Andy Harrow (born 6 November 1956) is a Scottish former

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player.

Playing career

Andy Harrow was born in

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in 1956. He began his career with

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, signing from Junior club Greig Park Rangers in 1973. After four seasons at Cowdenbeath, he joined home town club

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. After leaving Raith, he had a short spell with English club

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, before

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signed him for

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in 1980. First team opportunities were limited for Harrow at Aberdeen, so he left Pittodrie to join

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in 1982. After four years at Fir Park, he returned to Raith Rovers for two years, and ended his career in 1990 at East Fife.

Personal life

After retiring from playing, he became reserve team coach at Raith Rovers. He also served as manager of Cowdenbeath from 1992 to 1993.

References

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