Andy Malcolm
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Andy Malcolm is a former professional footballer.
Born a short distance from Upton Park
Malcolm joined West Ham in 1948 from Dury Falls Senior School in Hornchurch. He captained England Schoolboys signing forms for West Ham in 1950, and received a £10 signing on fee.
Malcolm went on to become a member of the team that gained Ted Fenton
's West Ham promotion as Division 2 Champions 1957–58, and in 1959, 6th place
in Division One
. He was the first West Ham United FC Supporter's 'Hammer of the Year' in 1957–58.
Described as a ‘feared wing-half with an ability to close-mark and block out opponents’, Malcolm was able to 'snuff out' the likes of Johnny Haynes
, Jimmy Greaves
and Denis Law
.
Although he was West Ham’s first-ever England Youth international and one of the finest wing-halves West Ham ever employed, Andy never won a full cap for his country. In 1959, Malcolm, along with team-mate John Bond
, represented the Football League against the Scottish League.
Finding that there was no room for his style of play under Ron Greenwood, Malcolm left Hammers after 283 league appearances, one season away from qualifying for a testimonial match, to rivals Chelsea in November 1962, in return for £10,000 and centre-forward Ron Tindall
in part-exchange
.
Malcolm was named captain of Chelsea but a contract dispute with Tommy Docherty
and Chelsea’s relegation to Division 2 at the end of 1961–62 saw Andy move to Division 3 Queens Park Rangers
, for £10,000, where he made 84 appearances under Alec Stock
.
He moved to South Africa where he played for two seasons for Port Elizabeth FC and then the Greek Port Elizabeth side Apollen FC.
Upon his return to the UK, Malcolm played for Southern League Brentwood Town for 1967–68 season.
He retired from football at the end of the 1960s and, from 1968, was landlord of public houses The Ship and Anchor in Maldon, Essex and The Lion at Latchingdon, Essex, until 1986 when he emigrated to Port Elizabeth, South Africa.
Born a short distance from Upton Park
Boleyn Ground
The Boleyn Ground, more commonly referred to as Upton Park due to its location in Upton Park, London is the football stadium of West Ham United.-History:...
Malcolm joined West Ham in 1948 from Dury Falls Senior School in Hornchurch. He captained England Schoolboys signing forms for West Ham in 1950, and received a £10 signing on fee.
Malcolm went on to become a member of the team that gained Ted Fenton
Ted Fenton
Edward "Ted" Fenton was manager of English football club West Ham United between 1950 and 1961.- West Ham United :...
's West Ham promotion as Division 2 Champions 1957–58, and in 1959, 6th place
West Ham United F.C. 1958-1959
After winning the Second Division title the previous season, West Ham equalled their highest ever league finish of the 1926–1927 season, coming a very respectable 6th...
in Division One
Football League First Division
The First Division was a division of The Football League between 1888 and 2004 and the highest division in English football until the creation of the Premier League in 1992. The secondary tier in English football has since become known as the Championship....
. He was the first West Ham United FC Supporter's 'Hammer of the Year' in 1957–58.
Described as a ‘feared wing-half with an ability to close-mark and block out opponents’, Malcolm was able to 'snuff out' the likes of Johnny Haynes
Johnny Haynes
John Norman "Johnny" Haynes was an English footballer, best known for his 18 years at Fulham. He played a club-record 658 games and scored 158 goals for the club between 1952 and 1970...
, Jimmy Greaves
Jimmy Greaves
James Peter 'Jimmy' Greaves is an English former football player, England's third highest international goalscorer, the highest goalscorer in the history of Tottenham Hotspur football club, the highest goalscorer in the history of English top flight football and more recently a television pundit -...
and Denis Law
Denis Law
Denis Law is a retired Scottish football player, who enjoyed a long and successful career as a striker from the 1950s to the 1970s....
.
Although he was West Ham’s first-ever England Youth international and one of the finest wing-halves West Ham ever employed, Andy never won a full cap for his country. In 1959, Malcolm, along with team-mate John Bond
John Bond (footballer)
John Frederick Bond is an English former professional football player and manager. His son Kevin Bond is also a former footballer.-Playing career:...
, represented the Football League against the Scottish League.
Finding that there was no room for his style of play under Ron Greenwood, Malcolm left Hammers after 283 league appearances, one season away from qualifying for a testimonial match, to rivals Chelsea in November 1962, in return for £10,000 and centre-forward Ron Tindall
Ron Tindall
Ronald Albert Ernest "Ron" Tindall is a retired English footballer who played as a striker. He was also an accomplished cricketer, playing for Surrey.- Football career:...
in part-exchange
Part exchange
A part exchange or part exchange deal is a type of contract. In a part exchange, instead of one party to the contract paying money and the other party supplying goods/services, both parties supply goods/services, the first party supplying part money and part goods/services.Whether a part exchange...
.
Malcolm was named captain of Chelsea but a contract dispute with Tommy Docherty
Tommy Docherty
Thomas Henderson "Tommy" Docherty , commonly known as "The Doc", is a Scottish former footballer and football manager.-Playing career:...
and Chelsea’s relegation to Division 2 at the end of 1961–62 saw Andy move to Division 3 Queens Park Rangers
Queens Park Rangers F.C.
Queens Park Rangers Football Club is an English professional football club, based in White City, Hammersmith and Fulham, west London. As the 2010-11 Football League Championship champions, they now play in the top tier of English football the Premier League, for the first time in 15 years...
, for £10,000, where he made 84 appearances under Alec Stock
Alec Stock
Alec William Alfred Stock was an English footballer and manager.-Career:Alec Stock was born in Peasedown St John and played as an inside-forward for Tottenham Hotspur, Charlton Athletic and QPR before the Second World War and guested for several other clubs during the hostilities...
.
He moved to South Africa where he played for two seasons for Port Elizabeth FC and then the Greek Port Elizabeth side Apollen FC.
Upon his return to the UK, Malcolm played for Southern League Brentwood Town for 1967–68 season.
He retired from football at the end of the 1960s and, from 1968, was landlord of public houses The Ship and Anchor in Maldon, Essex and The Lion at Latchingdon, Essex, until 1986 when he emigrated to Port Elizabeth, South Africa.