14 Facts About Andy Coley

Andrew Scott Coley was born on 7 July 1978 and is an English former professional rugby league footballer who played as a prop and second-row forward in the 1990s, 2000s and 2010s.

Andy Coley turned professional in 1997, joining the Swinton Lions.

In March 2000, Andy Coley suffered a cruciate ligament injury, which ruled him out for the rest of the season.

In 2001, Andy Coley signed for Salford City Reds as a second-row prior to the 2001's Super League VI, but subsequently moved up into the front row.

Andy Coley impressed in his first season at the club, and was rewarded with a new four-year contract.

Andy Coley required another knee operation at the end of the year, which ruled him out of the first few months of the 2002 season.

In 2004, Andy Coley signed a new three-year contract with Salford.

Andy Coley agreed a deal to join Wigan Warriors in September 2007 from Salford City Reds who were relegated in the 2007 Super League season.

Andy Coley was first team prop at the Wigan Warriors since his arrival.

Andy Coley played in the 2010 Super League Grand Final victory over St Helens at Old Trafford.

Andy Coley played as a prop forward in the 2011 Challenge Cup Final victory over the Leeds Rhinos at Wembley Stadium.

Shortly before the final, Andy Coley announced he would be retiring from rugby league at the end of the 2011 season.

Andy Coley appeared as a substitute in a warm-up game against Newcastle, but did not feature in any Test matches during the tournament.

Andy Coley is a qualified quantity surveyor, and became Operations Director of a company in the construction industry.