[2] He began his professional career with Dumfries club, Queen of the South, in September 1955, leaving in November 1956.
He made another swift move, this time to Wrexham in March 1962,[2] going on to play twelve league games and score three goals for the club.
Anderson subsequently moved to Australia, playing for Hellas before returning to England to join Barrow in December 1963.
[2] He rejoined Watford in December 1964,[2] playing 21 league games and scoring twice for the Hornets in his second spell with the club.
[2] His contract was terminated in March 1968[3] Anderson eventually settled in Australia, working in Sydney as a football journalist and radio presenter.