Andrew O'Dell (born 2 January 1963) is an English former footballer who played as a midfielder in the Football League for Grimsby Town – where he was Young Player of the Year in 1981[2] – Rotherham United, Torquay United and Darlington. He also played in non-league football for Gainsborough Trinity and North Ferriby United.[1][3]

Andy O'Dell
Personal information
Full name Andrew O'Dell[1]
Date of birth (1963-01-02) 2 January 1963 (age 61)[1]
Place of birth Hull, England
Position(s) Midfielder
Youth career
Grimsby Town
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1981–1983 Grimsby Town 20 (0)
1983–1985 Rotherham United 18 (0)
1985 Torquay United 14 (2)
Gainsborough Trinity
North Ferriby United
1987–198? Darlington 3 (0)
1988 Heidelberg United
1989–1990 Fawkner Blues
1991 Morwell Falcons
1993 North Perth Croatia
1993 Croydon City
1996 Mitcham United
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

He then moved to Victoria, Australia, where he played for clubs including Heidelberg United,[4] Fawkner,[5] Morwell Falcons,[6] North Perth Croatia, Croydon City[7] and Mitcham United.[8]

After his playing career ended, he remained in Australia and took up coaching. He was appointed senior coach of Victorian State League Division 1 club Preston Lions in 2014.[9]

References

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  1. ^ a b c Hugman, Barry J., ed. (1998). The PFA Premier & Football League Players' Records 1946–1998. Queen Anne Press. p. 410. ISBN 978-1-85291-585-8.
  2. ^ "Player of the Year". Grimsby Town F.C. Archived from the original on 20 January 2015. Retrieved 20 January 2015.
  3. ^ "Andy O'Dell". Post War English & Scottish Football League A–Z Players Database. Neil Brown. Retrieved 6 October 2014.
  4. ^ Punshon, John. "1988 Victorian State League Results". OzFootball. Retrieved 20 January 2015.
  5. ^ Punshon, John. "1989 Victorian State League Results". and "1990 Victorian State League Results". OzFootball. Retrieved 20 January 2015.
  6. ^ Punshon, John. "1991 Premier League Results". OzFootball. Retrieved 20 January 2015.
  7. ^ Punshon, John. "1993 Victorian Premier League Results". OzFootball. Retrieved 20 January 2015.
  8. ^ Punshon, John. "1996 Victorian Provisional League Division One Results". OzFootball. Retrieved 20 January 2015.
  9. ^ Mackenzie, Craig. "O'Dell king of the Lions". Football Federation Victoria. Archived from the original on 21 January 2015. Retrieved 20 January 2015.