Andrew Hannah
Encyclopedia
Andrew Hannah was a Scottish
international footballer who missed just two games at right back in Everton's
1890–91
title winning season.
, Dunbartonshire
, Hannah first played for Renton
, where he was part of a side that was crowned unofficial champions of the world after defeating English cup holders, West Bromwich Albion
. Hannah so impressed his opponents that they signed him in time for the first ever Football League season but he was unable to settle at Stoney Lane and returned to his home town club for a second spell before being enticed south again in time for the second Football League season.
and proved to be his most successful as he was ever-present in the side, which ultimately finished runners-up in the 1889–90 season. The following season
was even better for the Scot, as the Everton claimed their first league title. Hannah himself had missed just two games and was a vital part of the club's success. That summer, however, Hannah returned to Scotland for a third spell with his home-town club, Renton.
and treasurer W. E. Barclay
, the latter having been his manager in his Everton days. Hannah was the right back in Liverpool's first ever competitive fixture, an 8–0 victory against Higher Walton on the 3 September 1892 in the Lancashire League
, which the Reds went on to win convincingly. Andrew then had the honour of becoming one of the 11 players that played in Liverpool's first Football League
fixture the following season a 2–0 win over Middlesbrough Ironopolis at the Paradise Field on 2 September 1893 he went to play 24 of the 28 matches which saw Liverpool win the Football League Second Division
. He also became the first person to captain both Liverpool and Everton.
Hannah went on to play 73 times for Liverpool before leaving in 1895, he only managed to score the one goal in a 2–0 victory over Burslem Port Vale on the 14 April 1894.
at Hibernian Park
, Edinburgh
.
Scotland national football team
The Scotland national football team represents Scotland in international football and is controlled by the Scottish Football Association. Scotland are the joint oldest national football team in the world, alongside England, whom they played in the world's first international football match in 1872...
international footballer who missed just two games at right back in Everton's
Everton F.C.
Everton Football Club are an English professional association football club from the city of Liverpool. The club competes in the Premier League, the highest level of English football...
1890–91
The Football League 1890–91
The Football League 1890–1891 was the third Football league season, after dominating and being crowned champions for the first two football league seasons Preston North End slipped to second and Everton won the league with a two point gap...
title winning season.
Renton
Born in RentonRenton, Scotland
Renton is a small district in central Scotland. In the 2001 National Census it had a population of 2,138.Renton is particularly famous for the village's association football side. Renton F.C...
, Dunbartonshire
Dunbartonshire
Dunbartonshire or the County of Dumbarton is a lieutenancy area and registration county in the west central Lowlands of Scotland lying to the north of the River Clyde. Until 1975 it was a county used as a primary unit of local government with its county town and administrative centre at the town...
, Hannah first played for Renton
Renton F.C.
Renton Football Club was a prominent team in the early history of Scottish football. The club was based in the village of Renton, West Dunbartonshire...
, where he was part of a side that was crowned unofficial champions of the world after defeating English cup holders, West Bromwich Albion
West Bromwich Albion F.C.
West Bromwich Albion Football Club, also known as West Brom, The Baggies, The Throstles, Albion or WBA, are an English Premier League association football club based in West Bromwich in the West Midlands...
. Hannah so impressed his opponents that they signed him in time for the first ever Football League season but he was unable to settle at Stoney Lane and returned to his home town club for a second spell before being enticed south again in time for the second Football League season.
Everton
Hannah's second spell in England came at EvertonEverton F.C.
Everton Football Club are an English professional association football club from the city of Liverpool. The club competes in the Premier League, the highest level of English football...
and proved to be his most successful as he was ever-present in the side, which ultimately finished runners-up in the 1889–90 season. The following season
The Football League 1890–91
The Football League 1890–1891 was the third Football league season, after dominating and being crowned champions for the first two football league seasons Preston North End slipped to second and Everton won the league with a two point gap...
was even better for the Scot, as the Everton claimed their first league title. Hannah himself had missed just two games and was a vital part of the club's success. That summer, however, Hannah returned to Scotland for a third spell with his home-town club, Renton.
Liverpool
In 1892, following Everton's eviction from Anfield and the formation of a new club, Liverpool, to replace them, Hannah was lured back to Merseyside by the new club's manager, John McKennaJohn McKenna
John McKenna , born in County Monaghan, Ireland, was a self-made businessman and former rugby player, who was the first manager of Liverpool....
and treasurer W. E. Barclay
W. E. Barclay
William E. Barclay was the first manager of Everton and also the first manager of Liverpool, working with club secretary John McKenna.His time at Everton was short managing them for their first 22 games...
, the latter having been his manager in his Everton days. Hannah was the right back in Liverpool's first ever competitive fixture, an 8–0 victory against Higher Walton on the 3 September 1892 in the Lancashire League
Lancashire League (football)
The Lancashire League has been the name of two separate football competitions for clubs based in northern England.-Lancashire League :...
, which the Reds went on to win convincingly. Andrew then had the honour of becoming one of the 11 players that played in Liverpool's first Football League
The Football League
The Football League, also known as the npower Football League for sponsorship reasons, is a league competition featuring professional association football clubs from England and Wales. Founded in 1888, it is the oldest such competition in world football...
fixture the following season a 2–0 win over Middlesbrough Ironopolis at the Paradise Field on 2 September 1893 he went to play 24 of the 28 matches which saw Liverpool win the Football League Second Division
Football League Second Division
From 1892 until 1992, the Football League Second Division was the second highest division overall in English football.This ended with the creation of the FA Premier League, prior to the start of the 1992–93 season, which caused an administrative split between The Football League and the teams...
. He also became the first person to captain both Liverpool and Everton.
Hannah went on to play 73 times for Liverpool before leaving in 1895, he only managed to score the one goal in a 2–0 victory over Burslem Port Vale on the 14 April 1894.
Scotland
Hannah made one appearance for Scotland, whilst a Renton player, on 10 March 1888. The match ended in a 5–1 victory over WalesWales national football team
The Wales national football team represents Wales in international football. It is controlled by the Football Association of Wales , the governing body for football in Wales, and the third oldest national football association in the world. The team have only qualified for a major international...
at Hibernian Park
Hibernian Park
Hibernian Park was the home ground of the Scottish football club Hibernian from 1880 until the club's dissolution in 1891. When the club was reformed in 1892, the club took out on a lease on a site which became known as Easter Road...
, Edinburgh
Edinburgh
Edinburgh is the capital city of Scotland, the second largest city in Scotland, and the eighth most populous in the United Kingdom. The City of Edinburgh Council governs one of Scotland's 32 local government council areas. The council area includes urban Edinburgh and a rural area...
.
Honours
As a player:- Renton: Scottish Cup Winners 1888: Unofficial World Champions 1888
- Everton: Football League Champions 1891
- Liverpool: Football League Second Division Champions 1894
- Scotland (1888): 1 appearance