Andy Kerr (footballer, born 1966) explained

Andy Kerr
Fullname:Andrew Alphonso Kerr
Birth Date:7 April 1966
Birth Place:West Bromwich, England
Height:[1]
Position:Defender
Youthclubs1:West Bromwich Albion
Years1:1984–1986
Clubs1:Shrewsbury Town
Caps1:10
Goals1:0
Years2:1986–1987
Clubs2:Cardiff City
Caps2:31
Goals2:1
Years3:1987–1988
Clubs3:Telford United
Years4:1988–1994
Clubs4:Wycombe Wanderers
Caps4:179
Goals4:20

Andrew Alphonso Kerr (born 7 April 1966) is an English former professional footballer. He began his professional career with Shrewsbury Town before joining Cardiff City in 1986. After dropping into non-League football, Kerr helped Wycombe Wanderers win back-to-back promotions to reach the Second Division.

Career

Born in West Bromwich, Kerr played for his hometown club West Bromwich Albion as a youth player but was released without making an appearance for the first team.[2] He attracted attention from Luton Town but, when Luton eventually pulled out of offering him a permanent contract, Kerr instead signed for Shrewsbury Town in 1984.[3] He made his professional debut two years later, making ten appearances for the side, before being released in 1986.[3]

He joined Cardiff City and enjoyed an extended run in the first team, playing 31 league matches during the 1986–87 season and scoring his first senior goal in a 3–1 victory over Scunthorpe United.[3] However, at the end of the season, he was again released and signed for non-League side Telford United.[3]

In 1988, Wycombe Wanderers manager Jim Kelman paid £3,000 to sign him from Telford as a replacement for the injured Matt Crossley.[4] He remained with Wycombe until 1993, helping the club win promotion back to the Football League and the FA Trophy, scoring one of his side's goals in a 4–1 victory over Runcorn in the final, to secure a non-League double in 1993.[5] The club achieved back-to-back promotions into the Second Division before Kerr left the club.[6]

After football

Following his retirement, Kerr moved to the Far East where he worked as a financial advisor.[6]

Honours

Wycombe Wanderers[5]

1992–93

1990–91, 1992–93[7] [8]

Notes and References

  1. Book: Rothmans Football Yearbook 1987–88 . Peter . Dunk . Queen Anne Press . London . 1987 . 110 . 978-0-356-14354-5 .
  2. Web site: Top Fives – Martin's Magic Moments . Wycombe Wanderers F.C. . Judges . Rich . 25 July 2014 . 8 October 2018.
  3. Book: Hayes, Dean . The Who's Who of Cardiff City . Breedon Books . 2006 . 109 . Derby . 1-85983-462-0.
  4. Web site: Chairboys flirt with the Football League . Wycombe Wanderers F.C. . Hurman . Dale . 27 April 2013 . 8 October 2018.
  5. News: Prize at a price for Wycombe: Rupert Metcalf reports on the non-League history-makers with much to ponder after a victorious visit to Wembley . https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20220507/https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football-prize-at-a-price-for-wycombe-rupert-metcalf-reports-on-the-non-league-history-makers-with-2322097.html . 7 May 2022 . subscription . live . The Independent . Metcalf . Rupert . 10 May 1993 . 8 October 2018.
  6. News: Where are they now? Wycombe 1993-94 Division Three Play-Off Winners . The Football League Paper. Fissler . Neil . 9 May 2014 . 8 October 2018.
  7. News: Wanderers' Magic Moment at Wembley 1991. chairboys.co.uk. 24 May 2022.
  8. News: Wycombe Wanderers 1992-1993 - retro. chairboys.co.uk. 24 May 2022.