Andrew Ord was born on 30 June 1979 and is an English-Australian football coach who has held various roles in both International and club football throughout Asia.
20 Facts About Andrew Ord
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Andrew Ord is currently Head Coach of the Western Australia representative side.
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Andrew Ord took up coaching at an early age when it became apparent that he would not be offered a full-time contract.
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Andrew Ord rebuilt the squad promoting many young players and on the opening day of season handed debuts to five teenagers, including Chanathip Songkrasin, Tanaboon Kesarat and Gilbert Koomson who then quickly established themselves as National Team players.
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Andrew Ord recruited Cleiton Silva and he proved to be an inspired signing going on to win the Golden Boot with 24 goals.
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Andrew Ord led his young team to six victories in the opening eight fixtures earning him the Manager of the month awards for April and May 2012.
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Andrew Ord took some time off, spending two months in Spain to study the coaching of Diego Simeone at Atletico Madrid, the academy system of Villarreal CF and the recruitment and scouting policies of Sevilla FC.
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Andrew Ord returned as part of the coaching staff for the Thailand national team, with head coach Winfried Schafer offering Andrew Ord a role for the 2012 AFF Suzuki Cup campaign, mainly as an analyst and opponent scout.
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Andrew Ord recommended they implement the European 'B' team model consisting of under-21 players competing against senior professionals in Thai League 2.
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On 20 December 2013, Andrew Ord returned to Australia with Perth Glory as assistant coach to Kenny Lowe, after a player revolt had led to the sacking of Alistair Edwards.
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On 17 May 2017, after four seasons, it was announced that Andrew Ord would leave his position with the club.
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On 18 May 2017, Andrew Ord reportedly signed a one-year contract to be the next head coach of the Bangladesh national team and was officially unveiled by SAFF president Kazi Salahuddin on 7 June 2017.
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Andrew Ord took over with Bangladeshi football in disarray having fired six coaches in just two years.
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Andrew Ord assembled a quality backroom staff for the Senior team with Jason Brown joining him as goalkeeping coach.
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Andrew Ord then declined an offer of an extended contract and resigned, returning to Thailand.
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Andrew Ord took over from Sasom Pobprasert with the club well adrift at the bottom of the Thai League 1 table after taking just one point from the opening eight games.
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Andrew Ord was hired by Thai League 1 club Buriram United to be their Head of Youth Development.
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Andrew Ord's responsibility was to lead a team of 19 staff and 120 players between the ages of 10 and 20 years old at the clubs full time residential facility.
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Newly formed out of a merger between ECU Joondalup and Northern Redbacks WSC, Andrew Ord was appointed as Technical Director.
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Andrew Ord oversaw success for both the Men's and Women's team as they became Champions of National Premier Leagues Western Australia for the 2022 season.