Andy Malcolm

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West Ham United: 1953-1962
Chelsea: 1962
Queens Park Rangers: 1963-1965

Born: Upton Park, London, England. 4th May,1933

Joined West Ham in 1948 from Dury Falls Senior School in Hornchurch. Captained England Schoolboys. Signed for West Ham in 1950 by Ted Fenton.

Andy was a member of the team that gained West Ham promotion as Division 2 Champions 1957-58, and in 1959, 6th place in Division One. First West Ham United FC Supporter's 'Hammer of the Year' 1957-58. Described as a ‘feared wing-half with an ability to close-mark and block out opponents’, Andy 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.

Unfortunately, there was no room for Andy’s style of play under Ron Greenwood and Andy left Hammers after 283 league appearances, one season away from qualifying for a testimonial match, to captain rivals Chelsea in November 1962 in return for £10,000 and centre-forward Ron Tindall in part-exchange. 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 where he made 84 appearances under Alec Stock. He moved to South Africa where he played for the Greek Port Elizabeth side Apollen FC and then Port Elizabeth FC for 2 seasons. Returned to the UK and played for Southern League Brentwood Town for 1967-68 season. From 1977, 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.