Andy Graham
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Andrew Graham | ||
| Date of birth | 22 September 1983 | ||
| 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– | Alloa Athletic | 191 | (15) |
| Managerial career | |||
| 2023– | Alloa Athletic | ||
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 19:26, 2 May 2026 (UTC) | |||
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.
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
[edit]Stirling Albion
[edit]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
[edit]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
[edit]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
[edit]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
[edit]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
[edit]- As of match played 2 May 2026
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Appearances in the Scottish Challenge Cup
- ↑ Appearances in the Championship play-offs
- ↑ Two appearances in the Scottish Challenge Cup and four in the 2016–17 Championship play-offs
- ↑ Two appearances in the Scottish Challenge Cup and four in the 2017–18 Championship play-offs
Managerial Record
[edit]- As of match played 25 July 2026
| Team | From | To | Record | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G | W | D | L | Win % | ||||
| Alloa Athletic | 15 November 2023 | present | 124 | 53 | 30 | 41 | 42.74 | |
| Career Total | 124 | 53 | 30 | 41 | 42.74 | — | ||
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ↑ "Andy Graham". alloaathletic.co.uk. Alloa Athletic F.C. Retrieved 25 October 2020.
- ↑ RedWeb – Stirling Albions longest running unofficial website, player profile
- ↑ "Soccerbase Player Stats". Archived from the original on 1 October 2007. Retrieved 4 September 2007.
- ↑ "Hamilton sign Stirling's Graham". BBC Sport. 18 June 2010. Retrieved 18 June 2010.
- ↑ Tait, Chris (18 May 2011). "Ton agree deals in double swoop". Greenock Telegraph. Retrieved 20 May 2011.
- ↑ "Andy Graham checks in". Dumbarton F.C. 7 June 2012. Retrieved 7 June 2012.
{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link) - ↑ "Dumbarton player profile". Archived from the original on 14 August 2014. Retrieved 30 August 2014.
- ↑ Findlay, Alan (16 May 2014). "CAPTAIN COURAGEOUS SIGNS". Dumbarton F.C.
- ↑ "Dumbarton Terrace on Twitter: "That run of appearances by Andy took in EIGHTY THREE consecutive games in league and national cup competitions."". twitter.com. Retrieved 22 May 2022.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link) - ↑ "Hibernian 3–0 Dumbarton". BBC Sport. 21 February 2015.
- ↑ Findlay, Alan (4 May 2015). "SONS TRUST AWARDS 2015". Dumbarton F.C.
- ↑ Findlay, Alan (16 May 2015). "THREE PLAYERS AGREE TERMS". Dumbarton F.C.
- ↑ Findlay, Alan (4 June 2015). "SIGNING NEWS: CAPTAIN EXTENDS HIS DFC STAY". Dumbarton F.C.
- ↑ Findlay, Alan (19 July 2015). "MANAGER NAMES DARREN AS SKIPPER". Dumbarton F.C.
- ↑ Findlay, Alan (22 August 2015). "ANDY CALLS TIME ON SONS CAREER". Dumbarton F.C.
- ↑ "Andy Graham signs". Ayr United F.C. 7 August 2015. Archived from the original on 28 February 2021. Retrieved 28 August 2015.
- ↑ "Ayr United 0–0 Stranraer". BBC Sport. 15 May 2016. Retrieved 29 May 2016.
- ↑ "Players released". Ayr United F.C. 28 May 2016. Archived from the original on 25 February 2021. Retrieved 29 May 2016.
- ↑ "Graham moves from Ayr to Alloa". SPFL. 3 June 2016. Retrieved 23 July 2019.
- ↑ Faulds, Chris (15 November 2023). "Andy Graham appointed new manager of Alloa Athletic". Alloa and Hillfoots Advertiser. Retrieved 16 November 2023.
- ↑ "Games played by Andy Graham in 2005/2006". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 7 November 2017.
- ↑ "Stirling 1 Inverurie Loco 0". Sky Sports. 10 December 2005. Retrieved 12 August 2019.
- ↑ "Stirling 2 Berwick 1". Sky Sports. 31 August 2005. Retrieved 12 August 2019.
- ↑ "Games played by Andy Graham in 2006/2007". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 7 November 2017.
- ↑ "Games played by Andy Graham in 2007/2008". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 7 November 2017.
- ↑ "Games played by Andy Graham in 2008/2009". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 7 November 2017.
- ↑ "Stirling Albion 1–1 East Fife". ESPN. 9 August 2008. Retrieved 12 August 2019.
- ↑ "Dunfermline 3 Stirling Albion 0". Dunfermline Athletic F.C. 26 July 2008. Retrieved 12 August 2019.
- ↑ "Games played by Andy Graham in 2009/2010". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 7 November 2017.
- 1 2 3 Andy Graham at Soccerway. Retrieved 12 August 2019.
- ↑ "Games played by Andy Graham in 2010/2011". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 7 November 2017.
- ↑ "Games played by Andy Graham in 2011/2012". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 7 November 2017.
- ↑ "Games played by Andy Graham in 2012/2013". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 7 November 2017.
- ↑ 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.
- ↑ "Games played by Andy Graham in 2013/2014". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 7 November 2017.
- ↑ "Games played by Andy Graham in 2014/2015". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 7 November 2017.
- 1 2 "Games played by Andy Graham in 2015/2016". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 7 November 2017.
- ↑ "Games played by Andy Graham in 2016/2017". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 7 November 2017.
- ↑ "Games played by Andy Graham in 2017/2018". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 7 November 2017.
- ↑ "Games played by Andy Graham in 2018/2019". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 12 August 2019.
- ↑ "Games played by Andy Graham in 2019/2020". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 12 August 2019.
- ↑ "Games played by Andy Graham in 2020/2021". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 14 April 2021.
- ↑ "Games played by Andy Graham in 2020/2021". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 2 January 2026.
- ↑ "Games played by Andy Graham in 2020/2021". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 2 January 2026.
- ↑ "Games played by Andy Graham in 2020/2021". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 2 January 2026.
- ↑ "Games played by Andy Graham in 2020/2021". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 2 January 2026.
- ↑ "Games played by Andy Graham in 2020/2021". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 2 January 2026.
External links
[edit]- Andy Graham at Soccerbase
- Living people
- 1983 births
- Scottish men's footballers
- Men's association football defenders
- Stirling Albion F.C. players
- Hamilton Academical F.C. players
- Greenock Morton F.C. players
- Dumbarton F.C. players
- Ayr United F.C. players
- Alloa Athletic F.C. players
- Sportspeople from Dunoon
- Scottish Premier League players
- Scottish Football League players
- Scottish Professional Football League players
- Footballers from Glasgow
- Footballers from Argyll and Bute
- People educated at Dunoon Grammar School
- Scottish football managers
- Alloa Athletic F.C. managers
- Scottish Professional Football League managers
- 21st-century Scottish sportsmen