Sandy Herd

Who is Sandy Herd?

Andrew "Sandy" Clark Herd was a Scottish professional footballer.

A miner by trade, Herd started his senior career with Dundee, who he joined from junior side Hearts of Beath, in 1923. He joined Dunfermline Athletic a year later, helping them to win the Division Two title in 1925–26. He was signed by Hearts in 1927 in a £250 transfer deal, with Colin Dand moving to Dunfermline as part of the agreement.

Herd spent ten seasons with the Tynecastle club, making 229 first team appearances in the process. Initially selected as a Fullback, he switched to the Left Half position when Andy Anderson joined the club in 1929, and established himself in the latter role. His half-back combination with Alex Massie and John Johnstone proved both durable and successful for Hearts, the trio proving a constant part of the side between 1930 and 1935, and eventually all three would gain selection for the Scottish national team. Herd's one cap was earned against Ireland in 1935, while he also made one appearance for the Scottish League XI, against the Football League in 1934.

In 1936, Herd was awarded a joint testimonial match, alongside Northern Irish centre half Willie Reid.