Andy Irving Explained

Andy Irving
Full Name:Andrew Irving[1]
Birth Date:13 May 2000
Birth Place:Edinburgh, Scotland[2]
Height:1.77 m
Position:Midfielder
Currentclub:West Ham United
Clubnumber:39
Youthyears1:2008–2017
Youthclubs1:Heart of Midlothian
Years1:2017–2021
Clubs1:Heart of Midlothian
Caps1:46
Goals1:2
Years2:2017–2018
Clubs2:Berwick Rangers (loan)
Caps2:18
Goals2:2
Years3:2018–2019
Clubs3:Falkirk (loan)
Caps3:19
Goals3:0
Years4:2021–2022
Clubs4:Türkgücü München
Caps4:23
Goals4:1
Years5:2022–2023
Clubs5:Austria Klagenfurt
Caps5:31
Goals5:5
Years6:2023–
Clubs6:West Ham United
Caps6:0
Goals6:0
Years7:2023–2024
Clubs7:Austria Klagenfurt (loan)
Caps7:28
Goals7:9
Nationalyears1:2017
Nationalteam1:Scotland U17
Nationalcaps1:1
Nationalgoals1:0
Nationalyears2:2018
Nationalteam2:Scotland U19
Nationalcaps2:2
Nationalgoals2:0
Nationalyears3:2020
Nationalteam3:Scotland U21
Nationalcaps3:1
Nationalgoals3:0
Club-Update:26 May 2024

Andrew Irving (born 13 May 2000) is a Scottish professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for club West Ham United. He has previously played for Heart of Midlothian, Berwick Rangers, Falkirk and Türkgücü München.

Early life

Irving grew up in Edinburgh and attended Portobello High School.[2]

Club career

Heart of Midlothian

In June 2017, a member of Heart of Midlothian's (Hearts) Under 20 team, Irving joined Berwick Rangers on loan until January 2018.[3] In all he made 24 appearances for Berwick, scoring twice in all competitions.

On his return he made his first team debut for Hearts on 24 January 2018,[4] playing from the start in a 3–0 victory against Hamilton Academical at New Douglas Park.[5] In January 2018, Irving signed a new contract,[6] extending his stay at the club until 2020.[7]

Irving made his first appearance of the 2018–19 season, as a 65th-minute substitute for Olly Lee in a Scottish League Cup tie with Cove Rangers. Irving's contract extension had not been correctly lodged with the Scottish Football Association, rendering him ineligible to play as his registration had expired on 9 June.[8] An SPFL disciplinary hearing took place on Monday 23 July,[9] as a result of which Hearts were deducted two points from the group stages and fined £10,000,[10] with £8,000 of the fine suspended until the end of the next season.[11]

On 31 July 2018, Irving was loaned to Scottish Championship side Falkirk until January 2019.[12]

Türkgücü München

In June 2021, Irving signed for 3. Liga side Türkgücü München after the expiration of his contract at Hearts.[13] On 25 July 2021, Irving made his debut for Türkgücü München coming off the bench in a 0–0 draw against SC Verl in the 3. Liga away from home.[14]

Austria Klagenfurt

In July 2022, Irving signed for Austrian Bundesliga outfit Austria Klagenfurt, after financial problems at Türkgücü München forced the club to resign from the 3. Liga in March 2022. On 24 April 2024, Irving scored a 22 minute hat-trick against league leaders Red Bull Salzburg in a 4–3 win for Austria Klagenfurt.[15]

West Ham United

Irving was sold to West Ham United on transfer deadline day in September 2023, then immediately loaned back to Austria Klagenfurt.[16] Despite neither club confirming the transfer at the time, Austria Klagenfurt managing director Günther Gorenzel confirmed the transfer in December 2023.[17]

International career

Irving has represented Scotland at the under-17, under-19 and under-21 levels.

Career statistics

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeagueNational cupScottish League CupOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Heart of Midlothian2016–17Scottish Premiership0000000000
2017–184000000040
2018–1910002030
2019–201703151252
2020–21Scottish Championship2420031273
Total4623110200595
Berwick Rangers (loan)2017–18Scottish League Two182204000242
Falkirk (loan)2018–19Scottish Championship19010001[18] 0210
Türkgücü München2021–22[19] 3. Liga2311000241
Career total106571142101288

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: A. Irving. West Ham United F.C.. 13 August 2024.
  2. Web site: On-loan Jambo Andrew Irving takes heart from team-mates' progress. 1 January 2018. 13 August 2024. edinburghnews.scotsman.com. Edinburgh Evening News. https://web.archive.org/web/20180721043451/https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/sport/football/hearts/on-loan-jambo-andrew-irving-takes-heart-from-team-mates-progress-1-4651225. 21 July 2018. dead.
  3. Web site: Irving Joins Berwick Rangers. . heartsfc.co.uk . 23 June 2017. 20 July 2018.
  4. Web site: Andy Irving goes from Hearts fan to first team. edinburghnews.scotsman.com. Edinburgh Evening News. 26 January 2018 . 28 January 2018.
  5. Web site: Hearts extended their unbeaten run to 11 games with a comfortable victory over Hamilton. bbc.co.uk/sport/. BBC Sport. 24 January 2018 . 28 January 2018.
  6. Web site: Message From The Chief Executive. . heartsfc.co.uk . 19 July 2018. 20 July 2018.
  7. Web site: Five promising youngsters sign new contracts at Hearts. edinburghnews.scotsman.com . . 26 January 2018 . 20 July 2018.
  8. Web site: Hearts await their fate after cup blunder. thetimes.co.uk . . 20 July 2018 . 20 July 2018.
  9. Web site: Hearts apologise after fielding ineligible player against Cove Rangers. skysports.com . . 19 July 2018 . 20 July 2018.
  10. Web site: Heart of Midlothian docked two League Cup points & fined after fielding ineligible player. bbc.co.uk/sport . . 23 July 2018 . 23 July 2018.
  11. Web site: Hearts docked Betfred Cup points and fined for fielding ineligible player. skysports.com . . 23 July 2018 . 23 July 2018.
  12. Web site: Bairns Sign Andy Irving On Loan From Hearts. falkirkfc.co.uk . . 31 July 2018 . 31 July 2018.
  13. Web site: Irving departs Hearts Heart Of Midlothian Football Club. 22 June 2021. www.heartsfc.co.uk.
  14. Web site: SC Verl 0–0 Türkgücü München. eurosport.com. 28 July 2021.
  15. Web site: Andy Irving just behind Robert Lewandowski as ex-Hearts man hits a historic hat-trick before West Ham transfer. Edinburgh Evening News. 26 April 2024. 12 May 2024.
  16. Web site: Former Hearts man Andy Irving sold to West Ham United for big money as a fascinating transfer is confirmed by Austrian FA.
  17. Web site: 9 December 2023. Gorenzel bestätigt Irving-Wechsel zu West Ham: „Ist kein Geheimnis mehr". 10 December 2023. Sky Sport Austria. de.
  18. Appearances in the Scottish Challenge Cup
  19. Web site: A. Irving: Summary . Soccerway . Perform Group . 9 July 2021.