Andrew Milne Explained

Andrew Milne
Fullname:Andrew Alexander Milne[1]
Birth Date:30 September 1990
Birth Place:York, England
Position:Defender
Currentclub:Scarborough Athletic
Youthyears1:1999–2009
Youthclubs1:Leeds United
Years1:2009–2010
Years2:2009
Years3:2010
Years4:2010–2011
Years5:2010
Years6:2010–2011
Years7:2011
Years8:2011–2012
Years9:2012
Years10:2012–2014
Years11:2014–2021
Clubs1:Leeds United
Clubs2:Darlington (loan)
Clubs3:Darlington (loan)
Clubs4:Barrow
Clubs5:Gainsborough Trinity (loan)
Clubs6:Altrincham (loan)
Clubs7:FC Halifax Town
Clubs8:Ossett Town
Clubs10:Scarborough Athletic
Clubs11:Tadcaster Albion
Caps1:0
Goals1:0
Caps2:2
Goals2:0
Caps3:19
Goals3:0
Caps4:2
Goals4:0
Caps5:4
Goals5:1
Caps6:11
Goals6:1
Caps7:15
Goals7:0
Caps8:42
Goals8:?
Caps10:86
Goals10:6
Caps11:70
Goals11:11
Nationalyears1:2007
Nationalteam1:Scotland U19
Nationalcaps1:4
Nationalgoals1:0
Club-Update:18:00, 18 Sep 2010 (UTC)
Ntupdate:08:17, 11 May 2010 (UTC)

Andrew Alexander Milne (born 9 September 1990) is a former professional footballer who played for clubs including Darlington FC, Barrow FC and Tadcaster Albion.

Club career

Milne was born in York.[1] He joined Leeds United at the age of nine, spent 10 years with the club's Academy system and went on to become Head Boy and Captain of the Under 18s. Around this time, he also obtained international caps for Scotland under-18s[2] and broke into Gary McAllister's Leeds first team squad, being involved in 2009 pre-season friendly matches.[3]

On 26 November 2009, Milne signed for Darlington on loan for three months, at the same time as Chesterfield defender Danny Hall and midfielder Paul Harsley.[4] Milne made his debut in the Football League on 5 December 2009, playing the whole of the 1–0 home defeat against Bradford City, earning man of the match.[5] In his second game, a 5–0 defeat to Torquay United, he sustained an ankle injury and was replaced by midfielder Josh Gray.[6] [7] He returned to Leeds to recover from his injury.

On 5 March 2010, Milne rejoined Darlington on loan until the end of the season under former Republic of Ireland Manager Steve Staunton.[8]

It was announced on 14 May 2010 that he would not be offered a new deal at Leeds and that he was free to find a new club.[9] He signed for Barrow AFC of the Conference National just two days before the start of the next season. During this season he was also loaned out to Gainsborough Trinity of the Conference North.

After impressing during his loan spell at Gainsborough, he joined Conference National side Altrincham F.C. on loan.[10] [11] He made 11 total appearances for the club, scoring once against Rushden & Diamonds.[12]

In January 2011 he signed for FC Halifax Town on a deal until the end of the season.[13] Milne then moved onto Ossett Town and Scarborough Athletic, to enable him to concentrate on his education at York St John University.

In March 2012 he signed for Altrincham as cover but did not make an appearance.[14]

Milne joined Tadcaster Albion in 2014[15] [16] and was Players' and Supporters' Player of the Year 2014.[17] Milne remained at Tadcaster for 7 years, helping the club to an FA Vase quarter final tie and twice winning the club's player of the season award. He retired in April 2021 due to work commitments and injury.[18]

Personal life

Milne attended Fulford School, in the York area and still lives in the city today.[19]

Milne worked for i2i International Soccer Academy before working in the health sector.[20]

Notes and References

  1. Book: Barry J. . Hugman . The PFA Footballers' Who's Who 2010–11 . 2010 . Mainstream Publishing . Edinburgh . 978-1-84596-601-0 . 289 .
  2. Web site: Andrew Milne – U18 Squad . Scottish Football Association . 11 May 2010.
  3. Web site: Defender Joins Darlo on Loan . Leeds United A.F.C . 26 November 2009 . 11 May 2010.
  4. News: Darlington seal triple loan swoop. 26 November 2009. 26 November 2009. BBC Sport. https://web.archive.org/web/20091129042930/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/d/darlington/8380655.stm. 29 November 2009 . live.
  5. News: Darlington 0 – 1 Bradford City. 5 December 2009. 5 December 2009. Darlington Football Club. https://web.archive.org/web/20100612062157/http://www.darlington-fc.net/page/MatchReport/0,,10339~48570,00.html. 12 June 2010. dead.
  6. News: Darlington injuries add to heavy defeat at Torquay. Andrew . Wilkinson. 14 December 2009. 7 March 2010. Evening Gazette . Middlesbrough.
  7. News: Milne set for Leeds return . https://archive.today/20110807095322/http://msnsport.skysports.com/story/0,19528,11767_5771942,00.html . dead . 7 August 2011 . 14 December 2009 . 7 March 2010 . Sky Sports .
  8. News: Darlington re-sign Leeds United defender Andrew Milne . 5 March 2010. 7 March 2010. BBC Sport.
  9. News: Leeds United trim squad after promotion . BBC Sport . 14 May 2010 . 15 May 2010 . https://web.archive.org/web/20100517054349/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/l/leeds_united/8682477.stm. 17 May 2010 . live.
  10. Web site: 14 October 2010 . Milne Set For Alty Loan . dead . 31 July 2012 . 23 April 2021 . barrowafc.com . https://archive.today/20120731033322/http://www.barrowafc.com/news/?article=677 .
  11. News: Altrincham extend Milne loan deal. 11 November 2010. BBC News.
  12. Web site: Altrincham FC. www.altrinchamfc.co.uk. 23 April 2021.
  13. News: Town sign ... . FC Halifax Town . 10 January 2011 . 30 May 2011 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20111005071230/http://www.halifaxafc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0%2C%2C10437~2262936%2C00.html . 5 October 2011 .
  14. News: Milne signs for Alty as cover . NonLeagueDaily.com . 21 March 2012 . 21 March 2012 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20120317210216/http://www.nonleaguedaily.com/news/index.php . 17 March 2012 .
  15. Web site: TAFC Breaking News - Andy Milne Signs for the Brewers - News - Tadcaster Albion AFC. www.tadalbion.com.
  16. Web site: Scarborough defender Andy Milne agrees to sign for Tadcaster Albion. James. Grayson. 16 May 2014. Non League Yorkshire.
  17. Web site: Andy Milne - Tadcaster Albion AFC - Tadcaster Albion AFC . 26 October 2015 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160305095816/http://www.tadalbion.com/teams/111701/player/andy-milne-1248739 . 5 March 2016 . dead.
  18. Web site: Tadcaster Albion defender calls time on football career. York Press. 23 April 2021.
  19. News: York-based Leeds United defender hoping to help Darlington . York Press . 13 January 2010 . 12 January 2010 . Dave . Flett. https://web.archive.org/web/20100115064658/http://www.yorkpress.co.uk/sport/4846099.York_based_Leeds_United_defender_hoping_to_help_Darlington/. 15 January 2010 . live.
  20. Web site: Our Leaders | The Better Health Generation - Kylie Henderson. The Better Health Generation. 23 April 2021.