Andrew James Keeley (born 16 September 1956 in Basildon) is an English former professional footballer who played for Tottenham Hotspur, Sheffield United, Scunthorpe United and represented England at youth level.[1]

Andy Keeley
Personal information
Full name Andrew James Keeley
Date of birth (1956-09-16)16 September 1956
Place of birth Basildon, England
Position(s) Central defender
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1974–1977 Tottenham Hotspur 6 (0)
1977–1981 Sheffield United 28 (0)
1981–1983 Scunthorpe United 77 (1)
International career
1975 England Youth 3 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Playing career

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Keeley joined Tottenham Hotspur as an apprentice in January 1974. The central defender made his senior debut against Birmingham City on 20 October 1976.[2] Keeley made a total of six appearances [3] in the season of 1976-77 in which the Spurs were relegated. In December 1977 he was granted a free transfer to Sheffield United and went on to feature in 28 fixtures.[4] After leaving Bramall Lane on a free transfer he signed for Scunthorpe United in July 1981 and made a further 77 appearances and scored once from the penalty spot.[5]

References

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  1. ^ Hugman, BJ (Ed) The PFA Premier & Football League Players' Records 1946-2005 (2005) ISBN 1-85291-665-6 p341. Retrieved 16 June 2010
  2. ^ Keeley's senior debut Retrieved 19 June 2010
  3. ^ Tottenham Hotspur F.C A-Z of players Retrieved 29 November 2012 Archived 15 April 2009 at the Wayback Machine
  4. ^ Keeley's Sheffield United profile Retrieved 16 June 2010
  5. ^ Keeley at Scunthorpe United Archived 1 February 2012 at the Wayback Machine Retrieved 16 June 2010
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