Andy Rodgers Explained

Andy Rodgers
Fullname:Andrew Rodgers
Birth Date:18 October 1983
Birth Place:Falkirk, Scotland
Position:Forward
Youthclubs1:Falkirk
Years1:2000–2004
Years2:2003–2004
Years3:2004–2006
Years4:2006–2008
Years5:2008–2010
Years6:2010–2011
Years7:2011–2013
Years8:2013
Years9:2013–2016
Years10:2016
Years11:2016–2021
Years12:2021
Years13:2021–
Clubs1:Falkirk
Clubs2:Dumbarton (loan)
Clubs3:Dumbarton
Clubs4:Montrose
Clubs5:East Stirlingshire
Clubs6:Ayr United
Clubs7:Stenhousemuir
Clubs8:Peterhead (loan)
Clubs9:Peterhead
Clubs10:East Stirlingshire (loan)
Clubs11:East Stirlingshire
Clubs12:Kelty Hearts
Clubs13:Syngenta
Caps1:33
Goals1:2
Caps2:11
Goals2:4
Caps3:64
Goals3:18
Caps4:55
Goals4:14
Caps5:75
Goals5:24
Caps6:31
Goals6:4
Caps7:49
Goals7:17
Caps8:14
Goals8:6
Caps9:62
Goals9:18
Caps10:4
Goals10:2
Caps11:102
Goals11:68
Caps12:1
Goals12:0
Club-Update:13:00, 2 June 2021 (UTC)
Manageryears1:2018–2021
Managerclubs1:East Stirlingshire (assistant manager)

Andrew Rodgers (born 18 October 1983 in Falkirk) is a Scottish footballer and coach who plays as a forward for Syngenta.

Career

Rodgers began his career at Falkirk, scoring nine minutes into his debut after coming on as a substitute in a 2–1 win against Ross County in the First Division on 24 November 2001.[1] During his time at Falkirk he spent a week on trial at English club Tottenham Hotspur in 2001.[2]

On 20 December 2003, he left Falkirk to join Dumbarton, initially on loan,[3] before signing permanently on 18 June 2004.[4]

After two seasons at Dumbarton, on 22 July 2006, Rodgers moved to Montrose.[5] He then signed for East Stirlingshire on 1 February 2008.[6]

On 11 July 2010, Rodgers signed for Second Division club Ayr United.[7]

Rodgers was released by Ayr in 2011 and signed for Stenhousemuir.[8] He was awarded the SFL Goal of the Month for September 2011 for his overhead kick against East Fife, he had also scored a similar effort for Ayr United in a Scottish Cup tie against Junior club Sunnybank the previous season.[9]

On 25 January 2013, Rodgers signed for Peterhead on loan until the end of the 2012–13 season.[10] On 21 June 2013, he agreed a deal to sign permanently for Peterhead.[11] On 12 April 2014, Rodgers opened the scoring in Peterhead's 2–0 win against Clyde, a result which meant the club won the Scottish League Two title and promotion to League One.[12]

In July 2016, Rodgers returned to East Stirlingshire on a month-long loan deal.[13] On 8 September 2016, Rodgers signed a full contract with East Stirlingshire until the end of the season. Rodgers scored 41 goals in his first season back at East Stirlingshire before following this up with 18 goals in the 2017–18 campaign, then 6 goals in 2018–19 and 3 goals in 2019–20. Rodgers was appointed player/assistant manager of The Shire in September 2018, alongside teammate and Shire legend Derek Ure; who took over managerial duties as player/manager.[14]

Rodgers left East Stirlingshire on 4 January 2021,[15] and later signed with Shire's Lowland League rivals Kelty Hearts on 6 January 2021.[16]

Syngenta announced the signing of Rodgers on 4 June 2021.[17]

Honours

Falkirk

2002–03

Peterhead

2013–14

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Rocket man Rodgers in dream debut. Falkirk Herald. 29 November 2001. 28 February 2014.
  2. Web site: Spurs chase Rodgers. Falkirk Herald. 29 November 2001. 28 February 2014.
  3. News: Rodgers moves to Sons. BBC Sport. 20 December 2003. 28 February 2014.
  4. News: Rodgers joins Dumbarton. BBC Sport. 18 June 2004. 28 February 2014.
  5. News: Sons and Montrose reach agreement. BBC Sport. 22 July 2006. 28 February 2014.
  6. News: Shire deal-in Rodgers and Brown. BBC Sport. 1 February 2008. 28 February 2014.
  7. News: Andy Rodgers joins Ayr as Shire sign Michael Andrews. BBC Sport. 11 July 2010. 28 February 2014.
  8. Web site: Andy Rodgers completes Falkirk set with Stenhousemuir move. Falkirk Herald. 14 June 2011. 28 February 2014.
  9. News: IRN-BRU SFL Phenomenal Awards – October 2011 . . 18 November 2011 . 19 December 2011 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20120505125324/http://www.scottishfootballleague.com/news/article/irn-bru-phenomenal-awards---october-october2011/ . 5 May 2012 . dmy .
  10. Web site: New Signing for tomorrows squad . peterheadfc.com . 25 January 2013 . 28 February 2014 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20140303225733/http://www.peterheadfc.com/news/557-new-signing-for-tomorrows-squad . 3 March 2014 .
  11. Web site: Two stay one goes at Peterhead. SPFL. 21 June 2013. 28 February 2014.
  12. Web site: Peterhead FC: Triumphant Toon brush aside Clyde 2–0. Buchan Observer. King. Joshua. 14 April 2014. 14 April 2014.
  13. Web site: Two go out on loan . Peterhead FC . 29 July 2016 . 29 July 2016.
  14. Web site: Andy Rodgers Signs for Club . East Stirlingshire FC . 8 September 2016 . 6 January 2017.
  15. Web site: East Stirlingshire FC. 2021-01-04. www.facebook.com. en.
  16. Web site: 2021-01-06. ANDY RODGERS JOINS KELTY HEARTS FROM EAST STIRLINGSHIRE.. 2021-01-07. Kelty Hearts FC. en-GB.
  17. Web site: The club are today thrilled to announce the signing of local hero Andy Rodgers, he comes to the club with a wealth of experience in scoring goals in the senior game.. 2021-06-04. Twitter. en.