Andrew Milne
Encyclopedia
Andrew McKinlay Milne is a professional footballer.
A defender
, he played in the Football League
for Darlington
during two loan spells in the 2009–10 season on loan from Leeds United
. He has been capped for the Scotland under-18
team.
's Academy system, and was involved with the first team in the 2009 pre-season friendly matches. On 26 November 2009, Milne signed for Darlington
on loan for three months, at the same time as Chesterfield
, defender Danny Hall
and midfielder
Paul Harsley
. Milne made his debut in the Football League
on 5 December 2009, playing the whole of the 1–0 home defeat against Bradford City
. In his second game, a 5–0 defeat to Torquay United
, he sustained an ankle injury and was replaced by midfielder Josh Gray
. He returned to Leeds to recover from his injury.
On 5 March 2010, Milne rejoined Darlington on loan until the end of the season.
It was announced on 14 May 2010 that he would not be offered a new deal at Leeds and that he was free to find a new club. He signed for Barrow AFC
of the Conference National
just two days before the start of the next season. After playing in the first two matches he lost his place in the team, and was soon loaned out to Gainsborough Trinity
of the Blue Square North.
After impressing during his loan spell at Gainsborough, he joined Conference National
side Altrincham F.C.
on loan
In January 2011 he signed for FC Halifax Town on a deal until the end of the season. In May 2011 he was told by the club that we would not be offered a new deal and he was free to find another club.
, near York
. He attended Fulford School, in the York area.
A defender
Defender (association football)
Within the sport of association football, a defender is an outfield player whose primary role is to prevent the opposition from attacking....
, he played in the Football League
The Football League
The Football League, also known as the npower Football League for sponsorship reasons, is a league competition featuring professional association football clubs from England and Wales. Founded in 1888, it is the oldest such competition in world football...
for Darlington
Darlington 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...
during two loan spells in the 2009–10 season on loan from Leeds United
Leeds United A.F.C.
Leeds United Association Football Club are an English professional association football club based in Beeston, Leeds, West Yorkshire, who play in the Football League Championship, the second tier of the English football league system...
. He has been capped for the Scotland under-18
Scotland national football team
The Scotland national football team represents Scotland in international football and is controlled by the Scottish Football Association. Scotland are the joint oldest national football team in the world, alongside England, whom they played in the world's first international football match in 1872...
team.
Club career
Milne developed in Leeds UnitedLeeds United A.F.C.
Leeds United Association Football Club are an English professional association football club based in Beeston, Leeds, West Yorkshire, who play in the Football League Championship, the second tier of the English football league system...
's Academy system, and was involved with the first team in the 2009 pre-season friendly matches. On 26 November 2009, Milne signed for Darlington
Darlington 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...
on loan for three months, at the same time as Chesterfield
Chesterfield F.C.
Chesterfield Football Club is an English football club based in Chesterfield, Derbyshire. The club currently plays in Football League One, the third tier of English football. Despite being the fourth oldest Football League club in England, they have spent most of their existence in the lower...
, defender Danny Hall
Danny Hall (footballer born 1983)
Daniel Andrew 'Danny' Hall is an English footballer who currently plays for Hyde. , , , , and .-Career:Born in Ashton-under-Lyne, Lancashire, he grew up in Dukinfield, Cheshire...
and midfielder
Midfielder
A midfielder is an association football position. Some midfielders play a more defensive role, while others blur the boundaries between midfielders and forwards. The number of midfielders a team uses during a match may vary, depending on the team's formation and each individual player's role...
Paul Harsley
Paul Harsley
Paul Harsley is an English footballer who plays for North Ferriby United as a midfielder. He has spent his 14 year career playing for clubs in the bottom two tiers of the Football League....
. Milne made his debut in the Football League
The Football League
The Football League, also known as the npower Football League for sponsorship reasons, is a league competition featuring professional association football clubs from England and Wales. Founded in 1888, it is the oldest such competition in world football...
on 5 December 2009, playing the whole of the 1–0 home defeat against Bradford City
Bradford City A.F.C.
Bradford City Association Football Club is an English association football club based in Bradford, West Yorkshire, playing in League Two....
. In his second game, a 5–0 defeat to Torquay United
Torquay United F.C.
Torquay United Football Club, nicknamed the Gulls, are an English association football club based in the tourist resort town of Torquay, Devon. They played in the Conference National in 2008–09, but were promoted to Football League Two after a 2–0 win over Cambridge United on 17 May 2009 at Wembley...
, he sustained an ankle injury and was replaced by midfielder Josh Gray
Josh Gray
Joshua Ian Gray is an English footballer who plays for Darlington. He plays as a winger.Gray made his debut for Darlington in an FA Cup first round game with Droylsden on 8 November 2008, as a late substitute. The game finished 0–0...
. He returned to Leeds to recover from his injury.
On 5 March 2010, Milne rejoined Darlington on loan until the end of the season.
It was announced on 14 May 2010 that he would not be offered a new deal at Leeds and that he was free to find a new club. He signed for Barrow AFC
Barrow A.F.C.
Barrow A.F.C. are an English football club founded in 1901 based in the town of Barrow-in-Furness in Cumbria. Following promotion at the end of the 2007–08 season, they currently play in the Conference National. The club spent over fifty years in the Football League between 1921 and 1972, and have...
of the Conference National
Conference National
Conference National is the top division of the Football Conference in England. It is the highest level of the National League System and fifth highest of the overall English football league system...
just two days before the start of the next season. After playing in the first two matches he lost his place in the team, and was soon loaned out to Gainsborough Trinity
Gainsborough Trinity F.C.
Gainsborough Trinity Football Club are an English football club based in Gainsborough, Lincolnshire.Between 1896 and 1912 they were members of the Football League. They are currently in the Conference North, and play their home matches at The Northolme, which has a capacity of 4,304...
of the Blue Square North.
After impressing during his loan spell at Gainsborough, he joined Conference National
Conference National
Conference National is the top division of the Football Conference in England. It is the highest level of the National League System and fifth highest of the overall English football league system...
side Altrincham F.C.
Altrincham F.C.
Altrincham Football Club is an English association football club from Altrincham, Greater Manchester. They currently play in the Conference North, having been relegated from the Conference National at the end of the 2010–11 season.-History:...
on loan
In January 2011 he signed for FC Halifax Town on a deal until the end of the season. In May 2011 he was told by the club that we would not be offered a new deal and he was free to find another club.
Personal life
In early 2010, Milne was living in DunningtonDunnington
Dunnington is a village and civil parish in the City of York unitary authority and ceremonial county of North Yorkshire, England, approximately east of York. It has an older centre, part of which is a conservation area....
, near York
York
York is a walled city, situated at the confluence of the Rivers Ouse and Foss in North Yorkshire, England. The city has a rich heritage and has provided the backdrop to major political events throughout much of its two millennia of existence...
. He attended Fulford School, in the York area.
External links
- Profile at Darlington F.C. website
- International appearances at Scottish FA website