21 Facts About Andy Griffin

Andrew Griffin was born on 17 March 1979 and is an English former footballer who played as a right-back.

Andy Griffin began his career at Stoke City, where he established a reputation as a solid wing-back defender.

Andy Griffin spent six years on Tyneside, before moving south to Portsmouth in 2004.

Andy Griffin lost his place in the side, after an on the pitch altercation with Ricardo Fuller at West Ham United in December 2008.

Andy Griffin joined Reading in 2010, helping them gain promotion at the second attempt after failing in the play-offs.

Andy Griffin was released by Reading in May 2012 and joined Doncaster Rovers in October 2012.

Andy Griffin spent two years at Doncaster, before ending his career with a short spell at Chester.

Andy Griffin was born in Wigan, Greater Manchester, and began his career with Stoke City.

Andy Griffin impressed in the club's youth ranks and he was handed a professional contract in July 1996.

Andy Griffin settled quickly in Newcastle and earned call-ups to the England U21 team and played in the 1999 FA Cup final.

Andy Griffin made a comeback the following season, but he again suffered a hernia injury, missing another season.

Andy Griffin joined Portsmouth in May 2004 on a free transfer.

Andy Griffin came through the ranks at Stoke as a kid and that will mean a lot to him.

On 31 July 2007, Andy Griffin signed for Premier League side Derby County on a three-year deal.

Andy Griffin was initially Derby's first-choice right-back, but when Tyrone Mears returned from injury and Paul Jewell replaced Billy Davies as Derby manager, he found his chances in the first team restricted.

However, Andy Griffin lost his place in the side and Abdoulaye Faye took over as captain for the remainder of the season.

Andy Griffin signed on a permanent two-year deal on 1 July 2010 for an undisclosed fee.

On 22 October 2012, Andy Griffin joined Doncaster Rovers on a non-contract basis.

Andy Griffin was informed by manager Paul Dickov that he would not be getting a new contract with the club but allowed him to play with the reserves until he finds a new club.

Andy Griffin joined Conference Premier side Chester on 27 March 2014.

Andy Griffin made just four appearances for Chester, before he decided to retire from playing.