Andy Graham Explained

Andy Graham
Fullname:Andrew Graham
Birth Date:1983 9, df=y
Birth Place:Glasgow, Scotland
Height:[1]
Currentclub:Alloa Athletic (player/manager)
Youthclubs1:Glasgow Amateurs U21
Years1:2005–2010
Clubs1:Stirling Albion
Caps1:133
Goals1:10
Years2:2010–2011
Clubs2:Hamilton Academical
Caps2:15
Goals2:0
Years3:2011–2012
Clubs3:Greenock Morton
Caps3:27
Goals3:0
Years4:2012–2015
Clubs4:Dumbarton
Caps4:102
Goals4:6
Years5:2015–2016
Clubs5:Ayr United
Caps5:25
Goals5:2
Years6:2016–2023
Clubs6:Alloa Athletic
Caps6:188
Goals6:14
Club-Update:21:56, 30 April 2021 (UTC)
Manageryears1:2023–
Managerclubs1:Alloa Athletic

Andrew Graham (born 22 September 1983, Glasgow) is a Scottish professional football player and coach who is currently the player/manager of Scottish League One club Alloa Athletic.

Graham, who played as a defender, started his career as a youth with Glasgow Amateurs, before playing for Stirling Albion, Hamilton Academical, Greenock Morton, Dumbarton, Ayr United and Alloa Athletic, where he entered management in November 2023.

Career

Stirling Albion

Graham joined Stirling Albion from Glasgow Amateurs U-21 squad.[2] His debut for Stirling Albion was on 30 July 2005, against Ayr United and he scored his first senior club goal on 27 August 2005 against Alloa Athletic.[3] He started his career as a central defender but won the Stirling Albion.com Player of the Year award for the 2009–10 season playing at right back.

Hamilton & Morton

After his contract with Stirling Albion expired, Graham joined Hamilton Academical for the 2010–11 season, signing on a one-year contract.[4]

Upon reaching the end of his year-long deal at Accies, Graham signed for the club that he supports – Greenock Morton.[5] After breaking his cheekbone in the Renfrewshire Cup final, Graham made his début as a substitute against Dundee on 27 August 2011.

Dumbarton

After one season at Cappielow, Graham was released and signed for nearby Dumbarton along with teammate Ross Forsyth,[6] where he was made captain[7] He scored his first goal for the club against East Stirlingshire in November 2012. At the end of the 2012–13 season, Graham signed a new one-year contract with Dumbarton. In May 2014 Graham agreed to another new one-year contract.[8] He played in 83 consecutive matches[9] before missing the 3–0 defeat to Hibernian in February 2015[10] to attend the birth of his daughter, Eilidh.

He made his 100th appearance for the club on the final day of the 2014–15 season in a 2–2 draw with Raith. After winning the club's player of the season accolade[11] he renewed his contract for the 2015–16 season.[12] [13] He was replaced by Darren Barr as club captain in July 2015[14] and left the club by mutual consent a month later[15]

Ayr United

On 27 August 2015, Graham signed for Ayr United on a one-year contract.[16] He scored the winning penalty in the Scottish Championship play-off final shoot-out against Stranraer.[17] Shortly after this, he was released by Ayr.[18]

Alloa Athletic

On 2 June 2016, Graham joined Scottish League One side Alloa Athletic, to be reunited with coach Jack Ross.[19] He became team captain, and then their player/manager in November 2023.[20]

Career statistics

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeagueScottish CupLeague CupOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Stirling Albion2005–06[21] [22] Scottish Second Division30230202[23] 0372
2006–07150201010190
2007–08Scottish First Division260102000290
2008–09[24] [25] Scottish Second Division262101110293
2009–10366401031447
Total13310110717115812
Hamilton Academical2010–11Scottish Premier League1502000170
Greenock Morton2011–12Scottish First Division270300010310
Dumbarton2012–13[26] Scottish First Division302212010353
2013–14Scottish Championship362402010432
2014–15342102110383
2015–162000101040
Total10267171401208
Ayr United2015–16Scottish League One25210002[27] 0282
Alloa Athletic2016–17Scottish League One34420616[28] 0485
2017–1833320406[29] 0453
2018–19Scottish Championship363204040463
2019–20170104020240
2020–212511040301
Total145118022118019312
Career total4472932137332154734

