14 Facts About Andy Gurney

Andrew Gurney was born on 25 January 1974 and is an English former professional footballer.

Andy Gurney played at right-back as well as in the centre of defence, central midfield or as a sweeper.

Andy Gurney was born in Bristol, England, and began his career as an apprentice with his hometown club Bristol Rovers, turning professional in July 1992.

Andy Gurney began training with Cardiff City and was linked with a move to Cambridge United, but on 8 July 1997 he signed a three-month contract with Torquay United.

Andy Gurney settled in well at the Madejski Stadium and was a regular member of the side until early 2001 when he lost his place.

Andy Gurney was transfer listed at his own request in February 2001 and was released in the summer, joining local rivals Swindon Town on 30 June.

Andy Gurney was made captain at Swindon, where he clocked up almost 150 games for the Robins.

Swindon's then manager Andy King explained that the club could no longer afford to turn down Swansea's wage offer to Gurney, which was deemed surprising because Gurney had one more year left on his Swindon Town contract.

Andy King refuted claims that Gurney was to rejoin Swindon, but in August 2005 Gurney joined on loan.

Conveniently, the other player alleged in the personal feud with Andy Gurney had left a short while before his return to Swindon.

Andy Gurney was eventually successful in convincing Gurney to join the Seagulls on 22 December 2007 and he was instilled as captain of the side straightaway.

The stay at Weston-super-Mare was short-lived as Andy Gurney signed for fellow Conference South side Newport County on 12 February 2008.

In May 2008, Andy Gurney returned to Weston-super-Mare as player-assistant manager.

In 2015, Andy Gurney was appointed manager of Roman Glass St George.