Andy Baird Explained

Andy Baird
Fullname:Andrew Baird
Birth Date:1979 1, df=y
Birth Place:East Kilbride, Scotland
Currentclub:Evesham United
Position:Central defender, forward
Youthyears1:–1998
Youthclubs1:Wycombe Wanderers
Years1:1998–2002
Years2:2002–2005
Years3:2005–2008
Years4:2008–2010
Years5:2024–
Clubs4:Oxford City
Clubs5:Evesham United
Caps1:79
Goals1:13

Andy Baird (born 18 January 1979) is a Scottish former professional footballer who plays for Evesham United. He is capable of playing at centre forward or centre back.[1]

Career

Baird was born in East Kilbride, Scotland, but began his professional career in England as a trainee with Wycombe Wanderers. He made his debut on 25 April 1998, whilst still a trainee, coming on as a late substitute for Mark Stallard in the 1–1 draw at home to Chesterfield.

He turned professional the following summer and soon established himself in the first team. However, a series of injuries later restricted his appearances and in the summer of 2002 he was released by the club because he was too prone to injuries.[2]

He joined Brackley Town where he found that a first team place was hard to come by. However, in 2005 he joined Banbury United where he has become an integral member of the team. In 2008, he transferred to Oxford City. He departed the club in 2010 due to work commitments.[3]

In March 2024, Baird came out of retirement at the age of 45 to sign registration forms with Southern Football League Division One South club Evesham United.[4]

Coaching career

In June 2023, Baird was appointed as first-team coach of Evesham United Ladies.[5] [6]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Andy Baird . Neil Brown . 22 November 2016.
  2. http://www.chairboys.co.uk/players/baird_andy.htm Andy Baird - Player File from Chairboys on the Net
  3. Web site: FOOTBALL: 'Warrior' Baird is quitting City. Oxford Mail. Farrant. Nick. 7 January 2010. 28 March 2024.
  4. Web site: Baird and Lamb Sign. www.eveshamunitedfc.com. 28 March 2024. 28 March 2024.
  5. Web site: New management announced for Evesham United Ladies. Worcester News. Cossali-Francis. Marcello. 21 June 2023. 28 March 2024.
  6. Web site: Meet the EUFC Women's Management Team. www.eveshamunitedfc.com. 19 June 2023. 28 March 2024.