Andrew Fotiadis
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Panos Andrew "Andy" Fotiadis (born 6 September 1977 in Hitchin
) is a former English Cypriot footballer, best known for his time at Luton Town
, who retired from the professional game after a succession of injuries.
by Lennie Lawrence
, and scored his first goal with a lob against Walsall
on 5 October. 1997–98
was a disappointment following the successes of his first season, as he spent a long time on the sidelines. However, the end of the season saw Fotiadis given a new one-year contract.
1998–99
was another poor season for Fotiadis, as he was regularly injured and only scored three goals all season. However, he was once again given a one-year contract 1999–00 was no better, as after finding the net twice early on he faded, and spent the majority of yet another season injured. However, Luton renewed his deal for another year.
Fotiadis started the 2000–01 campaign
in the starting lineup, and showed some fine form which saw him touted for a call-up for Cyprus
. Unfortunately, an injury at Millwall
once more held Fotiadis back, though Joe Kinnear
handed him a two year deal at the end of the season.
However, Fotiadis was now little more than a squad player. He did not start a single League game during 2001–02
, and 2002–03
did not give him much more time on the pitch. By February 2003, he was on trial at Bristol Rovers
, who turned him down. Kinnear sent him out on loan to Peterborough United
soon after, and Posh bought him permanently days later.
Fotiadis scored on his debut, but found it tough at London Road
. Only a year later, in March 2004, he was loaned out to Heybridge Swifts
, where he scored two goals in five games before rupturing his knee ligaments. Peterborough released him soon after, and he retired from the professional game.
teams, and was once considered to play at full level for Cyprus
. However, he was never given a cap by either.
Hitchin
Hitchin is a town in Hertfordshire, England, with an estimated population of 30,360.-History:Hitchin is first noted as the central place of the Hicce people mentioned in a 7th century document, the Tribal Hidage. The tribal name is Brittonic rather than Old English and derives from *siccā, meaning...
) is a former English Cypriot footballer, best known for his time at Luton Town
Luton Town F.C.
Luton Town Football Club is an English professional football club based since 1905 at Kenilworth Road, Luton, Bedfordshire. The club currently competes in the fifth tier of English football, the Conference National, for the third consecutive season during the 2011–12 season.Formed in 1885, it was...
, who retired from the professional game after a succession of injuries.
Club career
Fotiadis started his career with Luton Town, signing his first professional deal in August 1995. A year later he was brought into the first team for the 1996–97 season1996-97 in English football
The 1996–1997 season was the 117th season of competitive football in England.Arrival into the league and exit out of the league returns in the fourth tier for the first time after its 3 season absence with only 1 relegation spot.- Premier League :...
by Lennie Lawrence
Lennie Lawrence
Robin Michael Lawrence, commonly known as Lennie Lawrence, is a British football manager who is assistant manager of Crystal Palace. He has managed a number of English clubs and one Welsh club in a coaching career spanning over 30 years...
, and scored his first goal with a lob against Walsall
Walsall F.C.
Walsall Football Club are an English association football club based in Walsall, West Midlands. They currently play in League One. The club was founded in 1888 as Walsall Town Swifts, an amalgamation of Walsall Town F.C. and Walsall Swifts F.C. The club was one of the founder members of the Second...
on 5 October. 1997–98
1997-98 in English football
The 1997-1998 season was the 118th season of competitive football in England.-Premier League:Arsenal overhauled Manchester United's lead during the final weeks of the season to win the Premiership title...
was a disappointment following the successes of his first season, as he spent a long time on the sidelines. However, the end of the season saw Fotiadis given a new one-year contract.
1998–99
1998-99 in English football
-Premier League:Manchester United overcame close competition from Arsenal, Aston Villa and Chelsea to win their fifth Premiership title in seven seasons thanks to the comeback of Roy Keane after his long-term injury and a transfer raid totalling nearly £30 million which netted Aston Villa striker...
was another poor season for Fotiadis, as he was regularly injured and only scored three goals all season. However, he was once again given a one-year contract 1999–00 was no better, as after finding the net twice early on he faded, and spent the majority of yet another season injured. However, Luton renewed his deal for another year.
Fotiadis started the 2000–01 campaign
2000-01 in English football
The 2000–01 season was the 121st season of competitive football in England.-Overview:Manchester United secured their 3rd Premiership title in succession and their 7th title in just nine seasons...
in the starting lineup, and showed some fine form which saw him touted for a call-up for Cyprus
Cyprus national football team
The Cyprus national football team represents Cyprus in association football and is controlled by the Cyprus Football Association, the governing body for football in Cyprus. Cyprus' home ground is the GSP Stadium in Nicosia and the current coach is Nikos Nioplias...
. Unfortunately, an injury at Millwall
Millwall F.C.
Millwall Football Club is an English professional football club based in South Bermondsey, south east London, that plays in the Football League Championship, the second tier of English football. Founded as Millwall Rovers in 1885, the club has retained its name despite having last played in the...
once more held Fotiadis back, though Joe Kinnear
Joe Kinnear
Joseph Patrick "Joe" Kinnear is an Irish football manager and former player. He was most recently the manager of Newcastle United....
handed him a two year deal at the end of the season.
However, Fotiadis was now little more than a squad player. He did not start a single League game during 2001–02
2001-02 in English football
The 2001-02 season was the 122nd season of competitive football in England.-Arsenal cruise to title glory:In what had earlier been one of the most closely fought Premiership title races for years, Arsenal won the championship by seven points. Their crown was won in the penultimate game of the...
, and 2002–03
2002-03 in English football
The 2002-03 season was the 123rd season of competitive football in England.-Most Memorable rise:*Wigan Athletic marked their 25th season of Football League membership by winning the Division Two championship and reaching the league's second tier for the very first time.-Most Memorable...
did not give him much more time on the pitch. By February 2003, he was on trial at Bristol Rovers
Bristol Rovers F.C.
Bristol Rovers Football Club is an English professional football club, based in Bristol, that competes in Football League Two. The team plays its home matches at the Memorial Stadium, in the Horfield area of the city....
, who turned him down. Kinnear sent him out on loan to Peterborough United
Peterborough United F.C.
Peterborough United Football Club are a professional English football club based in Peterborough. Peterborough United formed in 1934 and played in the old Midland League, which they won six times; eventually being admitted to the Football League in 1960, replacing Gateshead. Their home ground is...
soon after, and Posh bought him permanently days later.
Fotiadis scored on his debut, but found it tough at London Road
London Road
-England:There are countless London Roads in the UK. Only those significant outside their local area are listed here:* London Road, Brighton; for which a railway station is named* London Road, Guildford; for which a railway station is named...
. Only a year later, in March 2004, he was loaned out to Heybridge Swifts
Heybridge Swifts F.C.
Heybridge Swifts are a non-league football club based in Heybridge, near Maldon, Essex. They were established in 1880 and were founding members of the Essex Senior League in 1971...
, where he scored two goals in five games before rupturing his knee ligaments. Peterborough released him soon after, and he retired from the professional game.
International career
Fotiadis won caps for the England under-15 and under-18England national under-18 football team
-Latest squad:The following players were named in the squad for the friendly match against Slovakia.-Recent call-ups:The following players have also been called up to the England under-18 squad and remain eligible.-References:...
teams, and was once considered to play at full level for Cyprus
Cyprus national football team
The Cyprus national football team represents Cyprus in association football and is controlled by the Cyprus Football Association, the governing body for football in Cyprus. Cyprus' home ground is the GSP Stadium in Nicosia and the current coach is Nikos Nioplias...
. However, he was never given a cap by either.