Early Career
Parkinson, a native of Johannesburg, South Africa played for Highlands Park in his native South Africa. In March 1978, Parkinson moved to England where he tried out with English First Division club Newcastle United. He signed with Newcastle United at 18 years of age and played two seasons in the English First Division. He then moved to lower division club Peterborough United where he played 13 games, scoring 5 goals in the 1979-1980 season.Andrew Parkinson was sold to the Philadelphia Fury of the North American Soccer League during 1979/80 season.
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