Andy Gorman

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Andy Gorman
Personal information
Full name Andrew David Gorman [1]
Date of birth (1974-09-13) 13 September 1974 (age 47)
Place of birth Cardiff, Wales
Position(s) Defender
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
1991–1993 Cardiff City 12 (1)
1993–1994 Yeovil Town 3 (0)
1994–1995 Barry Town 7 (0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

Andrew David Gorman (born 13 September 1974) is a Welsh former professional footballer who played as a defender.

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Career

Gorman began his career with his hometown club Cardiff City, where his grandfather Arthur Granville had been club captain during the 1930s. [2] After progressing through the club's youth system, he made twelve league appearances between 1991 and 1993, scoring once in a 3–3 draw with York City. [3] However, he was released after the club won promotion to the Second Division. He later played for Yeovil Town, [4] Barry Town [5] and Merthyr Tydfil. [2]

In January 2006, Gorman was appointed assistant manager at Welsh Premier League side Cardiff Grange Harlequins. [2]

Later life

Gorman went on to work as an account manager for drinks firm Stella Artois. [2]

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References

  1. ↑ "Andy Gorman". Barry Hugman's Footballers. Retrieved 23 October 2018.
  2. 1 2 3 4 Phillips, Terry (7 January 2006). "Gorman's mighty job on his hands at Quins". WalesOnline. Retrieved 23 October 2018.
  3. ↑ Hayes, Dean (2006). The Who's Who of Cardiff City. Derby: Breedon Books. p. 76. ISBN   1-85983-462-0.
  4. ↑ "Andy Gorman". ciderspace.co.uk. Retrieved 23 October 2018.
  5. ↑ "Season Archive". Barry Town United F.C. Retrieved 23 October 2018.
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