

Len Andrews played his final match for Southampton at Blackpool on 24 November 1923.

Len Andrews made 38 league appearances for the club, as well as a further two in the FA Cup, playing as either an inside forward or left winger.

Len Andrews became an outstanding bowls player and won honours at county level.

Len Andrews died in January 1969, shortly after his 80th birthday.