Andrew Graham (born 22 September 1983, Glasgow) is a Scottish professional footballer who plays as a defender for Scottish Championship side Alloa Athletic. Graham started his career as a youth with Glasgow Amateurs, before playing for Stirling Albion, Hamilton Academical, Greenock Morton, Dumbarton and Ayr United.
Personal information | |||
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Full name | Andrew Graham | ||
Date of birth | 22 September 1983 | ||
Place of birth | Glasgow, Scotland | ||
Height | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)[1] | ||
Position(s) | Defender | ||
Club information | |||
Current team | Alloa Athletic | ||
Number | 5 | ||
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 | 145 | (11) |
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 21:56, 30 April 2021 (UTC) |
Career
Stirling Albion
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
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
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
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
On 2 June 2016, Graham joined Scottish League One side Alloa Athletic, to be reunited with coach Jack Ross.[19]
Career statistics
- As of match played 30 April 2021
Club | Season | League | Scottish Cup | League Cup | Other | Total | ||||||
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Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
Stirling Albion | 2005–06[20][21][22] | Scottish Second Division | 30 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2[a] | 0 | 37 | 2 |
2006–07[23] | 15 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1[a] | 0 | 19 | 0 | ||
2007–08[24] | Scottish First Division | 26 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 29 | 0 | |
2008–09[25][26][27] | Scottish Second Division | 26 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1[a] | 0 | 29 | 3 | |
2009–10[28][29] | 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[30] | Scottish Premier League | 15 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 17 | 0 | |
Greenock Morton | 2011–12[31][29] | Scottish First Division | 27 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1[a] | 0 | 31 | 0 |
Dumbarton | 2012–13[32][29][33] | Scottish First Division | 30 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1[a] | 0 | 35 | 3 |
2013–14[34] | Scottish Championship | 36 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1[a] | 0 | 43 | 2 | |
2014–15[35] | 34 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1[a] | 0 | 38 | 3 | ||
2015–16[36] | 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[36] | Scottish League One | 25 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2[b] | 0 | 28 | 2 |
Alloa Athletic | 2016–17[37] | Scottish League One | 34 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 6[c] | 0 | 48 | 5 |
2017–18[38] | 33 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 6[d] | 0 | 45 | 3 | ||
2018–19[39] | Scottish Championship | 36 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 4[a] | 0 | 46 | 3 | |
2019–20[40] | 17 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 2[a] | 0 | 24 | 0 | ||
2020–21[41] | 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 |
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k 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
See also
- 2011–12 Greenock Morton F.C. season
References
- ^ "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. Archived from the original on 2 January 2013. Retrieved 7 June 2012.
- ^ "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.
- ^ https://twitter.com/DumbartonTerr/status/569134540624699392[permanent dead 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. 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. Retrieved 29 May 2016.
- ^ "Graham moves from Ayr to Alloa". SPFL. 3 June 2016. Retrieved 23 July 2019.
- ^ "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.
- ^ a b c 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.
- ^ a b "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.
External links
- Andy Graham at Soccerbase