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Andrew Fleming (footballer)
Encyclopedia
Andrew Lee Fleming is an English
footballer who currently plays as a midfielder for Football League Two
side Morecambe
.
in League Two
and made his first start on 18 February in a 0-0 draw with Chester City
. During the 2008–09 season, under new manager Dean Saunders
Fleming managed to claim a regular place in the first team and was rewarded with a contract extension.
on 27 July 2010. He made his debut for the club in a 2–0 win over Coventry City
in the Football League Cup
, scoring both goals, becoming the first player to score at Morecambe's new stadium the Globe Arena
. However, Wrexham felt they deserved compensation as they had also offered Fleming a contract. The matter was referred to a tribunal, however they ruled no compensation was required as Wrexham failed to offer a contract that was equal to the terms of the deal Fleming was on previously.
.
He played again on the 26th May 2010, scoring once in the International Challenge Trophy match versus the Republic of Ireland, which they won 2-1.
English people
The English are a nation and ethnic group native to England, who speak English. The English identity is of early mediaeval origin, when they were known in Old English as the Anglecynn. England is now a country of the United Kingdom, and the majority of English people in England are British Citizens...
footballer who currently plays as a midfielder for Football League Two
Football League Two
Football League Two is the third-highest division of The Football League and fourth-highest division overall in the English football league system....
side Morecambe
Morecambe F.C.
Morecambe Football Club is an English football club based in Morecambe, Lancashire. It plays its football in League Two, the fourth division of English football, having been promoted in 2007 for the first time in their history to the Football League. They played their home matches at Christie Park...
.
Wrexham
Fleming made his debut for Wrexham as a substitute for Steve Evans on 21 January 2007 during a 1-1 draw with DarlingtonDarlington F.C.
Darlington Football Club is a professional association football club based in Darlington, County Durham, currently playing in the Conference National. The club was founded in 1883, and originally played its games at Feethams, before moving to the Darlington Arena in 2003...
in League Two
Football League Two
Football League Two is the third-highest division of The Football League and fourth-highest division overall in the English football league system....
and made his first start on 18 February in a 0-0 draw with Chester City
Chester City F.C.
Chester City Football Club was an English football team from Chester. The club was founded as Chester F.C., and joined the Football League in 1931, spending most of their time in the lower divisions. They changed their name to Chester City in 1983. Chester won their first league title in 2004, the...
. During the 2008–09 season, under new manager Dean Saunders
Dean Saunders
Dean Nicholas Saunders is a former Wales international footballer who played as a striker in a professional career which lasted from 1982 until 2001. He is the manager of Doncaster Rovers....
Fleming managed to claim a regular place in the first team and was rewarded with a contract extension.
Morecambe
Out of contract at the end of the 2009–10 season, Fleming left Wrexham to sign for MorecambeMorecambe F.C.
Morecambe Football Club is an English football club based in Morecambe, Lancashire. It plays its football in League Two, the fourth division of English football, having been promoted in 2007 for the first time in their history to the Football League. They played their home matches at Christie Park...
on 27 July 2010. He made his debut for the club in a 2–0 win over Coventry City
Coventry City F.C.
Coventry City Football Club, otherwise known as the Sky Blues owing to the traditional colour of their strip, are a professional English Football league club based in Coventry...
in the Football League Cup
Football League Cup
The Football League Cup, commonly known as the League Cup or, from current sponsorship, the Carling Cup, is an English association football competition. Like the FA Cup, it is played on a knockout basis...
, scoring both goals, becoming the first player to score at Morecambe's new stadium the Globe Arena
Globe Arena (football stadium)
The Globe Arena is a football stadium in Morecambe, Lancashire, England, which is used by Morecambe F.C. It is named after Globe Construction, the company that built the stadium. The stadium holds up to 6,476 supporters, with 2,173 seats available in the Main Stand, which runs the length of one...
. However, Wrexham felt they deserved compensation as they had also offered Fleming a contract. The matter was referred to a tribunal, however they ruled no compensation was required as Wrexham failed to offer a contract that was equal to the terms of the deal Fleming was on previously.
International career
In May 2009, Fleming made his debut for the England C team in a 1-0 defeat against Belgium U21'sBelgium national under-21 football team
The Belgium national under-21 football team is the national under-21 football team of Belgium and is controlled by the Belgian Football Association. The team competes in the European Under-21 Football Championship, held every two years...
.
He played again on the 26th May 2010, scoring once in the International Challenge Trophy match versus the Republic of Ireland, which they won 2-1.
Career statistics
| Club | Season | League | National Cup | League Cup | Other | Total | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| App | Goals | App | Goals | App | Goals | App | Goals | App | Goals | ||
| Wrexham | 2006–07 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 2007–08 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | |
| 2008–09 2008–09 in English football The 2008–09 season was the 129th season of competitive football in England.-Overview:* West Bromwich Albion, Stoke City and Hull City were all playing in the Premier League after winning promotion from the Championship last season. Stoke returned to the top flight after a 23-year absence, while... |
24 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 26 | 0 | |
| 2009–10 2009–10 in English football The 2009–10 season was the 130th season of competitive football in England.The season began on 8 August 2009 for the Championship, League One and League Two and 15 August 2009 for the Premier League... |
37 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 41 | 1 | |
| Subtotal | 67 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 73 | 1 | |
| Morecambe Morecambe F.C. Morecambe Football Club is an English football club based in Morecambe, Lancashire. It plays its football in League Two, the fourth division of English football, having been promoted in 2007 for the first time in their history to the Football League. They played their home matches at Christie Park... |
2010–11 2010–11 in English football The 2010–11 season was the 131st season of competitive football in England.The season began on 6 August 2010 for the Football Leagues, with the Premier League and Football Conference both starting eight days later on 14 August 2010. The Championship, League One, and League Two ended on 7 May... |
2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 4 |
| Total | 69 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 76 | 5 | |