15 Facts About Andy Awford

Andrew Terry Awford was born on 14 July 1972 and is an English football coach and former footballer who was most recently the Youth Academy and Development Manager at Luton Town.

Andy Awford began his career at his home-town club Worcester City where he became the youngest player ever to appear in the FA Cup, aged just 15 years 88 days, when he came on as substitute in a tie at Boreham Wood.

Andy Awford went on to sign professional terms with Second Division side Portsmouth in 1989 at the age of 16, making almost 400 first-team appearances in an 11-year career.

Andy Awford was part of the "Pompey" side that reached the FA Cup semi-final in 1992, losing to Liverpool in a penalty shootout.

In 1994, Andy Awford suffered a succession of injuries, including a broken leg, which kept him from playing for 14 months.

Andy Awford resigned along with manager Mick Jenkins in January 2009.

Andy Awford obtained a UEFA 'A' Licence and worked as a PE Teacher in Petersfield before returning to Portsmouth as the club's Academy Manager in February 2011.

In November 2013, Whittingham, who had been named as permanent manager, was sacked and Andy Awford named as caretaker manager.

Andy Awford won his first five matches in charge to ensure Portsmouth would avoid relegation from The Football League.

On 1 May 2014, it was announced that Andy Awford would be appointed as Portsmouth manager on a permanent basis on a one-year rolling contract.

However, a poor run of form in the next ten games led to Andy Awford leaving Portsmouth by mutual consent on 13 April 2015, with the club sitting in 14th position in the table.

On 26 June 2015, Andy Awford joined Luton Town as Youth Academy and Development Manager.

Andy Awford took over as caretaker manager following John Still's sacking in December 2015, leading the club to one win, a draw and two losses.

Andy Awford returned to his academy role following the appointment of Nathan Jones as permanent Luton manager in January 2016.

Andy Awford has a son, Nick, who progressed through the Portsmouth Academy and currently plays for Farnborough.