Andy Coughlin Explained

Andy Coughlin
Birth Date:13 January 1993
Birth Place:Bootle, England[1]
Position:Goalkeeper
Currentclub:Colwyn Bay
Clubnumber:1
Youthyears1:2008–2011
Youthclubs1:Tranmere Rovers
Years1:2010–2012
Caps1:2
Goals1:0
Years2:2010
Clubs2:Fleetwood Town (loan)
Caps2:0
Goals2:0
Years3:2012–2015
Clubs3:Wrexham
Caps3:62
Goals3:0
Years4:2015–2016
Caps4:14
Goals4:0
Years5:2016–2017
Caps5:2
Goals5:0
Years6:2017–2018
Caps6:20
Goals6:0
Years7:2018
Caps7:0
Goals7:0
Years8:2018–
Caps8:0
Goals8:0
Nationalyears1:2014–2015
Nationalcaps1:4
Nationalgoals1:0
Club-Update:18:47, 23 May 2018 (UTC)

Andrew Coughlin (born 31 January 1993) is an English footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Colwyn Bay in the Cymru North.

Career

Tranmere Rovers

Coughlin was born in Bootle, England. He started his career in the Centre of Excellence of Tranmere Rovers at the age of 15 and signed a two-year apprenticeship in the summer of 2009. In April 2010, Coughlin was an unused substitute for the 3–1 win over Exeter City.[2] In April 2011, Coughlin signed his first professional contract, on a one-year deal.[3] On 21 April 2012, Coughlin made his professional debut in a 1–1 draw with Hartlepool United.[4] He was released at the end of the 2011–12 season.[5]

Fleetwood Town (loan)

In November 2010, he was sent on loan to Conference side Fleetwood Town on work experience terms.[6] Coughlin was signed to act as back up to Scott Davies whilst regular second choice goalkeeper Danny Hurst was out injured. In his loan spell Coughlin did not make an appearance for the Highbury club.

Wrexham

On 3 July 2012, he joined Welsh club Wrexham on trial, before signing a one-year deal on 23 July.[7] Coughlin was involved in pre-season matches against Welsh Premier side's Aberystwyth Town and Bala Town as well as Kilmarnock and Coventry City. Coughlin made his debut for Wrexham in a 3–2 win against Stockport County at Edgeley Park on 10 October, this was due to first choice 'keeper Joslain Mayebi being away on international duty with Cameroon. Coughlin played his first home league match in a 4–2 defeat to Lincoln City at the Racecourse Ground. After a season as second choice and making just eight appearances, Coughlin extended his deal in the summer of 2013 meaning his contract would end at the end of the 2013/2014 season.[8] In a season where he looked to challenge first team goalkeeper Joslain Mayebi, it took just two months, as a string of Mayebi mistakes handed Coughlin the number one spot, which he kept and played well, earning the praises of the Wrexham fans throughout the season.

He subsequently joined Southport for the 2015–2016 season, before spending the 2016–17 season with Barrow.[9]

Airbus UK Broughton

In the summer of 2017, Coughlin signed for Airbus UK Broughton in the Huws Gray Alliance, making twenty league appearances in his only season.[10] In July 2018, Coughlin moved on to recently relegated Bangor City, before moving on to Colwyn Bay that September.[11] [12]

International career

Coughlin was called up to the England C team in February 2014 by England C and Chester manager Steve Burr.[13] He made his debut against Jordan U23's on 4 March 2014, winning 1–0 and Coughlin keeping a clean sheet.

Honours

Wrexham

2012–13;[14] runner-up: 2014–15[15]

Notes and References

  1. Book: Glenda. Rollin. Jack. Rollin. Sky Sports Football Yearbook 2012–2013. 2012. Headline. London. 978-0-7553-6356-8. 544. 43rd.
  2. Web site: Tranmere 3–1 Exeter . TRFC . 2 May 2012 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20100420064924/http://www.tranmererovers.co.uk/page/MatchReport/0%2C%2C10365~49014%2C00.html . 20 April 2010 .
  3. Web site: Rovers Pair Sign First Professional Contracts . https://archive.today/20120805192405/http://www.tranmererovers.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10365~2342794,00.html . dead . 5 August 2012 . TRFC . 21 April 2011 .
  4. Web site: Coughlin's Debut Delight . https://archive.today/20120805205832/http://www.tranmererovers.co.uk/page/Spotlight/0,,10365~2743947,00.html . dead . 5 August 2012 . TRFC . 22 April 2012 .
  5. Web site: Moore Rebuilding Squad . Tranmere Rovers FC . 8 May 2012 . 8 May 2012 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20120511045214/http://www.tranmererovers.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0%2C%2C10365~2762894%2C00.html . 11 May 2012 .
  6. Web site: Fleetwood Bring in New Keeper. Football Conference. 26 November 2010. https://web.archive.org/web/20101130232359/http://footballconference.co.uk/news/details.php?news_id=3277#. 30 November 2010. dead. dmy-all.
  7. Web site: Wrexham FC beat Bury to Brett Ormerod . https://archive.today/20130420002355/http://www.dailypost.co.uk/sport-news/wrexham-fc/2012/07/03/wrexham-fc-beat-bury-to-brett-ormerod-55578-31310975/ . dead . 20 April 2013 . 3 July 2012 . Daily Post . 2012-07-03 .
  8. News: Wright and Coughlin sign new deals. BBC Sport.
  9. News: Barrow: Captain Danny Livesey and four others released by National League club. BBC Sport. 10 May 2017.
  10. Web site: Andy Coughlin . Airbus UK Broughton F.C. . 23 May 2018.
  11. Web site: Bangor City sign goalkeeper Coughlin. 2022-02-25. North Wales Chronicle. en.
  12. Web site: Two join Colwyn Bay. 2022-02-25. North Wales Pioneer. en.
  13. Web site: Wrexham goalkeeper Andy Coughlin delighted with England C call-up. 14 February 2014.
  14. News: 24 March 2013 . FA Trophy final: Grimsby Town 1-1 Wrexham (1-4 on pens) . BBC Sport . 13 April 2022.
  15. News: North Ferriby United 3–3 Wrexham (5–4 on pens) . Aled Williams . BBC Sport . 29 March 2015 . 13 February 2023.