Andy Warrington
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Andrew Clifford "Andy" Warrington (born 10 June 1976) is an English
footballer who plays for Rotherham United
as a goalkeeper.
when they beat Manchester United
3–0 at Old Trafford in the League Cup
in 1995. In his time at Doncaster, Warrington was an extremely popular figure and arguably his best days were in the Division 3 Championship winning 2003–04 season.
However, for all his good play, Warrington has still been blighted with injuries. After breaking his jaw in a game at Southport in 2002, he then broke his leg in the League Cup game against Manchester City
after colliding with Nedum Onuoha
and never played for Doncaster Rovers in a competitive game again.
Warrington joined Bury
in 2007 after nine years at Doncaster following a loan spell at Gigg Lane
. After only one campaign for Bury F.C.
, he signed a two year deal with Rotherham United
in May 2007. He signed a one-year extension in May 2008.
In just under two seasons at Rotherham, Warrington's displays have made him a fans favourite and he picked up numerous awards for the 2007/08 season. In March 2008, he was one of four nominations for the February Powerade Player of the Month. At the end of the 2008/2009 season, Warrington picked up the MillersMAD and the Vital Rotherham's websites player of the year award.
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...
footballer who plays for Rotherham United
Rotherham United F.C.
Rotherham United Football Club are an English professional football club based in Rotherham, South Yorkshire, who compete in League Two, the fourth tier of English football. The club's colours have traditionally been red and white, although these have evolved through history...
as a goalkeeper.
Career
Warrington was on the bench for York CityYork City F.C.
York City Football Club is an English football club based in York, North Yorkshire. The club participates in the Conference National, the fifth tier of English football. Founded in 1922, they joined the Football League in 1929, and have spent most of their history in the lower divisions...
when they beat Manchester United
Manchester United F.C.
Manchester United Football Club is an English professional football club, based in Old Trafford, Greater Manchester, that plays in the Premier League. Founded as Newton Heath LYR Football Club in 1878, the club changed its name to Manchester United in 1902 and moved to Old Trafford in 1910.The 1958...
3–0 at Old Trafford in the 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...
in 1995. In his time at Doncaster, Warrington was an extremely popular figure and arguably his best days were in the Division 3 Championship winning 2003–04 season.
However, for all his good play, Warrington has still been blighted with injuries. After breaking his jaw in a game at Southport in 2002, he then broke his leg in the League Cup game against Manchester City
Manchester City F.C.
Manchester City Football Club is an English Premier League football club based in Manchester. Founded in 1880 as St. Mark's , they became Ardwick Association Football Club in 1887 and Manchester City in 1894...
after colliding with Nedum Onuoha
Nedum Onuoha
Chinedum "Nedum" Onuoha is an English-Nigerian footballer. He currently plays for Manchester City. He is a defender, typically a centre back, but he can also play at right back or left back.-Biography:...
and never played for Doncaster Rovers in a competitive game again.
Warrington joined Bury
Bury F.C.
Bury Football Club is an association football team based in Bury, Greater Manchester. The team currently play in League One. The club's nickname is The Shakers which was bestowed upon them by club chairman JT Ingham, an industrialist and ironmonger of the late 1890s.-Formation of the club and the...
in 2007 after nine years at Doncaster following a loan spell at Gigg Lane
Gigg Lane
Gigg Lane is an all-seater football stadium in Bury, Greater Manchester, England. Historically within Lancashire, it was built for Bury F.C. in 1885, and has been their home ever since.-History:...
. After only one campaign for Bury F.C.
Bury F.C.
Bury Football Club is an association football team based in Bury, Greater Manchester. The team currently play in League One. The club's nickname is The Shakers which was bestowed upon them by club chairman JT Ingham, an industrialist and ironmonger of the late 1890s.-Formation of the club and the...
, he signed a two year deal with Rotherham United
Rotherham United F.C.
Rotherham United Football Club are an English professional football club based in Rotherham, South Yorkshire, who compete in League Two, the fourth tier of English football. The club's colours have traditionally been red and white, although these have evolved through history...
in May 2007. He signed a one-year extension in May 2008.
In just under two seasons at Rotherham, Warrington's displays have made him a fans favourite and he picked up numerous awards for the 2007/08 season. In March 2008, he was one of four nominations for the February Powerade Player of the Month. At the end of the 2008/2009 season, Warrington picked up the MillersMAD and the Vital Rotherham's websites player of the year award.