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Andy Graham

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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.

Andy Graham
Personal information
Full name Andrew Graham
Date of birth (1983-09-22) 22 September 1983 (age 41)
Place of birth Glasgow, Scotland
Height 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)[1]
Team information
Current team
 Alloa Athletic (player/manager)
Youth career
Glasgow Amateurs U21
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2005–2010 Stirling Albion 133 (10)
2010–2011 Hamilton Academical 15 (0)
2011–2012 Greenock Morton 27 (0)
2012–2015 Dumbarton 102 (6)
2015–2016 Ayr United 25 (2)
2016–2023 Alloa Athletic 188 (14)
Managerial career
2023– Alloa Athletic
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 21:56, 30 April 2021 (UTC)

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

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Stirling Albion

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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As of match played 30 April 2021
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League Scottish Cup League Cup Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Stirling Albion 2005–06[21][22][23] Scottish Second Division 30 2 3 0 2 0 2[a] 0 37 2
2006–07[24] 15 0 2 0 1 0 1[a] 0 19 0
2007–08[25] Scottish First Division 26 0 1 0 2 0 0 0 29 0
2008–09[26][27][28] Scottish Second Division 26 2 1 0 1 1 1[a] 0 29 3
2009–10[29][30] 36 6 4 0 1 0 3[a] 1 44 7
Total 133 10 11 0 7 1 7 1 158 12
Hamilton Academical 2010–11[31] Scottish Premier League 15 0 2 0 0 0 — 17 0
Greenock Morton 2011–12[32][30] Scottish First Division 27 0 3 0 0 0 1[a] 0 31 0
Dumbarton 2012–13[33][30][34] Scottish First Division 30 2 2 1 2 0 1[a] 0 35 3
2013–14[35] Scottish Championship 36 2 4 0 2 0 1[a] 0 43 2
2014–15[36] 34 2 1 0 2 1 1[a] 0 38 3
2015–16[37] 2 0 0 0 1 0 1[a] 0 4 0
Total 102 6 7 1 7 1 4 0 120 8
Ayr United 2015–16[37] Scottish League One 25 2 1 0 0 0 2[b] 0 28 2
Alloa Athletic 2016–17[38] Scottish League One 34 4 2 0 6 1 6[c] 0 48 5
2017–18[39] 33 3 2 0 4 0 6[d] 0 45 3
2018–19[40] Scottish Championship 36 3 2 0 4 0 4[a] 0 46 3
2019–20[41] 17 0 1 0 4 0 2[a] 0 24 0
2020–21[42] 25 1 1 0 4 0 — 30 1
Total 145 11 8 0 22 1 18 0 193 12
Career total 447 29 32 1 37 3 32 1 547 34
  1. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k Appearances in the Scottish Challenge Cup
  2. ^ Appearances in the Championship play-offs
  3. ^ Two appearances in the Scottish Challenge Cup and four in the 2016–17 Championship play-offs
  4. ^ Two appearances in the Scottish Challenge Cup and four in the 2017–18 Championship play-offs

Managerial Record

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As of match played 16 November 2024
Managerial record by team and tenure
Team From To Record
G W D L Win %
Alloa Athletic 15 November 2023 present 49 22 14 13 044.90
Career Total 49 22 14 13 044.90 —

