Andy Cannon Explained

Andy Cannon
Fullname:Andrew Francis Cannon[1]
Birth Date:14 March 1996[2]
Birth Place:Ashton-under-Lyne, England
Height:1.76 m
Position:Midfielder
Currentclub:Wrexham
Clubnumber:8
Youthyears1:–2014
Youthclubs1:Rochdale
Years1:2014–2019
Clubs1:Rochdale
Caps1:101
Goals1:4
Years2:2019–2021
Clubs2:Portsmouth
Caps2:63
Goals2:3
Years3:2021–2022
Clubs3:Hull City
Caps3:15
Goals3:1
Years4:2022
Clubs4:Stockport County (loan)
Caps4:7
Goals4:1
Years5:2022–
Clubs5:Wrexham
Caps5:34
Goals5:5
Club-Update:00:01, 21 April 2024 (UTC)

Andrew Francis Cannon (born 14 March 1996) is an English professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for club Wrexham.

Club career

Rochdale

Cannon made his first team debut for Rochdale on 27 September 2014, coming on as a second-half substitute for Bastien Hery in an away League One match against Leyton Orient at Brisbane Road.[3]

On 20 May 2015, Cannon signed a contract extension at Rochdale to keep him at the club until the summer of 2017.[4]

Cannon scored his first goal for Rochdale in a 3–2 loss to Peterborough United on 6 August 2016,[5] and then scored his second goal for the club on 9 August 2016 in a 3–1 EFL Cup win over Chesterfield.[6]

He was man of the match in Rochdale's 2–2 draw in the 5th round of the FA Cup against Tottenham Hotspur.

He was offered a new contract by Rochdale at the end of the 2017–18 season.[7]

Portsmouth

Cannon signed for Portsmouth on 2 January 2019 for an undisclosed fee[8] reported to be around £150,000.[9] Kenny Jackett has suggested that he sees Cannon as an attacking midfielder.[10] Cannon was cup-tied for Portsmouth's win in the 2019 EFL Trophy Final.[11]

Hull City

On 16 June 2021, Cannon signed a two-year deal with Hull City, the club holding an option for a further year.[12] He made his debut for Hull City on 7 August 2021, after coming on as a substitute in the 4–1 away win at Preston North End, scoring his first goal for Hull in extra time.[13]

Stockport County (loan)

On 24 March 2022, Cannon moved to Stockport County on loan for the remainder of the season.[14]

Cannon made his debut for the Hatters on 26 March as a late substitute in the club's 2–0 league victory against Eastleigh[15] and then 3 days later on 29 March made his first start for the club and scored his first goal in Stockport's 5–0 Cheshire Senior Cup victory against Crewe Alexandra. Cannon went on to help Stockport secure promotion back to the Football League by winning the National League trophy following a 2–0 win over FC Halifax Town on 15 May 2022.[16]

Wrexham

On 9 December 2022, Cannon signed a permanent deal with Wrexham for an undisclosed fee.[17]

Personal life

On 21 March 2020, it was reported that Cannon had tested positive for COVID-19 during the 2020 pandemic.[18]

Career statistics

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeagueFA CupLeague CupOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Rochdale2014–15League One180000010190
2015–16League One250201020300
2016–17League One252302120323
2017–18League One212601030312
2018–19League One120102011161
Total101412061911286
Portsmouth2018–19League One2020
2019–20League One181302050281
2020–21League One432202020492
Total633504070793
Hull City2021–22Championship1010010111
2022–23Championship50001060
Total1510020171
Stockport County (loan)2021–22[19] National League9110101
Wrexham2022–23National League1601020190
2023–24League Two161421010223
Total321521030413
Career total2201022213119127414

Honours

Wrexham

2022–23[20]

External links

Notes and References

  1. News: The Football League Limited: Club list of registered players as at 16th May 2015 . The Football League . 57 . 16 May 2015 . 1 December 2015 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20150924042638/http://www.football-league.co.uk/documents/pages-from-fl-professional-retain-list-free-transfers-2014-15-2.pdf-...549-2491536.pdf . 24 September 2015 .
  2. Web site: Andy Cannon. 11v11 . 1 December 2015.
  3. News: Leyton Orient 2–3 Rochdale. BBC Sport. 27 September 2014. 28 September 2014.
  4. http://www.rochdaleafc.co.uk/news/article/andy-cannon-signs-contract-extension-2464209.aspx "Andy Cannon Signs Contract Extension "
  5. News: Rochdale 2–3 Peterborough. BBC Sport. 6 August 2016. 9 August 2016.
  6. News: Rochdale 3–1 Chesterfield. BBC Sport. 9 August 2016. 9 August 2016.
  7. Web site: Joe Thompson among four players offered new Rochdale deals, he signed a one year extension until the end of the 2018–2019 season. 15 May 2018. 15 May 2018. BBC Sport.
  8. News: Andy Cannon: Portsmouth sign versatile Rochdale midfielder for undisclosed fee. 2 January 2019. BBC Sport. 2 January 2019.
  9. Web site: Portsmouth signing from Rochdale is a bargain with Championship potential. www.portsmouth.co.uk. 2 January 2019.
  10. Web site: Portsmouth boss admits swoop for Rochdale's Cannon. www.portsmouth.co.uk. 26 December 2018.
  11. Web site: Checkatrade Trophy Final 2019. www.portsmouth.co.uk. 1 April 2019.
  12. News: Hull City Sign Andy Cannon. 16 June 2021. Hull City A.F.C.. 16 June 2021.
  13. News: Preston North End 1–4 Hull City . 7 August 2021 . BBC Sport . 7 August 2021.
  14. News: Cannon joins Stockport on loan . 24 March 2022 . Hull City A.F.C. . 24 March 2022.
  15. News: Eastleigh 0–2 Stockport County. 26 March 2022. BBC Sport. 29 March 2022.
  16. News: Stockport County 2–0 FC Halifax Town. BBC Sport. 21 May 2022. 15 May 2022.
  17. News: Cannon departs . 9 December 2022 . Hull City A.F.C. . 9 December 2022.
  18. News: Portsmouth FC Statement: Three Players Test Positive For Coronavirus. portsmouth.co.uk. 21 March 2020.
  19. Web site: A. Cannon: Summary . Soccerway . Perform Group . 4 December 2023 .
  20. News: 22 April 2023 . Mullin the hero as Wrexham win to earn promotion . BBC Sport . 22 April 2023.
  21. https://www.wrexhamafc.co.uk/news/2024/april/end-of-season-gallery--relive-the-red-dragons-memorable-season/