Andy Baird (born 18 January 1979) is a Scottish former professional footballer who plays for Evesham United. He is capable of playing at centre forward or centre back.[1][2]
 Baird (left) in Oxford City strip | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Andrew Baird | ||
| Date of birth | 18 January 1979 | ||
| Place of birth | East Kilbride, Scotland | ||
| Position(s) | Central defender, forward | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Evesham United | ||
| Youth career | |||
| –1998 | Wycombe Wanderers | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1998–2002 | Wycombe Wanderers | 79 | (13) |
| 2002–2005 | Brackley Town | ||
| 2005–2008 | Banbury United | ||
| 2008–2010 | Oxford City | ||
| 2024– | Evesham United | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Career
editBaird was born in East Kilbride, Scotland, but began his professional career in England as a trainee with Wycombe Wanderers. He made his debut on 25 April 1998, whilst still a trainee, coming on as a late substitute for Mark Stallard in the 1–1 draw at home to Chesterfield.
He turned professional the following summer and soon established himself in the first team. However, a series of injuries later restricted his appearances and in the summer of 2002 he was released by the club because he was too prone to injuries.[3]
He joined Brackley Town where he found that a first team place was hard to come by. However, in 2005 he joined Banbury United where he has become an integral member of the team. In 2008, he transferred to Oxford City. He departed the club in 2010 due to work commitments.[4]
In March 2024, Baird came out of retirement at the age of 45 to sign registration forms with Southern Football League Division One South club Evesham United.[5]
Coaching career
editIn June 2023, Baird was appointed as first-team coach of Evesham United Ladies.[6][7]
References
edit- ^ "Andy Baird". Neil Brown. Retrieved 22 November 2016.
- ^ Andy Baird at Soccerbase
- ^ Andy Baird - Player File from Chairboys on the Net
- ^ Farrant, Nick (7 January 2010). "FOOTBALL: 'Warrior' Baird is quitting City". Oxford Mail. Retrieved 28 March 2024.
- ^ "Baird and Lamb Sign". www.eveshamunitedfc.com. 28 March 2024. Retrieved 28 March 2024.
- ^ Cossali-Francis, Marcello (21 June 2023). "New management announced for Evesham United Ladies". Worcester News. Retrieved 28 March 2024.
- ^ "Meet the EUFC Women's Management Team". www.eveshamunitedfc.com. 19 June 2023. Retrieved 28 March 2024.
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