Andy Kerr (footballer, born 1966)

Andrew Alphonso Kerr (born 7 April 1966) is an English former professional footballer. He began his professional career with Shrewsbury Town before joining Cardiff City in 1986. After dropping into non-League football, Kerr helped Wycombe Wanderers win back-to-back promotions to reach the Second Division.

Andy Kerr
Personal information
Full name Andrew Alphonso Kerr[1]
Date of birth (1966-04-07) 7 April 1966[1]
Place of birth West Bromwich, England
Height 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)[2]
Position(s) Defender
Youth career
West Bromwich Albion
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1984–1986 Shrewsbury Town 10 (0)
1986–1987 Cardiff City 31 (1)
1987–1988 Telford United
1988–1993 Wycombe Wanderers
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

Career

Born in West Bromwich, Kerr played for his hometown club West Bromwich Albion as a youth player but was released without making an appearance for the first team.[3] He attracted attention from Luton Town but, when Luton eventually pulled out of offering him a permanent contract, Kerr instead signed for Shrewsbury Town in 1984.[4] He made his professional debut two years later, making ten appearances for the side, before being released in 1986.[4]

He joined Cardiff City and enjoyed an extended run in the first team, playing 31 league matches during the 1986–87 season and scoring his first senior goal in a 3–1 victory over Scunthorpe United.[4] However, at the end of the season, he was again released and signed for non-League side Telford United.[4]

In 1988, Wycombe Wanderers manager Jim Kelman paid £3,000 to sign him from Telford as a replacement for the injured Matt Crossley.[5] He remained with Wycombe until 1993, helping the club win promotion back to the Football League and the FA Trophy, scoring one of his side's goals in a 4–1 victory over Runcorn in the final, to secure a non-League double in 1993.[6] The club achieved back-to-back promotions into the Second Division before Kerr left the club.[7]

After football

Following his retirement, Kerr moved to the Far East where he worked as a financial advisor.[7]

Honours

Wycombe Wanderers[6]

References
  1. "Andy Kerr". Barry Hugman's Footballers. Retrieved 30 April 2020.
  2. Dunk, Peter, ed. (1987). Rothmans Football Yearbook 1987–88. London: Queen Anne Press. p. 110. ISBN 978-0-356-14354-5.
  3. Judges, Rich (25 July 2014). "Top Fives – Martin's Magic Moments". Wycombe Wanderers F.C. Retrieved 8 October 2018.
  4. Hayes, Dean (2006). The Who's Who of Cardiff City. Derby: Breedon Books. p. 109. ISBN 1-85983-462-0.
  5. Hurman, Dale (27 April 2013). "Chairboys flirt with the Football League". Wycombe Wanderers F.C. Retrieved 8 October 2018.
  6. Metcalf, Rupert (10 May 1993). "Prize at a price for Wycombe: Rupert Metcalf reports on the non-League history-makers with much to ponder after a victorious visit to Wembley". The Independent. Retrieved 8 October 2018.
  7. Fissler, Neil (9 May 2014). "Where are they now? Wycombe 1993-94 Division Three Play-Off Winners". The Football League Paper. Retrieved 8 October 2018.
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