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Andy Graham . 25 October 2020 . alloaathletic.co.uk . Alloa Athletic F.C. . en-GB.
  2. https://web.archive.org/web/20070928204545/http://redwebforum.com/rw/index.php?option=com_contact&task=view&contact_id=5&Itemid=39 RedWeb – Stirling Albions longest running unofficial website, player profile
  3. Web site: Soccerbase Player Stats . 4 September 2007 . https://web.archive.org/web/20071001015957/http://www.soccerbase.com/players_details.sd?playerid=41547 . 1 October 2007 . live.
  4. News: Hamilton sign Stirling's Graham. BBC Sport. 18 June 2010 . 18 June 2010.
  5. News: Ton agree deals in double swoop. Greenock Telegraph. 18 May 2011. 20 May 2011. Chris. Tait.
  6. News: Andy Graham checks in . https://archive.today/20130102140145/http://www.dumbartonfootballclub.com/news/?mode=view&id=3992 . dead . 2 January 2013 . Dumbarton F.C. . 7 June 2012 . 7 June 2012 .
  7. Web site: Dumbarton player profile. 30 August 2014. dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20140814144123/http://www.dumbartonfootballclub.com/squad/?mode=squad&SquadID=33&id=607 . 14 August 2014.
  8. Web site: CAPTAIN COURAGEOUS SIGNS. Dumbarton F.C.. Findlay. Alan. 16 May 2014.
  9. Web site: Dumbarton Terrace on Twitter: "That run of appearances by Andy took in EIGHTY THREE consecutive games in league and national cup competitions." . twitter.com . 22 May 2022 . https://archive.today/20150223001612/https://twitter.com/DumbartonTerr/status/569134540624699392 . 23 February 2015 . dead.
  10. Web site: Hibernian 3–0 Dumbarton. BBC Sport. 21 February 2015.
  11. Web site: SONS TRUST AWARDS 2015. Dumbarton F.C.. Findlay. Alan. 4 May 2015.
  12. Web site: THREE PLAYERS AGREE TERMS. Dumbarton F.C.. Findlay. Alan. 16 May 2015.
  13. Web site: SIGNING NEWS: CAPTAIN EXTENDS HIS DFC STAY. Dumbarton F.C.. Findlay. Alan. 4 June 2015.
  14. Web site: MANAGER NAMES DARREN AS SKIPPER. Dumbarton F.C.. Findlay. Alan. 19 July 2015.
  15. Web site: ANDY CALLS TIME ON SONS CAREER. Dumbarton F.C.. Findlay. Alan. 22 August 2015.
  16. Web site: Andy Graham signs. Ayr United F.C.. 7 August 2015. 28 August 2015. 28 February 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210228180206/https://ayrunitedfc.co.uk/andy-graham-signs/. dead.
  17. Web site: Ayr United 0–0 Stranraer . BBC Sport . 15 May 2016 . 29 May 2016.
  18. Web site: Players released . Ayr United F.C. . 28 May 2016 . 29 May 2016 . 25 February 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210225125952/https://ayrunitedfc.co.uk/players-released-4/ . dead .
  19. Web site: Graham moves from Ayr to Alloa. SPFL. 3 June 2016. 23 July 2019.
  20. News: Andy Graham appointed new manager of Alloa Athletic . Alloa and Hillfoots Advertiser . 15 November 2023 . 16 November 2023 . Chris . Faulds.
  21. Web site: Stirling 1 Inverurie Loco 0. Sky Sports. 10 December 2005. 12 August 2019.
  22. Web site: Stirling 2 Berwick 1. Sky Sports. 31 August 2005. 12 August 2019.
  23. Appearances in the Scottish Challenge Cup
  24. Web site: Stirling Albion 1–1 East Fife. ESPN. 9 August 2008. 12 August 2019.
  25. Web site: Dunfermline 3 Stirling Albion 0. Dunfermline Athletic F.C.. 26 July 2008. 12 August 2019.
  26. Web site: Dumbarton (0) v Queen of the South (1). Dumbarton F.C.. Barrow. Simon. 28 July 2012. 12 August 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20130128084210/http://www.dumbartonfootballclub.com/matchreports/?id=609. 28 January 2013. dead.
  27. Appearances in the Championship play-offs
  28. Two appearances in the Scottish Challenge Cup and four in the 2016–17 Championship play-offs
  29. Two appearances in the Scottish Challenge Cup and four in the 2017–18 Championship play-offs