<ul><li><h2><strong>Years: </strong>1897-1899</h2></li><li><h2><strong>Appearances: </strong>35</h2></li><li><h2><strong>Goals: </strong>11</h2></li></ul>

Scottish forward Andrew McCowie was at Liverpool for three seasons as the 20th century loomed.

<p>He had made his name in Scotland with the very successful junior side Cambuslang Hibs before joining the Reds.</p><p>In 1896-97 - only Liverpool's fourth year as a Football League club - he played in the final two league fixtures of the season, against Sheffield Wednesday and Preston North End.</p><p>Liverpool were consolidating their First Division status after their initial promotion to the top division had ended in immediate relegation.</p><p>McCowie managed six goals from 19 league games in 1897-98 as the Reds finished in ninth place, and his five goals in 12 matches the following season helped his team climb the table significantly to finish runners-up in the championship, just two points behind Aston Villa.</p><p>He moved on to Woolwich Arsenal in 1899.</p>

Past playersAndrew McCowie

Years: 1897-1899

Appearances: 35

Goals: 11

Scottish forward Andrew McCowie was at Liverpool for three seasons as the 20th century loomed.