Andy Collett
Encyclopedia
Andrew "Andy" Collett is a retired English
professional goalkeeper. He is currently the goalkeeping coach at Oldham Athletic
, following manager Dave Penney from Darlington
.
Collett, born in Middlesbrough
, was the son of a demolition worker. He began his career at his home-town club, Middlesbrough F.C.
, for whom he made only two first-team appearances. He then moved south to Bristol Rovers
, where he remained for five years before moving on to Darlington
. He stayed at Darlington for five years, before his career was cut short because of a shoulder injury.
In 2000, Collett played a vital role in helping Darlington reach the Division Three play-off
final, where they lost to Peterborough United
. He was rewarded for a consistent season and some extravagant saves when he received the Division Three Goalkeeper of the Year award for the 1999–2000 season
.
Collett was appointed Darlington's goalkeeping coach after he retired as a player in 2004.
On the 26 May 2009, he was appointed goalkeeper coach of Oldham Athletic
. He rejoined Dave Penney and Martin Gray
, who were also amongst the coaching staff of Darlington
.
Darlington
During a goalkeeping injury crisis in October 1999, then-England manager Kevin Keegan seriously considered selecting Collett, who had impressed an England coach with a penalty save during a Third Division game against Hartlepool a week earlier. However, Collett's dream was ended when Nigel Martyn declared himself fit enough to provide back-up for David Seaman.
England
England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental...
professional goalkeeper. He is currently the goalkeeping coach at Oldham Athletic
Oldham Athletic A.F.C.
Oldham Athletic Association Football Club is an English association football club based at Boundary Park, on Sheepfoot Lane in Oldham, Greater Manchester. The club currently competes in the Football League One, the third tier of the English league...
, following manager Dave Penney from 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...
.
Collett, born in Middlesbrough
Middlesbrough
Middlesbrough is a large town situated on the south bank of the River Tees in north east England, that sits within the ceremonial county of North Yorkshire...
, was the son of a demolition worker. He began his career at his home-town club, Middlesbrough F.C.
Middlesbrough F.C.
Middlesbrough Football Club , also known as Boro, are an English football club based in Middlesbrough, who play in the Football League Championship. Formed in 1876, they have played at the Riverside Stadium since August 1995, their third ground since turning professional in 1889...
, for whom he made only two first-team appearances. He then moved south to 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....
, where he remained for five years before moving on to 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...
. He stayed at Darlington for five years, before his career was cut short because of a shoulder injury.
In 2000, Collett played a vital role in helping Darlington reach the Division Three play-off
Football League Two play-offs
The Football League Two play-offs are a series of play-off matches, contested by the teams finishing from 4th to 7th in the Football League Two table to determine the fourth promotion place to the third tier of English football, League One. The semi-finals are played over two legs, with 7th playing...
final, where they lost 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...
. He was rewarded for a consistent season and some extravagant saves when he received the Division Three Goalkeeper of the Year award for the 1999–2000 season
1999-2000 in English football
-Premier League:Manchester United were crowned FA Premier League champions with an 18-point margin over runners-up Arsenal and with just 3 league defeats all season. This was despite their failure to retain the European Cup and withdrawal from the FA Cup in order to compete in the FIFA Club World...
.
Collett was appointed Darlington's goalkeeping coach after he retired as a player in 2004.
On the 26 May 2009, he was appointed goalkeeper coach of Oldham Athletic
Oldham Athletic A.F.C.
Oldham Athletic Association Football Club is an English association football club based at Boundary Park, on Sheepfoot Lane in Oldham, Greater Manchester. The club currently competes in the Football League One, the third tier of the English league...
. He rejoined Dave Penney and Martin Gray
Martin Gray (footballer)
Martin Gray is an English former footballer, on two occasions caretaker manager at Darlington and once at Oldham Athletic. He currently runs his own football academy.-Career:...
, who were also amongst the coaching staff of 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...
.
Honours
Bristol RoversBristol 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....
- Gloucestershire CupGloucestershire CupThe Gloucestershire Cup was a football competition held on 99 occasions from the 1887–88 season until 1996.It was originally a knockout tournament open to teams in Gloucestershire, but from 1907–08 became an annual match between the first teams of Bristol Rovers and Bristol City.-Creation:The...
winner: 1994–95
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...
- Division Three play-offFootball League Two play-offsThe Football League Two play-offs are a series of play-off matches, contested by the teams finishing from 4th to 7th in the Football League Two table to determine the fourth promotion place to the third tier of English football, League One. The semi-finals are played over two legs, with 7th playing...
runner-up: 1999–20001999-2000 in English football-Premier League:Manchester United were crowned FA Premier League champions with an 18-point margin over runners-up Arsenal and with just 3 league defeats all season. This was despite their failure to retain the European Cup and withdrawal from the FA Cup in order to compete in the FIFA Club World...
During a goalkeeping injury crisis in October 1999, then-England manager Kevin Keegan seriously considered selecting Collett, who had impressed an England coach with a penalty save during a Third Division game against Hartlepool a week earlier. However, Collett's dream was ended when Nigel Martyn declared himself fit enough to provide back-up for David Seaman.