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Shewan also played for the [[Washington Whips]] in the [[United Soccer Association]] in 1967, leading them to the [[USA Final 1967|USA's championship game]] against the [[Los Angeles Wolves]]. In the 122nd minute of extra time and the match tied 5-5, Shewan put the ball in the net; unfortunately, it was [[own goal|his own]]. Los Angeles won the match and the title, 6-5.
Shewan also played for the [[Washington Whips]] in the [[United Soccer Association]] in 1967, leading them to the [[USA Final 1967|USA's championship game]] against the [[Los Angeles Wolves]]. In the 122nd minute of extra time and the match tied 5-5, Shewan put the ball in the net; unfortunately, it was [[own goal|his own]]. Los Angeles won the match and the title, 6-5.


After leaving Aberdeen, Shewan played for and later managed [[Elgin City]]; he is a member of Aberdeen F.C.'s Hall of Fame.
After leaving Aberdeen, Shewan played for and later managed [[Elgin City]]; he is a member of Aberdeen's Hall of Fame.


==References==
==References==

Revision as of 11:48, 25 November 2015

Ally Shewan
Personal information
Full name Alistair Shewan
Date of birth (1940-08-05) 5 August 1940 (age 84)
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)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Ally Shewan (born 5 August 1940) is a Scottish former football player.[1]

He played for Aberdeen from 1961–69 and has been described as a "no-nonsense left-back". He once appeared in a run of 313 consecutive games.


Shewan also played for the Washington Whips in the United Soccer Association in 1967, leading them to the USA's championship game against the Los Angeles Wolves. In the 122nd minute of extra time and the match tied 5-5, Shewan put the ball in the net; unfortunately, it was his own. Los Angeles won the match and the title, 6-5.

After leaving Aberdeen, Shewan played for and later managed Elgin City; he is a member of Aberdeen's Hall of Fame.

References

  1. ^ Ally Shewan at Post War English & Scottish Football League A–Z Player's Transfer Database
  • Harry Reid (2005), "The Final Whistle?", Birlinn, ISBN 1-84158-362-6

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