Ally Shewan

Ally Shewan (born 5 August 1940) is a Scottish former footballer.[1][2] He joined Aberdeen, his only club at the professional level, in 1960, and was almost ever-present from 1963 until his departure in 1969. He was on the losing side in the 1967 Scottish Cup Final.

Ally Shewan
Personal information
Full name Alistair Shewan
Date of birth (1940-08-05) 5 August 1940
Place of birth Turriff, Scotland
Height 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
Position(s) Left-back
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1960–1969 Aberdeen 222 (8)
– Elgin City
Managerial career
– Elgin City
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

In the summer of 1967, Aberdeen came to America, playing as the Washington Whips in the fledgling United Soccer Association. The Whips won the Eastern Division and met the Los Angeles Wolves (actually the Wolverhampton Wanderers) in the championship game. In the 122nd minute of extra time with the match tied 5–5, Shewan scored an own goal, giving Los Angeles a 6–5 win and the title.

After leaving Aberdeen, Shewan spent time in Australia then played for, and later managed, Elgin City, when they played in the Highland Football League. Shewan, described as a "no-nonsense left-back", is a member of Aberdeen Football Club's Hall of Fame, inducted in 2004.

Career statistics

Club

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition[3]

Club Season League Scottish Cup League Cup Europe Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Aberdeen 1961–62 Scottish Division One 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 7 0
1962–63 12 0 0 0 6 0 0 0 18 0
1963–64 31 0 4 0 6 0 0 0 41 0
1964–65 34 0 2 0 6 0 0 0 42 0
1965–66 34 2 5 0 6 0 0 0 45 2
1966–67 34 1 6 0 10 1 0 0 50 2
1967–68 34 3 3 0 6 0 4 0 47 3
1968–69 34 2 6 0 6 0 4 0 50 2
Total 220 8 26 0 46 1 8 0 300 9
Career total 220 8 26 0 46 1 8 0 300 9

References
  1. Ally Shewan at Post War English & Scottish Football League A–Z Player's Database
  2. Ally Shewan, AFC Heritage Trust
  3. "Aberdeen Football Club Heritage Trust – Player Profile". afcheritage.org. Retrieved 14 March 2023.
  • Harry Reid (2005), "The Final Whistle?", Birlinn, ISBN 1-84158-362-6


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