Andrew Waterworth Explained

Andrew Waterworth
Fullname:Andrew Waterworth
Birth Date:1986 4, df=y
Birth Place:Crossgar, Northern Ireland
Position:Forward
Youthclubs1:Kilmore Recreation
Youthyears2:2002–2004
Youthclubs2:Glentoran
Years1:2004–2006
Years2:2004
Years3:2006–2008
Years4:2008
Years5:2008–2013
Years6:2013–2021
Years7:2021–2022
Clubs1:Ards
Clubs2:Kilmore Recreation (loan)
Clubs5:Glentoran
Clubs6:Linfield
Clubs7:Glenavon
Caps1:59
Caps2:?
Caps3:38
Caps4:10
Caps5:146
Caps6:257
Caps7:25
Goals1:12
Goals2:?
Goals3:18
Goals4:1
Goals5:44
Goals6:136
Goals7:3
Nationalyears1:2006–2007
Nationalteam1:Northern Ireland U21
Nationalcaps1:7
Nationalgoals1:2
Manageryears1:2023
Managerclubs1:Northern Ireland women (interim)
Club-Update:30 May 2021
Ntupdate:7 Feb 2008

Andrew Waterworth (born 11 April 1986) is a former footballer from Northern Ireland who was most recently the interim manager of the Northern Ireland women's national team.

Club career

Hamilton Academical

Waterworth joined Hamilton from Lisburn Distillery in January 2008 for a fee of £20,000.[1] He made his debut against Aberdeen in the Scottish Cup in February.[2]

He scored his first goal for Hamilton against Dundee in April 2008,[3] but returned to Northern Ireland having made only 10 appearances during eight months in Scotland.[4]

Glentoran

After leaving Hamilton Accies, Waterworth joined Irish Premiership side Glentoran. During his time with the East Belfast side, he won winners medals in both the Irish Premiership[4] and Irish Cup.[5]

On 9 May 2013, Glentoran announced on their website that Waterworth would not be signing a new contract.[6]

Linfield

In May 2013, Linfield confirmed that they had signed Waterworth on a two-year contract.[7] On his Linfield debut, Waterworth broke a bone in his leg which side-lined the striker for two months. However, he eventually made his league debut for Linfield on 14 September 2013, scoring a hat-trick in a 4–1 win against Ballymena United at Windsor Park, and went on to score 11 goals in his first eleven league appearances to put his side top the table.[8] His first trophy with the Blues arrived in the form of the 2013–14 County Antrim Shield, after a penalty shoot-out victory over Crusaders in the final.[9]

Glenavon

On 30 May 2021, it was announced that Waterworth, alongside team-mates Mark Haughey and Mark Stafford, had signed for Glenavon on the expiry of their contracts at Linfield. Waterworth made his Glenavon debut coming on as a sub in a 1–1 draw with Portadown, and scored his first goals for the club a week later, notching a brace in a 6–1 victory over Warrenpoint Town.

It was announced on 2 July 2022 that Waterworth had retired from football.

International career

Waterworth was called up to the Northern Ireland under-21 side in January 2008.[10] In total he won seven under-21 caps and scored two goals.[11]

Managerial career

On 16 March 2023, it was announced Waterworth would take charge of the Northern Ireland women's team on an interim basis.[12] Waterworth managed the team for a 4-1 defeat against Wales on 6 April 2023.[13]

Notes and References

  1. http://www.acciesfc.co.uk/home/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=471&Itemid=2 Waterworth Signs!
  2. http://www.acciesfc.co.uk/home/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=477&Itemid=38d=2 Aberdeen 1 Accies 0
  3. http://www.acciesfc.co.uk/home/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=554&Itemid=38 Dundee 1 Accies 1
  4. News: Andrew Waterworth: Striker missed big break - because he had nipped to the loo . Mark . Sterling . BBC Sport . 24 September 2018 . 25 September 2018.
  5. News: Waterworth savours Irish Cup glory. 5 May 2013. BBC Sport. 19 April 2020.
  6. Web site: Andy Waterworth. 9 May 2013. Glentoran FC. 19 April 2020.
  7. News: Andy Waterworth joins Linfield from Irish Cup winners Glentoran. 9 May 2013. BBC Sport . 1 July 2014.
  8. News: Irish Premiership: Linfield 4-1 Ballymena Utd. 14 September 2013. 15 September 2013. BBC Sport.
  9. News: Linfield defeat Crusaders in Shield shoot-out. 4 March 2014. BBC Sport . 1 July 2014.
  10. News: Irish League quartet in U21 squad. 25 January 2008. BBC Sport. 19 April 2020.
  11. Web site: Andrew Waterworth. Linfield FC. 19 April 2020.
  12. Web site: Waterworth to take charge of senior women’s team on interim basis. Irish FA. 9 April 2023.
  13. Web site: Wales 4-1 Northern Ireland: New manager 'has to be right person' - Andy Waterworth. BBC Sport NI. 9 April 2023.