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Andy Graham". alloaathletic.co.uk. Alloa Athletic F.C. Retrieved 25 October 2020.
  2. ^ RedWeb – Stirling Albions longest running unofficial website, player profile
  3. ^ "Soccerbase Player Stats". Archived from the original on 1 October 2007. Retrieved 4 September 2007.
  4. ^ "Hamilton sign Stirling's Graham". BBC Sport. 18 June 2010. Retrieved 18 June 2010.
  5. ^ Tait, Chris (18 May 2011). "Ton agree deals in double swoop". Greenock Telegraph. Retrieved 20 May 2011.
  6. ^ "Andy Graham checks in". Dumbarton F.C. 7 June 2012. Archived from the original on 2 January 2013. Retrieved 7 June 2012.
  7. ^ "Dumbarton player profile". Archived from the original on 14 August 2014. Retrieved 30 August 2014.
  8. ^ Findlay, Alan (16 May 2014). "CAPTAIN COURAGEOUS SIGNS". Dumbarton F.C.
  9. ^ "Dumbarton Terrace on Twitter: "That run of appearances by Andy took in EIGHTY THREE consecutive games in league and national cup competitions."". twitter.com. Archived from the original on 23 February 2015. Retrieved 22 May 2022.
  10. ^ "Hibernian 3–0 Dumbarton". BBC Sport. 21 February 2015.
  11. ^ Findlay, Alan (4 May 2015). "SONS TRUST AWARDS 2015". Dumbarton F.C.
  12. ^ Findlay, Alan (16 May 2015). "THREE PLAYERS AGREE TERMS". Dumbarton F.C.
  13. ^ Findlay, Alan (4 June 2015). "SIGNING NEWS: CAPTAIN EXTENDS HIS DFC STAY". Dumbarton F.C.
  14. ^ Findlay, Alan (19 July 2015). "MANAGER NAMES DARREN AS SKIPPER". Dumbarton F.C.
  15. ^ Findlay, Alan (22 August 2015). "ANDY CALLS TIME ON SONS CAREER". Dumbarton F.C.
  16. ^ "Andy Graham signs". Ayr United F.C. 7 August 2015. Archived from the original on 28 February 2021. Retrieved 28 August 2015.
  17. ^ "Ayr United 0–0 Stranraer". BBC Sport. 15 May 2016. Retrieved 29 May 2016.
  18. ^ "Players released". Ayr United F.C. 28 May 2016. Archived from the original on 25 February 2021. Retrieved 29 May 2016.
  19. ^ "Graham moves from Ayr to Alloa". SPFL. 3 June 2016. Retrieved 23 July 2019.
  20. ^ Faulds, Chris (15 November 2023). "Andy Graham appointed new manager of Alloa Athletic". Alloa and Hillfoots Advertiser. Retrieved 16 November 2023.
  21. ^ "Games played by Andy Graham in 2005/2006". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 7 November 2017.
  22. ^ "Stirling 1 Inverurie Loco 0". Sky Sports. 10 December 2005. Retrieved 12 August 2019.
  23. ^ "Stirling 2 Berwick 1". Sky Sports. 31 August 2005. Retrieved 12 August 2019.
  24. ^ "Games played by Andy Graham in 2006/2007". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 7 November 2017.
  25. ^ "Games played by Andy Graham in 2007/2008". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 7 November 2017.
  26. ^ "Games played by Andy Graham in 2008/2009". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 7 November 2017.
  27. ^ "Stirling Albion 1–1 East Fife". ESPN. 9 August 2008. Retrieved 12 August 2019.
  28. ^ "Dunfermline 3 Stirling Albion 0". Dunfermline Athletic F.C. 26 July 2008. Retrieved 12 August 2019.
  29. ^ "Games played by Andy Graham in 2009/2010". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 7 November 2017.
  30. ^ a b c Andy Graham at Soccerway. Retrieved 12 August 2019.
  31. ^ "Games played by Andy Graham in 2010/2011". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 7 November 2017.
  32. ^ "Games played by Andy Graham in 2011/2012". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 7 November 2017.
  33. ^ "Games played by Andy Graham in 2012/2013". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 7 November 2017.
  34. ^ Barrow, Simon (28 July 2012). "Dumbarton (0) v Queen of the South (1)". Dumbarton F.C. Archived from the original on 28 January 2013. Retrieved 12 August 2019.
  35. ^ "Games played by Andy Graham in 2013/2014". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 7 November 2017.
  36. ^ "Games played by Andy Graham in 2014/2015". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 7 November 2017.
  37. ^ a b "Games played by Andy Graham in 2015/2016". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 7 November 2017.
  38. ^ "Games played by Andy Graham in 2016/2017". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 7 November 2017.
  39. ^ "Games played by Andy Graham in 2017/2018". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 7 November 2017.
  40. ^ "Games played by Andy Graham in 2018/2019". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 12 August 2019.
  41. ^ "Games played by Andy Graham in 2019/2020". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 12 August 2019.
  42. ^ "Games played by Andy Graham in 2020/2021". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 14 April 2021.
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